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CRIME & SAFETY
911 caller says 7-year-old boy shot himself while playing with a gun
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - A 7-year-old died after an accidental shooting in Springfield Township. The boy's great-grandmother called 911 and told dispatchers he shot himself while playing with a gun. According to the Hamilton County Coroner's Office, 7-year-old Justice Jenkins died in that shooting. Just before 2:20 p.m. on...
Local TV channel in Ohio under pressure after weatherman’s family involved in fight
A TV station in Ohio is under pressure to fire its chief meteorologist after his family was involved in an alleged assault that left several people injured, including an elderly couple.The incident caught on video circulated on social media prompting WCPO Vice President and General Manager Jeff Brogan to release a statement confirming that a family member of the well-known Cincinnati weatherman, Steve Raleigh, was involved.“We are aware of the incident involving Steve Raleigh’s family,” Brogan wrote in the statement posted to Facebook on Friday. “It is still under investigation, and at this time no charges have been filed...
Cincinnati police chase after suspect on foot, find fentanyl, cocaine and more
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Cincinnati Police Department announced on Monday that a traffic stop the department made on McMicken Avenue led to a foot chase and finding illegal drugs. The incident took place on July 4. Police said after the suspect was pulled over and fled his vehicle, it led...
Cincinnati weatherman’s family accused in parking lot brawl
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Popular WCPO weatherman Steve Raleigh is facing controversy after a local family accused members of his family of assault in a parking lot altercation. The Morrow family held a press conference on Monday, alleging they were attacked by relatives of Raleigh following a minor traffic incident on June 22nd outside the Montgomery Inn Boathouse.
3 hurt in assault outside Montgomery Inn, family calls for accountability
An investigation is underway after three people were hurt in a fight outside the Montgomery Inn Boathouse that involved WCPO 9 Chief Meteorologist Steve Raleigh and two members of his family.
2 injured in 3-vehicle West Price Hill crash
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash that involved three vehicles. Authorities responded to a crash at the intersection of West 8th Street and Rosemont Avenue in West Price Hill on Tuesday night. Two individuals were taken to UC Medical Center, one with serious...
Family satisfied with police investigation into Montgomery Inn assault
In response to the speculation about corruption and favoritism surrounding an assault last month at Montgomery Inn, the family said through their lawyer Wednesday they have no concerns about the investigation. A cell phone video went viral last week showing Doug and Lois Morrow knocked down in the parking lot of the restaurant...
Cincinnati father accused of breaking infant son's bones, causing traumatic brain injury
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A man has been charged with felonious assault after he allegedly caused substantial risk to the health and safety of his six-month-old baby boy. Aaron Cupp, 19, is being charged with felonious assault and endangering children after his six-month-old infant was found with a subdural hemorrhage, a fracture in his spine, fractures in both tibias, multiple rib fractures, hemorrhaging in the eye, a traumatic brain injury, bruising of the head, abdominal area, and right elbow, and an abrasion on the left leg.
20-year-old man shot in Winton Hills
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A 20-year-old man was shot in his abdomen in Winton Hills late Monday, according to Cincinnati police. Officers responded to shots fired on Strand Lane about 11 p.m. The victim was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for surgery, police say. No arrests were made...
Metro driver pleads guilty in crash that killed 87-year-old woman
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Metro bus driver accused of causing the crash that killed a pedestrian in Hyde Park pleaded guilty in Hamilton County Court on Tuesday, July 16. Deon Willis, 47, pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter in the crash that killed 87-year-old Beverly Kinney, a retired gifted education teacher from Princeton schools.
Last 2 teens sentenced in Wyoming High School locker room attack
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Kari Bloom sentenced the last two teens involved in the Wyoming High School locker room attack on Tuesday, July 16. It was an emotional day in court as the victim’s father spoke about his son’s love for baseball which has now vanished since the attack.
Woman sues officer for false charges weeks after he was told to increase arrests
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local woman is suing a Blue Ash Police officer, claiming he pressed false felony drug charges against her even though he allegedly knew they were legitimate medications. The suit from Ashley Wilson of Owensville also claims the charges were filed just weeks after Blue Ash Officer...
Police Respond to Protest at P&G Conference Downtown
Procter & Gamble’s annual Signal Summit was disrupted when four climate protesters locked themselves down in the outer lobby of the company’s Cincinnati headquarters on July 17, according to a press release from the Rainforest Action Network (RAN). The demonstrators chained themselves to soundboxes playing audio from Indonesian...
Teen will be tried as adult in still-unexplained killing of man in Over-the-Rhine
A 17-year-old who prosecutors say fired the gunshots that killed a 25-year-old man last year in Over-the-Rhine will stand trial as an adult on charges including murder, a judge ruled Monday. Police released few details about the shooting, including motive, although Healey’s family has said it may have been a...
Lawsuit accuses Blue Ash police of employing quotas for law enforcement
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - After a lawsuit against an officer brought up accusations of traffic stop quotas, public officials spoke out against the use of quotas for law enforcement. Ashley Wilson said she was delivering DoorDash orders when she was pulled over by Officer Chady Chahine. He confiscated what was later confirmed to be prescription drugs. Despite that, Chahine pressed felony drug charges five months after the traffic stop.
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