Medical Examiner Releases Cause of Death in Evelyn Farmer Case
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Columbus Police Department is clarifying the facts surrounding the death of Evelyn Farmer, 68. She was found deceased inside her home in the 4800 block of Josephine Street on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Sixth Arrest Made in Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center Murder
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
On November 17, 2025, a sixth suspect was taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of Jacarie Charles. Dominick Gill, 20, was arrested in Philadelphia by the U.S. Marshals and is awaiting extradition to Columbus.
Budgetel Inn & Suites Murder Investigation
Monday, November 17, 2025
On November 16, 2025 at 7:19 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of Victory Drive (Budgetel Inn & Suites) in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Black male (later identified as Xavier Igus, 31) suffering from a gunshot wound.
Arrest Made in 2021 Murder of Walter Christopher
Monday, November 17, 2025
On November 16, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit arrested Jy’Keiveous Jiles, 21, in connection with the deadly shooting of Walter Christopher, 39.
Budgetel Inn & Suites Murder Investigation
Monday, November 17, 2025
On November 16, 2025 at 7:19 p.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 3100 block of Victory Drive (Budgetel Inn & Suites) in reference to a shooting.
Multiple Arrests Made in Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center Murder Case
Monday, November 17, 2025
On November 17, 2025, a sixth suspect was taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of Jacarie Charles. Dominick Gill, 20, was arrested in Philadelphia by the U.S. Marshals and is awaiting extradition to Columbus.
Boxwood Boulevard Murder Investigation
Saturday, November 08, 2025
On November 8, 2025 at 3:32 a.m., Columbus Police Officers responded to the 1400 block of Boxwood Blvd. (Azalea Apartments) in reference to a shooting.
Defendants Sentenced in the Murder of Dennie Henderson
Saturday, November 08, 2025
Ty’Quavious Richmond, Patrick Montgomery, Jr., and Dereon Montgomery were sentenced Thursday for the 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old Dennie Henderson outside the Springhill Suites on Whittlesey Blvd
Murder of Jabreia Burston
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
***UPDATE*** On November 4, 2025, the Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit arrested 31-year-old Keshon Corbin. He is charged with Murder in connection with the death of Jabreia Burston.
Arrest Made in Grove Park Drive Murder
Friday, October 31, 2025
22-year-old Marques Lattimore has been arrested in connection with the death of Jabreia Burston. He appeared in Recorder's Court and pleaded not guilty to charges of Murder, Armed Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. Lattimore was denied bond.