The Kettering Police Department has taken to social media in their pursuit of a man wanted on charges of domestic violence. The person of interest this month, highlighted in their #WantedWednesday post, is Roland Cercone III. According to the department's Facebook page, they are seeking any information that could lead to his whereabouts. Community members are encouraged to contribute to the law enforcement efforts by contacting KPD dispatch at (937)296-2555 or the local police department where Cercone may be spotted.
As often the case with suspects on the lam, the police are banking on the vigilance of citizens. When seen from the eyes of a neighbor or passerby, the elusive Cercone might just materialize. Details surrounding the allegations have not been publicly disclosed, save for the fact that the charges pending against Cercone are of a domestic nature. It is not unusual for police departments to reserve specifics to protect victims and the integrity of their investigation. The department's outreach for information, as stated on the Kettering Police Department's Facebook page, implores people to act if they have knowledge of Cercone's location.
Police engagement with the online community is not a novel strategy, but it continues to be a crucial tool in the modern law enforcement arsenal. It leverages the network effects of social media, transforming every subscribed member into a potential informant on the watch for Cercone. Platforms like Facebook serve as digital milk cartons, broadcasting the faces of those sought by the justice system across the state and beyond.
