Butler County Sheriff's Office named 27‑year‑old Luke Isaiah Germana as wanted for a felony strangulation charge. Officials ask anyone with information to call 513‑785‑1278.

Scioto County man arrested after shooting incident, falsely claimed home break-in, planned to "shoot up stepfather's house," and faces felony charges.

Councilmembers ordered an audit of camera and lighting placement inside Cincinnati parks after deadly playground shootings, a separate report on financing will follow.

Trustees swore in four full‑time firefighters and said 22 Flock license‑plate readers have helped generate arrests. The township posted the slide deck and will publish the meeting video.

A Cincinnati man, Willie Gordon, was charged with the murder of mother Tekeya McCollum outside a senior complex.

A new Ohio bill would elevate repeat sex‑solicitation to felony status, add registration for serial offenders, and route fines to survivor services.

Cincinnati police arrested Tajae Terrell for his alleged role in a triple shooting in Over-the-Rhine, with charges of discharging a firearm near prohibited premises.

A Texas man pleaded guilty after traveling to Ohio to meet a 15-year-old he connected with on Call of Duty. The plea agreement recommends 25–30 years behind bars.

Police released surveillance stills after a Friday robbery at the KeyBank on Princeton Pike. Investigators are asking witnesses to call 513-346-5760.

A 21-year-old driver faces aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges after an early-morning crash on North Bend Road in Green Township left one person dead.

A 70-year-old man identified as Gilbert Cole died after a South Cumminsville house fire that also killed three dogs. Authorities say the blaze is under investigation.

Cincinnati police arrested 47-year-old Willie Gordon on Feb. 9 in the Dec. 23 killing of Tekeya McCollum at the Park Eden building; he faces murder and related counts.

A 68-year-old mother and her two adult children were identified as the victims of a Spring Grove Village house fire. Neighbors say they want answers as investigators continue probing the cause.