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Local TV channel in Ohio under pressure after weatherman’s family involved in fight
A TV station in Ohio is under pressure to fire its chief meteorologist after his family was involved in an alleged assault that left several people injured, including an elderly couple.The incident caught on video circulated on social media prompting WCPO Vice President and General Manager Jeff Brogan to release a statement confirming that a family member of the well-known Cincinnati weatherman, Steve Raleigh, was involved.“We are aware of the incident involving Steve Raleigh’s family,” Brogan wrote in the statement posted to Facebook on Friday. “It is still under investigation, and at this time no charges have been filed...
Ohio man arrested after trying to hide meth bubble and methamphetamine during traffic stop
NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — An Ohio man is behind bars after a traffic stop led to a drug-related arrest in Noble County. According to the Noble County Sheriff’s Office, on July 8, Deputies pulled over a vehicle after observing a traffic violation. They identified Terry Ivey as the driver, who told deputies he did […]
Ohio State Highway Patrol providing extra security for JD Vance following shooting at Trump rally
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is providing security for U.S. Senator and top vice president contender J.D. Vance after former President Donald Trump survived an apparent assassination attempt Saturday. Gov. Mike DeWine “approved” a request for security Saturday at 6:40 p.m., according to the governor’s spokesperson, Dan Tierney. Vance lives in the Cincinnati area, so […] The post Ohio State Highway Patrol providing extra security for JD Vance following shooting at Trump rally appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
14 indicted in Muskingum County for alleged organized prison drug smuggling ring
After years of investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 14 defendants were served indictments in connection with a drug ring allegedly operated out of the Ohio prison system. The charges reflect a pattern of organized corrupt activity, in which prisoners from Muskingum County and elsewhere allegedly collaborated with their...
U.S. Marshals offer reward for Ohio fugitive wanted for violating federal parole
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The U.S. Marshals are searching for a fugitive convicted on federal charges of having a gun and selling cocaine. According to the U.S. Marshals, Antwon Dawson, 33, has now violated his federal parole. Dawson is known to frequent Youngstown, OH and New Castle, PA, said the...
Ohio man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing wife pleads guilty, sentenced
A man who fled to South Carolina after stabbing his wife to death admitted his crime Monday before the case went to trial. Charles Rocker, 56, pleaded guilty to one count of murder in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Judge Chris Brown sentenced Rocker to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 15 years.
Elderly Scams: Law enforcement explains importance of reporting crimes
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - They are supposed to be the golden years, but every year, thousands of aging Americans lose their life savings at the hands of scammers. Ohio ranked No. 6 in the nation last year for reported elderly scams, according to the FBI. Tri-State law enforcement officers, like Fairfield...
Gov. DeWine OKs law enforcement assistance at Sen. Vance's home
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati police, troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and ATF agents were all seen at Sen. J.D. Vance's Cincinnati home Sunday evening. WLWT confirmed within 30 minutes of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump that extra law enforcement officers were sent to the senator's house.
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