CRIME & SAFETY
Woman killed after crashing into multiple cars, hitting a building in OTR identified
OVER-THE-RHINE, Ohio (WKRC) - A woman died after being involved in multiple crashes in OTR on Tuesday. Police said that a 75-year-old woman ran a red light at Liberty and Central Parkway around 3:15 p.m. She would hit two cars at the intersection before drivinng onto West 12th Street. She...
Neighbors describe moment mail carrier attacked at College Hill apartment complex
CINCINNATI — From his deck at the Courtyard of College Hill apartments on Lantana Ave., Raymond Jones watched three young guys show up out of nowhere just before 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. "One was real tall; next was about a step down," Jones said. "And there was a little...
Court docs: 19-year-old accused of assaulting waitress at Cincinnati restaurant
CINCINNATI — A 19-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting a waitress at a restaurant along The Banks. Court documents state the incident happened Wednesday night around 10:30 p.m. at Yard House on E. Freedom Way. Cincinnati police said Kaniyah Chandler-Thompson entered the restaurant to use the restroom after...
Shooting reported on Harrison Avenue in Westwood
CINCINNATI — A shooting was reported on Harrison Avenue in Westwood. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sharing brings us closer together. If this story happened near you, share this article with...
Woman accused of abusing child to death sentenced to prison
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati woman accused of abusing a baby to death will spend close to two decades in prison. A Hamilton County judge sentenced Hydia Hamilton-Smith to 17 years in prison. Hamilton-Smith had pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and endangering children after being indicted for several charges including...
West Price Hill SWAT situation ends with 1 in custody, no hostages
CINCINNATI — An incident that prompted a large law enforcement response on Thursday, including a Hamilton County SWAT team, has ended with one person in custody, according to Cincinnati police. Officials say it ended without incident and everyone inside the residence was able to get out. It happened on...
After overturned convictions, Hamilton County prosecutor launches integrity unit
In the wake of four overturned homicide cases in Hamilton County over the past 18 months, Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the creation of a conviction integrity unit to evaluate wrongful conviction claims. But the effort is drawing criticism from the attorneys who work on those cases. They say they suspect nothing will change – a sentiment Powers herself echoed in an interview with The Enquirer. ...
Coroner: Man killed in Indian Hill lawn mower accident identified
INDIAN HILL, Ohio (WXIX) - The man who was found dead under a lawn mower Monday was identified by the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. Patrick Phelan, 62, of Morrow, was killed in a lawn mower accident in Indian Hill, the coroner’s sheet says. Indian Hill Police were dispatched...
Assault with injuries reported on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati crews are responding to a reported assault with injuries Thursday. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. The assault reportedly took place on the 1700 block of Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. There is no word on the extent of...
2 people rescued from floodwaters in Milford Wednesday morning
MILFORD, Ohio — Two people were rescued after nearly being swept away by floodwaters in Milford Wednesday. Click the video player above to watch other morning headlines from WLWT News 5. Water rescue crews were dispatched to the area behind Target off Milford Parkway for reports of two people...
Cincy FOP pushes for changes in juvenile courts after teen has SWAT standoff
A teen was arrested Tuesday following a SWAT standoff that lasted for hours. Court records show he faced charges less than a month ago, and juvenile court magistrate Kelly Rice released him.
Structure fire reported on Cleves Warsaw Road in Delhi Township
CINCINNATI — A structure fire was reported on Cleves Warsaw Road in Delhi Township. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Click the video player above to watch other afternoon headlines from WLWT News 5. This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sharing brings us closer together....
Northern Kentucky man may be paralyzed after attack with baseball bat
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Northern Kentucky man could be paralyzed after a man allegedly attacked him with a baseball bat. Chris Cummins, 55, is being held at the Kenton County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond. According to court documents, Cummins is accused of attacking the man at his Park Avenue home in Elsmere on Tuesday.
OTR shooting under invesigation
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Cincinnati police say they are investigating an overnight shooting in Over-the-Rhine. A man was shot in the foot at the Shell gas station at East Liberty Street and Walnut Street around 4 a.m. Thursday, according to District 1 police. He walked down East Liberty Street to Walnut...
Heavy police presence reported on State Avenue in East Price Hill
CINCINNATI — A heavy police presence is reported on State Avenue in East Price Hill due to shots being fired. Reportedly a person has fired shots at a house. No injuries have been confirmed at this time. The area has not been reported safe or dangerous. Use caution. Police...
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