Crime at CATAWBA AVE on 08/11/2026 3:01 PM
Type: Other
Date: 08/11/2026 3:01 PM
Description: Suspicious Vehicle. Incident #: 2026-00018765. Disclaimer: This report is from the Westerville Police calls for service. Information may be subject to change.
Address: CATAWBA AVE, Westerville, OH
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Joseph PerriMissing Age
28Est. Current Age
36Last Seen
Columbus, OH on 11/29/2017Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Male Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5'10" - 5'11" Weight: 175 - 185 lbsCase Number
MP43341Area Cold Cases
Name
Tanknai HoupeAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 20, 2021, at approximately 10:53 a.M. Officers were dispatched to the area of cleveland ave. And e. 21st ave. On report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers met with 19yr old tanknai houpe, who was suffering from gunshot wounds to the back and chest area. Mr. Houpe was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later died as a result of his injuries. Officers met with a witness who stated they and mr. Houpe were walking in the area of cleveland ave. And e 21st. Ave. When a black four door sedan passed them and unknown occupants inside the vehicle fired multiple gunshots at them, striking mr. Houpe.Agency
Ohio AG