Woman says she is a hostage in her own home: On Oct.28, at 7:07 p.m., a woman called from the Shell Gas station on Taylor Road

Columbus

Tonkia Smoot’s brother, son and nephew, shot at her: On Oct. 24, round 9:50 p.m., a woman named Tonkia Smoots on East 3 rd Avenue, called 911 and reported that she and some family members had got into a big argument and her brother Mark had just shot at her. Tonkia also said that a hail of bullets hit the house and she and boyfriend Lorenzo Garland had to take cover.  Ms T said that her son Aaron and her nephew Marshawn Smoot were also with her brother and they all left running. Her son and cuzin were arrested but, unc is still on the run.

Robber shot clerk over the surveillance tape: On Oct.23, around 7:14 p.m., a thug walked into Dee’s Food Mart, on West Broad Street, and demanded the clerk to fork over the cash.  After getting the money, this punk told the clerk to give him the surveillance tape from the security camera. When the clerk hesitated the dirty crook shot him. We hope they catch this fool.

Cory Howze and his girlfriend Alicia held a woman against her will: On Oct. 24, around midnight, a woman called and reported that she had just escaped from a house on South Champion Avenue, Cory Howze and Alicia Hawkins held her against her will and assaulted her.  Police obtained a warrant the next day and went to the house and arrested these two freaks.  

47 year old man on South Eureka found shot on his couch: On Oct. 28, around 12:47 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting in the 400 block of South Eureka Avenue, where they found a 47 year old man was shot after two thugs attempted to rob him in his own home. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Dude broke into General’s house and fired at him: On Oct. 28, at about 4:55 p.m., General Jefferson was sitting  in his house in the 1600 block of Werling Place, with his two kids, when a dude forced his way in, flashed a pistol and then started shooting. Thank goodness no one was hit in this wave of gunfire. The bandit took off running and was last seen headed northeast of Werling.

Security cameras record two creeps breaking in BP and stealing cigarettes: Back on Sept.29, a security camera at the BP gas station on Olentangy River Road, recorded two creeps climbing through the window and both stuffing two big garbage bags full of cigarettes. The thieves are both described as being very neatly dressed and quickly filled the big bags and went back out the same way they had entered. Sounds like old St. Nicotine.

Crack –head spits in undercover policeman’s face: On Oct.29, at about 2:45 p.m., a Michell Carmean approached a vice detective working undercover and got into his car near Central and West Broad Street. As they talked she asked the cop to take her for some drinks and drugs. When he refused and asked her to get out of his car an argument erupted and she spit in the officers face. All hell broke out when he identified himself, but, it was too late and he hauled her behind off to jail.

Girl 17, kills 19 year old boy, when will they stop this madness? : On Oct. 10, at 8:34 p.m., there was an altercation between two juveniles in the 2200 block of Majestic Drive.  When police arrived they found a young man 19, with fatal stab wounds who was then take to Grant Hospital where he was pronounced dead. This is the 78^th homicide in Columbus this year.  Regardless of whatever the reason, this kind of madness has got to stop, because our jails are already filled with our youngsters.

Cleveland Heights 

Freak in Cedar Lee Theater exposing himself: On Oct.30 at about 1:03 a.m., a manager at the Cedar-Lee Theater, called and reported that a very annoyed patron at the show came and told him that they were being harassed by another patron who was sitting there exposing himself and knew that they had noticed him.  Police went to check up on Mr. Freaky doing the Pee Wee Herman.

Woman’s big foot ex-boyfriend kicked in her door: On Oct 30, at 6:04 p.m., an angry woman in the 3100 block of East Derbyshire Road, called and reported that her door had been damaged and kicked in by her big foot ex-boyfriend and she wanted his butt arrested.  When CHPD arrived Mr. Big Foot was GOA.  The woman said she would come in and file a complaint.

