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
Wanted Felon
from Central Ohio
from Central Ohio
News: 10.01.25
Name- Jacob Driscoll
DOB- (10/05/2006) Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 5’11, Weight-135lbs.
Wanted for – Unlawful possession of a firearm
Known to frequent – Linden area of Columbus, OH
DOB- (10/05/2006) Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 5’11, Weight-135lbs.
Wanted for – Unlawful possession of a firearm
Known to frequent – Linden area of Columbus, OH
Homicide
in Columbus
in Columbus
News: 09.28.25
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 3:08pm, Columbus Police Officers were called to the area of Heatherton Drive, on a report of a shooting. On arrival, officers found Dawaun Lewis-Taylor suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Clinton Township Medic 61 responded to the scene and transported Dawaun to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Dawaun did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased by attending physicians at 3:53pm. It is unknown at this time what precipitated the shooting. However, immediately after the shooting, a silver Chrysler 300 fled the scene eastbound on Trent Road toward Northtowne Boulevard.
Wanted Felon
from Central Ohio
from Central Ohio
News: 09.24.25
Name- Cierra McDowell
DOB- (06-13-1990) Sex-Female Race- Black
Height- 5’02, Weight-122lbs.
Wanted for – Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Known to frequent – East side of Columbus, OH
DOB- (06-13-1990) Sex-Female Race- Black
Height- 5’02, Weight-122lbs.
Wanted for – Unauthorized use of motor vehicle
Known to frequent – East side of Columbus, OH
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