Crime
The blotter: squirrel offenses, counter-surfing rings, and the ongoing case of the missing sock. — Columbus edition.
From the newsroom
The Case of the Missing Sock Remains Unsolved; Lead Detective Recused
An internal review notes the Columbus detective on the case is also the prime suspect.
Counter-Surfing Ring Broken Up; One Loaf of Bread Recovered
A coordinated kitchen operation came undone in Columbus when a paw was heard on the countertop.
Mail Carrier Cleared of All Charges Again; Dogs Vow to Appeal
For the third consecutive season, Columbus’s daily intruder has been found to be entirely lawful.
Police Blotter: Squirrel Still at Large After Brazen Daylight Fence Crossing
Columbus’s most-wanted suspect remains free despite round-the-clock window surveillance.