Gregory Countryman Sr., the sheriff of Muscogee County, has been in office since January 1, 2021. From April 25-27, 2025, his office, alongside the GBI, conducted Operation Lights Out, resulting in the arrest of 19 men for human trafficking, highlighting a committed effort to combat online sexual predation against children.
Roberto Avina-Casillas extradited from Mexico to Ohio
Roberto Avina-Casillas, a 30-year-old Mexican citizen, has been extradited to Ohio to face charges of murder, felonious assault, and child endangerment. He is accused of causing the death of 3-year-old Alonzo Soeuk during an argument with Alonzo's mother, Rachanee. Avina-Casillas was captured in Mexico and is set to appear in court.
Columbus, Georgia’s Carmen Rice beats Carl Sprayberry, Robert Mallard
Carmen A. Rice, 50, was reelected to the Georgia House of Representatives for the 139th district after winning in multiple elections in 2024. She defeated opponents Sean Knox and Carl Sprayberry, advocating for foster care reform and school choice. Rice is a former party activist and mother of four.
Connor Grubb biography: 13 things about Blendon Township, Ohio cop
Connor Grubb is an American police officer from New Albany, Franklin County, Ohio, United States. He is a joint fires observer at the U.S. Marine Corps. Connor Grubb (©Blendon Township Police Department) Who is Connor Grubb? Grubb is accused of killing Ta’Kiya Young and her unborn child. Here are 13 more things about him: He is … Continue reading Connor Grubb biography: 13 things about Blendon Township, Ohio cop
Did Columbus, Ohio’s Kenneth Hairston shoot Da’Mya Cummerlander?
Da’Mya Cummerlander of Columbus, Ohio, United States has died. She was 18. Who is Kenneth Hairston? On the evening of June 1, 2024, Cummerlander was with Kenneth Hairston, 20, of Columbus and four other people. They were hanging out in a house in the 2600 block of Woodsedge Avenue in Columbus. Kenneth Hairston According to Hairston, … Continue reading Did Columbus, Ohio’s Kenneth Hairston shoot Da’Mya Cummerlander?
US Marshals arrest Detronne Marshall-Dennis in Columbus, Ohio
Detronne Tylee Marshall-Dennis, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, United States has been arrested. He is accused of shooting a victim and was wanted by the Columbus Division of Police. Detronne Tylee Marshall Dennis Who is Detronne Marshall-Dennis? Marshall-Dennis is 6'0" tall and his registered weight is 220 pounds. He is Walter Lee Dennis Sr. and Antonette … Continue reading US Marshals arrest Detronne Marshall-Dennis in Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Sean M. Kirkpatrick biography: 13 things about physicist born in Columbus, Georgia
Dr. Sean Michael Kirkpatrick is an American laser and materials physicist born in Columbus, Georgia, United States to an Army family. He is the first director of the Office of the Secretary of Defense's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which was formed on July 20, 2022. Kirkpatrick and his wife Amy Kirkpatrick have a daughter named Maya Kirkpatrick. Here are … Continue reading Dr. Sean M. Kirkpatrick biography: 13 things about physicist born in Columbus, Georgia
Mount Sterling, Ohio’s Payton Shires arrested again after posting $500k bond
Payton Harleigh Shires, 24, of Mount Sterling, Madison County, Ohio, United States received her social work license on June 12, 2023. She was assigned to provide mental health counseling services to a boy, 13, of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. In September 2023, Shires had sex with the boy at various locations in Columbus and they took videos of … Continue reading Mount Sterling, Ohio’s Payton Shires arrested again after posting $500k bond
Ring doorbell captures crime of Columbus, Ohio’s Jacob Reidy in Bexley
Jacob Thomas Reidy, 39, of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States previously lived in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. On October 7, 2023, he drove past a synagogue in Bexley, Franklin County, which was witnessed by a detective working special duty at the synagogue. Reidy yelled something about Israel out of his car. Earlier that day, … Continue reading Ring doorbell captures crime of Columbus, Ohio’s Jacob Reidy in Bexley
Mount Sterling, Ohio’s Payton Shires accused of abusing Columbus boy; Bail set at $500k
Payton Harleigh Shires, 24, of Mount Sterling, Madison County, Ohio, United States is a former National Youth Advocate Program employee. On June 12, 2023, she received her social work license, which will expire in 2025. While employed as a social worker, Shires had sex with a boy, 13, of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio at various locations in Columbus … Continue reading Mount Sterling, Ohio’s Payton Shires accused of abusing Columbus boy; Bail set at $500k
