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2 people arrested in connection to 2022 Miami Township murder case
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey recently announced the arrest of two people in connection to the killing of Amanda Witschger two years ago in Miami Township. 61-year-old Allen Bruce of Southwest Indiana was arrested and charged with one county of tampering with evidence. 27-year-old Nicole Wright, who...
Teens, 18-year-old sentenced for January downtown assault
CINCINNATI — Multiple teens and an 18-year-old man have been sentenced for their part in a Jan. 23 assault on a man downtown. In court Friday, 18-year-old Jadin Shaw was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his part in the assault. In addition to Shaw, multiple juveniles have...
Contractor indicted for alleged theft of over $105,000 from Ohio homeowners
CINCINATTI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury indicted a convicted Indiana felon on three felony charges involving the alleged theft of more than $105,000 from 14 Ohioans, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. According to Yost, Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, has an extensive criminal record,...
Troopers chase stolen vehicle speeding 130 mph on I-75 before juvenile suspects run off in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - One suspect is in custody after a wild highway chase with speeds exceeding 130 mph that turned into a foot pursuit on the streets of Cincinnati, police confirm. Troopers in the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lebanon post began pursuing a stolen red Ford Mustang with four juveniles...
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision on I-275
SPRINGDALE, Ohio (WKRC) - Authorities have confirmed a pedestrian was killed by a vehicle on I-275. Officers responded to a call of a pedestrian hit on I-275 at around the 43-mile marker at around 2:20 a.m. on Saturday,. The officers confirmed the victim was hit by two separate vehicles. The...
Teen defendant in downtown Cincinnati beatings released pending final disposition
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - One of the eight teens who swarmed and beat random strangers in downtown Cincinnati is out of detention -- for now. The presiding juvenile court judge for Hamilton County released the child to the care of their grandmother, pending final disposition in August. Those beatings downtown happened in January.
Amid rise in juvenile arrests, WCPO sits down with leaders in the courtroom who work with child offenders
CINCINNATI — After major decreases from 2017 to 2020, Hamilton County Juvenile Court records show that criminal issues involving youth have increased since 2021. Hamilton County Juvenile Court has annual records up to this past year. Court data shows that in 2023 there were 21,527 total filings compared to 20,468 in 2022. The court filings aren't just criminal cases, they include abuse or neglect complaints and custody filings, among others.
Man charged in deadly crash from several months ago
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man is now facing charges for a deadly crash that happened nearly four months ago. Dennis Muse is accused of aggravated vehicular homicide in Hamilton County, court records show. Cincinnati police believe Muse caused the death of 41-year-old Geoffrey Johnson, of Cincinnati, in March. The...
Police: several persons of interest after 2 masked men burn pride flag in Latonia Lakes
Kenton County police say there are several persons of interest in a potential hate crime investigation, stemming from a July 13 incident in Latonia Lakes. During the incident, two masked men burned a pride flag posted on a private residence on Club House Drive in the early morning hours. The...
Pedestrian struck, taken to hosital after crash on Montgomery Road
SYMMES TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A woman was taken to Bethesda North Hospital after a reported crash with a pedestrian struck early Thursday, according to Hamiton County dispatchers. It happened about 5 a.m. Thursday on Montgomery Road and Seven Gables Road in Symmes Township. Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s...
Reports of tipped semi-truck blocking Brower Road in Miami Township
NORTH BEND, Ohio — A semi-truck has reportedly tipped over on Brower Road in Miami Township, causing traffic blockages near the 11000 block Friday morning. It is reportedly blocking near the 11000 block. Alternate routes are advised. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries have been reported.
Teen sentenced to prison in connection to attack near Fountain Square
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — A teenager has been sentenced to prison after admitting to his role in an attack in downtown Cincinnati. Judge Alan Triggs sentenced 18-year-old Jadin Shaw to 18 months in prison, the maximum sentence for what he was charged with. Following his release, he may have to serve post-release control for up to two years.
Structure fire reported on Garvey Avenue in Elsmere
ELSMERE, Ky. — A structure fire has been reported on Garvey Avenue in Elsmere. Kenton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. The extent of the damages is unknown at this time, but no persons are inside the house. Click the video player above to watch other morning...
Building reportedly struck by vehicle on Blome Road in Indian Hill
INDIAN HILL, Ohio — A building has reportedly been struck by a vehicle along Blome Road in Indian Hill. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near the intersection with Camargo Road. The extent of the damages, as well as any injuries, is unknown at this time.
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