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CRIME & SAFETY
Woman killed in single-car accident
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - A 33-year-old Hamilton woman died from injuries suffered in a one-vehicle accident on State Route 49 near the intersection of Koch Road on Sunday evening. Jamie M. Teufel was driving a grey Jeep Renegade SUV southbound on State Route 49 in Liberty Township when she drifted left of center, travelled along or through the ditch for quite a way, hit a bump and rolled the vehicle, according to a preliminary investigation relayed by Mercer County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Doug Timmerman.
Police need help identifying 4 people who may have caused damage to Summit Park
BLUE ASH, Ohio (WXIX) - Blue Ash police are searching for information regarding four people who may have damaged park property. According to police, two males and two females were caught on surveillance video in the playground area of Summit Park around 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 14. Officers say the...
Local police warning of new scam call surge
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Scam calls are nothing new, but law enforcement is once again warning against sharing personal information over the phone. The Centerville Police Department put an alert out regarding a recent scammer they’ve been made aware of. Some local residents are receiving calls from a caller claiming to be with the police. […]
Victim says she was nearly carjacked at gunpoint by Edgewood High School
TRENTON, Ohio (WXIX) - A Butler County woman said she saw her life flash before her eyes when a man allegedly tried to carjack her at gunpoint on Monday near Edgewood High School. Trenton police say they arrested a 20-year-old man in connection to the attempted carjacking. “It’s kind of...
Springboro police release video of man accused of injuring 2 officers during traffic stop
SPRINGBORO, Ohio (WXIX) - Dashcam video released by the Springboro Police Department on Monday showed nearly a dozen officers trying to apprehend a man during a traffic stop. Noah Jirk was arrested after police accused him of refusing to leave his vehicle during a traffic stop. Officers say they ran his information during the stop and found he had a warrant. Two officers were injured in the skirmish.
Grand jury indicts man in connection of fatally stabbing mother, injuring father in Green Township
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Hamilton County Grand Jury has accused a man in connection with a brutal stabbing attack on his parents, resulting in the death of his mother and severely injuring his father, according to Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers. Powers says Kenneth Mortimer, 40, faces two counts of...
Road remains closed at site of Friday crash into train, police standoff
MIAMISBURG, Ohio (WKEF) -- The road remains closed at the site of a crash into a train and a standoff with police on Friday. The City of Miamisburg posted photos of the closed intersection at West Linden Avenue and the railroad tracks that run parallel to the Great Miami River. The Linden Avenue bridge that spans the Great Miami River also remains closed.
Deer Park school officials warn of email scam targeting families in district
DEER PARK, Ohio — Deer Park school officials warned families this week about an email scam that is targeting families within the school district. In an announcement on Monday, the district said it recently observed an increase in spoof emails that claim to be from Deer Park administrators. The...
Vehicle fire reported on Water Park Drive in Mason
MASON, Ohio — A truck fire has been reported in a parking lot on Water Park Drive in Mason. The extent of damage has not been confirmed. Warren County firefighters have been dispatched to the scene. For live traffic updates, click here. Click the video player above to watch...
Crash with injuries reported on Springdale Road in Colerain Township
CINCINNATI — A crash with injuries has been reported on Springdale Road in Colerain Township. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene, in a residential area. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. The number of vehicles involved is also unknown, but one is...
Scam Ohio toll texts continue to perplex drivers
Unaware of a scam purporting to collect unpaid Ohio tolls, Lori McCarthy of Trenton, Ohio, responded to a text Sunday that said her vehicle had an outstanding toll charge and to avoid paying an excessive late fee of $69.99, she should settle her balance of $6.99. “I just followed the link, put in my information, and when I did that, the screen just went blank,” she said Monday. “So I did it again and it went blank again.” This prompted her to research turnpike toll information, and she first learned there was an ongoing scam. The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is reminding toll customers to be aware of a resurgence in fraudulent texts from scammers requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fake websites.
Deputy Joel Markowski (1969-2024)
Joel was born in San Angeles, Philippines on November 11, 1969, to Paul and Maria Markowski. He attended Kettering-Fairmont High School, in Kettering, Ohio, and participated in gymnastics and track. He graduated in 1987. Joel enlisted in the United States Army with basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in August...
Crash involving a motorcycle reported on Kings Island Drive in Maineville
MAINEVILLE, Ohio — A crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle has been reported on Kings Island Drive near the entrance of the park in Maineville. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed, however, they are reportedly major. Warren County Police and fire responders are reportedly on...
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