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Teen sentenced to prison in connection to attack near Fountain Square
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — A teenager has been sentenced to prison after admitting to his role in an attack in downtown Cincinnati. Judge Alan Triggs sentenced 18-year-old Jadin Shaw to 18 months in prison, the maximum sentence for what he was charged with. Following his release, he may have to serve post-release control for up to two years.
Not your typical food pantry: Mt. Healthy nonprofit creates solutions to keep the city healthy
MT. HEALTHY, Ohio — Every last Friday of the month, you’ll see pallets of food at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. From fresh produce, to condiments, fresh meat, and more. And it's all free. The catch? There is none, it’s all free to anyone in the community. What...
2 people arrested in connection to 2022 Miami Township murder case
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey recently announced the arrest of two people in connection to the killing of Amanda Witschger two years ago in Miami Township. 61-year-old Allen Bruce of Southwest Indiana was arrested and charged with one county of tampering with evidence. 27-year-old Nicole Wright, who...
Sheriff: 2 arrested in connection to 2022 homicide in Miami Township
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Two people have been arrested in connection to a 2022 homicide in Miami Township, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said Friday afternoon. It happened on Nov. 11, 2022, when officers responded to the 11000 block of Miamiview Drive for reports of a deceased person on the side of the road.
Contractor indicted for alleged theft of over $105,000 from Ohio homeowners
CINCINATTI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury indicted a convicted Indiana felon on three felony charges involving the alleged theft of more than $105,000 from 14 Ohioans, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced. According to Yost, Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, has an extensive criminal record,...
Juvenile ‘Safe Surrender Day’ happening Friday in Hamilton County
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Juveniles living in Hamilton County with outstanding warrants will have the opportunity to address their charge(s) and make a fresh start with “Safe Surrender Day,” organized by the Hamilton County Juvenile Court. This is the first step in the process for juveniles to clear their...
'Safe Surrender Day' offers fresh start for accused Hamilton Co. juveniles
The so-called "Safe Surrender Day" encourages juveniles with warrants to arrive at the courthouse between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. This is the third event of its kind since the program began earlier this year. Since then, dozens of young people have safely surrendered in Hamilton County,...
Hamilton Co. Juvenile Court to hold third 'Safe Surrender Day' for anyone with outstanding juvenile warrants
CINCINNATI — The Hamilton County Juvenile Court will host another "Safe Surrender Day" Friday — an event that creates an opportunity for anyone with outstanding juvenile warrants to "address the charge" and hopefully have a better outcome, according to a press release from the court. This is the...
Assault with injuries reported on Arlington Avenue in Lockland
LOCKLAND, Ohio — An assault with injuries has been reported on Arlington Avenue in Lockland. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story...
Artist who photographed bodies in Hamilton County Morgue asks to seal court records
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The artist convicted of taking unauthorized photos of bodies in the Hamilton County Morgue is requesting his records be sealed. Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Terry Nestor held a hearing on Thursday, July 25, but a decision will not be made for another two weeks. Thomas...
Contractor indicted for alleged home-improvement scam costing Ohioans over $105,000
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted Roger Glenn Gray, 52, of Aurora, Indiana, on three felony charges related to an alleged home-improvement scam that defrauded 14 Ohio residents of more than $105,000, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced yesterday. Gray, who has a significant criminal...
Building reportedly struck by vehicle on Blome Road in Indian Hill
INDIAN HILL, Ohio — A building has reportedly been struck by a vehicle along Blome Road in Indian Hill. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene, near the intersection with Camargo Road. The extent of the damages, as well as any injuries, is unknown at this time.
Man charged in deadly crash from several months ago
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Cincinnati man is now facing charges for a deadly crash that happened nearly four months ago. Dennis Muse is accused of aggravated vehicular homicide in Hamilton County, court records show. Cincinnati police believe Muse caused the death of 41-year-old Geoffrey Johnson, of Cincinnati, in March. The...
Teen defendant in downtown Cincinnati beatings released pending final disposition
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - One of the eight teens who swarmed and beat random strangers in downtown Cincinnati is out of detention -- for now. The presiding juvenile court judge for Hamilton County released the child to the care of their grandmother, pending final disposition in August. Those beatings downtown happened in January.
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