Sergeant Bill Taylor: A Life of Service

Sergeant Bill Taylor, Columbus’s beloved traffic voice and retired police veteran, passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of public service that spanned decades. Known for his morning updates on Sunny 95 and NBC4, he was also a 23-year Columbus PD officer, hostage negotiator, and co-founder of Central Ohio Crime Stoppers. After retiring, he continued serving through the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and his own security firm. A Navy veteran, licensed pilot, and Civil War history writer, Taylor lived a full life marked by dedication to community safety and personal passions. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, and his family asks for donations to Crime Stoppers in his honor — a fitting tribute to a man who never stopped giving back. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6bbb3ce3a46549b