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
Hit Skip Crash
in City of Columbus
in City of Columbus
News: 07.13.25
This week’s Crime of the Week is a hit skip crash that occurred on March 30, 2025, at 3:20am on I71. Tania Irvin was involved in a single vehicle crash on I71, where she spun out and stuck the median wall. Ms. Irvin’s vehicle was disabled as a result of the crash and was facing southbound against the median wall. Ms. Irvin began walking northbound on I71 in the number 1 lane and was struck by an unknown vehicle. That vehicle did not stop. As Ms. Irvin lay on the roadway she was stuck by another unknown vehicle that also did not stop at the scene of the crash. Columbus Fire Department Engine 16 arrived on scene at 3:33am and pronounced Ms. Irvin deceased. If you have any information about either vehicle that struck Ms. Irvin please contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
Wanted Felons
in Central Ohio
in Central Ohio
News: 07.09.25
Name- Robert Bailey
DOB- (08-11-1978) Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 5’11, Weight-180lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – Northeast side of Columbus, OH
Name- Brodie Kelly
DOB- (07-31-2001) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’4, Weight-170lbs.
Wanted for – Possession of Drugs, Shoplifting, Obstructing Official Business
Known to frequent – Gahanna & Whitehall areas.
DOB- (08-11-1978) Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 5’11, Weight-180lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – Northeast side of Columbus, OH
Name- Brodie Kelly
DOB- (07-31-2001) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’4, Weight-170lbs.
Wanted for – Possession of Drugs, Shoplifting, Obstructing Official Business
Known to frequent – Gahanna & Whitehall areas.
Homicide
Columbus in 2023
Columbus in 2023
News: 07.06.25
This week’s Crime of the Week is a homicide in the City of Columbus that occurred in the early morning hours on July 28, 2024 Jacob Coons was shot and killed inside a bar in the 300 block of S. Glenwood Ave. The was also a second shooting victim that survived the injuries. The shooter has been identified by police as Duron Allen Thomas Sr AKA Wooda. A warrant for murder has been issued for Duron Allen Thomas Sr. Mr. Thomas has eluded capture for nearly a year. Mr. Thomas should be considered armed and dangerous do not approach. If you have any information about the whereabouts of Mr. Thomas please contact Columbus Homicide or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
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