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Police find 2 men dead in vehicle nearby while responding to shooting
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A large police presence was been seen responding to a shooting incident on Thursday afternoon, marking the seventh shooting incident of the week. Montgomery County Regional Dispatch confirmed that police were sent out to a shooting scene on Cleverly Road near Hoover Avenue around 4 p.m. on July 18. Upon arrival, […]
Heavy police presence expected Thursday in Montgomery County
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Drivers traveling in Montgomery County should expect to see a large presence of law enforcement on the roadways. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a heavy police presence will be on I-75 and State Route 48 in Montgomery County on Thursday, July 18. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., authorities […]
Bellbrook man’s Tesla ice cream truck destroyed by woman he doesn’t know
BELLBROOK, Ohio (WDTN) — After a woman went on a rampage in Bellbrook, more than $10,000 worth of damages has been done to one man’s property. Police say the incident happened Monday when a woman vandalized a Tesla ice cream truck while it was parked in the man’s front yard on Locust Drive. “Just a […]
Third co-defendant sent to prison
XENIA — The third co-defendant in a September 2022 shooting received jail time for his role. Jahmel Douglas Morgan, 24, of Dayton, was sentenced to 12 to 16.5 years in prison after pleading guilty on March 8, 2023, to one count of conspiracy to commit aggravated murder with an attached three-year firearm specification and one count of aggravated robbery.
1 injured in early-morning shooting in Lakeview neighborhood
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — An early-morning shooting in Dayton’s Lakeview neighborhood has left one injured. Officers were dispatch just before 1:30 a.m. Wednesday to near Eleanor and Lakeview avenues. A caller to 9-1-1 said the assailant was wearing a black shirt and was last seen running down an alley. 2 NEWS is working to learn […]
Man accused of setting garage on fire pleads guilty
TROTWOOD — A Trotwood man has pleaded guilty after being accused of setting a garage on fire back in June. >>PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man accused of setting garage on fire formally charged. Jeffrey Mullins, 37, pleaded guilty to a felony and misdemeanor count of arson, according to court documents filed...
Body cam video released after police lieutenant accused of pointing gun at neighbors during party
New body camera video shows police showing up to an off-duty officer’s home after investigators said he pointed a gun at his neighbor’s 4th of July party because they were shooting off fireworks.
Petition with over 4K signatures presented to city leaders; local groups demand action following OIS
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local organization was at the Dayton city commission meeting Wednesday night, seeking answers after an officer shot and killed a 16-year-old back in June. Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality brought a petition with over 4,000 signatures to Dayton City Council. The group demands several actions including the turning over […]
Coroner reveals New Lebanon teacher's cause of death
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The Montgomery County Coroner's office has identified the teacher who was killed in a car crash in May and died late last month. Dr. Kent E. Harshbarger, coroner, said that Kaleb Gauvey, 30, died about 1:16 a.m. June 30 at Kettering Medical Center. PREVIOUS COVERAGE |...
Jefferson’s Newest Police Officer is a Carroll Native
The Jefferson Police Department recently hired its seventh officer. Trevor Hansen was approved by the City Council at the June 25th meeting as the newest police officer. The 2022 Carroll High School graduate also has an associate degree in criminal justice from Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny and recently worked as a jailer in the Polk County Jail for 1.5 years. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio one of the main reasons for going into a law enforcement career was from when he grew up with domestic violence. Hansen explains why he chose Jefferson to be an officer.
Man rescued after tree standoff in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton first responders were called to an unusual rescue situation Tuesday when a man climbed a tree and made suicidal threats. Police and fire crews responded to the scene where they found the individual high in a tree, exhibiting erratic behavior. After a nearly two-and-a-half-hour standoff, authorities were able to de-escalate the situation and persuade the man to climb down safely. He sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Dayton Police hosts recruitment event amid national officer shortage
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) – Several law enforcement agencies across the nation have faced struggles when it comes to finding new recruits. Recognizing this, the Dayton Police Department held a recruitment event this afternoon to help rectify this issue. The DPD is hoping to draw in new recruits with the...
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