Police clear 24 warrants in multi-agency roundup
The Columbus Police Department’s Fugitive Unit conducted a large-scale warrant roundup on Thursday, November 20, 2025, resulting in the clearance of 24 outstanding warrants and multiple arrests, authorities announced today.
According to CPD, the operation was carried out with support from Special Operations, Investigative Services, Patrol, and the Department of Community Supervision (DCS). In total, officers cleared 15 felony warrants and nine misdemeanor warrants during the coordinated effort.
Arrests Made During the Operation
Police reported the following individuals were taken into custody:
Ryan Stanley, 41, was charged with Possession of MDMA/Ecstasy, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearms, Possession of a Firearm or Knife During the Commission of a Crime, Possession of Marijuana, Obstruction, Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
Tiera Royster, 30, was charged with Cruelty to Children (2nd Degree).
Varyan Moody, 33, was charged with Theft by Taking.
Dallas Whitaker, 19, was charged with Drive-by Shooting, Reckless Conduct.
Ketrail Cohen, 34, was charged with Rape.
Laketta Allen, 41, was charged with Forgery (1st Degree), Identity Fraud, Criminal Trespass, and three counts of Shoplifting.
Juvenile 1 was charged with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Firearm During Certain Felonies, Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under 18.
Juvenile 2 was charged with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, Possession of a Pistol or Revolver by a Person Under 18.
In a statement, the Columbus Police Department thanked all participating units and partners for their work and dedication throughout the roundup and stated that collaborative efforts were essential to the operation’s success.
The investigation into some of the cases remains ongoing. Police say additional charges may follow.
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