Local News

Dayton City Commissioner Christopher Shaw appointed as vice chair of National League of Cities committee

Dayton, Ohio – City Commissioner Christopher Shaw has been named vice chair of the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Transportation…

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Crime

Man said his wife “was out running errands” when cops came to check on her but actually he stabbed her to death and covered the body with a blanket shortly before they arrived; convicted

Michigan – In a grim resolution to a disturbing case of domestic violence in Michigan, a 66-year-old man, identified as…

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Ohio

Lucky Merry Money scratch-off winner from Akron takes home $360,000 after taxes

Akron, Ohio – An Ohio Lottery player struck gold recently, winning $1,000,000 from the Merry Money scratch-off game. The lucky ticket…

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Ohio

Federal court holds former Columbus officer accountable for role in illegal drug trafficking operation

Columbus, Ohio – A former Columbus police officer, 36-year-old John J. Kotchkoski of Marengo, has been sentenced to 65 months in…

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Crime

12-year-old suffered substantial injuries to the brain after her stepfather repeatedly hit her in the head just because she refused to clean her room; stepfather charged

Missouri – In a shocking case out of Missouri, a 37-year-old man, identified as D. Pierce, is accused of severely…

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Crime

Man broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, then shot her and her three housemates while they were asleep before setting the home on fire; charged

California – In a tragic event that has shocked a community in California, a 19-year-old man, identified as M. Sandoval…

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Ohio

Former Cleveland city councilman faces charges for allegedly misusing over $200,000 from community stakeholders

Cleveland, Ohio – Basheer Jones, a former Cleveland city councilman who represented Ward 7, has been charged with two counts of…

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Crime

New York man pleads guilty to laundering over $247,000 in stolen funds from Ohio-based company

Columbus, Ohio – A New York man, Aleksandr Bogomolny, 53, pleaded guilty in federal court in Columbus last week to multiple…

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Crime

Man “found weaker, smaller, younger boys that he could go and take from” before he shot them to death in a drug deal and then “bragged” about the murders; sentenced

Maine – In a harrowing case in Maine, a 47-year-old man, identified as A. Aldrich, was sentenced to life imprisonment…

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Local News

Dayton Police warn about increasing EBT fraud and provide important safety tips to protect cardholders

Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Police Department has reported an increase in Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) fraud, with skimming devices being…

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