---
id: c6f531d832
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-04 11:17 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 11:17 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
---

# Former Columbus officer gets probation in Donovan Lewis death

Ricky Anderson, who pleaded guilty in August to reckless homicide in Donovan Lewis's death, received probation at a Columbus sentencing hearing Wednesday.

Section: [Public Safety](/columbus/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Ricky Anderson](/columbus/wiki/ricky-anderson.md), [Donovan Lewis](/columbus/wiki/donovan-lewis.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC4 (WCMH)](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/ex-columbus-police-officer-who-killed-donovan-lewis-to-receive-sentence/), 2026-11-04 11:17 EST: Ex-Columbus police officer who killed Donovan Lewis receives probation

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.