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Open in new tab February 27, 2025 – Following a 3-day trial, a Delaware County jury found Christopher Watkins, a 39-year-old Columbus
man, guilty of Felonious Assault and Robbery, both felonies of the 2nd degree. The Columbus Police Department initiated
an investigation after responding to a scene in the Polaris area where 2 hotel employees had been assaulted. Watkins
was ultimately identified as the suspect through eyewitness testimony, hotel security footage, and DNA.
Judge James P. Schuck sentenced Watkins to 14-18 years in prison immediately following the verdict.