OVER THE YEARS
Since its inception,
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
has received over
39,633 tips,
which has resulted
in over 2,139 arrests.
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
has received over
39,633 tips,
which has resulted
in over 2,139 arrests.
The Crime Stoppers Board of Trustees has approved over
$401,897
in reward money. Anonymously!
$401,897
in reward money. Anonymously!
HOW IT ALL WORKS
Crime Stoppers takes calls from anyone with information about an unsolved crime or a wanted person.
Information which results in the apprehension of a felony suspect qualifies the caller for a cash reward as deter-mined by the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Board.
Information which results in the apprehension of a felony suspect qualifies the caller for a cash reward as deter-mined by the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers Board.
About
Central Ohio
Crime Stoppers
Since 1977, Central Ohio Crime Stoppers has served as a
vital three- way link between
law enforcement, the news media,
and the general public in bringing criminals to justice.
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vital three- way link between
law enforcement, the news media,
and the general public in bringing criminals to justice.
Crime of the Week
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers
Homicide
in Columbus
in Columbus
News: 11.16.25
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Patrol officers responded on a ShotSpotter call to 2281 Sullivant Avenue, a Sunoco gas station. Upon arrival, they discovered shell casings on the parking lot. A couple of minutes later, they received a shooting run at 530 Hague Avenue, a United Dairy Farmers store. Upon arrival at that scene, they found the victim, James Johnson, who had been shot inside a Honda Element. Preliminary investigation efforts revealed that two black males were involved with shooting the victim at the Sunoco station and then fled the scene in a red over gold Pontiac Montana with a female driver. Mr. Johnson then drove to the United Dairy Farmers on Hague, where the police were called. James Johnson was transported to Grant Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Wanted Felon
from Central Ohio
from Central Ohio
News: 11.12.25
Name- Dapo Taiwo
DOB- (09-15-1973) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’00, Weight-220lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft, Forgery X2, Receiving Stolen Property.
Known to frequent – Fairfield County, Indianapolis, and Hilliard Ohio.
Name- Devan Powell
DOB- (07-11-2004) Sex-Female Race- White
Height- 5’09, Weight-189lbs.
Wanted for – Possession of fentanyl, Possession of heroin.
Known to frequent – Fairfield County & Butler County
DOB- (09-15-1973) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’00, Weight-220lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft, Forgery X2, Receiving Stolen Property.
Known to frequent – Fairfield County, Indianapolis, and Hilliard Ohio.
Name- Devan Powell
DOB- (07-11-2004) Sex-Female Race- White
Height- 5’09, Weight-189lbs.
Wanted for – Possession of fentanyl, Possession of heroin.
Known to frequent – Fairfield County & Butler County
Homicide
in Columbus
in Columbus
News: 10.26.25
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 1:04am, Columbus Police offices were dispatched to the 1400 block of Oakland Park Ave on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Jayvon Gore, 28, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Columbus Fire transported the victim to Riverside Methodist Hospital in critical condition. Mr. Gore was later pronounced deceased at 1;14am.
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