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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two Ohio senators have proposed a law that would require Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices to offer visitors assistance with obtaining unclaimed funds. 

Senate Bill 243, sponsored by Sens. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus) and Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson), would mandate registrars and deputy registrars of motor vehicles ask each person conducting an in-person transaction if they would like to check if they have unclaimed funds. 

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If so, the BMV worker would have to complete the check and help the visitor submit a claim if they choose to. Introduced in July, the legislation also would direct BMVs to adopt policies, procedures and forms necessary to make this change.

“Lots of people have no clue that they have money,” DeMora said. “I think it's common sense and we should be helping people get back money that they're owed.”

Unclaimed funds are money held by the state that many residents may be unaware they possess, from sources such as inactive bank accounts and uncashed checks. Anyone can check if they have unclaimed funds and file a claim to obtain their money through the Ohio Department of Commerce’s website. Currently, the state holds about $4.8 billion in unclaimed funds, according to the agency. 

DeMora said he was inspired to introduce the bill after legislators passed a controversial provision in the state budget in late June that allocated $600 million of unclaimed funds to help the Cleveland Browns pay for a new stadium. See NBC4’s previous coverage in the video player above.

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“The fact that we're giving $600 million of people's money, taxpayers’ money to the Browns to build a stadium, it is ridiculous,” DeMora said. 

Under the budget, unclaimed money that is not collected within 10 years of entering the pool will revert to the state to use for a “Ohio Cultural and Sports Facility” fund. The budget immediately designated $1.7 billion for the fund, including the first grant of $600 million for the Cleveland Browns stadium. The predominantly Republican lawmakers who support the project believe it puts idle money to good use.

DeMora’s recent effort is not the only piece of legislation that has been introduced this year as a result of the Browns stadium funding plan. DeMora introduced another bill in April that would ban public money from going to a professional sports franchise unless the team has a winning record in three of the last five seasons. He did, however, previously say he was not confident that the bill will pass but he hopes it sends a message. 

“If a team wants to get taxpayer money, then the least they can do is have a winning season…” he said in an April news release. 

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Two other Democratic lawmakers also introduced a bill earlier this month that would bar lawmakers from accepting free or discounted professional sports tickets, arguing receiving such gifts could pose a conflict of interest after lawmakers passed the Browns funding plan.

SB 243 awaits a committee assignment and its first hearing. Four Democrats currently cosponsor the bill.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The election for Ohio governor is more than a year away, but Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton are both boasting fundraising records in the race. NBC4 has context for those results.

Acton, the doctor who led Ohio's COVID-19 efforts and is currently the only Democrat in the race, set several party records for fundraising. Acton's team initially said her $1.35 million raised was the "most ever by a Democratic challenger for Governor in July of an off-year." However, Nan Whaley, the Democratic challenger in the 2022 gubernatorial race, raised $1.64 million in the same time frame.

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Shortly after announcing Acton's funds as record-breaking, her campaign released an updated announcement that separated Acton's $1.35 million from her record-breaking campaign. However, the claim was not clearly redacted in the updated release and continues to be a talking point repeated among Democrats and printed in at least five Ohio publications. Acton herself reposted a tweet from 314 Action that said she broke “fundraising records with over $1.3M haul in her bid for Ohio governor.” 

Acton's campaign manager Philip Stein said reports like the tweet are correctly identifying Acton's $1.35 million as a groundbreaking fundraising effort. Acton's first six months in the race garnered more individual donors (17,000) and individual donations (33,000) than any previous Democratic candidate for governor. Acton also raised the most money through June of any of her predecessors.

Acton's team said also it did beat the first-quarter Democratic record for gubernatorial fundraising, with $600,000 by the end of March. Stein said these records are the milestones Acton and others are referring to.

When comparing the two records, Ramaswamy is far outpacing Acton with his own record, $9.7 million raised so far in the election cycle. Although Ramaswamy said his fundraising is a "bottom-up movement across Ohio," Acton has far more in-state donations.

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According to campaign finance contribution records, just under 60% of Ramaswamy's total fundraising came from Ohio, with out-of-state donations totaling nearly $4 million. NBC4 compared contribution records filed with the state to visualize where contributors are coming from.

Comparatively, in-state contributions dominate Acton's campaign finance records. $1.17 million of Acton's total fundraising came from in-state donations, about 90% of her contributions. As with Ramaswamy's contributors above, the graph detailing Acton's donors pulls from state campaign finance records.

