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MONDAY
Police crackdown on crime-ridden hotels in north Columbus: The Columbus City Attorney’s Office said three years ago the 161 corridor in north Columbus was home to a half dozen hotels infested with drugs, prostitution, and violence. | MORE INFO
The collaboration cleaning up the 161 corridor: Police, prosecutors, business leaders, and neighbors all joined forces and targeted code violations to help the city file nuisance abatements against the worst offenders. | MORE INFO
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TUESDAY
The demolition & transformation of “Uzi Alley” in east Columbus: Near the airport, there's a part of town that is seeing a resurgence and the people who live there say 'it's about time.' | MORE INFO
Environmental crime & code violations aim to cure problem properties: we'll show you why those environmental issues make a big difference to neighborhoods when it comes to crime and safety. | MORE INFO
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WEDNESDAY
South Linden locks in on problem carryouts: Columbus police who patrol South Linden hope boarded up carryouts send a message to business owners | MORE INFO
Linden neighborhood teams up to help sex workers: The community developed was different than past law enforcement prostitution stings where women got arrested only to walk through the revolving door of the legal system. | MORE INFO
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THURSDAY
Columbus police focuses on shutting down west side drug houses: A temporary restraining order filed by the Columbus City Attorney's office shows, as far back as November, undercover patrol made seven covert drug buys from one house. | MORE INFO
Cleaning up trash and clearing out crime in Hilltop: One section of Columbus is hearing increased calls for help when it comes to the heroin epidemic. | MORE INFO
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FRIDAY
Police tearing down abandoned and vacant homes attracting crime: Prosecutors say boarded up homes can serve as a haven for criminals, including drug dealers and prostitutes. | MORE INFO
