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  • In the News: Ohio State Establishes University Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being

    October 15, 2020
    Kristina M. Johnson, president of The Ohio State University, announced today the establishment of a task force to review safety issues on campus and in neighborhoods near the university -- and to identify, implement and advocate for additional approaches that address violence, crime, and high-risk activities and behaviors.The University Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being will deliver i...
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  • Update from Public Safety – Clarifying Misinformation Circulating

    October 13, 2020
    Dear Ohio State Community:The following is an update on the tragic crime that occurred Sunday resulting in the shooting death of Ohio State student Chase Meola. We join everyone in our community in extending our deep condolences and support to his family and loved ones.There are some rumors and misinformation that have been circulating by word of mouth and on social media regarding this matter. T...
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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice - October 11, 2020

    October 11, 2020
    This is an update from the Buckeye Alerts that were sent this morning.The following information was provided by the Columbus Division of Police: On 10/11/2020, at approximately 2:09 a.m., Columbus Police responded to a report of a shooting in an alley in the 100 block of 14th Avenue. Officers arrived to find a victim with a gunshot wound, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Reports indicate...
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  • Neighborhood Safety Notice – September 26, 2020

    September 26, 2020
    We are sharing the below information on behalf of the Columbus Division of Police for a crime that occurred in the off-campus area.On 9/25/2020, at approximately 11:18 p.m., the Columbus Division of Police responded to the 100 block of Chittenden Avenue for a reported robbery at gunpoint.Reports indicate that two female students were approached from behind by four male suspects as they were walki...
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  • Police Make Arrest

    September 5, 2020
    The Ohio State University Police Division has two suspects in custody in relation to the September 2, 2020 incident that led to a Public Safety Notice.Jarylle S. Walker and Tereishia M. Finney were arrested and charged with felonious assault and assault. The Ohio State University Police Division would like to thank the Columbus Division of Police for assisting in the apprehension of the suspects....
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