According to campaign finance reports, Ramaswamy has had 83,436 contributions and Acton has had 34,946. All of Acton’s top 10 donations come from around Ohio. Ramaswamy’s top 10 donations include seven Ohioans, two donations from Texas and a donation from Florida. 

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a Republican, and former Rep. Tim Ryan, a Democrat, are also reportedly considering races. Heather Hill is also vying for the governor’s seat, and on Tuesday said she was looking for a party to be the candidate for after stepping back from the Republican race. Governor-hopefuls have until early 2026 to declare their candidacy.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A non-profit animal shelter that provides affordable veterinary care to animals throughout Columbus is asking the community to help expand their reach. 

In April, Central Ohio's Programs for Animal Welfare, or CO-PAW, launched a program to bring its veterinary services to underserved communities in Mexico. The group will be holding a fundraiser this weekend to support this cause, while also embracing and showcasing the culture of the area.  

“The name of the fundraiser is A Night in Oaxaca,” CO-PAW CEO Breona Baines said. “The fundraiser is for our international outreach program; it aims to sterilize and treat stray animals in Mexico.” 

Baines said data from one of the areas targeted by CO-PAW shows 25% of people are testing positive for intestinal parasites every year. She notes this is due in large part to the population of unaddressed strays.   

“There are about 40 million dogs and maybe 20 to 25 million cats and about 70% of them live on the street,” Baines said. “So, the average lifespan is only maybe one and a half to two years old. So, you know, they're starving.”   

The program’s goal is to service more than 12,000 animals per year for free and they have been making some strides in that effort.  

“We've partnered with several municipalities across Oaxaca, along with the local university and the vet school, to sterilize 25 cats and 25 dogs a day, Monday through Friday,” Baines said.  

A Night in Oaxaca fundraiser is scheduled for Aug. 31 at Seventh Son Brewing and features live music, performances, raffles, and more. For tickets or to donate, click here.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio State football is big business.

The Big Ten conference TV deal is $1 billion per year, generating an estimated $80 to $100 million in revenue for each Big Ten school. But Buckeye football is also big business for small businesses.

Kelly Dawes has owned College Traditions on Lane Avenue a block away from the Horseshoe for over 30 years. She said half of their business in an entire year comes from the seven or eight Buckeye home game weekends.

She said it takes months of preparation to make sure they have merchandise stocked in all sizes, any new gear displayed front and center, and all different kinds of products, like Buckeyes socks, because you never know when a visiting fan will need some warm socks like last year's Tennessee game.

This season is unique, though, because Dawes said they never slowed down.

"We kind of joke around here that somebody will go, oh, it's football season," she said. "Can you believe it's football season? We're like, it never ended. So we've just been pretty steady since the National Championship."

Dawes said they get new and unique Buckeye-themed items in the store all the time. Game week means 70-plus hours of work with no days off for Dawes and some of her key employees.

No. 3 Ohio State faces off against No. 1 Texas on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. The game kicks off at noon.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man accused of shooting a Marysville police officer has been taken into custody after reportedly escaping from a Columbus hospital on Tuesday.

According to police, Dustin Edward Ohm, 29, was caught after he fled from a rehabilitation center on Dennison Avenue in Columbus.

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According to a Union County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Ohm was dropped off at the rehab center after an off-site medical appointment at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center that the sheriff's deputies were unaware of; Ohm then fled from the hospital on a scooter.

The sheriff's office said he was recaptured a short time later.

Ohm is accused of shooting at a Marysville police officer on the morning of May 30. That morning, according to police, officers responded to a home on the 900 block of White Oak Court for a domestic dispute.

Police said that after officers made contact with Ohm at the scene, he allegedly pulled out a gun and fired at police from inside his vehicle. The officers returned fire, but Ohm fled the scene, hitting a Marysville cruiser and several other vehicles in the process. One Marysville police officer was injured in the shooting; they were treated and released.

Union County Sheriff Department deputies and troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol joined Marysville police in pursuing the suspect, who was spotted on U.S. 33 and State Route 31. The chase continued west on U.S. 33 before the suspect’s vehicle became disabled in the median of U.S. 33 near Northwest Parkway.

