DELAWARE — A Delaware County grand jury has upgraded the Tamela Dutcher murder case to an aggravated murder charge. Dutcher murder case Tamela Dutcher, 55, was shot to death at her Bean Oller Road home on Aug. 14. Bryanna Dutcher told investigators she argued with her mother about cleaning earlier that day and later called […]
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Former Columbus Zoo purchasing agent pleads guilty
DELAWARE — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium must pay $90,000 in restitution to the zoo after pleading guilty this morning to six felonies and two misdemeanors, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. Tracy Murnane, 65, of Westerville, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Common Pleas Court to: Murnane, who was charged in […]
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Former Columbus Zoo Marketing Director pleads guilty in $675K fraud case
DELAWARE — With a trial date looming, the former marketing director for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium pleaded guilty Tuesday to 16 felony counts and one misdemeanor, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. As part of the plea agreement, Pete Fingerhut will pay $675,572.65 in restitution. The amount includes money to be paid to the […]