James Jackson, Columbus' first Black police chief, remembered as trailblazer, family man
Jackson served 19 years as chief of the Columbus Division of Police. He was the division’s first Black chief, and its longest serving.
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City police calls – Jan. 25
The following information is summarized from the records of city, county and state police, fire and hospital agencies.
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Former Columbus police officer accused of improper encounters with women pleads guilty
A former Columbus police officer who was charged with destroying or altering records related to a criminal investigation, changed his plea in federal court Wednesday.
‘It’s a miracle nobody was hurt,’ Columbus mayor says of teen engaging police in shootout
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, Columbus police Chief Elaine Bryant, and FOP president Brian Steel praised officers who responded to domestic call.
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Columbus mourns death of city’s first Black police chief
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — James G. Jackson, who served the Columbus Division of Police as its first Black chief, died Thursday, according to the city’s police union. He was 91. Jackson worked ...
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Volunteers needed for Columbus Human Rights, Police Review panels
The city of Columbus is looking for volunteers to serve on committees and boards related to the city's Human Rights ...
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Columbus woman arrested after toddler overdoses on drugs
A 36-year-old Columbus woman, Dakota Smith, was arrested and preliminarily charged with neglect after her three-year-old ...
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Columbus police searching for 2 missing juveniles
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Police is searching for two juveniles who they say have been missing since Saturday from the city's northeast side. Police said Jordan and Malachi Hicks ...