A Franklin man was arrested after a May 6 pursuit that ended when officers found a counterfeit Carlisle police badge and other forged documents in his Mustang.

Two people were arrested at UC's Morgens Hall after a campuswide emergency alert; officers recovered a firearm and later issued an all‑clear.

A Philadelphia woman is accused of forging four checks on Springdale's operating account; three cleared for $14,800, according to court papers.

A Butler County jury convicted Cincinnati man Antwon Burns on 24 counts, including 17 rape counts, after a 17-year investigation revived by detectives.

A Monroe man was indicted after allegedly driving the wrong way on SR 63 and crashing head‑on while fleeing deputies. Authorities say drugs and a gun were recovered at the scene.

Butler County deputies are searching for Michael Crawford, 35, wanted for failing to register as a sex offender. Officials say do not approach and contact police with tips.

A West Chester man was arrested at Kings Island after police say he pointed a gun at an underage Culver’s worker; bond was set and an ankle monitor ordered.

A man was critically injured in a suspected drive‑by at Westwood Northern and Beekman; police say ShotSpotter alerted officers and the victim was taken to UC Medical Center.

An Ohio appeals court has left a Dayton man’s 15‑to‑life sentence intact, finding he provoked the deadly confrontation that began over a missing motorcycle helmet piece. The ruling closes his direct appeal for now.

A federal appeals panel affirmed convictions in a years‑long pharmacy billing scheme that cost insurers and taxpayers more than $13 million.

A 73-year-old man’s body was recovered from the Little Miami River near Grandin Road; police say the case is under investigation and no foul play is suspected.

Court filings say a Cincinnati man followed and groped a woman at a nail salon and left menacing messages; he now faces criminal charges.

A Springboro man died after a kitchen fire on Friday. Officials say the State Fire Marshal ruled the blaze accidental and crews contained the fire.