911 call: Ohio State wrestler shot and seriously injured during a carjacking
Audio from a 911 call to report a shooting near Ohio State’s campus. Ohio State University wrestler Sammy Sasso was shot and seriously injured Friday during a carjacking, eyewitnesses told Columbus police. The shooting occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of N. High Street, according…
911 call: Woman calls to say her boss gun is being held at gunpoint at Great Southern Boulevard
A woman called 911 to report that her boss was being held up at gunpoint in the parking lot during a situation involving shots fired near 45 Great Southern Blvd, near the Franklin County auto title bureau office on the city’s far south side.
911 call: Truck driver feared for his safety during attempted vehicle pursuit
In this 911 recording from Ross County, Jadarrius Rose said he was afraid for his safety after seeing guns pointed at him. Since this incident a Circleville police K9 officer has been placed on paid administrative leave as he is investigated for releasing his police dog on an unarmed truck driver w…
911 call: Whitehall Porsche dealership robbed at gunpoint; SUV stolen
This 911 call was from the Byers Imports’ Porsche dealership at 410 N. Hamilton Road in Whitehall, where police said a suspect held up an employee at gunpoint. The incident happened at about 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023, and the suspect demanded the keys to a black Porsche SUV and fled the d…
Vince McGrail provides advice to people who suspect a loved one might be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's
Vince McGrail, CEO and executive director of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides advice to people who think their family members might be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's.
Expert talks about treatment and the fight against Alzheimer's
Vince McGrail, CEO and executive director of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association talks about new treatment and today’s fight against Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's expert explains the biggest misconception the public has about the disease
Vince McGrail, CEO and executive director of the Central Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association explains what the biggest misconception the public has about the disease.
Maxwell Williams paralyzed in drive-by shooting explains incident and talks gun violence
Maxwell Williams was shot in the back in an act of random violence while enjoying music at Dick's Den in the Old North on Valentine's Day in 2022. The shooting left him paralyzed from the chest down and the 25-year-old now uses a wheelchair. In this audio clip Maxwell shares his memories from the i…
911 call: Sister of Brian Hartline reports ATV accident in Delaware County
Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline’s sister called 911 to report an ATV crash in Delaware County. Deputies were dispatched to the scene at 1:22 a.m. Brian Hartline and another man, identified as Joshua Gaylor, who was riding with him in the vehicle, were taken to the hospital.
Columbus Conversations: Women Achieving
Columbus Dispatch opinion and engagement editor Amelia Robinson speaks to the dynamic women being honored as YWCA’s 2023 Women of Achievement on this live discussion panel.