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CRIME & SAFETY
Driver thrown from SUV during rollover crash on I-675
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKEF) -- A driver was seriously injured after being thrown from their vehicle Thursday afternoon along I-675 in Washington Township. Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene, between the exits to State Route 725 and Fair Hills Avenue, where they say an SUV lost control and rolled several times. The driver was thrown from the vehicle during the crash.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 |...
Regional BOLO issued for driver who allegedly struck police officer
XENIA, Ohio — A regional-wide “be on the lookout” (BOLO) alert has been issued for the driver of a vehicle that allegedly struck a police officer. According to the alert, law enforcement is searching for a 2005 Infiniti with license plate number EW39694. The driver, who may...
Family living ‘long nightmare’ since loved one’s body found in Great Miami River
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WXIX) - A benefit event is happening Wednesday to help a grieving Middletown family with funeral costs for their loved one. “Sunday, I was walking out the door of my house to go down there and I remember getting the video call,” Margaret Bennett recalls. “My brother… I’ll never forget it, he’s like, ‘I got him, we got him.’ I’ll never ever forget that. We were hoping for a better outcome, but that’s not what happened.”
3rd man gets prison for role in 2022 Xenia Twp. shooting
Video in player above shows 2022 coverage of the shooting. XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) — After two others were sentenced to prison for their role in a Xenia Township shooting, the third co-defendant has now learned his own sentence. According to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, Jahmel Morgan, 24, Dayton, was sentenced to 12-16 1/2 years […]
Grand Jury indicts man on 2 counts for setting kitten on fire
Video of previous coverage of the incident in video player above. Viewer discretion advised. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted the man accused of setting a kitten on fire. On Wednesday, July 17, about 10 days after the incident, Eric K. Williams appeared in court. The grand jury indicted Williams […]
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 […]
Columbus family asks for help locating man after vehicle crashed, abandoned in Xenia
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — The family of a missing man is asking the public for help solving the mystery. In May, police found Michael Clausell’s crashed vehicle in Xenia. Since then, he’s vanished without a trace. 2 NEWS spoke with the family about Clausell’s disappearance. His family is hoping someone will come forward with information […]
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 […]
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