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Ohm reportedly exited the vehicle armed with a gun and was shot multiple times by Union County deputies. Ohm was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to a Columbus area hospital.

Ohm is charged with attempted aggravated murder of a law enforcement officer, three counts of felonious assault on a peace officer, having weapons while under disability, two counts of failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, discharging a firearm at or into a habitation, and vandalism.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The days until Ohio State University football kicks off the season in a historic matchup against the No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns are turning to hours.

The game is a rematch of a pivotal and unforgettable Cotton Bowl in Texas last January: with a spot in the National Championship on the line, the Jack Sawyer-led Buckeyes beat Texas 28-14 in route to Ohio State’s ninth National Championship.

But these two programs share more similarities than differences. The first glaring similarity is the culture surrounding the sport in the home city of each university.

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It's all driven by, "Football in general; UT is Austin's professional sports team," Austin, Texas, resident and Longhorns fan Ruben Arce said. "It almost feels like, you know, very, very similar, right? Columbus and Austin have been robbed of getting actual professional sports teams, but in that same breath, like, that's what, that's what makes Ohio State and Texas so important to that city.” Arce is a co-host of the Those 2 Dudes podcast.

Aside from the football culture, Austin and Columbus are very similar in many other ways. Both cities are the state capital; both have a young population; and both politically represent a spot of blue within a sea of red around each state.

The populations are even nearly identical. Austin is home to more than 990,000 residents while Columbus is home to just more 930,000. The greater metro areas are just as close in population; 2.3 million people call the greater Austin area home while 2.2 million people call the greater Columbus area home.

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"There's a ton to do,” Arce said. “Always check out the local food scene. Always hit up food trucks. Food trucks are phenomenal here. Walking the trails is so beautiful.”

When the two teams meet Saturday, the similarities and differences won't matter to the fans or to the teams on the field, but there are some stark differences between the two as well. 

"It's probably to like, around 80 degrees [on average],” Arce said. “We probably get three of the four seasons. We don't really have a long winter. We can get a really cold fall and we'll get spurts of winter.”

Another difference is the number of football National Championship trophies on display. The Buckeyes have won nine National Titles while the Longhorns have won just four, with their last coming in 2005. It was during that season that quarterback Vince Young led the Longhorns into Ohio Stadium in week two and beat the Buckeyes.

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) – The Pixelle Paper Mill in Chillicothe is facing more cuts, with another round of layoffs set for this Sunday.

About 181 employees are expected to lose their jobs, including all union workers.

Union vice president Tim Jenkins with United Steelworkers Local 731 said the next round of layoffs will leave a skeleton crew of just 50 to 60 employees behind.

He said the company used its legal right to lay off workers to strip away what was left of the union’s governing body.

Another round of cuts is expected in mid-September, with 27 more jobs on the line. This would slash the remaining workforce by about half.

In April, Pixelle Paper Mill filed a WARN notice that it would be laying off about 800 workers and announced it would be shutting down the mill beginning in June. Days later, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a scathing letter to the CEO of the paper mill’s parent company, calling the move “corporate greed” and criticized the company for putting “profits over people.”

A day after Moreno’s letter, the company announced that it would remain open through 2025. However, in June, Pixelle ownership filed another notice with the state, saying it would begin shutting down in August.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Class is back in session at Ohio State University and while students are getting back into a routine, campus police want safety to stay top of mind.

According to Lt. Joanna Shaul with the Ohio State University Police Division, they're focused on making sure students know they're supported, whether they're walking to class or heading home at night. 

"If they're not feeling safe, if there is something that they notice that makes them uncomfortable, let us know, and we are here and ready to respond to investigate those things and take appropriate action," Shaul said. 

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There are a number of resources both on and off campus for students to utilize if they feel unsafe. Across campus, there are blue light emergency phones that connect directly to 9-1-1 dispatchers, giving them an immediate location. Students can press the red button and speak into the intercom to request police, fire or medical help, or to report suspicious activity. 

Ohio State University police also have a joint patrol program with Columbus police for off-campus areas. As is typical this time of year, they increase their staffing and patrols. 

"Mostly just for visibility," Shaul said. "We want people to know that we're out here. We want them to see us. We want them to get to know us."

