A Batavia Township man got five years' probation and a long restitution plan after pleading guilty in an Amazon storefront scam that left dozens of investors short. The deal requires multi‑year payments but will not fully cover reported losses.

A stolen-vehicle pursuit early Wednesday closed the westbound Norwood Lateral as four suspects fled into woods near Highland Avenue while police used drones and a K‑9.

A Warren County grand jury indicted 54-year-old Erik Lake on 100 counts alleging possession of child sexual abuse material from 2020–2025; he’s due in court June 18.

A person was found dead after a search warrant tied to an ICAC probe at the 2300 block of Erie Avenue; detectives are seeking tips.

Norwood police investigated a stabbing Tuesday at the Skyline on Montgomery Road. The restaurant remained closed while officers searched for a person of interest.

Ohio’s highest court ruled 6‑1 that people whose domestic‑violence convictions trigger both state and federal firearm bans can still ask state judges to restore gun rights. The case was sent back to an Allen County judge for a fact‑based hearing.

A weekend wave of smash-and-grab car break-ins left multiple Walnut Hills vehicles damaged and a local glass shop swamped with calls. Police are reviewing surveillance and asking residents for tips.

Early-morning arrests after alleged street racing on Paycor Stadium property left multiple performance cars towed and several people in custody.

A national Urban Librarians Unite survey found nearly seven in 10 urban library workers experienced abuse; Cincinnati staff say fights, gun scares and near-misses mirror that trend.

A Forest Park man drew a 21‑years‑to‑life sentence Monday after prosecutors say he shot an 18‑year‑old on his porch while the teen's young brother watched.

A Cincinnati driver faces child‑endangering charges after police say four children ages 2–6 were found unrestrained following a May 30 crash; no one was hospitalized.

A Fairfield Township man was sentenced to nine years after a Dec. 21 crash on River Road that killed three people, including a 10-year-old.

A 27-year-old was injured in an early-morning shooting near Lakota Pointe Townhomes. Deputies say the shooter fled and the victim is expected to recover.