Crackhead Thanksgiving?
The crack was still cooking
THE ENQUIRER
Nov 21, 2007
COLERAIN TWP. - A drug investigation ended Wednesday when Colerain Township police searched a home near Taylor Elementary and found a woman cooking crack cocaine in a bedroom.
Officers searched a house in the 10100 block of Windswept Drive around 3 p.m. and arrested Steven Heckman, 44, and Cynthia Rider, 44, according to Officer Andy Demeropolis.
When officers walked into the bedroom, the crack cocaine was still cooking in a pot, Demeropolis said.
Heckman was charged with two counts of trafficking in drugs in the vicinity of a school and the illegal manufacture of drugs.
Rider was charged with drug possession and illegal manufacture of drugs.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Cops: Beer-guzzling bandit
Cops: Beer-guzzling bandit
BY KIMBALL PERRY | KPERRY@ENQUIRER.COM
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Nov 15, 2007
Ronald Terry liked sipping suds when he was stealing stuff, police said.
Empty beer cans and bottles led to his arrest and his possible fourth trip to a state prison.
Terry, 46, was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of robbery of an unoccupied in the 5200 block of Sidney Road in Green Township.
Police say Terry first broke into the home Aug. 25, entering through a rear basement door.
In that incident, various power tools were taken from the home. While the thief was there, police said he drank beer from a 16-ounce Milwaukee’s Best can.
Police know that because the crook left the can in the house. He also left his DNA on the beer can because his saliva was on the can where he drank from it.
The same house was broken into three days later and the crook took copper water piping from the basement.
This time, the crook again had a cold one because police found a King Cobra beer bottle inside the basement.
Police submitted the beer can and bottle to the Hamilton County coroner’s lab for DNA analysis and they told police the DNA belonged to Terry.
Terry was arrested at the Hamilton County Justice Center where he was being held while awaiting trial on theft and forgery charges. He lives in Clermont County’s Miami Township.
Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew, noting Terry has been to prison three times and has 14 prior felony arrests, ordered him held on a $100,000 bond.
BY KIMBALL PERRY | KPERRY@ENQUIRER.COM
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Nov 15, 2007
Ronald Terry liked sipping suds when he was stealing stuff, police said.
Empty beer cans and bottles led to his arrest and his possible fourth trip to a state prison.
Terry, 46, was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of robbery of an unoccupied in the 5200 block of Sidney Road in Green Township.
Police say Terry first broke into the home Aug. 25, entering through a rear basement door.
In that incident, various power tools were taken from the home. While the thief was there, police said he drank beer from a 16-ounce Milwaukee’s Best can.
Police know that because the crook left the can in the house. He also left his DNA on the beer can because his saliva was on the can where he drank from it.
The same house was broken into three days later and the crook took copper water piping from the basement.
This time, the crook again had a cold one because police found a King Cobra beer bottle inside the basement.
Police submitted the beer can and bottle to the Hamilton County coroner’s lab for DNA analysis and they told police the DNA belonged to Terry.
Terry was arrested at the Hamilton County Justice Center where he was being held while awaiting trial on theft and forgery charges. He lives in Clermont County’s Miami Township.
Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew, noting Terry has been to prison three times and has 14 prior felony arrests, ordered him held on a $100,000 bond.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Police close Main Street after crowds
Dozens! of Teens! In public! No arrests! Scary!
Police close Main Street after crowds
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Nov 11, 2007
OVER-THE-RHINE Dozens of teens gathered in Over-the-Rhine’s Main Street night club area late Sunday, forcing Cincinnati police to call in extra help and temporarily closing off streets.
Cincinnati police scanners reported at approximately 10:45 p.m. that a crowd of youths from a nearby unidentified teen club had crowded into the intersection of Main and 12th streets, forcing police to close Main Street just north of Central Parkway.
No arrests were reported and police are continuing their investigation.
Police close Main Street after crowds
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Nov 11, 2007
OVER-THE-RHINE Dozens of teens gathered in Over-the-Rhine’s Main Street night club area late Sunday, forcing Cincinnati police to call in extra help and temporarily closing off streets.
Cincinnati police scanners reported at approximately 10:45 p.m. that a crowd of youths from a nearby unidentified teen club had crowded into the intersection of Main and 12th streets, forcing police to close Main Street just north of Central Parkway.
No arrests were reported and police are continuing their investigation.
Monday, October 29, 2007
New law known as 'driver relief'
I'm pretty sure the first line of this article is the most racist thing I've ever read from a news reporter..."Since those who need to probably won't read this." Lovely. And if this isn't the most racist thing I've read, it's at least the most condescending. Biatch, I hope you can't hear your NPR.
New law known as 'driver relief'
Loud stereo will drain the wallet
BY EILEEN KELLEY | EKELLEY@ENQUIRER.COM
Oct 28, 2007
Since those who need to probably won't read this...
Here's a verbal approach the rest of you can use next time you're in the situation where the THUMP THUMP THUMP of a fellow driver's stereo washes out your child's nursery rhymes or the zingers from the "Car Talk" guys on PBS.
You know the ones - those with the car stereos that make your windows shake and cause loose change to fall off the dashboard. The ones who, no matter how long and how mean the stare you give them at the stoplight, just don't seem to get the message that their stereo drives you batty.
Well, take heed. Tougher penalties and the possibility of having that loud car towed are now in place in Cincinnati and they could be just the thing to save your sanity.
And your eardrums.
And the Car Talk guys' zingers.
City council last week voted to toughen the current code.
While it may take time for word to make its way to those who really do need to read this, should you care to give it a go with a verbal approach, may we suggest this:
Ahem. (Clear throat.) Excuse me.
Hello, excuse me. (Hmm, clearly not working. Let's try waving hands frantically and then turn wrist clockwise in a manner that simulates the rolling down of a window.
(It worked.)
Hello. Yes you. Can you - CAN YOU PLEASE TURN DOWN YOUR MUSIC for just a minute.
Please.
Yes you. (A bit sheepish now.) You, the person with the cranked-up bass. Lovely song, by the way.
(Smile)
Thank you. Just wanted to pass on a tip from the city's friendly men in blue and members of Cincinnati City Council: Keep blaring that music while you tool around town and you could see your ride on the rear of a tow truck.
That's right.
Oh, you've been nabbed before?
But how much did it cost?
You see, Cincinnati police already go after noise violators to the tune of about 550 a year.
How many are repeat offenders isn't known, but some on city council are hoping that stiffer fines and the possibility of having the alleged offender's car towed will reduce the number of people who insist that everyone within a block of their ride wants to hear their song.
That is, if you can call THUMP THUMP THUMP a song.
The towing and added fines measure earned support of all city council members but David Crowley. All nine members on the council are up for re-election.
The measure was proposed by council members Leslie Ghiz and Cecil Thomas and penalties will include:
A $150 increase in the fine - to $250 for first-time offenders.
For those nabbed again within a year of their first conviction, the fine would be $350. A third time within a year of the first conviction? A $500 fine and the possibility of having the car towed. More fees for impounding and storage of the vehicle would apply and the fine must be paid to get back the car.
"It's garbage music," said Thomas. "The bottom line is we have people all over the city that are sick and tired of hearing that (booming) sound and that kind of language."
Laws regulating loud cars have been on the books since the late 1970s. In 1979, the fine was not less than $12 and not more than $25.
Prior to the change Wednesday, the maximum fine was $100. Now it's a mandatory $250 fine for a first offense. That might get people to think twice and not turn the volume knob so far to the right that a bup bup bup turns to a THUMP THUMP THUMP.
"I would think it would," said Thomas
Ghiz admitted the matter might seem trivial for a big city with more pressing problems, but said she hears loud stereo complaints frequently. Less than 24 hours after the adjustment to the ordinance was passed, Ghiz and Thomas said community feedback has been positive.
"I had a grandmother call me and say, 'Thank you thank you thank you,' Thomas said.
So there you have it. Remember, should you decide to spread the word to those who really do need to read this be sure and smile again as you pass the word along.
So thank you for your time and um, lovely song by the way.
New law known as 'driver relief'
Loud stereo will drain the wallet
BY EILEEN KELLEY | EKELLEY@ENQUIRER.COM
Oct 28, 2007
Since those who need to probably won't read this...
Here's a verbal approach the rest of you can use next time you're in the situation where the THUMP THUMP THUMP of a fellow driver's stereo washes out your child's nursery rhymes or the zingers from the "Car Talk" guys on PBS.
You know the ones - those with the car stereos that make your windows shake and cause loose change to fall off the dashboard. The ones who, no matter how long and how mean the stare you give them at the stoplight, just don't seem to get the message that their stereo drives you batty.
Well, take heed. Tougher penalties and the possibility of having that loud car towed are now in place in Cincinnati and they could be just the thing to save your sanity.
And your eardrums.
And the Car Talk guys' zingers.
City council last week voted to toughen the current code.
While it may take time for word to make its way to those who really do need to read this, should you care to give it a go with a verbal approach, may we suggest this:
Ahem. (Clear throat.) Excuse me.
Hello, excuse me. (Hmm, clearly not working. Let's try waving hands frantically and then turn wrist clockwise in a manner that simulates the rolling down of a window.
(It worked.)
Hello. Yes you. Can you - CAN YOU PLEASE TURN DOWN YOUR MUSIC for just a minute.
Please.
Yes you. (A bit sheepish now.) You, the person with the cranked-up bass. Lovely song, by the way.
(Smile)
Thank you. Just wanted to pass on a tip from the city's friendly men in blue and members of Cincinnati City Council: Keep blaring that music while you tool around town and you could see your ride on the rear of a tow truck.
That's right.
Oh, you've been nabbed before?
But how much did it cost?
You see, Cincinnati police already go after noise violators to the tune of about 550 a year.
How many are repeat offenders isn't known, but some on city council are hoping that stiffer fines and the possibility of having the alleged offender's car towed will reduce the number of people who insist that everyone within a block of their ride wants to hear their song.
That is, if you can call THUMP THUMP THUMP a song.
The towing and added fines measure earned support of all city council members but David Crowley. All nine members on the council are up for re-election.
The measure was proposed by council members Leslie Ghiz and Cecil Thomas and penalties will include:
A $150 increase in the fine - to $250 for first-time offenders.
For those nabbed again within a year of their first conviction, the fine would be $350. A third time within a year of the first conviction? A $500 fine and the possibility of having the car towed. More fees for impounding and storage of the vehicle would apply and the fine must be paid to get back the car.
"It's garbage music," said Thomas. "The bottom line is we have people all over the city that are sick and tired of hearing that (booming) sound and that kind of language."
Laws regulating loud cars have been on the books since the late 1970s. In 1979, the fine was not less than $12 and not more than $25.
Prior to the change Wednesday, the maximum fine was $100. Now it's a mandatory $250 fine for a first offense. That might get people to think twice and not turn the volume knob so far to the right that a bup bup bup turns to a THUMP THUMP THUMP.
"I would think it would," said Thomas
Ghiz admitted the matter might seem trivial for a big city with more pressing problems, but said she hears loud stereo complaints frequently. Less than 24 hours after the adjustment to the ordinance was passed, Ghiz and Thomas said community feedback has been positive.
"I had a grandmother call me and say, 'Thank you thank you thank you,' Thomas said.
So there you have it. Remember, should you decide to spread the word to those who really do need to read this be sure and smile again as you pass the word along.
So thank you for your time and um, lovely song by the way.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
White Castle Day is Next Monday
At least the mayor has a sense of humor? This is mildly embarrassing for the city, but their coffee is the bomb, so you should go get some
White Castle Day Is Next Monday
Local12.comOct 10, 2007
It's a local favorite for those of us who sometimes have a greasy craving... or just want a quick cup of strong coffee.
Now White Castle has it's very own day.
Mayor Mark Mallory has declared Monday, October 15th "White Castle" Day in Cincinnati.
This year marks a big milestone for the slider.
White Castle has been a Cincinnati-area landmark for 80 years.
The first restaurant started serving up little square burgers on Walnut Street in 1927.
There are now 45 locations around the tri-state.
To celebrate their big day on Monday, White Castle will offer sliders for ten cents... but the limit is eight.
And coffee will only cost you five-cents that day.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Updated: New obstacle for Banks
TAKE THE FUCKING BUS! This article seriously infuriates me. I've been cursing about it all day. Share a ride! Carpool! Get a bike! Take the bus! Ask for better public transit instead of more shitty parking garages. You know what's cheaper than parking "a few blocks away"? Riding the bus. Splitting a tank of gas. Seriously. I hate you people
Updated: New obstacle for Banks
New development will mean less parking for downtown workers
BY JESSICA BROWN | JLBROWN@ENQUIRER.COM
October 9, 2007
Representatives from eight downtown business interests have sent another letter to Cincinnati City Council and Hamilton County Commissioners, this time complaining that the proposed Banks riverfront development will erase parking spaces now used by downtown workers.