Students also have access to other resources like the Rave Guardian app, which includes faster delivery of Buckeye Alerts and safety push-notifications. It allows students to select friends or family as virtual guardians to follow them via GPS tracking using a destination-based timer. If time expires, the virtual guardian is alerted. According to police, a person’s own safety ultimately comes down to staying alert.

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"They should be in groups whenever possible," Shaul said. "You don't want to walk with your headphones, be really aware of your surroundings. I think that's hard, particularly for our youngest students. They haven't been in that position before, but we want to have them pick their head up, look around, make eye contact with people, notice things." 

Police know the start of the school year often brings parties and drinking and their message to students is simple - enjoy yourselves but stay safe. 

"Which is not over-consuming alcohol," Shaul said. "Not consuming alcohol under the age of 21, locking up your valuables at all times. Don't let anybody into your home or residence hall that you don't know."

Students can also utilize the Lyft Ride Safe program which offers discounted rides inside the university-designated service area from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 

As far as protecting campus buildings from people who shouldn't be inside, police said there are measures in place.

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"We rely on students to know, like that person lives in my residence hall, that one doesn't," Shaul said. "Notify the proper authorities. But we also have a comprehensive plan with cameras, swipe card access. And then, you know, officers, both security officers and police officers, patrolling on and off campus for those situations."

At the end of the day, police said it's about staying alert, utilizing the tools around you and calling for help when needed.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- COSI is taking visitors behind the scenes of Pixar with a new exhibit.

"The Science of Pixar" is 10,000 square feet and reflects every step of Pixar's production process, from modeling all the way to animation and rendering.

There are hands-on activities inspired by movies like Toy Story and Incredibles 2.

COSI leaders said the idea is to show how science, problem solving and artistry intersect at every stage.

The exhibit opens Oct. 11 and will be on display until May.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Law enforcement leaders are sounding the alarm about a surge in car break-ins and thefts across central Ohio.

Columbus Police announced the arrest of a group of juveniles they said are connected to recent car break-ins and thefts across the city, with suspects ranging in age from 12 to 17 years old.

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Those arrests in Columbus happened between Aug. 6 and 18, but even after those arrests, about 50 more vehicles were broken into on Thursday night on and near Holt Road.

Law enforcement leaders said the problem is not just in Columbus; it’s happening in communities across central Ohio. Madison Township Police Chief Victor Boyd said his department is seeing a surge, too.

“These just are very organized groups,” Boyd said. “Must be multiple groups, maybe a gang, I'm not sure that are breaking into these vehicles again, all over the central Ohio area.”

Boyd said his department has recently received more than 30 reports of car break-ins in residential areas on the north side of the township.

“If the cars are not unlocked, they are smashing windows or taking computers,” he said. “They are taking firearms; if there's money left inside the cars or prescription medication, they're taking any of that stuff.”

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Boyd said they’ve had a few leads from abandoned stolen vehicles they’ve found, but are still asking for information from the community.

“They might have information on their one particular situation that might help us with this,” Boyd said.

Luke Walker, owner of Luke's Auto in Columbus, often has people come in needing repairs from car break-ins.

“We'll see more in the warmer weather,” Walker said.

Walker said he’s even installed an artificial intelligence-equipped security camera to protect cars on his property.

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“You can get cameras now that have speakers on them and are remotely monitored to where if someone's on the property when they shouldn't be, someone will be monitoring that camera and tell the people to leave the property or the police will get dispatched,” Walker said.

Boyd said he’s heard of break-ins across Franklin and Fairfield counties and is asking those responsible to stop.

“Just knock it off,” he said. “I mean, you wouldn't want this for your family members. You wouldn't want this for yourself. These people have done nothing to you. Just leave people alone, let them get on with their lives. I mean, you've already violated so many people's trust and they feel that safety in their own areas.”

Police said if your car is broken into, file a report because all information is helpful. They are also asking for any security camera video that could lead them to suspects.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The closure of a North Columbus event venue sent one central Ohio couple into a frenzy two months before their wedding.

Now, NBC4 Investigates is uncovering months of complaints that led to the City of Columbus stepping in. 

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The couple, Amber Touvell and Randall Bittner, booked the venue Studio 4980, sent the invitations, and paid in full. Two months before the wedding, an email changed everything. Studio 4980 let them know it was shutting down immediately. Issues with the venue date back to at least a year.

Touvell and Bittner plan to get married in September.  

