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: 05.04.25
On May 12, 2022, at approximately 7:18pm, officers were dispatched to the 100 Block of W Cooke Rd on the report of an unresponsive male from a possible overdose. Officers arrived and requested Columbus Fire Department to respond. CFD Engine 19 arrived and pronounced the male, 53yr old Jack Shifman, deceased at 7:25pm. Police say homicide detectives are now investigating the case after the coroner’s office found suspicious injuries on Shifman’s body.
Wanted Felons
from Central Ohio
from Central Ohio
News: 04.30.25
Name- Vincent Benson
DOB- (08-26-1993) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’00, Weight-210lbs.
Wanted for – Abduction
Known to frequent – East side of Columbus, OH
Name- Eduardo Contreras
DOB- (03-25-1995) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 5’11, Weight-200lbs.
Wanted for – Receiving Stolen Property
Known to frequent –North side of Columbus, OH
DOB- (08-26-1993) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’00, Weight-210lbs.
Wanted for – Abduction
Known to frequent – East side of Columbus, OH
Name- Eduardo Contreras
DOB- (03-25-1995) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 5’11, Weight-200lbs.
Wanted for – Receiving Stolen Property
Known to frequent –North side of Columbus, OH
Homicide
in Columbus
in Columbus
News: 04.27.25
On Sunday, May 1, 2005, 29-year-old Tyrun Malik Hill died when he was caught in a shootout between the Short North Posse and the rival D Block gang in a South Linden neighborhood. It has been 17 years and still no one has been charged in his murder. The family wants closure. They want people to come forward with information in this case. The Columbus Police Cold Case Homicide Unit is still investigating.
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