Although the businesses say they support the development in general, they fear the project won't include enough parking for the people who work downtown.
County Commissioner Todd Portune urged his fellow elected leaders to "stay the course" and approve the Banks plans as proposed when it comes time to do so. Officials of the Banks Working Group did not return calls.
"It's certainly worth looking at and we need to review it," said Cincinnati Councilman Chris Bortz, "but I don't think that in and of itself is a reason to disapprove or approve this first phase of the development."
Many of people who work downtown choose to park in lots a few blocks away on the riverfront because it is cheaper than the downtown garages, according to the letter dated Friday.
However, those parking lots will become the construction site for the Banks and, although the project will include new parking garages, critics fear those spaces will be allocated to people using the Banks buildings and not enough will be saved for downtown business employees.
"Office buildings were developed in our (central business district) with significant reliance on the parking available at the riverfront," states the letter, noting that many garages for downtown businesses don't even have enough parking spots for the people who work there. Five buildings alone - Atrium I, Atrium II, 312 Walnut, PNC Center/Chemed Center and 309 Vine/Fourth & Vine Tower Complex - require an additional 7,000 parking spaces above what their garages offer, according to the letter
The letter notes that the high cost of downtown parking is a "major reason" some office tenants have chosen to relocate to the suburbs.
This is the third such letter that downtown businesses have sent to City Council about the project. Other letters have taken issue with proposed increases in the height and density of the development, and the possibility that the Banks will obstruct views of the river and the Cincinnati skyline.
The Banks is a proposed 18-acre mixed-use neighborhood district between Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park. Details of the project are being worked out and a development agreement with Atlanta companies Carter Real Estate and the Harold A. Dawson Co. is not yet final.
However, developers still estimate an end-of-the-year ground-breaking. The city's Economic Development Committee is expecting to vote Oct. 23 on the increases in the height and density. A hearing date for a joint city/county vote on the development agreement is expected to be announced this week.
Businesses that signed the letter are: American Financial Group Inc., Scripps Center, Western and Southern Life Insurance Co., Al Neyer Inc., Hines Interests Ltd. Partnership, Fourth & Vine Tower, the Capital Investment Group, and Swan Consulting and Design.
Updated: New obstacle for Banks
New development will mean less parking for downtown workers
BY JESSICA BROWN | JLBROWN@ENQUIRER.COM
October 9, 2007
Representatives from eight downtown business interests have sent another letter to Cincinnati City Council and Hamilton County Commissioners, this time complaining that the proposed Banks riverfront development will erase parking spaces now used by downtown workers.
Although the businesses say they support the development in general, they fear the project won't include enough parking for the people who work downtown.
County Commissioner Todd Portune urged his fellow elected leaders to "stay the course" and approve the Banks plans as proposed when it comes time to do so. Officials of the Banks Working Group did not return calls.
"It's certainly worth looking at and we need to review it," said Cincinnati Councilman Chris Bortz, "but I don't think that in and of itself is a reason to disapprove or approve this first phase of the development."
Many of people who work downtown choose to park in lots a few blocks away on the riverfront because it is cheaper than the downtown garages, according to the letter dated Friday.
However, those parking lots will become the construction site for the Banks and, although the project will include new parking garages, critics fear those spaces will be allocated to people using the Banks buildings and not enough will be saved for downtown business employees.
"Office buildings were developed in our (central business district) with significant reliance on the parking available at the riverfront," states the letter, noting that many garages for downtown businesses don't even have enough parking spots for the people who work there. Five buildings alone - Atrium I, Atrium II, 312 Walnut, PNC Center/Chemed Center and 309 Vine/Fourth & Vine Tower Complex - require an additional 7,000 parking spaces above what their garages offer, according to the letter
The letter notes that the high cost of downtown parking is a "major reason" some office tenants have chosen to relocate to the suburbs.
This is the third such letter that downtown businesses have sent to City Council about the project. Other letters have taken issue with proposed increases in the height and density of the development, and the possibility that the Banks will obstruct views of the river and the Cincinnati skyline.
The Banks is a proposed 18-acre mixed-use neighborhood district between Paul Brown Stadium and Great American Ball Park. Details of the project are being worked out and a development agreement with Atlanta companies Carter Real Estate and the Harold A. Dawson Co. is not yet final.
However, developers still estimate an end-of-the-year ground-breaking. The city's Economic Development Committee is expecting to vote Oct. 23 on the increases in the height and density. A hearing date for a joint city/county vote on the development agreement is expected to be announced this week.
Businesses that signed the letter are: American Financial Group Inc., Scripps Center, Western and Southern Life Insurance Co., Al Neyer Inc., Hines Interests Ltd. Partnership, Fourth & Vine Tower, the Capital Investment Group, and Swan Consulting and Design.
Professor's office raided
Oh no! Not a naked woman! ANYTHING but a naked woman!
Professor's office raided
BY CLIFF PEALE | CPEALE@ENQUIRER.COM
October 9, 2007
Hamilton County Park District Rangers raided a professor’s office at the University of Cincinnati’s Raymond Walters College Monday as part of an investigation into a class project that filmed a nude model in Sharon Woods park.
The rangers took computers and other media items from the office, home and car of Michael Sanders, director of electronic media at Raymond Walters in Blue Ash, according to Capt. Rick Spreckelmeier.
In a statement, Spreckelmeier said:
“As part of a school film project, a class from University of Cincinnati’s Raymond Walters Branch had been given permission to film in Sharon Woods on August 22, 2007. When the duty Ranger checked on the group, it was discovered that the class, led by Michael Sanders, was filming at least one nude subject. The group then quickly left the park.
“In an attempt to ascertain if any criminal activity took place in conjunction with the filming, a copy of the tape was requested from Mr. Sanders. To this point, Mr. Sanders has been uncooperative.”
Rangers consulted with the Hamilton County prosecutor’s office and obtained a search warrant for Sanders’ home, his vehicles and the offices of the Electronic Media Communications Department at Raymond Walters.
In a park district incident report, the ranger says that he walked to Gorge Trail to check on the group at about 11 p.m. to see how much longer they would be in the park.
“As I looked down in the creek, I could see an unknown female who was not wearing any clothing,’’ the ranger states. “She was facing away from me wearing only a pair of black wings.’’
After the ranger questioned Sanders and fellow UC professor Lou Olenick, Sanders “stated that he told them it was a mythological tale,” according to the report.
Later the model had put on clothes and the class left Sharon Woods about 11:45 p.m., the report said.
UC spokesman Greg Hand said the park rangers contacted the university several weeks ago seeking help in investigating the incident. The university contacted Sanders, who declined to cooperate, Hand said.
The investigation is continuing. No charges have been filed.
Sanders did not respond to calls at his home or office this morning. Olenick referred calls to a college spokeswoman.
Professor's office raided
BY CLIFF PEALE | CPEALE@ENQUIRER.COM
October 9, 2007
Hamilton County Park District Rangers raided a professor’s office at the University of Cincinnati’s Raymond Walters College Monday as part of an investigation into a class project that filmed a nude model in Sharon Woods park.
The rangers took computers and other media items from the office, home and car of Michael Sanders, director of electronic media at Raymond Walters in Blue Ash, according to Capt. Rick Spreckelmeier.
In a statement, Spreckelmeier said:
“As part of a school film project, a class from University of Cincinnati’s Raymond Walters Branch had been given permission to film in Sharon Woods on August 22, 2007. When the duty Ranger checked on the group, it was discovered that the class, led by Michael Sanders, was filming at least one nude subject. The group then quickly left the park.
“In an attempt to ascertain if any criminal activity took place in conjunction with the filming, a copy of the tape was requested from Mr. Sanders. To this point, Mr. Sanders has been uncooperative.”
Rangers consulted with the Hamilton County prosecutor’s office and obtained a search warrant for Sanders’ home, his vehicles and the offices of the Electronic Media Communications Department at Raymond Walters.
In a park district incident report, the ranger says that he walked to Gorge Trail to check on the group at about 11 p.m. to see how much longer they would be in the park.
“As I looked down in the creek, I could see an unknown female who was not wearing any clothing,’’ the ranger states. “She was facing away from me wearing only a pair of black wings.’’
After the ranger questioned Sanders and fellow UC professor Lou Olenick, Sanders “stated that he told them it was a mythological tale,” according to the report.
Later the model had put on clothes and the class left Sharon Woods about 11:45 p.m., the report said.
UC spokesman Greg Hand said the park rangers contacted the university several weeks ago seeking help in investigating the incident. The university contacted Sanders, who declined to cooperate, Hand said.
The investigation is continuing. No charges have been filed.
Sanders did not respond to calls at his home or office this morning. Olenick referred calls to a college spokeswoman.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Water balloon bombers arrested
Water balloon bombers arrested
BY KIMBALL PERRY | KPERRY@ENQUIRER.COM
The Enquirer, October 5, 2007
Necoli Carr-Ballard knew the forecast Thursday afternoon didn’t call for rain so she wondered where the sprinkles hitting her head were coming from when she stepped out onto Downtown’s Sixth Street.
“I almost got hit by a water balloon,” said Carr-Ballard, an employee at the Moler-Hollywood Beauty Academy at 130 E. Sixth St.
So did others, police said in arresting three men for throwing water balloons off the top of the eight-story building at 130 E. Sixth St. – and capturing the results on video.
Police believe the balloons were aimed at people on the sidewalk who stopped to pick up a $1 bill the men glued to the sidewalk.
“The video shows the whole incident,” police said.
Carr-Ballard left the beauty academy’s building just before 4 p.m. Thursday to move her car.
That’s when she felt the spray caused when the water balloon tossed from eight stories up smacked into the sidewalk.
“I looked up and said, ‘What’s going on?’ I stumbled into someone (walking past).”
When she saw it was water balloons, she knew it wasn’t somebody at the school – and suspected it had something to do with the men she saw climbing the building’s fire escape earlier.
Students reported seeing a young black man wearing a back pack on the fire escape, accompanied by a young white man.
Soon, she was back in the beauty academy offices when Cincinnati police showed up, looking for the balloon launchers.
Eventually, seven Cincinnati police officers – and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office helicopter – were called to arrest three men, two of whom were hiding on the roof, Ballard said.
Arrested were Rodney Smith, 22, of Norwood; Dan Schmidt, 23, of West Price Hill, and; Brandon Meyer, 22, of Reading.
“Everybody was wondering what was going on,” Ballard said. “It was crazy.”
No injuries were reported, but Ballard said the stupid stunt was one more reason the beauty academy is leaving Downtown, moving to Pleasant Ridge next week.
“We’re too old for this,” Ballard, 37, said.
In court Friday, Smith pleaded no contest to inducing panic and disorderly conduct and was found guilty.
Smith was ordered held on $8,000 bond for those charges – and a driving under suspension warrant that was out on him – by Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Julie Stautberg.
Smith can be jailed for 180 days, but the judge delayed his sentencing until Oct. 25 because she wants to find out how much time and expense police went to to arrest the trio, presumably because part of their sentence will include repaying that money.
Sheriff’s spokesman Steve Barnett said it costs taxpayers $195 per hour to operate the helicopter used in arresting the trio.
Both Schmidt, a self-employed music producer accused of recording the incident with a video camera, and Meyer, a college graduate who works at Johnny’s Toys, were ordered held today on $5,000 bond.
Their attorneys wouldn’t talk about what they trio was going to do with the video.
While some may think it a silly prank, Ballard was worried about how badly it could have gone.
“Somebody could have been hurt,” she said.
“You know, really, a small prank can become something worse.”
BY KIMBALL PERRY | KPERRY@ENQUIRER.COM
The Enquirer, October 5, 2007
Necoli Carr-Ballard knew the forecast Thursday afternoon didn’t call for rain so she wondered where the sprinkles hitting her head were coming from when she stepped out onto Downtown’s Sixth Street.
“I almost got hit by a water balloon,” said Carr-Ballard, an employee at the Moler-Hollywood Beauty Academy at 130 E. Sixth St.
So did others, police said in arresting three men for throwing water balloons off the top of the eight-story building at 130 E. Sixth St. – and capturing the results on video.
Police believe the balloons were aimed at people on the sidewalk who stopped to pick up a $1 bill the men glued to the sidewalk.
“The video shows the whole incident,” police said.
Carr-Ballard left the beauty academy’s building just before 4 p.m. Thursday to move her car.
That’s when she felt the spray caused when the water balloon tossed from eight stories up smacked into the sidewalk.
“I looked up and said, ‘What’s going on?’ I stumbled into someone (walking past).”