“I just was looking online and I just happened to come across this place,” Touvell said. “It had a pond. It's like an old house, 1800s, and I love old buildings, and it was just absolutely beautiful.”

They planned and paid for a dream wedding at Studio 4980. Two months before the big day, Touvell got this email from the venue:

“We’re reaching out with sincere regret to share an unexpected and unfortunate update regarding your private gathering at Studio 4980.

Due to multiple and ongoing complaints from a group of nearby residents, we were ordered to discontinue all events. Despite our repeated efforts to resolve any ongoing City of Columbus requests, they ultimately denied us a Temporary Event Permit, which was needed to stay open.

As a result, we are no longer legally permitted to host any events at our location, including those already scheduled. We understand how disappointing and disruptive this is, and we’re truly sorry.

We poured our hearts into creating Studio 4980 as a place to celebrate life’s most important moments. This sudden and unplanned closure is as heartbreaking for us as it is for you.”

“I just literally broke down, like, ‘What am I going to do now?’” Touvell said. “The invitations had already gone out with the date, the venue, everything.”

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The couple planned and sent everything, including their full payment, which was more than $2,000.

“She was like, devastated. You could tell she was crying,” Bittner said.

NBC4 Investigates found complaints about Studio 4980 and warnings from the city that go back months, but events were still being booked. 

“They said that they were getting noise complaints from the neighbors,” Touvell said. 

Documents show complaints such as “the event center …has a broken-down old bus and a falling apart green fence in its backyard area. This is greatly disturbing to our neighborhood.” and “Last night again 05/24/2025 there was a large party with loud bass noise in front of our houses in an 800-home complex.”

The city issued multiple violations to the venue owners, including for trash on the property, a lack of zoning clearance for changing the space to an event venue, and adding a structure larger than 200 square feet. 

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“I was like, ‘All that money's gone, the venue's gone, everything,’ and I just did not know what to do,” Touvell said. 

Documents show the venue has tried to work with the city to fix violations, but in June, the owners emailed the city saying they would be using the space solely as a home as they could not keep up with the commercial use guidelines. That was a month before they emailed Touvell and Bittner about the closure. 

“Now they're saying they'll send us a check whenever, so we'll find out when that comes,” Bittner said.

The City of Columbus is taking legal action to force the owners to clean up the property.

NBC4 spoke with the owner of Studio 4980. She said she’s working hard to make sure every client is taken care of and said they have heard from many people who are sad to see the space close.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Class is back in session for students at Ohio State University, with the first set of classes starting Tuesday morning.

More than 8,000 new students are enrolled at the university this year, and some Buckeyes are sharing their excitement and expectations for the rest of the year.   

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The university hosted its convocation ceremony on Monday ahead of the start of classes. The event highlighted the university’s goals and initiatives, such as the Class of 2029 making history as the first incoming class required to take courses using AI.

Freshman Kayla Morgan is a nursing student; she said it can feel overwhelming being on such a large campus, but she is still hopeful for the future. 

“It's, like, a little scary at first because where I'm from, it's like a really small area,” Morgan said. “So, it's kind of weird seeing all these kids, but it's super exciting because everyone's here to help each other. Everyone. You can always talk to anyone and everyone.” 

Sophomore Ella Steyn noted that coming back to school feels like a second home. She noted a sense of ease and is looking forward to spending more time with her friends. 

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“It feels pretty good; I think freshman years are a little bit overwhelming just because the campus is so big and everything's so new,” Steyn said. “But yeah, being on campus again now as a sophomore, it feels pretty good because I get to see my friends again and excited for all the new classes.” 

Ohio State University President Ted Carter said this year’s smaller freshman class – consisting of approximately 8,200 students – was intentional after the university experienced an “intentional” increase last year.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Ohio Department of Health said it is concerned about a decrease in kindergarteners meeting back-to-school vaccine requirements.

Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said at a news conference Tuesday that only 85% of kindergarteners statewide meet the requirements.

He said that number has dropped 5% since 2020.

Vanderhoff said the back-to-school vaccines like MMR and DTAP are proven safe and effective. He is worried that if the decrease continues, preventable diseases will see a resurgence.

"Look no further than what we saw around the country this year with measles," he said. "Nationwide, the outbreak appears to be slowing."

"In Ohio, our outbreaks are now closed, but we have had 35 cases this year, 33 of which were in unvaccinated individuals," he added.

