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: 09.14.25
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.
The preliminary investigation revealed that several individuals exchanged gunfire in the parking lot of an after-hours establishment where the victim had been a customer. During the exchange, Mr. Gore was fatally struck. Also, during the exchange Columbus Division of Fire Station 18 located nearby was also struck by gunfire.
When officers arrived on scene many witnesses fled the area. Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
The preliminary investigation revealed that several individuals exchanged gunfire in the parking lot of an after-hours establishment where the victim had been a customer. During the exchange, Mr. Gore was fatally struck. Also, during the exchange Columbus Division of Fire Station 18 located nearby was also struck by gunfire.
When officers arrived on scene many witnesses fled the area. Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Wanted Felon
from Central Ohio
from Central Ohio
News: 09.10.25
Name- Valerie Baxter
DOB- (02-10-1986)
Sex-Female Race- White
Height- 5’00, Weight-110lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – Near east side of Columbus, OH
DOB- (02-10-1986)
Sex-Female Race- White
Height- 5’00, Weight-110lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – Near east side of Columbus, OH
Homicide
in Columbus
in Columbus
News: 09.07.25
On September 1, 2020, at approximately 10:24 a.m., Patrol officers responded to the area of 851 Wellington Blvd. on a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim inside a blue Ford Fusion, who had been shot. The victim, later identified as Mr. Michael Fair Jr. was pronounced dead at scene at 10:33 a.m. Preliminary investigative results ascertained, from several witnesses at scene, a possible suspect vehicle as a full-size black pick-up truck with fancy wheels and possibly tinted windows being driven by a younger black male suspect with short wavy hair, dark complexion and skinny.
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