When she saw it was water balloons, she knew it wasn’t somebody at the school – and suspected it had something to do with the men she saw climbing the building’s fire escape earlier.
Students reported seeing a young black man wearing a back pack on the fire escape, accompanied by a young white man.
Soon, she was back in the beauty academy offices when Cincinnati police showed up, looking for the balloon launchers.
Eventually, seven Cincinnati police officers – and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office helicopter – were called to arrest three men, two of whom were hiding on the roof, Ballard said.
Arrested were Rodney Smith, 22, of Norwood; Dan Schmidt, 23, of West Price Hill, and; Brandon Meyer, 22, of Reading.
“Everybody was wondering what was going on,” Ballard said. “It was crazy.”
No injuries were reported, but Ballard said the stupid stunt was one more reason the beauty academy is leaving Downtown, moving to Pleasant Ridge next week.
“We’re too old for this,” Ballard, 37, said.
In court Friday, Smith pleaded no contest to inducing panic and disorderly conduct and was found guilty.
Smith was ordered held on $8,000 bond for those charges – and a driving under suspension warrant that was out on him – by Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Julie Stautberg.
Smith can be jailed for 180 days, but the judge delayed his sentencing until Oct. 25 because she wants to find out how much time and expense police went to to arrest the trio, presumably because part of their sentence will include repaying that money.
Sheriff’s spokesman Steve Barnett said it costs taxpayers $195 per hour to operate the helicopter used in arresting the trio.
Both Schmidt, a self-employed music producer accused of recording the incident with a video camera, and Meyer, a college graduate who works at Johnny’s Toys, were ordered held today on $5,000 bond.
Their attorneys wouldn’t talk about what they trio was going to do with the video.
While some may think it a silly prank, Ballard was worried about how badly it could have gone.
“Somebody could have been hurt,” she said.
“You know, really, a small prank can become something worse.”
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Why can't cops do job? Oh, I'm charged
Uh, I don't know why this made it into the newspaper, and I don't know why this journalist has a job.
Why can't cops do job? Oh, I'm charged
Sept 20, 2007
The Enquirer
NORTHSIDE - A College Hill man who repeatedly insisted that the police weren't doing their jobs found one officer willing to do his.
About 2:45 p.m. Friday, Omar Armstrong, 22, was pulled over along Hamilton Avenue in Northside by Cincinnati Police Officer John Haynes. Armstrong had abruptly changed lanes right in front of the officer, forcing the officer to hit the cruiser's brakes, police said.
"No signal given, just an abrupt change of course," says the incident report.
"(I) advised why I stopped him and he stated he had been stopped back on the corner because the police weren't doing their jobs," Haynes wrote. The man "continued with (complaining about) the police not doing their jobs, even after being warned. At that time, I did my job."
Now Haynes faces four charges: driving under suspension, failure to wear a seat belt, failure to signal change of course, and no front license plate.
Why can't cops do job? Oh, I'm charged
Sept 20, 2007
The Enquirer
NORTHSIDE - A College Hill man who repeatedly insisted that the police weren't doing their jobs found one officer willing to do his.
About 2:45 p.m. Friday, Omar Armstrong, 22, was pulled over along Hamilton Avenue in Northside by Cincinnati Police Officer John Haynes. Armstrong had abruptly changed lanes right in front of the officer, forcing the officer to hit the cruiser's brakes, police said.
"No signal given, just an abrupt change of course," says the incident report.
"(I) advised why I stopped him and he stated he had been stopped back on the corner because the police weren't doing their jobs," Haynes wrote. The man "continued with (complaining about) the police not doing their jobs, even after being warned. At that time, I did my job."
Now Haynes faces four charges: driving under suspension, failure to wear a seat belt, failure to signal change of course, and no front license plate.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
UC dean has clear views
UC dean has clear views
BY CLIFF PEALE | CPEALE@ENQUIRER.COM
Sept 24, 2007
CORRYVILLE - Valerie Hardcastle is trained as a philosopher with a specialty in areas such as cognitive neuropsychology.
She's an amateur bodybuilder who says she has done her last show.
That might make her an unlikely candidate to be a college dean. Yet as Hardcastle says, here she is, the new dean of the University of Cincinnati's biggest academic unit, the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences.
"I always thought I'd just be a professor and teach my students," says Hardcastle, 43. "And here I am."
She came to UC from Virginia Tech, where she was associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Raised in Texas, she earned her doctoral degree in philosophy and cognitive science from the University of California at San Diego in 1994. She spent a year at UC in the late 1990s as a Taft Fellow.
Hardcastle sits now in one of the toughest spots at UC. The College of Arts and Sciences provides nearly 40 percent of the university's instructional load and touches virtually every undergraduate student during their stay. Overall enrollment included about 6,200 students last year.
UC started classes Wednesday with about 36,500 students and 4,150 freshmen on the main campus, both records.
With bigger and bigger classes expected during the next several years, the load carried by Arts and Sciences will only increase.
At the same time, Hardcastle is under the same budget-cutting mandate as every other UC department, making her job even more difficult.
"This increased enrollment this fall is putting immense demands on Arts and Sciences because those are the portal courses," UC President Nancy Zimpher says.
Hardcastle says every big university has budget constraints but controlling costs within a particular academic year doesn't allow smooth transitions.
"There's no fat here to cut," says Hardcastle, who receives $210,000 a year as dean. "When you have large budgets to cut here in a short period of time, it's impossible to do it strategically."
The other theme of Hardcastle's first year at UC will be new interdisciplinary programs, another trend throughout the university. The college is planning a neuroscience major as soon as fall 2008.
The college is also expanding its journalism offerings and will start a Media Studies program in cooperation with the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Hardcastle says.
Students also will find her in the campus recreation center working out. She says she won't do bodybuilding shows anymore but still works out nearly every day.
"I mainly just did it for a hobby," she says of the bodybuilding shows.
Hardcastle acknowledges becoming a dean is an unusual career path for philosophers.
"I think some of the traits of a good philosopher can make you a good dean," she said.
"What philosophers want to do is see the big picture. That's what deans want to do."
BY CLIFF PEALE | CPEALE@ENQUIRER.COM
Sept 24, 2007
CORRYVILLE - Valerie Hardcastle is trained as a philosopher with a specialty in areas such as cognitive neuropsychology.
She's an amateur bodybuilder who says she has done her last show.
That might make her an unlikely candidate to be a college dean. Yet as Hardcastle says, here she is, the new dean of the University of Cincinnati's biggest academic unit, the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences.
"I always thought I'd just be a professor and teach my students," says Hardcastle, 43. "And here I am."
She came to UC from Virginia Tech, where she was associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Raised in Texas, she earned her doctoral degree in philosophy and cognitive science from the University of California at San Diego in 1994. She spent a year at UC in the late 1990s as a Taft Fellow.
Hardcastle sits now in one of the toughest spots at UC. The College of Arts and Sciences provides nearly 40 percent of the university's instructional load and touches virtually every undergraduate student during their stay. Overall enrollment included about 6,200 students last year.
UC started classes Wednesday with about 36,500 students and 4,150 freshmen on the main campus, both records.
With bigger and bigger classes expected during the next several years, the load carried by Arts and Sciences will only increase.
At the same time, Hardcastle is under the same budget-cutting mandate as every other UC department, making her job even more difficult.
"This increased enrollment this fall is putting immense demands on Arts and Sciences because those are the portal courses," UC President Nancy Zimpher says.
Hardcastle says every big university has budget constraints but controlling costs within a particular academic year doesn't allow smooth transitions.
"There's no fat here to cut," says Hardcastle, who receives $210,000 a year as dean. "When you have large budgets to cut here in a short period of time, it's impossible to do it strategically."
The other theme of Hardcastle's first year at UC will be new interdisciplinary programs, another trend throughout the university. The college is planning a neuroscience major as soon as fall 2008.
The college is also expanding its journalism offerings and will start a Media Studies program in cooperation with the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Hardcastle says.
Students also will find her in the campus recreation center working out. She says she won't do bodybuilding shows anymore but still works out nearly every day.
"I mainly just did it for a hobby," she says of the bodybuilding shows.
Hardcastle acknowledges becoming a dean is an unusual career path for philosophers.
"I think some of the traits of a good philosopher can make you a good dean," she said.
"What philosophers want to do is see the big picture. That's what deans want to do."
Man Saws House In Half In Title Dispute
Man Saws House In Half In Title Dispute
Rogers Charged With Vandalism, Aggravated Menacing
POSTED: 10:41 pm EDT September 24, 2007
UPDATED: 10:38 am EDT September 25, 2007
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CINCINNATI -- A man who became fed up with friends who had agreed to build him a house was arrested in connection with threats made against the homebuilders and destruction of property, police said.
Rodney Rogers, 66, had made an agreement with his friends, the Bowers, to buy a house the Bowers were building after it was completed.
Rogers was living in the home while the final renovations were being made, and he said he agreed to pay the Bowers with cash. After the house was completed, however, the Bowers wouldn’t give him the title and would not tell him for how much they were going to sell it, police said.
Rogers, who lost patience with the Bowers, according to his faimly, sawed the entire house, through siding, drywall and windows, in half, police said.
"(He's the) nicest guy you ever met -- real good guy. (He) treated me well," Rogers' neighbor Zyndall Russell said.
Rogers then showed police what he had done and told them he was going to "take care of the Bowers."
Police said they found a loaded gun inside Rogers' home and arrested him on vandalism and aggravated menacing charges.
"I think he was just trying to throw that out there and maybe use some scare tactics to see if anything would get accomplished that way," Rogers' nephew, Mark Rogers, said. "He's just worked his butt off his whole life, and he's got nothing to show for it, and this home was his pride and joy up there. So I just want him to get out and enjoy the rest of his life."
Mark said Rodney Rogers is a diabetic and suffers from carbon monoxide poisoning to the degree that he was told he would not live past last August.
Mark said that he believes what Rodney Rogers did was wrong, but he said Rodney deserves what he paid for.
The Bowers said they would have sold the title to Rodney Rogers, but he never offered money to buy it.
Rodney Rogers' family said they want him to be treated fairly in regards to getting the rights to the home.
He is scheduled to be back in court Thursday.
Rogers Charged With Vandalism, Aggravated Menacing
POSTED: 10:41 pm EDT September 24, 2007
UPDATED: 10:38 am EDT September 25, 2007
wlwt.com
CINCINNATI -- A man who became fed up with friends who had agreed to build him a house was arrested in connection with threats made against the homebuilders and destruction of property, police said.
Rodney Rogers, 66, had made an agreement with his friends, the Bowers, to buy a house the Bowers were building after it was completed.
Rogers was living in the home while the final renovations were being made, and he said he agreed to pay the Bowers with cash. After the house was completed, however, the Bowers wouldn’t give him the title and would not tell him for how much they were going to sell it, police said.
Rogers, who lost patience with the Bowers, according to his faimly, sawed the entire house, through siding, drywall and windows, in half, police said.
"(He's the) nicest guy you ever met -- real good guy. (He) treated me well," Rogers' neighbor Zyndall Russell said.
Rogers then showed police what he had done and told them he was going to "take care of the Bowers."
Police said they found a loaded gun inside Rogers' home and arrested him on vandalism and aggravated menacing charges.
"I think he was just trying to throw that out there and maybe use some scare tactics to see if anything would get accomplished that way," Rogers' nephew, Mark Rogers, said. "He's just worked his butt off his whole life, and he's got nothing to show for it, and this home was his pride and joy up there. So I just want him to get out and enjoy the rest of his life."
Mark said Rodney Rogers is a diabetic and suffers from carbon monoxide poisoning to the degree that he was told he would not live past last August.
Mark said that he believes what Rodney Rogers did was wrong, but he said Rodney deserves what he paid for.
The Bowers said they would have sold the title to Rodney Rogers, but he never offered money to buy it.
Rodney Rogers' family said they want him to be treated fairly in regards to getting the rights to the home.
He is scheduled to be back in court Thursday.
Bengals: Let us cut the poop
Bengals: Let us cut the poop
BY JANE PRENDERGAST | JPRENDERGAST@ENQUIRER.COM
The Enquirer
Sept 27, 2007
Operators of Paul Brown Stadium want permission from the city to shoot birds that have been pooping on Bengals fans.
At the request of Eric Brown, managing director of the county-owned stadium, city officials are looking into the legal issues surrounding possibly shooting the birds.
City ordinances prohibit the firing of guns in public, but City Manager Milton Dohoney can issue an exemption.
The stadium will take center stage again next week as the site for Monday Night Football, a time when the whole city tries to dress up downtown for its appearance on national television.
BY JANE PRENDERGAST | JPRENDERGAST@ENQUIRER.COM
The Enquirer
Sept 27, 2007
Operators of Paul Brown Stadium want permission from the city to shoot birds that have been pooping on Bengals fans.
