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Cincinnati woman arrested for murder
According to a news release by the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, a Cincinnati woman is in custody at the Highland County Justice Center following a reported stabbing in Lynchburg that caused the death of Patricia Kirkendall, 62, Lynchburg. Rossalin Rose Wass, 41, was arrested following an “initial investigation” and...
Cincinnati SWAT situation ends in suspect's death
BOND HILL, Ohio (WKRC) - A man shot himself after holding SWAT officers at bay for hours overnight in Bond Hill. The Cincinnati FOP says police were called to the scene for an assault at a home on Lillian near Portman. A man had reportedly assaulted a friend of his girlfriend.
Kentucky doctor found guilty of writing illegal prescriptions to patients with drugs in their system
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A northern Kentucky doctor has been found guilty of illegally prescribing opioids. According to court documents, Dr. Michael Fletcher, 61, was a physician at International Pain Specialists in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, about 8 miles south of Cincinnati. He was also a former member of the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.
Man sentenced in fatal shooting outside Walmart caught on video
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A man accused of brazenly gunning down a 24-year-old victim in broad daylight outside a Cincinnati Walmart store has been sentenced. Josiah Hassell will spend 25 to 30.5 years in jail after pleading guilty to aggravated murder and felonious assault. Hassell’s charges stem from the November 2021...
WATCH: High-speed chase ends with driver crashing in backyard
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A driver is in jail after leading police on a chase through two counties before crashing in someone’s backyard. FOX19 NOW’s Ken Brown details the chase seen in the newly released dash camera footage. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Please click...
High-speed chase ends with car crash on Elmwood lawn; driver still at large
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - What started as a routine traffic stop on Thursday, quickly spiraled into a high-speed chase. After cops tried to stop a driver, the car kept going and eventually crashed into a person's front lawn. "The gentleman driving the car led police on a high-speed chase out of...
Logansport man accused of attempted rape arrested in Ohio
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — A Logansport man accused of assaulting two women at Huston Park earlier this week was arrested in southern Ohio after evading authorities for the last two days. The Logansport Police Department confirmed that 25-year-old Deonizio Teo Pascal was arrested Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio for his alleged role in the attempted rape and […]
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...
'She was not breathing': Local lifeguards accused of failing to save drowning woman
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Lifeguards at a local pool are credited with saving a man’s life after he nearly drowned Tuesday afternoon, but a local woman has voiced her concerns about a previous incident with the same company's lifeguards. The president of SwimSafe, which manages Ziegler Park pool, says those...
Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower
76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."
Kentucky couple involved in Hawaii helicopter crash that left 1 dead, 2 missing
Officials called off a search for two missing people in a helicopter crash involving a Union, Ky. couple in Hawaii, according to a United States Coast Guard press release. The couple, 60-year-old James Quintua and 53-year-old Amy Nichole Ruark Quintua, were passengers on a helicopter that crashed with the pilot on board. The crash happened Thursday a quarter mile off the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii, according to the Coast Guard.
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...
Missing Indiana woman believed to be in danger may be in Cincinnati
GREENSBURG, Ind. (WKRC) - Authorities are requesting assistance with locating a missing Indiana woman who is believed to be in extreme danger. According to authorities, 19-year-old Mia Wilson went missing from Greensburg, Indiana. She was last seen on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m. Police believe she may be in the Cincinnati area.
Kroger shootout suspect incompetent to stand trial for now
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The man accused of starting a shootout with police inside the Kroger in Colerain Township is ruled incompetent to stand trial. Police say Joseph Van Niman started a shootout with police after officers tried to stop him following a suspected drug deal on May 29. He faces...
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