Good morning, Dublin. The long arm of justice reached across state lines this week as Clyde Littlefield, already serving 19 years for manslaughter in Ohio, received an additional six-year federal sentence for illegal firearm possession in West Virginia. His combined sentences mean the 25-year-old likely won't see freedom until 2045. In another sobering case, Becky Gillespie will spend the next 23 years behind bars after pleading guilty to horrific child abuse charges involving a 3-year-old victim.
Amid these troubling headlines, a bright spot emerges for local coffee enthusiasts. Alchemy, the beloved Columbus cafe, is brewing up excitement with plans for its third location inside Hilliard's The Well recreation center this fall. The expansion continues the popular establishment's growth throughout Central Ohio, offering another destination where Dublin residents can soon gather for their favorite caffeinated creations.
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🔫 Ohio killer gets six more years for West Virginia gun crimes.Clyde Littlefield, a 25-year-old Columbus man already serving 19 years for manslaughter in Ohio, received an additional six-year federal sentence for illegal firearm possession in West Virginia. Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh imposed the sentence after Littlefield was caught with two Glock pistols in Monongalia County in 2021 while being sought for a fatal shooting. The combined sentences mean Littlefield, who shot Edward Hunter Jr. during a bar fight, likely won't be released until 2045.
🚨 Columbus woman sentenced for horrific abuse of a toddler. Becky Gillespie received 23 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old child, recording the abuse, and sharing it with others via Snapchat. The 29-year-old also had an image of a second young victim on her electronic devices. Authorities discovered Gillespie was trading explicit videos with a Snapchat user under investigation in Australia for child sexual abuse. After being charged in January 2024, Gillespie pleaded guilty in December of the same year.
☕ Columbus cafe Alchemy brewing up third location in Hilliard. The popular establishment will open inside The Well recreation and wellness center this fall. This expansion marks Alchemy's third venue in the Columbus area, adding to its existing cafe locations. The new spot will serve customers at the community wellness facility, continuing Alchemy's growth in Central Ohio's competitive food scene.
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