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
On July 3, 2021, at 1:52am, officers were dispatched to 686 Wedgewood Ave #4 on an unknown complaint. Officers arrived and spoke with the caller who advised he just returned to his apartment and an unknown male was inside, on the floor bleeding. Officers entered the hallway and through a partially opened the door, noticed the victim, Dustin S. Lacey, suffering from a gunshot wound. Columbus Fire Engine #12 checked the victim's injuries and pronounced him deceased at 2:01am.
Wanted Felons
from Central Ohio
from Central Ohio
Name- Ronald Fields
DOB- (12-23-1992) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’00, Weight-150lbs.
Wanted for – Felonious Assault
Known to frequent – Linden area of Columbus, OH
Name- Samantha Brown
DOB- (02-01-1977) Sex-Female Race- Black
Height- 5’10, Weight-200lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent –Near east side of Columbus, OH
Name- Angela Bloomfield
DOB- (11-16-1964) Sex-Female Race- White
Height- 5’4, Weight-125lbs.
Wanted for – Obstructing Official Business
Known to frequent – South side of Columbus, OH
Name- Ethan Baker
DOB- (01-29-2002) Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 6’00, Weight-170lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – Gahanna, OH
DOB- (12-23-1992) Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’00, Weight-150lbs.
Wanted for – Felonious Assault
Known to frequent – Linden area of Columbus, OH
Name- Samantha Brown
DOB- (02-01-1977) Sex-Female Race- Black
Height- 5’10, Weight-200lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent –Near east side of Columbus, OH
Name- Angela Bloomfield
DOB- (11-16-1964) Sex-Female Race- White
Height- 5’4, Weight-125lbs.
Wanted for – Obstructing Official Business
Known to frequent – South side of Columbus, OH
Name- Ethan Baker
DOB- (01-29-2002) Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 6’00, Weight-170lbs.
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – Gahanna, OH
Missing Person
from Delaware County
from Delaware County
Delaware County Sheriff needs assistance in locating 42-year-old female by the name of Chelsea Hutchins. Ms. Hutchins left her residence in Delaware county in early November 2024. Her last communication with family was in mid-December.
She was last seen at a gas station on W. Broad St on the west side of Columbus on Jan 12, 2025.
She was last seen at a gas station on W. Broad St on the west side of Columbus on Jan 12, 2025.
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