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CRIME & SAFETY
Crash with injuries reported on Main Street in Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ohio — A crash with injury has been reported on Main Street in Hamilton. Traffic may be backed up due to vehicles involved in crash still in the roadway. The severity of the injuries has not been confirmed. Police and medics have been dispatched to the scene. For...
A prosecutor’s perspective: a look back at the Hamilton Easter Sunday Massacre
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - Known now as the Easter Sunday Massacre, the tragic deaths of 11 members of the Ruppert family in 1975 continues to haunt the community. The case led to two high-profile trials, numerous news articles and a new book that offers the late prosecutor’s perspective. The...
Butler County man receives 4 death sentences for murders of wife, her family
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) - The West Chester man convicted of killing his wife, her parents, and her aunt was given the death penalty Tuesday -- four times. Gurpreet Singh is now headed to death row for murders that happened more than five years ago. Gurpreet Singh is now heading to...
Source: Homeland Security carries out raid in Mason Tuesday morning
MASON, Ohio — A massive raid was conducted on a residential street in the Mason area on Tuesday morning. It happened along Wild Cherry Way. WLWT spoke with several neighbors who sent photos that showed at least two dozen, unmarked black vehicles on the street. Video sent to WLWT...
Structure fire reported on Millville Oxford Road in Hamilton
HAMILTON, Ohio — A structure fire has been reported on Millville Oxford Road in Hamilton. Traffic delays may occur in the area due to fire department vehicles. Use caution. For live traffic updates, click here. Fire responders have been dispatched to the scene. Click the video player above to...
Coroner identifies 19-year-old as victim killed in Middletown triple shooting
A 19-year-old has been identified as the only victim killed in a triple shooting in Middletown last weekend, officials said. Devonte Beverly died of a gunshot wound at the intersection of Sheffield Street and Selden Avenue on Sunday, according to the Butler County Coroner's Office. Middletown police responded around 3:25...
Bicyclist struck in hit-skip crash on Beechmont Levee
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A bicyclist was struck in a hit-skip crash on the Beechmont Levee in Anderson Township overnight, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. It was reported near the Little Miami River at 11:40 p.m. Monday. The bicyclist, a man, was taken to a hospital...
Two people hospitalized after crash in Anderson Township, police say
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) -Two people were taken to the hospital after a single-vehicle accident occurred in Anderon Township Sunday, according to Hamilton County dispatch. Dispatch says deputies were called to the 5800 block of Salem Road near Salem Woods Lane around 2:45 a.m. According to the incident report, the...
Juvenile court judge addresses growing frustration over handling of suspects
CINCINNATI — Last month,three teenagers were arrested after a woman was brutally attacked on a Metro bus in Colerain Township. All three were released from the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center the same day. On Jan. 23, cameras along Vine Street captured a victim suddenly jumped from behind by...
Ohio man sentenced for disabling emissions controls on diesel trucks
A Hamilton County, Ohio, man was sentenced to prison today for violating the Clean Air Act through an aftermarket scheme to disable the emissions control systems of diesel trucks. Davis Owens, 34, of Cleves, was sentenced to serve 30 days in prison, seven months of home confinement and one year...
Prosecutor: Mother indicted after 2-year-old shoots himself with unsecured firearm
CINCINNATI — The mother of a 2-year-old who was hospitalized with a gunshot wound last month has been indicted. Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced Jana Ryce, 23, has been indicted on one count of endangering children with firearm specifications. If convicted, Powers said she faces a maximum possible...
Three new police officers sworn in, TOPSS annual report presented at city council
At Oxford city council’s May 7 meeting, Oxford police officers were sworn in, Talawanda Oxford Pantry & Social Services (TOPSS) presented their data from 2023 and a new parking meter system was announced. Three new police officers, Austin Lovins, Bo Staat and Jeremiah South were sworn in with friends...
Downed wires reported on Lawrenceburg Road in Whitewater Township
HARRISON, Ohio — Downed wires have been reported on Lawrenceburg Road in Whitewater Township. A fallen tree is also reportedly blocking the road. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No damages or injuries have been reported at this time. For live traffic updates, click here. Click...
Vehicle fire reported on I-275 near Sharonville
SHARONVILLE, Ohio — A vehicle fire has been reported on eastbound Interstate 275, near Sharonville. Hamilton County emergency crews are responding to the scene. No injuries or damages have been reported at this time. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from WLWT News 5. This story...
Hamilton County prosecutor says juvenile court judges should prioritize safety
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Hamilton County prosecutor is calling for judges to be tougher on crime to put a stop to the growing number of teenagers committing violent crimes. “We need every single entity that's involved in public safety to be doing their job,” said Melissa Powers. “But...
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