August 16, 2025

Arthur Cahoon arrested in connection with May homicide of William ‘Joey’ Woods

Columbus, OhioColumbus police have arrested and accused Arthur Mark Cahoon with murder in connection with the death of William Joey Woods, 37.

On May 27, at 1:34 a.m., officers arrived at the 2000 block of Ottis Court and discovered Woods unconscious. After being taken to a nearby hospital, he passed away at 5:35 a.m. on May 30 from his wounds.

The Franklin County Coroner’s Office formally declared the case a homicide on June 17. Detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for Cahoon after the decision.

The Columbus SWAT squad arrested Cahoon, who is now facing murder charges related to Woods’ demise.

After the event, which was still being investigated for weeks, authorities first asked the public for information on Cahoon’s whereabouts.

After officials determined that William Woods’ death in late May was a homicide, a Columbus man is currently in prison.

Martha Mire

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