At the request of Eric Brown, managing director of the county-owned stadium, city officials are looking into the legal issues surrounding possibly shooting the birds.
City ordinances prohibit the firing of guns in public, but City Manager Milton Dohoney can issue an exemption.
The stadium will take center stage again next week as the site for Monday Night Football, a time when the whole city tries to dress up downtown for its appearance on national television.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Truck Crash, Hot Dogs Shut Down I-471 For Hours
Truck Crash, Hot Dogs Shut Down I-471 For Hours
Highway Reopens After 3-Hour Closure
POSTED: 10:11 am EDT September 26, 2007
UPDATED: 2:12 pm EDT September 26, 2007
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Ky. -- A crash that left a smelly mess closed much of Interstate 471 in northern Kentucky for several hours.
Police said a car lost control and hit a truck near the 1.1 mile marker just before 10 a.m., causing the truck to hit the median wall and overturn.
Officials said the truck spilled animal byproducts across the road. Video from Sky 5 showed a bulldozer and men with shovels attempting to scrape the material off to the side of the road as a pair of tow trucks helped set the truck upright.
A News 5 photographer said the stench in the air was enough to make people sick.
The photographer said most of what was on the road appeared to be hot dogs.
There have been no reports of injuries so far.
Traffic was getting by briefly on the right shoulder, but all three lanes were closed, as were all ramps to southbound I-471.
Just after 11 a.m., officials began detouring vehicles trying to cross on the I-471 bridge over the Ohio River from Cincinnati.
The road reopened shortly after 1 p.m.
Highway Reopens After 3-Hour Closure
POSTED: 10:11 am EDT September 26, 2007
UPDATED: 2:12 pm EDT September 26, 2007
wlwt.com
Ky. -- A crash that left a smelly mess closed much of Interstate 471 in northern Kentucky for several hours.
Police said a car lost control and hit a truck near the 1.1 mile marker just before 10 a.m., causing the truck to hit the median wall and overturn.
Officials said the truck spilled animal byproducts across the road. Video from Sky 5 showed a bulldozer and men with shovels attempting to scrape the material off to the side of the road as a pair of tow trucks helped set the truck upright.
A News 5 photographer said the stench in the air was enough to make people sick.
The photographer said most of what was on the road appeared to be hot dogs.
There have been no reports of injuries so far.
Traffic was getting by briefly on the right shoulder, but all three lanes were closed, as were all ramps to southbound I-471.
Just after 11 a.m., officials began detouring vehicles trying to cross on the I-471 bridge over the Ohio River from Cincinnati.
The road reopened shortly after 1 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Mom: Thieves Took Urn With Son's Ashes
I don't like to make fun of dead people, but isn't Darrol Bingman the worst name you've ever heard?
Mom: Thieves Took Urn With Son's Ashes
Local12.com
A local mother asks for help to get back something she can't replace... her son's ashes.
Barbara Covia says the urn was stolen during a burglary. Local 12 reporter Jessica Donnellon talked with the Covington woman who said this is not the first time this has happened.
Covia says the urn is about the size of a phone book and on the front of it is a gold plate with her son's name, Darrold Bingman, engraved on it.
Barbara says the urn was one of several things taken from her home. However, she says the ashes are only valuable to her and she hopes the crook will bring them back.
The burglar broke in through a kitchen window on the backside of her apartment on Welsh Drive in Covington, just over a week ago. Covia says the thief took her social security card, her birth certificate, money, a diamond watch, several jewelry boxes and the urn.
Covia says this is not the first time her son's ashes have been stolen. She says her son was murdered about 14 years ago out in Phoenix, Arizona. Darrold was shot during a robbery at a gas station where he had stopped to cash a check. His ashes were stolen a few months later.
Barbara says she went to a television station out there to ask for help and she got the ashes back about three years later. She hopes someone will return them again.
If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 352-3040. Remember, you don't have to give your name to get cash for your clues.
Mom: Thieves Took Urn With Son's Ashes
Local12.com
A local mother asks for help to get back something she can't replace... her son's ashes.
Barbara Covia says the urn was stolen during a burglary. Local 12 reporter Jessica Donnellon talked with the Covington woman who said this is not the first time this has happened.
Covia says the urn is about the size of a phone book and on the front of it is a gold plate with her son's name, Darrold Bingman, engraved on it.
Barbara says the urn was one of several things taken from her home. However, she says the ashes are only valuable to her and she hopes the crook will bring them back.
The burglar broke in through a kitchen window on the backside of her apartment on Welsh Drive in Covington, just over a week ago. Covia says the thief took her social security card, her birth certificate, money, a diamond watch, several jewelry boxes and the urn.
Covia says this is not the first time her son's ashes have been stolen. She says her son was murdered about 14 years ago out in Phoenix, Arizona. Darrold was shot during a robbery at a gas station where he had stopped to cash a check. His ashes were stolen a few months later.
Barbara says she went to a television station out there to ask for help and she got the ashes back about three years later. She hopes someone will return them again.
If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 352-3040. Remember, you don't have to give your name to get cash for your clues.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Update
Update: the mystery drinker killed himself. I thought that might happen. I'm a jerk.
Me so sorry!!
Me so sorry!!
Traffic stop prompts mystery drink
I'm not sure why this is news. But we'll see how it develops.
Traffic stop prompts mystery drink
ENQUIRER STAFF REPORT
August 16, 2007
A 53-year-old man stopped Wednesday in Lebanon for a suspected traffic violation was flown by helicopter to a regional hospital after police saw the man drink an unknown substance.
Lebanon police report they stopped the man at the intersection of Mound Street and Columbus Avenue. After the vehicle came to a stop, the driver suddenly drank something police did not identify.
Lebanon police say they are still investigating. The Enquirer will update this story as more information becomes available.
Traffic stop prompts mystery drink
ENQUIRER STAFF REPORT
August 16, 2007
A 53-year-old man stopped Wednesday in Lebanon for a suspected traffic violation was flown by helicopter to a regional hospital after police saw the man drink an unknown substance.
Lebanon police report they stopped the man at the intersection of Mound Street and Columbus Avenue. After the vehicle came to a stop, the driver suddenly drank something police did not identify.
Lebanon police say they are still investigating. The Enquirer will update this story as more information becomes available.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Police: Man dove in water after crash
Body recovered from Fairfield pond
Police: Man dove in water after crash
BY SUE KIESEWETTER | ENQUIRER CONTRIBUTOR
August 10, 2007
FAIRFIELD - The body of a Fairfield man who crashed his truck into a tree and bolted into a pond minutes later Wednesday night was recovered Thursday afternoon.
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The man was identified by Fairfield police as Jason Nudds, 30. His body was recovered shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Witnesses said Nudds was driving erratically down Annandale on Wednesday night and hit a tree, a light pole and a second tree about 9 p.m.
Fairfield police responded to the wreck and found a female passenger in the pickup with minor injuries. She was identified as Nudds' sister, Stephanie Martin.
Police were interviewing Nudds after the accident when he ran into a 1-acre pond nearby and started to swim.
Fairfield Lt. Ken Colburn said Nudds yelled to police: "Come get me, I'm a Marine."
Nudds went under the water three times and then did not resurface. A police officer and two paramedics went into the water but could not locate Nudds. The search was called off at 2 a.m. Thursday. It resumed at 10 a.m.
Lisa Schwarz, who said she was Nudds' girlfriend and that the two became engaged on Monday, said he was an ex-Marine who served in Iraq and was a father of three.
"It's a nightmare," Schwarz said. "I don't understand how a person can drown after hitting a light pole."
Colburn said Nudds had been arrested 12 times in Fairfield on various offenses over the years, including drunken driving.
His most recent arrest was in January, for allegedly making harassing phone calls.
Police: Man dove in water after crash
BY SUE KIESEWETTER | ENQUIRER CONTRIBUTOR
August 10, 2007
FAIRFIELD - The body of a Fairfield man who crashed his truck into a tree and bolted into a pond minutes later Wednesday night was recovered Thursday afternoon.
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The man was identified by Fairfield police as Jason Nudds, 30. His body was recovered shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Witnesses said Nudds was driving erratically down Annandale on Wednesday night and hit a tree, a light pole and a second tree about 9 p.m.
Fairfield police responded to the wreck and found a female passenger in the pickup with minor injuries. She was identified as Nudds' sister, Stephanie Martin.
Police were interviewing Nudds after the accident when he ran into a 1-acre pond nearby and started to swim.
Fairfield Lt. Ken Colburn said Nudds yelled to police: "Come get me, I'm a Marine."
Nudds went under the water three times and then did not resurface. A police officer and two paramedics went into the water but could not locate Nudds. The search was called off at 2 a.m. Thursday. It resumed at 10 a.m.
Lisa Schwarz, who said she was Nudds' girlfriend and that the two became engaged on Monday, said he was an ex-Marine who served in Iraq and was a father of three.
"It's a nightmare," Schwarz said. "I don't understand how a person can drown after hitting a light pole."
Colburn said Nudds had been arrested 12 times in Fairfield on various offenses over the years, including drunken driving.
His most recent arrest was in January, for allegedly making harassing phone calls.
Ice cream truck driver faces DUI charge
Ice cream truck driver faces DUI charge
ENQUIRER STAFF REPORT
August 10, 2007
FLORENCE – An ice cream truck driver has been charged with drunken driving after customers complained he was drinking on the job.
Police spotted a yellow ice cream truck driving erratically Monday evening on Hopeful Church Road, Florence police spokesman Capt. Linny Cloyd said.
The driver, Shelby Dunigan II, smelled of alcohol and failed a field sobriety test, Cloyd said. Dunigan refused to take breathalyzer tests at the scene and at the Boone County jail.
A woman passenger in the ice cream truck told officers Dunigan had eight or nine beers since noon, Cloyd said. There was a cooler of empty beer cans – and one full can – found inside the truck.
Dunigan told officers he worked for Captain Tom’s ice cream in Burlington, but no one could be reached at that business Friday morning.
Dunigan, 37, of Florence was released from jail Tuesday afternoon. The day he is scheduled to appear in Boone District Court was not immediately available.
Additional complaints were made about a man driving a similar looking ice cream truck on Thursday. Officers stopped the truck in Lincoln Woods Park but said the driver was sober.
ENQUIRER STAFF REPORT
August 10, 2007
FLORENCE – An ice cream truck driver has been charged with drunken driving after customers complained he was drinking on the job.
Police spotted a yellow ice cream truck driving erratically Monday evening on Hopeful Church Road, Florence police spokesman Capt. Linny Cloyd said.
The driver, Shelby Dunigan II, smelled of alcohol and failed a field sobriety test, Cloyd said. Dunigan refused to take breathalyzer tests at the scene and at the Boone County jail.
A woman passenger in the ice cream truck told officers Dunigan had eight or nine beers since noon, Cloyd said. There was a cooler of empty beer cans – and one full can – found inside the truck.
Dunigan told officers he worked for Captain Tom’s ice cream in Burlington, but no one could be reached at that business Friday morning.
Dunigan, 37, of Florence was released from jail Tuesday afternoon. The day he is scheduled to appear in Boone District Court was not immediately available.
Additional complaints were made about a man driving a similar looking ice cream truck on Thursday. Officers stopped the truck in Lincoln Woods Park but said the driver was sober.
Man head-butts X-ray machine
Man head-butts X-ray machine
BY KIMBALL PERRY
The Enquirer
August 13, 2007
An East Price Hill man accused of swallowing drugs, stomping a man and then breaking an X-ray machine at the hospital is in jail under a $131,000 bond today.
Tony King, 21, is charged with felonious assault, tampering with evidence, criminal damaging and obstructing official business.
Police accuse King of using his left foot to stomp Thomas Barrett during a Friday incident, leaving Barrett with a concussion, broken nose and trauma to his head and face.
King also was accused of running from police after the stomping and swallowing crack cocaine.
After being taken for treatment at University Hospital, King is accused of using his head to bang an X-ray machine, breaking it.
BY KIMBALL PERRY
The Enquirer
August 13, 2007
An East Price Hill man accused of swallowing drugs, stomping a man and then breaking an X-ray machine at the hospital is in jail under a $131,000 bond today.
Tony King, 21, is charged with felonious assault, tampering with evidence, criminal damaging and obstructing official business.
Police accuse King of using his left foot to stomp Thomas Barrett during a Friday incident, leaving Barrett with a concussion, broken nose and trauma to his head and face.
King also was accused of running from police after the stomping and swallowing crack cocaine.
After being taken for treatment at University Hospital, King is accused of using his head to bang an X-ray machine, breaking it.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
'Sleepwalking' biter on trial
It's just amazing...
