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CRIME & SAFETY
Rising gun violence in Ohio overlooked during lawmakers’ marathon session
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio state lawmakers wrapped up their legislative activities with a 12-hour marathon session on Wednesday, taking dozens of votes on various issues. Despite the urgency of addressing gun violence highlighted by recent mass shootings, gun policy did not feature prominently on the agenda. Recent Gun Violence...
Man accused of detonating explosive device at Piqua High School in custody after standoff
A man was arrested during a standoff early Tuesday after he reportedly detonated an explosive device at Piqua High School, setting it on fire. No injuries were reported at the school, according to Piqua police. Grady William Douglas Egerton, 20, of Piqua, is facing unlawful possession of a dangerous ordnance,...
18-year-old dies from injuries in drive-by shooting
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A second individual has been pronounced dead after a mass shooting in Dayton on Monday, June 24. According to Dayton Police, an 18-year-old has died after being transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a drive-by shooting on Home Avenue last week. On July 2, the teen died from his […]
Greenville Police searching for high-speed chase escapee
GREENVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a person who initiated a high-speed pursuit on Tuesday, July 2. According to a social media post by the department, they are looking for a silver 2008 Pontiac G6 that is similar to the picture below. The vehicle has […]
Seelen enters guilty plea to 12 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor
GREENVILLE — Christian L. Seelen, 28, of Union City, entered a guilty plea to 12 counts of Pandering Obscenity involving a minor, all felonies for the fourth degree in the Darke County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. Judge Travis L. Fliehman presided. The guilty plea resulted in an agreement to...
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