Columbus police make 28 property crime arrests in September

Staff Report

The Columbus Police Department says it arrested 28 people in September on more than 220 property crime charges, ranging from entering autos and vehicle thefts to financial fraud and burglary.

The arrests were made by the department’s Property Crimes Unit, which investigators said continues to target crimes that affect quality of life across the city.

Among those arrested were:

• Caleb Lang, charged with 46 counts of entering autos, four counts of motor vehicle theft, and several counts of financial card theft and fraud.
• Addison Weaver, charged with 36 counts of entering autos, five vehicle thefts and financial card theft.
• Zakyrion Walton, charged with 16 counts of entering autos.
• Kelvin King, charged with multiple counts of financial card theft and fraud, trespassing, misdemeanor theft, and probation violations.
• Deshaun Peralta, charged with 12 counts of financial card theft, seven counts of fraud, firearm theft, six counts of exploiting an elderly person, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
• Louis Vallee, charged with burglary, vehicle theft, entering autos, misdemeanor theft, and property damage.

Other arrests included individuals facing charges of shoplifting, burglary, obstruction, firearm theft, identity fraud, and making false statements. Four juveniles were also charged with burglary and misdemeanor theft, though their names were not released.

“All charges are felony charges unless otherwise noted,” police said in a release.

Assistant Chief L.H. Deaton urged residents to stay vigilant. “The Columbus Police Department encourages citizens to remain vigilant in securing vehicles, safeguarding personal belongings, and reporting suspicious activity,” the statement read.