'Sleepwalking' biter on trial
BY JANICE MORSE
The Enquirer
August 2, 2007
HAMILTON – A man “growled like a dog” and bit a woman repeatedly, causing “horrific injuries” in a wild, unprovoked drunken attack, says Assistant Butler County Prosecutor David Kash.
The man’s defense?
He was sleepwalking, and can’t be held responsible for his actions.
At least that’s what defense lawyer Joseph Sprague argued Friday in Butler County Common Pleas Court.
A jury is considering whether to convict Cristen Comer, 29, of West Chester Township, on a felonious assault charge that could send him to prison for eight years. The charges stem from an incident that happened at his apartment on July 7, 2006.
A woman he had met at a bar early that morning came to his apartment. The pair drank throughout the night and into the next afternoon until both passed out.
The 23-year-old West Chester woman, whose name Kash did not disclose, told police she awoke because Comer was choking her and she couldn’t breathe.
A struggle ensued, where the woman bit Comer and he responded by biting her back – repeatedly – almost ripping off the left side of her upper lip, Kash said. That injury alone required 25 stitches, and left her with scars that disfigured her face.
After police showed up, Comer remained “very aggressive and growling,” and continued trying to bite everyone around him, including police and paramedics, Kash said.
The man also spat at safety crews, causing police to put a “spit hood” over his head to protect themselves, Kash said, explaining that the hood resembles a ski mask.
Comer took the stand in his own defense and testified that he didn’t remember anything. His lawyer argued that Comer’s actions were “involuntary,” and that he was in “some kind of subconscious sleep mental state,” Kash said.
Kash scoffs at Comer’s claims.
“This guy was tanked,” Kash said.
“My opinion is that he was just intoxicated to the point where he didn’t know what he was doing – and he can’t defend against that.”
A blood-alcohol test at Bethesda North Hospital registered 0.27 – more than triple the legal limit for Ohio drivers – and that was five hours after Comer’s last drink, Kash said.
'Sleepwalking' biter on trial
BY JANICE MORSE
The Enquirer
August 2, 2007
HAMILTON – A man “growled like a dog” and bit a woman repeatedly, causing “horrific injuries” in a wild, unprovoked drunken attack, says Assistant Butler County Prosecutor David Kash.
The man’s defense?
He was sleepwalking, and can’t be held responsible for his actions.
At least that’s what defense lawyer Joseph Sprague argued Friday in Butler County Common Pleas Court.
A jury is considering whether to convict Cristen Comer, 29, of West Chester Township, on a felonious assault charge that could send him to prison for eight years. The charges stem from an incident that happened at his apartment on July 7, 2006.
A woman he had met at a bar early that morning came to his apartment. The pair drank throughout the night and into the next afternoon until both passed out.
The 23-year-old West Chester woman, whose name Kash did not disclose, told police she awoke because Comer was choking her and she couldn’t breathe.
A struggle ensued, where the woman bit Comer and he responded by biting her back – repeatedly – almost ripping off the left side of her upper lip, Kash said. That injury alone required 25 stitches, and left her with scars that disfigured her face.
After police showed up, Comer remained “very aggressive and growling,” and continued trying to bite everyone around him, including police and paramedics, Kash said.
The man also spat at safety crews, causing police to put a “spit hood” over his head to protect themselves, Kash said, explaining that the hood resembles a ski mask.
Comer took the stand in his own defense and testified that he didn’t remember anything. His lawyer argued that Comer’s actions were “involuntary,” and that he was in “some kind of subconscious sleep mental state,” Kash said.
Kash scoffs at Comer’s claims.
“This guy was tanked,” Kash said.
“My opinion is that he was just intoxicated to the point where he didn’t know what he was doing – and he can’t defend against that.”
A blood-alcohol test at Bethesda North Hospital registered 0.27 – more than triple the legal limit for Ohio drivers – and that was five hours after Comer’s last drink, Kash said.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
'Thong burglar' gets 20 years
Burglary, rape try bring 20 years
Ohio man left video camera behind
BY JIM HANNAH
Kentucky Enquirer
July 25, 2007
An Ohio man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for breaking into a sleeping woman's apartment clad in only a brightly colored thong.
Rodney McMillen, 36, of Norwood had already pleaded guilty but mentally ill to burglary and attempted rape charges from the September attack in Fort Mitchell.
Kenton Circuit Judge Steven Jaeger sentenced McMillen to the maximum 20 years for burglary and 10 for attempted rape, which will be served concurrently. He will also have to register as a sex offender when released.
Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders said the case shows a flaw in the parole eligibility law, because McMillen would have to serve 85 percent of the attempted rape sentence, a violent crime, but only 20 percent of the burglary conviction before he could be paroled.
That means he will be eligible for parole in 8½ years.
McMillen apologized during the sentencing, blaming his behavior on a drug addiction.
He broke into a Fort Mitchell apartment armed with a knife and carrying a video camera, according to investigators.
He jumped on a sleeping woman's bed and attempted to rape her. The woman, who did not know her attacker, fought him off. McMillen fled into nearby woods, but left behind the video camera recording the attack.
When investigators played back the video, they discovered it also contained home movies of McMillen's relatives.
As Fort Mitchell investigators closed in, McMillen went to Norwood police and claimed someone trying to break into his home had just attacked him.
Authorities contend it was an attempt to explain away the injuries he received from the woman who successfully fought him off.
Norwood detectives photographed the injuries, which included a tattoo that detectives matched to the man in the Fort Mitchell video.
Investigators also matched McMillen's voice to the tape, and matched his DNA to cigarette butts left at the woman's apartment.
Ohio man left video camera behind
BY JIM HANNAH
Kentucky Enquirer
July 25, 2007
An Ohio man was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for breaking into a sleeping woman's apartment clad in only a brightly colored thong.
Rodney McMillen, 36, of Norwood had already pleaded guilty but mentally ill to burglary and attempted rape charges from the September attack in Fort Mitchell.
Kenton Circuit Judge Steven Jaeger sentenced McMillen to the maximum 20 years for burglary and 10 for attempted rape, which will be served concurrently. He will also have to register as a sex offender when released.
Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders said the case shows a flaw in the parole eligibility law, because McMillen would have to serve 85 percent of the attempted rape sentence, a violent crime, but only 20 percent of the burglary conviction before he could be paroled.
That means he will be eligible for parole in 8½ years.
McMillen apologized during the sentencing, blaming his behavior on a drug addiction.
He broke into a Fort Mitchell apartment armed with a knife and carrying a video camera, according to investigators.
He jumped on a sleeping woman's bed and attempted to rape her. The woman, who did not know her attacker, fought him off. McMillen fled into nearby woods, but left behind the video camera recording the attack.
When investigators played back the video, they discovered it also contained home movies of McMillen's relatives.
As Fort Mitchell investigators closed in, McMillen went to Norwood police and claimed someone trying to break into his home had just attacked him.
Authorities contend it was an attempt to explain away the injuries he received from the woman who successfully fought him off.
Norwood detectives photographed the injuries, which included a tattoo that detectives matched to the man in the Fort Mitchell video.
Investigators also matched McMillen's voice to the tape, and matched his DNA to cigarette butts left at the woman's apartment.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Driver ODs, Crashes Into Drug Treatment Center
This one made it to CNN!
Driver ODs, Crashes Into Drug Treatment Center
Travis Gettys, WLWT.com
POSTED: 3:38 pm EDT July 18, 2007
UPDATED: 8:29 pm EDT July 18, 2007
CINCINNATI -- A man with a needle sticking out of his arm crashed Wednesday afternoon into a Clifton Heights drug treatment center, witnesses said.
The driver, whose name has not been released, was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Police said the man was unconscious and had overdosed on a drug, possibly heroin.
He regained consciousness when he was loaded into an ambulance and attempted to jump out and flee, but police caught him and restrained him with handcuffs.
Some patients at Gateway House said the driver had once been treated at the Vine Street halfway house.
No other injuries were reported.
Driver ODs, Crashes Into Drug Treatment Center
Travis Gettys, WLWT.com
POSTED: 3:38 pm EDT July 18, 2007
UPDATED: 8:29 pm EDT July 18, 2007
CINCINNATI -- A man with a needle sticking out of his arm crashed Wednesday afternoon into a Clifton Heights drug treatment center, witnesses said.
The driver, whose name has not been released, was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
Police said the man was unconscious and had overdosed on a drug, possibly heroin.
He regained consciousness when he was loaded into an ambulance and attempted to jump out and flee, but police caught him and restrained him with handcuffs.
Some patients at Gateway House said the driver had once been treated at the Vine Street halfway house.
No other injuries were reported.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Police charge 2 with rush-hour sex
Police charge 2 with rush-hour sex
July 18, 2008
The Enquirer
Cincinnati police say James Barbour and Carol Walters picked a very public place to have sex – the median of a busy Downtown street during rush hour.
Someone called Cincinnati’s 911 center at 4:57 p.m. Wednesday to report a possible rape in the median at 200 West Central Parkway.
When police arrived, though, they said they found Barbour, 37, having intercourse with Walters, 48, who was wearing nothing but a T-shirt pulled up around her neck.
The arresting officer, who charged them with public indency, reported he could see the pair having intercourse “from the roadway.”
July 18, 2008
The Enquirer
Cincinnati police say James Barbour and Carol Walters picked a very public place to have sex – the median of a busy Downtown street during rush hour.
Someone called Cincinnati’s 911 center at 4:57 p.m. Wednesday to report a possible rape in the median at 200 West Central Parkway.
When police arrived, though, they said they found Barbour, 37, having intercourse with Walters, 48, who was wearing nothing but a T-shirt pulled up around her neck.
The arresting officer, who charged them with public indency, reported he could see the pair having intercourse “from the roadway.”
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Man, 90, charged with indecency
OK, this is great. First, he's 90. His name is Dickman. His balls fell out of his shorts or something. And how did the undercover cop end up with a job that requires getting crazy people in parks to touch his junk?!
Man, 90, charged with indecency
The Enquirer
July 18, 2007
A 90-year-old man was arrested in Mount Airy Forest just after noon Tuesday and charged with public indecency.
Leonard Dickman, of Harrison, Ind., was sitting in a red 2004 Kia four-door car at 12:30 p.m. at the public park when he exposed his genitals by lifting the left leg of his shorts, police said.
He was arrested, police said, after he was accused of touching the genitals of an undercover police officer.
He is in court this afternoon on the charge.
Dickman also was arrested in 2000 and charged with disorderly conduct in a park for what police said at the time were actions “physically offensive to persons.” He paid a fine.
Man, 90, charged with indecency
The Enquirer
July 18, 2007
A 90-year-old man was arrested in Mount Airy Forest just after noon Tuesday and charged with public indecency.
Leonard Dickman, of Harrison, Ind., was sitting in a red 2004 Kia four-door car at 12:30 p.m. at the public park when he exposed his genitals by lifting the left leg of his shorts, police said.
He was arrested, police said, after he was accused of touching the genitals of an undercover police officer.
He is in court this afternoon on the charge.
Dickman also was arrested in 2000 and charged with disorderly conduct in a park for what police said at the time were actions “physically offensive to persons.” He paid a fine.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Judge utters expletive in court exchange
Judge utters expletive in court exchange
BY SHARON COOLIDGE
The Enquirer
July 12, 2007
A Hamilton County Municipal Court judge told an angry defendant “F--- you,” an almost unheard of breach of courtroom etiquette.
Judge Ted Berry was responding to the same phrase that was uttered at him by Ivan Boykins, a defendant Berry had just sentenced to spend 30 days in jail after Boykins complained that he didn’t want probation because it would prevent him smoking marijuana.
The American Bar Association’s Model Code of Judicial Conduct does not specifically outline what a judge can and cannot say to a defendant.
But a section on Decorum, Demeanor, and Communication with Jurors says, “a judge shall require order and decorum in proceedings before the court” and that “a judge shall be patient, dignified, and courteous to litigants, jurors, witnesses, lawyers, court staff, court officials, and others with whom the judge deals in an official capacity, and shall require similar conduct of lawyers, court staff, court officials, and others subject to the judge’s direction and control.”
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Boykins, 27, was arrested Feb. 8 on a trespassing charge after he was caught inside the downtown library, from which he had been banned, from, said Assistant City Prosecutor Jay Littner. Boykins racked up a second charge of possession of marijuana while out on bond on the trespassing charge, court records show.
Boykins pleaded no contest and was convicted Tuesday.
During sentencing, Littner suggested probation, prompting the defendant to comment, “No. I don’t want to do probation. I’m going to keep smoking,” according to a transcript of the hearing.
Berry instead imposed a 30-day jail term.
That’s when Boykins got really mad, prompting the foul language exchange.
