Weekly Safety Report: College Student Paroled After Killing Newborn, Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Creedmoor Drive
This week's incidents in Muskingum County, Ohio include a college student being paroled after killing her newborn infant and a pedestrian being struck and killed by a vehicle. Emile Weaver, a former Muskingum University student, had her sentence significantly reduced by a retired judge. She had originally been sentenced to life in prison in 2016 for killing her newborn child and leaving it in a trash can near her sorority house. Weaver, now 28 years old, will likely remain behind bars for the rest of her childbearing years.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and Murder Case Impact Hamilton, Ohio
Two incidents occurred in Hamilton, Ohio this week. The first incident involved a shooting on North Seventh Street, resulting in one person being hospitalized. The second incident is a murder case dating back to 2011, where John Carter is accused of murdering his fiancée, Katelyn Markham, whose body was found in Indiana in 2013. The hearing for this case has been delayed by two months.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Explosion and Trafficking Conviction in Hillsboro, Ohio
Three people were killed and one was hospitalized after an explosion destroyed a business in Hillsboro, Ohio. The incident occurred at Jimbo's Auto Repair on U.S. 62, resulting in billowing smoke and flames above a leveled building in downtown Hillsboro. Witnesses reported feeling terrified by the force of the explosion.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Domestic Violence and Theft/Breaking and Entering reported in Greenville, Ohio
Two incidents were reported in Greenville, Ohio this week. The first incident involved a domestic disturbance at 609 Walnut St. #14, where a verbal altercation between Dustin Kendrick and his live-in girlfriend, Danniel Elliott, was reported. Elliott had a bruised eye, allegedly caused by Kendrick. The second incident occurred at 329 Marion Dr., where a damaged screen and stolen microwave were reported. The residence, owned by Benanzer Homes, was vacant and being fixed up by Adam Beatty. The microwave had been installed by Beatty, who discovered the damage and theft when he returned the next day.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Tragic Fire and Trespassing Incident Shake Athens, Ohio
Five people, including two children, were tragically killed in a mobile home fire on Thanksgiving morning in Athens, Ohio. Volunteer firefighters responded to the scene and found two mobile homes engulfed in flames, with one having a collapsed roof. Additionally, an outbuilding was also damaged.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Incidents and Arrests in Mount Vernon, Ohio
This week in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the Mount Vernon Police Department reported several incidents including offenses, arrests, citations, and crashes. These incidents occurred between November 22 and November 26, 2023.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Child Endangerment Arrests and Trooper of the Year Honored in Wilmington, Ohio
Wilmington Police Dept. reports incidents of child endangerment and honors Trooper of the Year. Police arrested a 55-year-old female and a 56-year-old male for alleged child endangerment. The arrest occurred at 3 p.m. on November 25 after receiving a report of two juveniles allegedly kicked out of their home.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Arrests and Incidents in Troy, Ohio
This week in Troy, Ohio, there were several incidents that required police intervention. These incidents included arrests for driving under OVI suspension, possession of drugs, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Additionally, there were reports of a disturbance/fight, trespassing, and theft in various locations throughout the city.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: OVI, Drug Possession, Accident, Scam Alert, and Assault in Bellefontaine, Ohio
This week in Bellefontaine, Ohio, several incidents occurred that required police intervention. These incidents include charges of OVI and endangering children, possession of drugs, a serious accident, a scam alert, and charges of attempted felonious assault. The Bellefontaine Police Department responded to these incidents and took appropriate actions to ensure the safety of the community.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Armed Standoff and Murder Indictment in Hocking County, Ohio
Two incidents occurred in Hocking County, Ohio this week. In the first incident, prosecutors are seeking to hold a man without bail or bond due to his involvement in an armed standoff. The prosecutors argue that he poses a significant risk to the community. In the second incident, a woman has been indicted for murder and assault following an incident in October. The charges carry potential prison sentences and fines.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Crash with Injury and Status Hearing for Katelyn Markham Murder Suspect in Fairfield, Ohio
Fairfield, Ohio experienced two incidents this week. The first incident involved a crash with injuries on Mack Road. The second incident was a status hearing for the murder suspect in the Katelyn Markham case.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Arrest, Crash, and Plea Change in Kenton, Ohio
This week in Kenton, Ohio, there were three incidents that occurred. These incidents include a man being arrested on charges of strangulation and domestic violence, a two-vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, and a man changing his plea in a case involving the pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shoplifting and Drive-by Shooting Incidents in Niles, Ohio
Niles, Ohio experienced two incidents this week that required police intervention. The first incident involved a shoplifting incident at Boscov's in the Eastwood Mall, where a couple loaded their cart with items worth $1,600 and left without paying. The second incident was a drive-by shooting on Clay Street, where bullet holes were found in a home but no injuries were reported. One suspect in the shooting was sentenced to prison, while another had previously pleaded guilty.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Mass Shooting Victim Finds Comfort, Structure Fire, and Theft Incidents in Oxford, Ohio
This week in Oxford, Ohio, several incidents were reported that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a mass shooting victim finding comfort through animal care, a structure fire on Taylor Road in Oxford Township, and reports of trailer hitch thefts and shoplifting to the Oxford Police Department.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Arrests and Incidents in Piqua, Ohio
This week in Piqua, Ohio, there were several incidents that required police intervention. These incidents included an arrest for open liquor container and driving under the influence, an arrest for assault, an arrest for violating a protection order, and reports of criminal damage/mischief and theft.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fire and Downed Wires Disrupt Colerain Township, Ohio
Two incidents occurred in Colerain Township, Ohio this week. The first incident involved a fire that broke out at a home on Niagara Street, displacing a family. Fire crews had to remove parts of the interior ceiling to access the fire, which had spread to the attic. The second incident reported downed wires and an arcing fire on Springdale Road.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Multiple Arrests for Various Offenses in Miami County, Ohio
This week in Miami County, Ohio, there were several incidents that required police intervention. These incidents included arrests for offenses such as driving under the influence, assault, violation of protection orders, driving with a suspended license, possession of drugs, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Assault and Shooting incidents hit Wood County, Ohio
Two incidents occurred in Wood County, Ohio this week. In the first incident, a 16-year-old teenager was charged with assaulting another youth at the Juvenile Residential Center in Bowling Green. The teenager claimed that he was provoked by name-calling and struck the other boy. The injured teen was taken to the hospital. In the second incident, a 21-year-old man was shot in North Baltimore. He was found with a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fire Scare, Vandalism, and Suspicious Death in Van Wert, Ohio
This week in Van Wert, Ohio, there were several incidents that occurred. These incidents include a fire scare at Angel Sober Living, a police beat report, a man being bound over to the Grand Jury for vandalism, and a man pleading not guilty in connection to a suspicious death. Despite these incidents, no injuries were reported.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Body Found and Fatal Bus Accident in Bolivar, Ohio
Two incidents occurred in Bolivar, Ohio this week. The first incident involved the discovery of a decomposed body on N. Orchard Rd. The body was later identified as 27-year-old Katie Ann Fuller, who had been reported missing two months prior. The second incident was a fatal bus accident involving Tuscarawas Valley Local School band students, teachers, and chaperones. The accident occurred when five vehicles slowed down for traffic and a chain reaction crash took place.
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