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: 06.04.25
Name- Terry Magers
DOB- (12-11-1975) Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 5’10, Weight-276lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – South side of Columbus, OH
DOB- (12-11-1975) Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 5’10, Weight-276lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – South side of Columbus, OH
Suspect at
Large
Large
News: 05.29.25
The driver has cooperated with investigators while the passenger remains at large. Charges have been filed against the suspect, Daveonte Dixon, age 21 (DOB 6/6/2003), for 1 count of attempted murder and 2 counts of felonious assault.
Homicide
in Columbus
in Columbus
News: 05.25.25
On June 29, 2017, at approximately 1:56am, Columbus Police officers were called to the B.P. Gas Station at 3140 E. Main St. (corner of Main and James) on a report of multiple gunshots being fired. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile victim on the lot who had received multiple gunshots. The victim was transported by CFD Medic 21 to Grant Medical Center in stable condition.
Approximately one hour later, a second victim was located in the front yard of a nearby address. The second victim, later identified as Marquelis Shaquan Barnes, was also suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased by CFD Medic 21 at 3:06 am. Investigations revealed that the two victims were involved in an altercation with another group of males on the lot when at least one of those individuals fired multiple shots at the two victims.
Approximately one hour later, a second victim was located in the front yard of a nearby address. The second victim, later identified as Marquelis Shaquan Barnes, was also suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased by CFD Medic 21 at 3:06 am. Investigations revealed that the two victims were involved in an altercation with another group of males on the lot when at least one of those individuals fired multiple shots at the two victims.
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