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Berry, a Democratic and the son of former Cincinnati Mayor Ted Berry, was elected in November 2005. He replaced Judge Kendal Coes, a Republican.
BY SHARON COOLIDGE
The Enquirer
July 12, 2007
A Hamilton County Municipal Court judge told an angry defendant “F--- you,” an almost unheard of breach of courtroom etiquette.
Judge Ted Berry was responding to the same phrase that was uttered at him by Ivan Boykins, a defendant Berry had just sentenced to spend 30 days in jail after Boykins complained that he didn’t want probation because it would prevent him smoking marijuana.
The American Bar Association’s Model Code of Judicial Conduct does not specifically outline what a judge can and cannot say to a defendant.
But a section on Decorum, Demeanor, and Communication with Jurors says, “a judge shall require order and decorum in proceedings before the court” and that “a judge shall be patient, dignified, and courteous to litigants, jurors, witnesses, lawyers, court staff, court officials, and others with whom the judge deals in an official capacity, and shall require similar conduct of lawyers, court staff, court officials, and others subject to the judge’s direction and control.”
...
Boykins, 27, was arrested Feb. 8 on a trespassing charge after he was caught inside the downtown library, from which he had been banned, from, said Assistant City Prosecutor Jay Littner. Boykins racked up a second charge of possession of marijuana while out on bond on the trespassing charge, court records show.
Boykins pleaded no contest and was convicted Tuesday.
During sentencing, Littner suggested probation, prompting the defendant to comment, “No. I don’t want to do probation. I’m going to keep smoking,” according to a transcript of the hearing.
Berry instead imposed a 30-day jail term.
That’s when Boykins got really mad, prompting the foul language exchange.
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Berry, a Democratic and the son of former Cincinnati Mayor Ted Berry, was elected in November 2005. He replaced Judge Kendal Coes, a Republican.
Sports talk led to fight, cops say
Sports talk led to fight, cops say
July 12, 2007
LOVELAND - Marcus James apparently wanted to share a special moment Tuesday with his grandfather. So, James sat down with his grandpa, Delbert Caudell, in a Loveland home and they started talking about sports.
Then they started talking about boxing. Then they got into an argument over boxing. Then, police said, James boxed his grandpa.
James, 24, of Loveland, was arrested at 12:13 a.m. Wednesday after police say he attacked Caudell, punching out his grandfather.
"The two began pushing each other and James struck Caudell about the face and head 3-4 times with a closed fist causing Caudell's skull to bleed," police documents note. James will be in court today to face a charge of domestic violence.
July 12, 2007
LOVELAND - Marcus James apparently wanted to share a special moment Tuesday with his grandfather. So, James sat down with his grandpa, Delbert Caudell, in a Loveland home and they started talking about sports.
Then they started talking about boxing. Then they got into an argument over boxing. Then, police said, James boxed his grandpa.
James, 24, of Loveland, was arrested at 12:13 a.m. Wednesday after police say he attacked Caudell, punching out his grandfather.
"The two began pushing each other and James struck Caudell about the face and head 3-4 times with a closed fist causing Caudell's skull to bleed," police documents note. James will be in court today to face a charge of domestic violence.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Drunk, no pants - I'll climb radio tower
THE ENQUIRER
July 8, 2007
MOUNT AUBURN - Climbing a local television station's radio tower drunk got a Walnut Hills man in a little trouble Saturday, police said.
A WKRC employee called police about 3:40 a.m. to report a man on the roof of the Highland Avenue building in Mount Auburn. By the time Cincinnati officers arrived, Allen D. Hankins, 31, of Gilbert Avenue in Mount Auburn was on his way up the station's radio tower.
Police charged Hankins with criminal trespass and disorderly conduct while intoxicated. He was arrested and jailed briefly until someone posted $1,000 bail.
Channel 12 reported on its Web site:
"Meteorologist Jeff Creighton reported seeing a man climbing a catwalk outside the station around 3:30 a.m. By the time police arrived, the daredevil was quite a ways up our tower, without his pants."
THE ENQUIRER
July 8, 2007
MOUNT AUBURN - Climbing a local television station's radio tower drunk got a Walnut Hills man in a little trouble Saturday, police said.
A WKRC employee called police about 3:40 a.m. to report a man on the roof of the Highland Avenue building in Mount Auburn. By the time Cincinnati officers arrived, Allen D. Hankins, 31, of Gilbert Avenue in Mount Auburn was on his way up the station's radio tower.
Police charged Hankins with criminal trespass and disorderly conduct while intoxicated. He was arrested and jailed briefly until someone posted $1,000 bail.
Channel 12 reported on its Web site:
"Meteorologist Jeff Creighton reported seeing a man climbing a catwalk outside the station around 3:30 a.m. By the time police arrived, the daredevil was quite a ways up our tower, without his pants."
Monday, July 2, 2007
Fan charged with taking seat
Fan charged with taking seat
BY KIMBALL PERRY
The Enquirer
July 2, 2007
Batavia’s Bradley Hosler had a great seat for Sunday’s Reds game.
Hosler liked the right-centerfield so much, police say he decided to keep it.
Hosler, 20, was charged with vandalism and theft after police said he broke the seat – Section 142, Row 3, Seat 4 – and took it out of Great American Ball Park.
“To our knowledge, no one’s ever made it outside the ball park with a seat,” Reds’ spokesman Rob Butcher said today.
Hosler, listed as 6-foot-8 inches tall in the police report, apparently broke the seat portion – the part where fans sit – of his chair and decided to take it home as a souvenir.
Hosler must really like the Reds. In his court appearance today, he wore a Reds T-shirt.
It’s not unusual, Butcher said, for the seat portion to break because it’s plastic and people often stand on them to cheer or even get a better view.
Hosler was at the Sunday’s Reds loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
He was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Sunday just outside the 1000 Main St. stadium.
Hosler was charged with vandalism and theft and ordered held on $1,500 bond.
BY KIMBALL PERRY
The Enquirer
July 2, 2007
Batavia’s Bradley Hosler had a great seat for Sunday’s Reds game.
Hosler liked the right-centerfield so much, police say he decided to keep it.
Hosler, 20, was charged with vandalism and theft after police said he broke the seat – Section 142, Row 3, Seat 4 – and took it out of Great American Ball Park.
“To our knowledge, no one’s ever made it outside the ball park with a seat,” Reds’ spokesman Rob Butcher said today.
Hosler, listed as 6-foot-8 inches tall in the police report, apparently broke the seat portion – the part where fans sit – of his chair and decided to take it home as a souvenir.
Hosler must really like the Reds. In his court appearance today, he wore a Reds T-shirt.
It’s not unusual, Butcher said, for the seat portion to break because it’s plastic and people often stand on them to cheer or even get a better view.
Hosler was at the Sunday’s Reds loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
He was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Sunday just outside the 1000 Main St. stadium.
Hosler was charged with vandalism and theft and ordered held on $1,500 bond.
Bradley Hosler
Thursday, June 28, 2007
P&G Announces Ban On Sex Toys
OK so this isn't really Cincinnati news, but it's about a Cincinnati company.
P&G Announces Ban On Sex Toys
Brandweek
Published: 18 June 2007
Copyright 2007, VNU eMedia Inc. All rights reserved.
Procter & Gamble has sent a 66-page legal letter to a British sex toy manufacturer demanding that it stop incorporating the Oral B and Braun electric toothbrushes into its vibrating products. The company, Love Honey, sells products such as the Brush Bunny Electric Toothbrush Rabbit Vibrator. (It's basically a pink rubber rabbit that you attach to the top of your electric toothbrush.) "Our client's trademarks should not be used to promote and sell third-party products nor indeed should they be promoted by third parties for any purpose other than that for which they were intended," wrote P&G's lawyers, according the letter.
They added that "improper use. . . could potentially result in injury." P&G did not
specify the type of injury envisaged. —J.E.
P&G Announces Ban On Sex Toys
Brandweek
Published: 18 June 2007
Copyright 2007, VNU eMedia Inc. All rights reserved.
Procter & Gamble has sent a 66-page legal letter to a British sex toy manufacturer demanding that it stop incorporating the Oral B and Braun electric toothbrushes into its vibrating products. The company, Love Honey, sells products such as the Brush Bunny Electric Toothbrush Rabbit Vibrator. (It's basically a pink rubber rabbit that you attach to the top of your electric toothbrush.) "Our client's trademarks should not be used to promote and sell third-party products nor indeed should they be promoted by third parties for any purpose other than that for which they were intended," wrote P&G's lawyers, according the letter.
They added that "improper use. . . could potentially result in injury." P&G did not
specify the type of injury envisaged. —J.E.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Pit bull swiped in street robbery
Pit bull swiped in street robbery
The Enquirer
June 27, 2007
OVER-THE-RHINE - A pit bull dog was stolen during a street robbery Tuesday night on Walnut Street.
Police said three male suspects punched a victim in the face in the 1400 block of Walnut Street about 10 p.m. They took property from the victim, including a pit bull, police said.
The three suspects wore dark shorts. One wore a white-T-shirt; another wore a blue T-shirt; and the third wore a red T-shirt.
If you have information, call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040.
The Enquirer
June 27, 2007
OVER-THE-RHINE - A pit bull dog was stolen during a street robbery Tuesday night on Walnut Street.
Police said three male suspects punched a victim in the face in the 1400 block of Walnut Street about 10 p.m. They took property from the victim, including a pit bull, police said.
The three suspects wore dark shorts. One wore a white-T-shirt; another wore a blue T-shirt; and the third wore a red T-shirt.
If you have information, call CrimeStoppers at 513-352-3040.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
A 'germ-free solution' for flushing
A 'germ-free solution' for flushing
Amy Howell
The Enquirer
June 24, 2007
What a handy way to flush.
For those with arthritis, back pain or small bathrooms - or those in the habit of flushing public toilets with their feet, the Foot Flush pedal offers an ergonomic, germ-free solution.
The Foot Flush is compatible with any standard toilet that has a flapper. A cable runs from the pedal to a clip at the top of the toilet tank, which then connects to a float and a cord that clips onto the flapper chain.
The toilet still can be flushed using the handle.
Choose from an oval- or foot-shaped pedal. $29.95 at footflush.com, target.com and samsclub.com, or by calling 866-237-2882.
Amy Howell
The Enquirer
June 24, 2007
What a handy way to flush.
For those with arthritis, back pain or small bathrooms - or those in the habit of flushing public toilets with their feet, the Foot Flush pedal offers an ergonomic, germ-free solution.
The Foot Flush is compatible with any standard toilet that has a flapper. A cable runs from the pedal to a clip at the top of the toilet tank, which then connects to a float and a cord that clips onto the flapper chain.
The toilet still can be flushed using the handle.
Choose from an oval- or foot-shaped pedal. $29.95 at footflush.com, target.com and samsclub.com, or by calling 866-237-2882.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
'Hi, I'm with the city and ... Look out!'
Mostly I just like the pictures on this one. And the headline.
'Hi, I'm with the city and ... Look out!'
BY KIMBALL PERRY
The Enquirer
June 14, 2007
Albert Taylor was just trying to do his job when he showed up at Ronald Brown's Westwood home last week.
Taylor, a Cincinnati building inspector, was at Brown's McHenry Avenue home taking pictures for evidence that could lead to the house being demolished as unsafe.
That, police say, is when an irate Brown told Taylor he would shove the camera down his throat and threatened him with a metal pipe or tool.
Taylor called police.
They arrested Brown, charging him with aggravated menacing and obstructing official business. A grand jury will hear his case today.
Brown
Taylor
Even though the city doesn't keep statistics, public employees say it's common for them to be threatened in the line of duty.
"I myself have been verbally abused," said William Langevin, director of Cincinnati's Department of Buildings & Inspections.
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When Taylor showed up May 30 with a camera and started taking pictures of two more Brown-owned houses on McHenry, police say Brown exploded.
Taylor was documenting, among other violations, that the houses were fire hazards because there was a live extension cord strung between them so one house could use electricity from the other.
Taylor said he stood on the sidewalk and never went on Brown's property as Brown raised a metal object as if to hit him. Inspectors never go onto someone's property without permission or a search warrant.
"A man's house is his castle. Government intrusion into your castle is not well-received," Langevin said.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Cops: Naked woman was drunk
Thanks Zoe! I saw this earlier, when they had found her naked, but hadn't determined that she was drunk. This is better.
Cops: Naked woman was drunk
BY AMANDA VAN BENSCHOTEN
Kentucky Enquirer
june 13, 2007
PENDLETON COUNTY - A 41-year-old woman who was found naked in a ditch early Wednesday morning was apparently intoxicated.
"She was evidently extremely intoxicated for several hours yesterday and into today," said Kentucky State Police Trooper Shain Stephens.
