Franklin
CRIME & SAFETY
Amber Alert Cancelled After Body of Missing Child Found in Franklin
FRANKLIN County OH – An Amber Alert has been cancelled following the discovery of a deceased child and the subsequent safe recovery of two siblings. The mother who reported one child missing is now the subject of a police search. On June 28, 32-year-old Lashanda Delores Wilder contacted police...
Woman pulling out of driveway killed in Warren County crash
A California woman was killed in a crash in Franklin in Warren County on Wednesday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on Dixie Highway south of Pennyroyal Road just after 3:30 p.m., according to the Lebanon Post of the Highway Patrol. Investigators said Mary P. Hensley,...
Coroner IDs woman found dead in Santa Clara neighborhood Sunday
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Multiple area agencies are involved in an investigation of a deceased person found in a Dayton neighborhood northwest of downtown. According to Dayton Police, officers responded on Sunday, June 24, to the area of Wheatley Avenue and Victor Avenue on report of a deceased person. The response was then taken over […]
Local member of outlaw motorcycle club appears in court
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One of the suspects arrested in a nationwide sweep of an outlaw motorcycle club appeared in court this week. Joseph Rader pleaded “not guilty” to a charge of conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon. Rader was one of 14 members of the “Thug Riders Motorcycle Club” arrested earlier this […]
Man receives prison sentence for fatal Miamisburg shooting
Video in player above shows previous coverage of the shooting. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A man will spend 36 years to life in prison after a deadly shooting in Miamisburg. Tony Lee Smith Jr. will spend 36 years to life in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred in April 2022. On April 6, police […]
Missing 18-year-old from Dayton found safe
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Police have located a missing Dayton woman who was reported missing yesterday. The Dayton Police Department released an update on the status of the case on their social media on Friday, June 28. The 18-year-old had not been seen since Wednesday, June 26 around 7:10 p.m. when she was reported missing […]
West Carrollton man sentenced to prison for fatal machete attack
Video: Prior coverage of the incident. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A West Carrollton man had learned his sentence after a vicious and deadly machete attack in Dayton. Daniel Anderson will spend 15 years to life behind bars for an incident that violently killed a man. In July 2022, prosecutors say Anderson repeatedly hacked at a […]
OVI checkpoint locations identified within the Miami Valley
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Precise locations and times for various OVI checkpoints are now being released by local law enforcement. DAYTON The City of Dayton announced that OVI checkpoints will be established in two areas today. The city announced that Wagner Ford Road and Needmore Road will each house a checkpoint. The checkpoints will be […]
U.S. Marshal Service looking for 2 on weapons violations
The U.S. Marshal Service and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office need your help in locating two individuals wanted on weapons violations, among other charges. Michael Black, the U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Ohio, said getting these people off the street quickly and safely is of the utmost importance. “Typically, when these folks are […]
Report of gas leak following crash with building struck in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — A vehicle reportedly crashed into a building on Dutchview Court in Middletown. The vehicle reportedly struck a gas line, causing gas to leak. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other...
Man sentenced for New Year’s Day crash that killed father and 2 kids
Video in player above shows prior coverage of this incident. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A man has been sentenced to at least 64 years in prison after a triple fatal crash that occurred on New Year’s Day in 2023. The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the sentencing of Carl Smith, 45, of Dayton. He […]
Prevent falling victim to Tree Service Scams with BBB
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN)– When disaster strikes, the Better Business Bureau has your back to make sure you don’t fall victim to Tree Service Scams! Vice President of Communications Sheri Sword joined Living Dayton on Thursday with tips for Ohioans. From January to present, the BBB says tree service...
One injured in Liberty rollover crash
One person was hospitalized after a two-car rollover crash in Liberty Township early Friday. It happened at around 2 a.m. along Belmont Avenue south of Tibbets Wick Road. An occupant of the car that flipped over was taken to the hospital with injuries believed not to be life-threatening. Township Police...
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