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Greenville Police Department – Police Reports
On July 12th, 2024, at approximately 7:04 PM police was dispatched to the Greenville Police Department in reference to a subject reporting an assault. PO made contact with Jeffery Franklin and his girlfriend, Katelyn Miron. Jeffery stated he was about to leave his residence to go fishing but forgot his phone inside of his apartment. Jeffery advised he was walking back to his apartment and Darnell Hicks approached him and asked him for a cigarette. Jeffery advised he was low on cigarettes and told Darnell no. Jeffrey stated Darnell grabbed him by the throat with two hands and began to choke him. Jeffrey advised that Darnell dug his nails into the side of Jeffrey’s necks. Jeffery advised he pushed Darnell off of him and went back inside of his residence. PO asked Jeffrey if he had any injuries. Jeffery showed PO a small red scratch mark on his neck and PO did observe redness on the base of his neck. Katelyn advised she did not see the whole altercation because she was inside with her children but did see Darnell choke Jeffery. Katelyn advised she yelled at both parties to stop and Jeffery went inside. Katelyn filled out a witness statement form. PO took photographs of Jeffery’s injuries. Jeffery filled out victim’s right’ sand statement form. After speaking to Jeffery and Katelyn, police went to the Townhouse Motel to speak with Darnell. Police made contact with Darnell and his friend, Lenton Tucker. PO asked them what had happened. Darnell advised Jeffery came up to the second floor balcony where they were sitting and asked for a cigarette. Darnell stated he asked Jeffery why he wanted to come to his “table” and stated that nobody wanted Jeffery around because he beats his girlfriend and kids. Darnell advised Jeffery went downstairs and was standing in front of his residence. Darnell advised he went downstairs and asked Lenton’s wife for a cigarette. Darnell advised Jeffery yelled at him to get away from his apartment. Darnell advised Jeffrey pushed him. Darnell advised he left to go to the store at that point. Darnell denied choking Jeffery. Darnell declined to fill out a statement. After speaking to Darnell, PO asked Lenton if he saw Darnell choke Jeffery. Lenton stated Darnell did not choke Jeffery. Lenton filled out a witness statement form. A Sgt. spoke to the wife of the owner of the Town House Motel in attempt to obtain camera footage of this incident. The subject stated she did not have access to the cameras because only her husband can access them. The subject advised the Sgt. she would contact her husband and have him get in contact with the Greenville Police Department.
Versailles’ John Wayne Richard honored
VERSAILLES – The Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution honored the family of John Wayne Richard before a large crowd at the Versailles Vet Club. John Wayne Richard was born on Monday, October 17th, 1949, to Leroy and Dorotha Richard. He lived his entire life in Versailles, Ohio, and was a 1968 Versailles High School graduate. He was the third of five children, having an older brother and sister, Jim and Jane, and younger siblings, a sister and brother, Kathy and Fred.
Ohio gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.47 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.28 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 12 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.61 on Jan. 8, 2024, and as high as $3.69...
Restaurant not responsible for man’s injury after bone from ‘boneless’ wing got stuck in his throat, Ohio Supreme Court rules
An Ohio restaurant is not responsible for a customer’s injury after a bone was found in an order of boneless wings, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday, affirming the appellate court’s earlier decision.
Giant waterspout spotted Thursday morning over Lake Erie just off shore of Cedar Point
Waterspout off the coast of Cedar Point @NWSCLE pic.twitter.com/ZdXA19tzvH— Brennan (@BDaugstrup) July 25, 2024 The summer of strangeness continues at Cedar Point. First the amusement park's much ballyhooed revamped roller coaster the Top Thrill 2 had to be parked just days after its launch for repairs that continue today. ...
Reaching out to the community: Mansfield's Oasis of Love hosting eighth annual block party
Everything is free at the Oasis of Love Church's block party. "A lot of people are shocked," Pastor Raymond Cochran Jr. said. The eighth event will take place Saturday from...
Richmond to rename I-70 bridge in honor of fallen Ofc. Seara Burton
RICHMOND, Ind — The city of Richmond will honor fallen Richmond Police Ofc. Seara Burton with a special ceremony next month. The city announced Friday the Chester Boulevard Bridge over Interstate 70 will be officially named in Burton's honor at the ceremony on Aug. 14. "This bridge naming serves...
11 ALLEGED DEALERS NABBED AS DRUG SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED
(Milton, IN)--A huge police presence in Milton early Thursday morning resulted in a massive drug bust that landed eleven people in jail. All 11 are now charged with dealing various types of drugs – mostly methamphetamine. At least five agencies took part in the bust. Those now facing felony dealing charges include Virgil Foster, Gerry Corder, Timothy Qualls, Rachel Thompson, Samantha Duckett, Lucas Harrison, Jeffrey Aubuchon, Gary Messer, Donald Marcum, Charles Centers, and Brittany Horn. One of the apprehensions resulted in a brief standoff. Details of what led to the drug bust and the quantity of drugs that were recovered has not been released.
Today in Ohio is off again Friday
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Another day without a Today in Ohio podcast. Sorry, listeners. Editor Chris Quinn is still battling COVID. We plan to return Monday, July 29. Meanwhile, you can catch up on past episodes of our daily half-hour news podcast. We have an Apple podcasts channel exclusively for this...
'Half of what we should be:' Drought expands in Ohio as rain totals remain below normal
Ohio is crispy this summer. Of the state's 88 counties, 67 were listed as being affected by abnormally dry conditions when the U.S. Drought Monitor received its weekly update Thursday morning. About half of the Buckeye State's counties are under a D1 Moderate Drought. ...
Ohio’s voter purge “disproportionately targets voters of color”, civil rights organizations say
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s voter purge disproportionately goes after voters of color, Ohio civil rights organizations argue. More than half of Ohio voters who might be purged from the state’s voter rolls are registered in counties where a majority of the population is people of color, said Ohio Unity Coalition Executive Director Pierrette […]
City of Greenville large item trash pickup announcement
GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville would like to remind the community that per our current contract with Rumpke Waste Incorporated, the next opportunity for large item pickup will be August 5-9. Large item pickup service will take place on the resident’s regularly scheduled trash collection day of each of these weeks. (This is for large item purposes only—not bags.)
Pitsenbarger to be honored with new memorial
TROY — Airman First Class William Pitsenbarger, who received the prestigious Medal of Honor 34 years after his death, will have a new memorial erected in his honor. The Miami County Commissioners approved a one-time contribution of $25,000 to Miami Memorial Park in Covington, where Pitsenbarger and his parents are buried, at their meeting on Tuesday, July 23.
New Bremen Firemen's Picnic returns and continues tradition since 1921
NEW BREMEN, OH (WLIO) - The longest-running picnic in Auglaize County returns yet for another year Friday in New Bremen!. The New Bremen Firemen's Picnic kicked off Friday afternoon with the "Firemen's Memorial 5K Fun Run," along with food and beverages. Since 1921, the firemen's picnic has been a chance for the New Bremen German Township Fire Department to connect with the community they serve. While building the family atmosphere, the picnic also helps raise funds to support the fire department, allowing firefighters to strengthen their equipment and services in the event a neighbor needs help.
Ohio Inspector General finds that Toledo doctor was doing other work while billing the state
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The Ohio Inspector General issued a report Thursday finding that a Toledo doctor was doing work for his own private practice while he was supposed to be working for the state. The report accuses Dr. Christian Maduoma of conducting office visits with his own Hill Clinic...
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