Prosecutors declined to press charges after police said the Jan. 27 Oakley Steak 'n Shake shooting was self-defense following an alleged robbery.

Fifteen-year-old Madison Brown has been missing from Cincinnati's Westwood since Feb. 14. Authorities say she was last seen in a beige hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants.

Police released surveillance photos after a Feb. 15 shoplifting on Calhoun Street. Detectives say the images show clothing and a small air‑fragrance product and are seeking tips.

District 1 detectives released suspect photos after a Feb. 19 aggravated robbery on Race Street and are asking the public to come forward with tips.

Court filings say 36‑year‑old Clarence Harvey II shot a man in the leg outside High Achievers Aim High on Nov. 16, he’s now charged with felonious assault and a weapons count.

A midday shooting in Middletown left one person dead and another hospitalized on Sunday, police say.

An early Sunday basement fire at the Old Butler County Courthouse in Hamilton drew multiple departments to 101 High Street. Crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.

A Butler County jury found Brandon Davis guilty in the execution-style killing of Asiah Slone, the verdict hinged on cooperating witnesses and contested forensic evidence. The case now heads to appeals.

A Deerfield Township man was sentenced to 18 years to life after pleading guilty to killing his 79-year-old companion he described as a 'mercy killing.' Prosecutors say autopsy found no evidence of illness.

Christopher Houck was arrested in Harrison Township for alleged sexual abuse of a three-year-old, with charges including child endangering and voyeurism. The case by Montgomery County Sheriff's SIU is ongoing.

Adams County prosecutor says officers were justified in the fatal shooting of Christopher Lindner and will not face criminal charges.

An investigation is underway in Hanover Township, Butler County, into a fatal single-vehicle crash that killed a 47-year-old man, with speed and alcohol as suspected factors.

A Hamilton County judge gave the defense one week to name a new expert as Rodney Hinton Jr.'s April trial for the killing of Deputy Larry Henderson remains on schedule. The ruling follows a last‑minute change by the defense over who would testify.