A lady says strange dude keeps knocking on her door: Around 7:15 p.m., on Oct.30, a frightened woman in the 3100 block of East Scarborough Road, called and requested for the police to come and check out was up with some strange dude who keeps knocking on her door. A unit was rushed to that location. 

Unwanted man refuse to leave woman’s house: On Oct.29, at around 12:47 p.m., a very pissed woman in the 3600 section of Bendemeer Road, called and reported that an unwanted guest was there causing a disturbance and he is refusing to leave.  A unit was sent and settled the matter by putting Mr. Overbearing out.

Landlord claims a vindictive tenant named Tonya flooded his basement on purpose:

At approximately 5:58 p.m., on Oct. 29, a very angry landlord of a house in the 900 block of Helmsdale Road, called and reported that a vindictive tenant name Tonya Woodward, ran water and purposely flooded his basement.  He said that Mr. Tonya was scheduled to be evicted on Nov. 1.

Man doesn’t want drama, just his stuff out the house: On Oct.29, around 7:17 p.m., a distraught man called and requested a police officer escort him to an address in the 1900 block of Greyton Road, to get his belonging s from his wife’s house. A unit was sent out to help this couple part peacefully.

Momma calls police on her baby’s daddy who is neglecting her: On Oct.29, a woman called and reported that her 4 year old daughter, who lives with her daddy, is being neglected by the father, who lives in the 800 block of Woodview Road.  When police went and checked out the complaint, they found no evidence that the child was being neglected and told the Ms. Momma to stop calling and harassing that man and don’t call him any more.

Drunks are up-stairs and peeing off the balcony: On Oct. 28, around 10:42 p.m., a frustrated neighbor in the 2800 section of Hampshire Road, called and reported that the people up-stairs in Apartment #5 are having a loud party, making way too much noise and they are peeing off the balcony.   A unit was sent out before this situation really got nasty.

Woman says she is a hostage in her own home: On Oct.28, at 7:07 p.m., a woman called from the Shell Gas station on Taylor Road and reported that she had escaped to there because she was being held hostage in her own home. Police arrived and escorted the distressed woman to another, but untold location.

Woman panhandling on the yellow line, in the middle of the street begging: On Oct.28, several motorists near Cedar and Grandview Road, called and reported that there was a woman in the middle of the street on the yellow line begging people as they stopped at the traffic light. A car was sent out to stop the person from obstructing traffic.

University Heights 

Woman caught stealing a pair of shoes from TJ Maxx: On Oct.24 at 7:48 p.m., a security guard at TJ Maxx, called and reported that they were holding an 18 year old woman for trying to stealing a pair of shoe. TJ Maxx will prosecute the lil, 5’2 Cleveland woman with tiny feet, for the pair of shoes that sells for $ 79.98 plus tax. Would somebody please tell Ms. Girlfriend that she is now 18, and considered an adult, whereas responsible for her own behavior!

Lil girl nabbed for heist of 3 lil bras: On Oct.28, around 4:51 p.m., a TJ Maxx, security guard called and reported that a juvenile girl had been caught stealing three lil brassieres and taken into custody. All together the bras totaled only $ 5.99, plus tax.  Momma your little girl is growing and you should recognize her needs, maybe you are the one that should be arrested, not her. Stop just looking at the forest and see the trees.

James Garrett IV busted driving home under suspension: On Oct.25, at 5:04 p.m.,  a cop cruising south on the Warrensville Road, spotted a silver Pontiac Grand Prix rolling with no front license plate.When he stopped the driver James Garrett IV, who lives just a few blocks away, the cop, was alerted that Jim was driving under suspension. Bam! Jimmy was busted and his ride towed. Mr. Jim is to appear in court early November.

Two juv’ee girls, 17 caught stealing in Targets: On Oct.28, around 2 in the afternoon, a Target loss prevention guard called and reported that he had nabbed two juv’ee girls; both 17 and they were holding them for theft. The dynamic dual had stolen some cloths that all together added up to almost $ 190.00.  Both were released to their parents, and will appear in juvenile court.