Vanderhoff also spoke about the importance of making sure children are getting unrequired vaccinations such as the HPV vaccine. He said the HPV virus can cause certain cancers and the vaccine is proven to prevent those cancers.

GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) – A Grove City man has been arrested after reports of voyeurism surfaced at area Chipotle restaurants last week.

According to a criminal complaint, Grove City police received an allegation that a man was taking pictures of two female customers, including one girl, while in line at the Chipotle on Stringtown Road. The girl, aged 12, was there Aug. 19 with her mother and the man was reportedly standing behind them, taking pictures down her shirt with his phone.

A witness and an employee confronted the man, took the phone and reportedly saw multiple inappropriate photos of the girl. They told officers that they made the man delete the pictures and told him his license plate number.

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After police reviewed security video, they identified Dustin Bishop, 54, as the suspect and obtained a warrant to search his phone.

The following day, detectives interviewed Bishop, who had just returned from another Chipotle. He denied taking photos at first but then asked the officers if he could look at his phone.

Grove City police said they discovered photos of women’s feet at the Chipotle that Bishop had just returned from, as well as girls standing in line.

Bishop, who was the subject of similar complaints at a Kroger in 2023, then admitted to taking photos the previous day at the Chipotle on Stringtown Road but said that he “didn’t touch anyone” or “make any advances.”

The investigation revealed 26 other inappropriate images of girls.

Bishop, who was also cited for driving with a suspended license upon his arrest, was arrested Monday on charges of voyeurism, a first-degree misdemeanor, and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, a fourth-degree felony. A Franklin County Municipal Court judge issued him $125,000 in total bonds and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Sept. 4.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Ohio Division of Wildlife is tracking an outbreak of a deadly disease among deer by asking residents to report animals displaying symptoms, including disorientation and a lack of fear of humans.

The division is monitoring cases of EHD, or epizootic hemorrhagic disease, one of the most common illnesses among white-tailed deer in the country.

Outbreaks of the disease occur almost every year in Ohio, although the severity of the outbreaks can vary. Between July 1, when the division began tracking sightings, and Aug. 19, it received over 400 reports with more than 1,300 dead or sick deer suspected to have EHD -- a number the agency said will likely rise.

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"While these reports are very helpful to determine the severity and geographic distribution of the outbreak, they are not used as any kind of official tally of dead deer," Deer Biologist Clint McCoy said in an email. "Many deer that are sick or have died due to EHD may go unseen, unreported or be reported multiple times by multiple observers."

Deer contract the disease only through the bite of an infected midge (a type of fly); they cannot spread it to each other. Outbreaks most commonly occur in late summer and early fall, when midges are most active. New cases temporarily cease after the first frost, when the insects die off. 

Along with disorientation and a lack of fear, symptoms include appearing feverish, exhibiting respiratory issues, excessive salivation, and swelling of the head, neck, tongue and eyelids. Infected deer, both live and dead, are commonly found near bodies of water, where they often attempt to cool down. 

Most reports of deer suspected to be suffering from EHD so far this year have come from the southeastern portion of the state. However, the wildlife agency has confirmed at least one case in Morrow, Union, Fairfield and Ross counties. Confirmations are made possible when the Division of Wildlife can get to a deer soon enough to get a viable sample sent to the lab, according to the agency. 

The reported number of suspected EHD cases in each Ohio county since July 1. The division has confirmed cases in counties shaded in dark gray. (Photo courtesy/Ohio Division of Wildlife)

Deer usually begin experiencing symptoms about seven days after exposure, and they are likely to die within three days of symptoms appearing, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Although fatality rates differ depending on a variety of factors, such as environmental conditions and herd immunity, EHD can be up to 90% fatal in deer exhibiting symptoms.

Deer that survive the illness may become immune to it. Midwestern deer populations have developed little resistance to EHD, but populations usually bounce back within a few years of a large outbreak, according to the wildlife agency.

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The disease does not affect humans, cats or dogs, according to the ODNR. Livestock may contract the illness, but it is uncommon and they often only experience mild symptoms. 

EHD also does not impact the safety of deer meat; however, the ODNR advises residents never to kill or eat a sick deer out of caution, since without testing one cannot be certain what a deer is suffering from.

There is currently no treatment or cure for EHD, according to Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife asks residents who observe deer that may be infected to complete this online form.