The Columbus Division of Police has announced it will be hiring another
officer to help combat the growing number of complaints related to online child
predators.
Investigators say more predators are choosing to target kids online. Experts
say they've seen predators shift their technique from the streets to computer
screens because it's easier to hide and easier to trick kids into believing
they are harmless.
Sergeant Jerry Cupp is in charge of the Columbus Division of Police Exploited
Children Unit. Cupp says in 2012, investigators worked 176 reports
ranging from criminal child enticement to pandering obscenities.
"They've gotten away from doing it from the curb in the car. – ‘Hey,
little girl.' – Now, it's all internet, the majority of it is internet
enticements," Cupp said.
Officers say it's not enough for parents to be aware. They need to make sure
they can always view what their child is doing online; even if it means
installing programs that allow them to spy.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:13:21 GMT
Stuart E. Staples, 83
Dublin police officers are looking for assistance locating an 83-year-old man last seen at 1 p.m. Monday. According to police, Stuart E. Staples, 83, was seen at his home on Hoss Lane in Dublin around
Dublin police officers are looking for assistance locating an 83-year-old man last seen at 1 p.m. Monday.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:32:03 GMT
Columbus police missing persons detectives are asking for help locating a 12-year-old boy last seen leaving his home. According to police, Antwaun A.M. Artis was last seen leaving his home traveling in
Columbus police missing persons detectives are asking for help locating a 12-year-old boy last seen leaving his home. According to police, Antwaun A.M. Artis was last seen leaving his home traveling in
Monday, May 20 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:53:36 GMT
Warmer temperatures are encouraging Central Ohioans to find a spot to cool off, but bacteria levels in the water at local beaches could impact your Memorial Day plans.
Warmer temperatures are encouraging Central Ohioans to find a spot to cool off, but bacteria levels in the water at local beaches could impact your Memorial Day plans.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:44:17 GMT
A person is dead after a fall at the Hocking Hills State Park. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, a person fell from the top of Cedar Falls around 3:30 p.m. Monday in the Hocking Hills
For the second time in three days Hocking Hills State Park goers have witnessed a gruesome sight now burned into many of their minds.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:51:21 GMT
Advocates for extending the Medicaid program to cover more low-income Ohioans held events statewide Monday in an effort to keep the issue before state lawmakers.
Advocates for extending the Medicaid program to cover more low-income Ohioans held events statewide Monday in an effort to keep the issue before state lawmakers.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:50:34 GMT
In the prime of her life, Christy Levy Peters was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. It was a cruel diagnosis that only left her with a few months with her loved ones.
In the prime of her life, Christy Levy Peters was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. It was a cruel diagnosis that only left her with a few months with her loved ones.