KSP does not plan to launch an investigation into the incident.
"Our concern was a kind of assault - physical or sexual assault - but that wasn't the case," he said.
The woman, who lives in Pendleton County, was found around 4 a.m. in a ditch at Ky. 10 and Bayless Road, just south of the Campbell County border. A passerby heard the woman screaming and called police.
Pendleton County dispatchers said the woman did not know who she was or how she got in the ditch when police and paramedics arrived at the scene.
She was taken St. Luke Hospital and received treatment for a scrape that Stephens said was consistent with having fallen into the ditch.
Cops: Naked woman was drunk
BY AMANDA VAN BENSCHOTEN
Kentucky Enquirer
june 13, 2007
PENDLETON COUNTY - A 41-year-old woman who was found naked in a ditch early Wednesday morning was apparently intoxicated.
"She was evidently extremely intoxicated for several hours yesterday and into today," said Kentucky State Police Trooper Shain Stephens.
KSP does not plan to launch an investigation into the incident.
"Our concern was a kind of assault - physical or sexual assault - but that wasn't the case," he said.
The woman, who lives in Pendleton County, was found around 4 a.m. in a ditch at Ky. 10 and Bayless Road, just south of the Campbell County border. A passerby heard the woman screaming and called police.
Pendleton County dispatchers said the woman did not know who she was or how she got in the ditch when police and paramedics arrived at the scene.
She was taken St. Luke Hospital and received treatment for a scrape that Stephens said was consistent with having fallen into the ditch.
Man robbed of his pants
Man robbed of his pants
BY JENNIFER BAKER
The Enquirer
June 13, 2007
FOREST PARK - Police in this Hamilton County suburb are investigating how a man was robbed of his pants early today.
The suspect, armed with some type of weapon, approached the victim from behind about 12:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Smiley Avenue and demanded his personal property, police said.
The suspect, possibly a juvenile, ran off. A police dog combed the area but found nothing.
The victim, 22, was not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Forest Park police: 513-595-5220.
BY JENNIFER BAKER
The Enquirer
June 13, 2007
FOREST PARK - Police in this Hamilton County suburb are investigating how a man was robbed of his pants early today.
The suspect, armed with some type of weapon, approached the victim from behind about 12:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Smiley Avenue and demanded his personal property, police said.
The suspect, possibly a juvenile, ran off. A police dog combed the area but found nothing.
The victim, 22, was not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Forest Park police: 513-595-5220.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
I-75 ramp closed to Norwood Lateral
Yes, folks, someone dumped their trailer home on the ramp from I-75 to the Norwood Lateral. I drove past it today as they were loading the mobile home onto a truck to pull it away.
I-75 ramp closed to Norwood Lateral
THE ENQUIRER
June 12, 2007
The southbound Interstate-75 ramp to Ohio 562 (the Norwood Lateral) is closed temporarily while an abandoned mobile home is towed from the ramp.
The ramp will probably be closed until noon, Artimis says.
I-75 ramp closed to Norwood Lateral
THE ENQUIRER
June 12, 2007
The southbound Interstate-75 ramp to Ohio 562 (the Norwood Lateral) is closed temporarily while an abandoned mobile home is towed from the ramp.
The ramp will probably be closed until noon, Artimis says.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Woman says 'Judge Judy' a joke
My mom sent me this. How in the world is this news?
Woman says 'Judge Judy' a joke
Plaintiff wins, but wanted more than show gave
BY JIM HANNAH
Kentucky Enquirer
June 9, 2007
A Florence woman got her day in court at the "Judge Judy" studio earlier this week after her daughter-in-law didn't pay back a loan.
Deborah North was awarded a $1,100 judgment, but the 52-year-old wasn't happy. She wanted another $4,000 she claimed her daughter-in-law owed her for back rent, utilities and a storage unit.
North isn't a regular viewer of the daytime television show, and she was stunned when Judge Judy Sheindlin began berating her for confusing the words parole and probation while trying to answer a question about her son's legal problems.
"The show is a big joke," North said. "Judge Judy wouldn't listen to me. She had her mind made up. It wasn't fair."
There was even less satisfaction for North when she learned her daughter-in-law, Kristin Jones, wouldn't have to pay the $1,100 herself. "Judge Judy" producers pay judgments made against participants.
That is in addition to a free two-night trip to Los Angeles. In North's case, the show also paid her daughter to fly there as a witness, although Sheindlin never asked her to speak.
The mother and daughter were put up in a Sheraton Hotel. The pair stood outside the premiere of "Ocean's Thirteen" and yelled at Northern Kentucky native George Clooney. He didn't respond.
Jones, of Erlanger, couldn't be reached for comment; North said Jones stayed in Los Angeles to sightsee.
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Woman says 'Judge Judy' a joke
Plaintiff wins, but wanted more than show gave
BY JIM HANNAH
Kentucky Enquirer
June 9, 2007
A Florence woman got her day in court at the "Judge Judy" studio earlier this week after her daughter-in-law didn't pay back a loan.
Deborah North was awarded a $1,100 judgment, but the 52-year-old wasn't happy. She wanted another $4,000 she claimed her daughter-in-law owed her for back rent, utilities and a storage unit.
North isn't a regular viewer of the daytime television show, and she was stunned when Judge Judy Sheindlin began berating her for confusing the words parole and probation while trying to answer a question about her son's legal problems.
"The show is a big joke," North said. "Judge Judy wouldn't listen to me. She had her mind made up. It wasn't fair."
There was even less satisfaction for North when she learned her daughter-in-law, Kristin Jones, wouldn't have to pay the $1,100 herself. "Judge Judy" producers pay judgments made against participants.
That is in addition to a free two-night trip to Los Angeles. In North's case, the show also paid her daughter to fly there as a witness, although Sheindlin never asked her to speak.
The mother and daughter were put up in a Sheraton Hotel. The pair stood outside the premiere of "Ocean's Thirteen" and yelled at Northern Kentucky native George Clooney. He didn't respond.
Jones, of Erlanger, couldn't be reached for comment; North said Jones stayed in Los Angeles to sightsee.
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Thursday, June 7, 2007
'I'm under the (deleted) truck!'
Kevin! This one is amazing, thanks for sending.
'I'm under the (deleted) truck!'
BY JIM HANNAH | JHANNAH@NKY.COM
Kentucky Enquirer
His screams diminished during the 2½-hour phone call with 911 emergency dispatchers.
"I'm about to die," he yelled dozens of times.
Andres Vasquez, 20, of Verona managed to call 911 at 2:35 a.m. Thursday after wrecking his Ford Explorer on Violet Road near the Grant County line.
But Vasquez, who speaks with a heavy Spanish accent, could not tell dispatchers where he wrecked.
When repeatedly asked his location, his answer was always the same: "I'm under the (expletive) truck."
As the dispatcher tried to make sense of the ramblings of an injured and panicked man, Vasquez said, "Please, I can't take it anymore. Send everything you got."
After initially telling dispatchers someone threw a car on him, he admitted to crashing after he "got drunk." Boone County Sheriff's spokesman Tom Scheben later said alcohol was a suspected factor in the single-vehicle wreck.
A frustrated dispatcher asked Vasquez to stay calm, stop struggling to get out from under the truck and take deep breaths. More than one dispatcher tried in vain to get Vasquez to give them any clue about his whereabouts.
"Listen to me," the dispatcher said. "Listen to me now! If you want to survive this you are going to have to pay attention to what I'm asking you."
Vasquez finally uttered "Verona," and the hunt was on.
Five Boone County Sheriff's deputies, a Grant County Sheriff's deputy, and a Kentucky State trooper converged on the area searching for the wreck.
...(sic)
The mobile phone's battery never died during the search, but Vasquez appeared to have repeatedly hung up on operators. He would usually pick back up after putting the dispatcher on hold for a while with the explicit lyrics of Snoop Dogg's "Party with a D.P.G" playing in the background.
Nearly two hours after the original call, at 4:03 a.m., a woman driving on Violet Road en route to work spotted Vasquez's vehicle and called 911.
She confirmed a Hispanic man was pinned under a truck and crying. She said she could not climb down to where he was but yelled in broken Spanish that help was on the way.
Vasquez was alert and conscious when he was put into an AirCare helicopter and flown to University Hospital. He was listed in good condition and was released Thursday evening.
Staff writer Jennifer Baker contributed.
'I'm under the (deleted) truck!'
BY JIM HANNAH | JHANNAH@NKY.COM
Kentucky Enquirer
His screams diminished during the 2½-hour phone call with 911 emergency dispatchers.
"I'm about to die," he yelled dozens of times.
Andres Vasquez, 20, of Verona managed to call 911 at 2:35 a.m. Thursday after wrecking his Ford Explorer on Violet Road near the Grant County line.
But Vasquez, who speaks with a heavy Spanish accent, could not tell dispatchers where he wrecked.
When repeatedly asked his location, his answer was always the same: "I'm under the (expletive) truck."
As the dispatcher tried to make sense of the ramblings of an injured and panicked man, Vasquez said, "Please, I can't take it anymore. Send everything you got."
After initially telling dispatchers someone threw a car on him, he admitted to crashing after he "got drunk." Boone County Sheriff's spokesman Tom Scheben later said alcohol was a suspected factor in the single-vehicle wreck.
A frustrated dispatcher asked Vasquez to stay calm, stop struggling to get out from under the truck and take deep breaths. More than one dispatcher tried in vain to get Vasquez to give them any clue about his whereabouts.
"Listen to me," the dispatcher said. "Listen to me now! If you want to survive this you are going to have to pay attention to what I'm asking you."
Vasquez finally uttered "Verona," and the hunt was on.
Five Boone County Sheriff's deputies, a Grant County Sheriff's deputy, and a Kentucky State trooper converged on the area searching for the wreck.
...(sic)
The mobile phone's battery never died during the search, but Vasquez appeared to have repeatedly hung up on operators. He would usually pick back up after putting the dispatcher on hold for a while with the explicit lyrics of Snoop Dogg's "Party with a D.P.G" playing in the background.
Nearly two hours after the original call, at 4:03 a.m., a woman driving on Violet Road en route to work spotted Vasquez's vehicle and called 911.
She confirmed a Hispanic man was pinned under a truck and crying. She said she could not climb down to where he was but yelled in broken Spanish that help was on the way.
Vasquez was alert and conscious when he was put into an AirCare helicopter and flown to University Hospital. He was listed in good condition and was released Thursday evening.
Staff writer Jennifer Baker contributed.
Firefighter caught in bikini
Firefighter caught in bikini
Family visiting park gets shock
BY JENNIFER BAKER
The Enquirer
April 4, 2007
MASON – A Wayne Township volunteer firefighter is scheduled to appear Thursday in Mason Municipal Court on drunken driving and other charges after he was found wearing a woman’s blond wig and bikini in a public park.
Steven S. Cole, 46, Waynesville, was arrested about 5 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Oak Park off U.S. 42 after Mason police received a report of an intoxicated man. Cole was charged with drunken driving, having an open container, public indecency and disorderly conduct.
He did not respond to calls Wednesday for comment.
Cole was arrested after a Mason father enjoying the balmy spring weather at the park spotted him and called police.
“It was like this freak show,” said Troy Harphant, 35. “I was a little taken by surprise by what I’d seen there. It was out of place with what should have been going on over there, that’s for sure.”
Harphant was at the park with his wife, Wendy, as they watched their daughter, Hayley, 6, zip around on a bike path on her pink Barbie Princess scooter.
At least 100 other adults and children also were at the park, Harphant said.
Harphant said he saw what appeared to be a naked person on the bike path, fondling or exposing himself or herself. The person seemed to be scared off moments later by a jogger.
Harphant then said he saw the bikini-clad person hop into a parked blue Ford F-150 pickup truck with red emergency lights on top and he realized the person was a man.
“My wife said, “It’s a lady,’ and I was like, ‘No, it’s not a lady,’ ” Troy Harphant said.
He then followed the truck as it drove around the park – including by the children’s playground - and called police on his cell phone.
“There’s a man out here dressed up in a wig and women’s two-piece bikini freaking people out in the park,” he told a 911 dispatcher. “It’s inappropriate and I’d like somebody to come check this guy out. The guy is actually trying to leave the park now.”
Mason Police Officer Scott Miller pulled the truck over. His report states: “I observed Cole to be wearing a very skimpy woman’s … bikini with two tan water balloons taped to the top to simulate two woman’s breasts and a pair of pink Speedo flip-flop sandals.”
Cole was unsteady and twice fell against the truck, Miller reported. Cole also fumbled through his wallet and handed him a debit card and a credit card when asked for his driver’s license.
The officer looked through the wallet but could not find his driver’s license, although Cole did provide a Social Security Number.
