(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Two members of a violent human trafficking ring that operated in south Columbus were sentenced today to life in prison, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced.   The sentencing of James Antwan Dukes-Johnson, 29, and Michael Anthony Davis, 22, foll...

Today, a Franklin County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Jayla Call, 31, on charges related to allegations that she aided Daveonte Dixon in avoiding apprehension in connection with the shooting of two Mifflin Township police officers.   The Grand Jury indicted Ca...

A Columbus woman charged in the death of her girlfriend’s 8-year-old son has pleaded guilty to the charges of murder and gross abuse of a corpse.   Following the recommendation of the prosecutors, a judge sentenced Johnna Lowe, 34, to life in prison with the possibility of ...

A Columbus teen accused of firing at four Columbus police officers in January following a fight with his girlfriend was indicted today on 20 felony counts stemming from three separate incidents.   A Franklin Country grand jury returned indictments against Tamari Stroughter...

Today, a Franklin County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Linwood Allison Jr., 20, and Kailee Smith-Parks, 19, in connection with the death of  4-year-old Ja’Kai Smith in Reynoldsburg. The indictment includes charges of Aggravated Murder, Murder for both defendants. T...

A Franklin County jury has found a Columbus woman guilty of killing two sisters following an early morning fight at a nightclub in 2022.   Amara Battle, 30, was found guilty today in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas on four counts of murder with three-year firearm...

A Columbus man who shot and killed a 17-year-old following a road-rage incident in southwest Columbus was sentenced today to 18 years to life in prison.   Skyler Burley, 30, pleaded guilty to one count of murder with a 3-year firearm specification in exchange for the poss...

Franklin County Prosecutor Shayla Favor is celebrating a successful first 100 days in office. With a bold agenda centered on transparency, accountability, and transformative justice , Favor has wasted no time in delivering on campaign promises and reimagining how prosecution...

A Columbus teen who admitted to shooting an Ohio State University All-American wrestler was sentenced today to 10 to 14 1/2 years in prison.   Elijah Lee, who turned 18 in December, pleaded guilty on Feb. 6 to Felonious Assault with a 3-Year Firearm Specification. He has a...

This morning, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved funding for the creation of a dedicated Discovery Unit within the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office. The creation of this unit is a pivotal step in advancing timely justice, reducing case backlogs, and fulfill...