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Man who robbed Hamilton Circle K apprehended in Butler County

Coastal News & Report March 5, 2021

BUTLER COUNTY, OH – A man who was wanted for the robbery of the Circle K and other businesses in the Hamilton and Butler County area has been arrested by the Hamilton Police Department. Police here say Josh Allen Hatfield was arrested…

Gunman in SUV chased and shot two Columbus teenagers trying to escape

Coastal News & Report February 20, 2021

COLUMBUS, OH — Two teenagers were shot and taken to the hospital after they were chased down by a gunman in an SUV forcing their car to crash. According to Columbus police. this morning at 5:03 am., a resident in the 1700…

Man shot dead after altercation in Columbus apartment complex

Coastal News & Report February 18, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police have made an arrest in an ongoing murder investigation that left a 27-year-old black man dead in the stairwell of a Fountainview townhome building. Police said that overnight, at 1:09 am, a call came into the 9-1-1…

Driver going too fast, slams into police vehicle responding to previous crash

Coastal News & Report February 18, 2021

COLUMBUS, OH – Scores of police officers nationwide have been injured. Everyone knows about move-over laws, everyone knows that when it snows, you should use caution, but police officers in vehicles on the side of roads with flashing lights are still being…

Man ambushed by gunmen at Columbus Speedway gas station

Coastal News & Report February 14, 2021

COLUMBUS, OH – On February 13, 2021, at approximately 8:23 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 1060 Covington Road on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the officers located the victim, Kasey Bowersmith. Mr. Bowersmith explained to officers that…

Teen girl shot Friday in Columbus expected to recover, police say

Coastal News & Report February 8, 2021

COLUMBUS, OH – A 16-year-old girl walking along Lonsdale Road with her cousin on Friday night was shot in the shoulder and police said she is expected to recover from her injuries. According to Columbus police, on February 5, 2021 at 10:26…

Columbus Police Report 7 Shootings Over Four Hour Period Saturday Night

Coastal News & Report February 8, 2021

COLUMBUS, OH – The city of Columbus officially has a problem, and this weekend it got much worse. Police officers here said on Saturday night, seven shootings were reported over a four-hour period. A 16-year-old girl was shot as she sat at…

Woman screamed for help after being stabbed multiple times in Columbus

Coastal News & Report February 8, 2021

COLUMBUS, OH – A 30-year-old woman is in the hospital in critical condition today after being stabbed multiple times early this morning. Police say there is currently no suspect and are asking the community for possible witnesses to step forward and help…