Central Ohio Crime Stoppers

10/11/2026

Double Homicide we need your anonymous tip to get justice for the families.

10/11/2026

CRIME OF THE WEEK:
We need your help to solve this Double Homicide from 2023. The families of Ziyadah Brown and David Thomas need closure. With your anonymous tip you can make that difference.

You can help solve a Double Homicide from 2023 with your Anonymous ...

10/11/2026

This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on a double homicide from central Ohio.

On March 5, 2023, at approximately 3:30A.M, Patrol responded to the intersection of W. Mound St and S. Souder Ave on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a vehicle in the intersection containing three victims that had been shot. Two of the victims were transported to Grant hospital and later pronounced dead. One victim was transported to OSU Main Hospital in critical but stable condition. There are no suspects at this time.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and submit your tip. You may also submit a tip by downloading our new free P3 Tips mobile app available on the iOS and Android platforms. We are no longer taking tips via text message.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., and P.O. BOX 16038, COLUMBUS, OH 43216-6038.

Watch for the depiction of each “Crime of the Week” during newscasts on WCMH NBC 4, Sunday morning 7a.m., 9 a.m. and at 6 p.m., as well as Monday 11 a.m. Also watch for the depiction to be aired on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6, WTTE FOX 28, and featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.

10/08/2026

KUDOS and Thanks to the National FOP for supporting S5644 A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to exempt transactions with respect to cash reward payments by crime stopper organizations from certain currency transaction reports.

National President Patrick Yoes sent a letter to Senator Moody in support of S.5644, which would amend the Bank Secrecy Act to exempt cash reward payments by crime stopper organizations from certain currency transaction reports.

10/07/2026

Today’s Wanted Wednesday focuses on a wanted a felon from Central Ohio.

Name- Ian Barr
Age- 33 Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 5’06, Weight-155lbs
Wanted for – Probation Violation – Burglary
Known to frequent – Powell & Canal Wi******er, OH

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You may also submit a tip by downloading our free P3 Tips mobile app.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038.

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

This week’s “Crime of the Week” focuses on three homicides committed in early January 2016 that have been connected through ballistic evidence in central Ohio.

On January 2, 2016, at approximately 7:30 p.m., 60-year-old JUDITH FRUM was found lying in the street near Fair Avenue and S. Napoleon Avenue. She died from gunshot wounds.

On January 3, 2016, at approximately 8:26 p.m., 51-year-old LEONID KAPLEN was found near a sidewalk on Hallridge Circle, a neighborhood off McNaughten Road between E. Livingston Avenue and E. Main Street. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. Gunfire had reportedly been heard in the area approximately one hour earlier.

On January 6, 2016, at approximately 7:08 p.m., 15-year-old ABOUBAKARY DIAWARA was found unresponsive on a porch near Laurelwood Drive and Vicki Court after suffering gunshot wounds.

Ballistic evidence has connected all three homicides.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477), submit a tip at www.stopcrime.org, or use the free P3 Tips mobile app for iOS or Android. Tips are no longer accepted by text message.

All Crime Stoppers tips are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations, and a special coding system protects each caller’s identity. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect may qualify for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors.

Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Reward funds are provided through donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. Tax-deductible donations may be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, Inc., P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038.

Watch “Crime of the Week” on WCMH NBC 4 during Sunday newscasts at 7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday at 11 a.m. Coverage also airs on WBNS 10TV, WSYX ABC 6 and WTTE FOX 28, and is featured in The Columbus Dispatch every Monday.

Make an anonymous call, text or web tip and you may be eligible for a cash reward. Community, Media and Law Enforcement working together to solve crime.

10/01/2026

ARRESTED
Today’s Wanted Wednesday focuses on a wanted a felon from Central Ohio.

Name- Christopher Burke
Age- 29 Sex-Male Race- Black
Height- 6’02, Weight-250lbs
Wanted for – Corrupt Activity
Known to frequent – East side of Columbus, OH

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You may also submit a tip by downloading our free P3 Tips mobile app.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038

09/30/2026

Today’s Wanted Wednesday focuses on a wanted a felon from Central Ohio.

Name- Donald Smith
Age- 33 Sex-Male Race- White
Height- 5’09, Weight-170lbs
Wanted for – Felony Theft
Known to frequent – South side of Columbus, OH

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477) or go to our website at www.stopcrime.org and e-mail your tip. You may also submit a tip by downloading our free P3 Tips mobile app.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. A special coding system protects the identity of the caller. Crime Stoppers also takes calls from persons with information about any felony. Information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of a felony suspect could qualify the caller for a reward as determined by the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors. For more information on Central Ohio Crime Stoppers, visit our website at www.stopcrime.org.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Reward money comes from private individuals, businesses, and foundations that see Crime Stoppers as an integral tool in the community’s fight against crime. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Central Ohio Crime Stopper’s, Inc., P.O. Box 16038, Columbus, OH 43216-6038.

09/29/2026

Crime Tip of the Week!