“I asked Cole what he was doing wearing a woman’s bikini at the park where families frequent,” Miller wrote. “Cole did state he was headed to a ‘gay bar’ in Dayton to perform as a woman for a $10,000 prize."
As the two spoke, Miller reported smelling alcohol on Cole, who also had slurred speech.
Police found an open, half-empty 40-ounce bottle of Budweiser in Cole’s truck. They also found a black gym bag with more blond wigs, women’s bikinis, long silver go-go boots and other women’s garments.
Cole’s blood-alcohol test registered 0.174, more than twice Ohio’s legal limit of 0.08.
Wayne Township officials did not agree to interviews but issued a statement Wednesday saying Cole would be placed on administrative leave while the case continues. Cole has been a volunteer firefighter with the township since August 2000.
“Wayne Township does not condone the accused activities related to this incident,” according to the statement signed by Donald “Gus” Edwards, trustee president, and Fire Chief Paul Scherer. “We expect our employees, that are providing a service to the community, to be good honest, reputable citizens.”
Family visiting park gets shock
BY JENNIFER BAKER
The Enquirer
April 4, 2007
MASON – A Wayne Township volunteer firefighter is scheduled to appear Thursday in Mason Municipal Court on drunken driving and other charges after he was found wearing a woman’s blond wig and bikini in a public park.
Steven S. Cole, 46, Waynesville, was arrested about 5 p.m. Tuesday at Heritage Oak Park off U.S. 42 after Mason police received a report of an intoxicated man. Cole was charged with drunken driving, having an open container, public indecency and disorderly conduct.
He did not respond to calls Wednesday for comment.
Cole was arrested after a Mason father enjoying the balmy spring weather at the park spotted him and called police.
“It was like this freak show,” said Troy Harphant, 35. “I was a little taken by surprise by what I’d seen there. It was out of place with what should have been going on over there, that’s for sure.”
Harphant was at the park with his wife, Wendy, as they watched their daughter, Hayley, 6, zip around on a bike path on her pink Barbie Princess scooter.
At least 100 other adults and children also were at the park, Harphant said.
Harphant said he saw what appeared to be a naked person on the bike path, fondling or exposing himself or herself. The person seemed to be scared off moments later by a jogger.
Harphant then said he saw the bikini-clad person hop into a parked blue Ford F-150 pickup truck with red emergency lights on top and he realized the person was a man.
“My wife said, “It’s a lady,’ and I was like, ‘No, it’s not a lady,’ ” Troy Harphant said.
He then followed the truck as it drove around the park – including by the children’s playground - and called police on his cell phone.
“There’s a man out here dressed up in a wig and women’s two-piece bikini freaking people out in the park,” he told a 911 dispatcher. “It’s inappropriate and I’d like somebody to come check this guy out. The guy is actually trying to leave the park now.”
Mason Police Officer Scott Miller pulled the truck over. His report states: “I observed Cole to be wearing a very skimpy woman’s … bikini with two tan water balloons taped to the top to simulate two woman’s breasts and a pair of pink Speedo flip-flop sandals.”
Cole was unsteady and twice fell against the truck, Miller reported. Cole also fumbled through his wallet and handed him a debit card and a credit card when asked for his driver’s license.
The officer looked through the wallet but could not find his driver’s license, although Cole did provide a Social Security Number.
“I asked Cole what he was doing wearing a woman’s bikini at the park where families frequent,” Miller wrote. “Cole did state he was headed to a ‘gay bar’ in Dayton to perform as a woman for a $10,000 prize."
As the two spoke, Miller reported smelling alcohol on Cole, who also had slurred speech.
Police found an open, half-empty 40-ounce bottle of Budweiser in Cole’s truck. They also found a black gym bag with more blond wigs, women’s bikinis, long silver go-go boots and other women’s garments.
Cole’s blood-alcohol test registered 0.174, more than twice Ohio’s legal limit of 0.08.
Wayne Township officials did not agree to interviews but issued a statement Wednesday saying Cole would be placed on administrative leave while the case continues. Cole has been a volunteer firefighter with the township since August 2000.
“Wayne Township does not condone the accused activities related to this incident,” according to the statement signed by Donald “Gus” Edwards, trustee president, and Fire Chief Paul Scherer. “We expect our employees, that are providing a service to the community, to be good honest, reputable citizens.”
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Designated driver 15-year-old son
This is also from Brian, who apparently shares my love for this crap.
Designated driver 15-year-old son
THE ENQUIRER
An Anderson Township man is accused of having a special designated driver – his 15-year-old son.
Steven Ray Green, 41, was the front-seat passenger in a car pulled over at 2:20 a.m. today in Anderson Township because it was crossing over out of its lane.
When the car was pulled over, Green was in the passenger seat with an open beer, police said. Police also said they found marijuana on him and in the car.
They also said they found his underage son behind the wheel.
“(Green) stated that he took his 15-year-old son to a liquor establishment located on Kellogg Road. Several hours later, (Green) then has his 15-year-old son operate a motor vehicle from the liquor establishment at app(roximately) 2 a.m.,” police records note.
Green is charged with child endangering, drug possession, possessing drug paraphernalia and having an open container of alcohol.
He is expected in court Thursday.
Designated driver 15-year-old son
THE ENQUIRER
An Anderson Township man is accused of having a special designated driver – his 15-year-old son.
Steven Ray Green, 41, was the front-seat passenger in a car pulled over at 2:20 a.m. today in Anderson Township because it was crossing over out of its lane.
When the car was pulled over, Green was in the passenger seat with an open beer, police said. Police also said they found marijuana on him and in the car.
They also said they found his underage son behind the wheel.
“(Green) stated that he took his 15-year-old son to a liquor establishment located on Kellogg Road. Several hours later, (Green) then has his 15-year-old son operate a motor vehicle from the liquor establishment at app(roximately) 2 a.m.,” police records note.
Green is charged with child endangering, drug possession, possessing drug paraphernalia and having an open container of alcohol.
He is expected in court Thursday.
Man charged with public indecency
Zoe, thanks for sending me this....Maybe.
Man charged with public indecency
THE ENQUIRER
June 6, 2007
Some Price Hill residents got a shock if they were looking up Tuesday in the 900 block of Enright Avenue.
That’s where, police said, John Andes, 37, was exposing himself in the window of his second-floor apartment.
Police responded to “numerous calls” about the incident.
When they went inside Andes’ apartment, they asked him if he did what the calls accused him off. “Maybe,” was his response, police documents note.
Andes was arrested and charged with public indecency. He has a prior public indecency conviction from 2004.
Man charged with public indecency
THE ENQUIRER
June 6, 2007
Some Price Hill residents got a shock if they were looking up Tuesday in the 900 block of Enright Avenue.
That’s where, police said, John Andes, 37, was exposing himself in the window of his second-floor apartment.
Police responded to “numerous calls” about the incident.
When they went inside Andes’ apartment, they asked him if he did what the calls accused him off. “Maybe,” was his response, police documents note.
Andes was arrested and charged with public indecency. He has a prior public indecency conviction from 2004.
Poisoning case called 'mistake'
Poisoning case called 'mistake'
BY JENNIFER BAKER | JBAKER@ENQUIRER.COM
June 6, 2007
UNION TWP. - The man whose wife is charged with trying to poison his beer with cleaning fluid said today it's all just a misunderstanding and he is standing by her.
"She is a very caring person who just had some depression issues," said Jonathan Truesdell, 43. "It's being taken care of."
Christina Truesdell, 41, was charged with felonious assault Saturday after Mercy Hospital Anderson officials contacted Union Township police.
She is out of the Clermont County Jail on a $25,000 bond and next appears in court June 14 when the case goes to a grand jury, according to jail officials.
Jonathan Truesdell drove himself to Mercy's emergency room about 12:30 a.m. Saturday after suffering pain in his swollen mouth and throat, said Union Township Police Lt. Scott Gaviglia.
Truesdell fell ill after drinking a beer at his home in the 500 block of Lemaster Drive.
His wife admitted to police she slipped cleaning fluid in his drink, Gaviglia said.
"We are still trying to find the exact mixture," he said.
But Jonathan Truesdell said his wife didn't mean to poison him.
"It's just something that happened," he said. "It wasn't made out to do any harm to me or anything. It's just a mistake."
He said he loves his wife, noting that he is at home today caring for her.
The couple has been married 23 years and has two children.
He said he had the court drop a restraining order granted over the weekend ordering her to stay away from him.
"She's getting the counseling she needs and everything is going to be fine," he said. "She's not like the media is making her out to be. She is not a bad, evil person at all."
BY JENNIFER BAKER | JBAKER@ENQUIRER.COM
June 6, 2007
UNION TWP. - The man whose wife is charged with trying to poison his beer with cleaning fluid said today it's all just a misunderstanding and he is standing by her.
"She is a very caring person who just had some depression issues," said Jonathan Truesdell, 43. "It's being taken care of."
Christina Truesdell, 41, was charged with felonious assault Saturday after Mercy Hospital Anderson officials contacted Union Township police.
She is out of the Clermont County Jail on a $25,000 bond and next appears in court June 14 when the case goes to a grand jury, according to jail officials.
Jonathan Truesdell drove himself to Mercy's emergency room about 12:30 a.m. Saturday after suffering pain in his swollen mouth and throat, said Union Township Police Lt. Scott Gaviglia.
Truesdell fell ill after drinking a beer at his home in the 500 block of Lemaster Drive.
His wife admitted to police she slipped cleaning fluid in his drink, Gaviglia said.
"We are still trying to find the exact mixture," he said.
But Jonathan Truesdell said his wife didn't mean to poison him.
"It's just something that happened," he said. "It wasn't made out to do any harm to me or anything. It's just a mistake."
He said he loves his wife, noting that he is at home today caring for her.
The couple has been married 23 years and has two children.
He said he had the court drop a restraining order granted over the weekend ordering her to stay away from him.
"She's getting the counseling she needs and everything is going to be fine," he said. "She's not like the media is making her out to be. She is not a bad, evil person at all."
A dad, again and again, again, etc.
A dad, again and again, again, etc.
BY SHARON COOLIDGE
March 6, 2007
Ricky Lackey has six children on the way.
Don't call them sextuplets - they're each with different women.
When Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Melba Marsh asked Lackey during sentencing Friday on a charge of attempted theft how many children he had, the 25-year-old said, "None, but I have six on the way."
A stunned Marsh tried to clarify. "Are you marrying a woman with six children?" she asked.
"No, I be concubining," he said.
Prosecutors said Lackey is the expectant father of six children with six different women. The women all are expected to deliver in August, September and October.Lackey's lawyer, Stephen Wenke, stopped his client from saying more.
Marsh said she wasn't sure how to respond, so she let the issue drop since it wasn't relevant to the proceedings.
Lackey, a music producer who told Marsh he was on the cusp of a $2 million deal that would net him $300,000 upfront, was convicted Friday on a reduced charge of attempted theft.
Prosecutors say the Avondale man defrauded U.S. Bank out of $3,975 by depositing empty envelopes into ATM machines, claiming they contained cash, and depositing bad checks before withdrawing cash on the falsely inflated balances.
Lackey has repaid the money, according to court records.
Marsh ordered no other sentence, because restitution had been paid.
As Lackey left the courtroom, a group of teenage girls there for another case appeared to know Lackey.
"Oh, there's Ricky Lackey!" one swooned.
Lackey shrugged the attention off with one word and a wave of his hand.
"Fans," he said.
BY SHARON COOLIDGE
March 6, 2007
Ricky Lackey has six children on the way.
Don't call them sextuplets - they're each with different women.
When Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Melba Marsh asked Lackey during sentencing Friday on a charge of attempted theft how many children he had, the 25-year-old said, "None, but I have six on the way."
A stunned Marsh tried to clarify. "Are you marrying a woman with six children?" she asked.
"No, I be concubining," he said.
Prosecutors said Lackey is the expectant father of six children with six different women. The women all are expected to deliver in August, September and October.Lackey's lawyer, Stephen Wenke, stopped his client from saying more.
Marsh said she wasn't sure how to respond, so she let the issue drop since it wasn't relevant to the proceedings.
Lackey, a music producer who told Marsh he was on the cusp of a $2 million deal that would net him $300,000 upfront, was convicted Friday on a reduced charge of attempted theft.
Prosecutors say the Avondale man defrauded U.S. Bank out of $3,975 by depositing empty envelopes into ATM machines, claiming they contained cash, and depositing bad checks before withdrawing cash on the falsely inflated balances.
Lackey has repaid the money, according to court records.
Marsh ordered no other sentence, because restitution had been paid.
As Lackey left the courtroom, a group of teenage girls there for another case appeared to know Lackey.
"Oh, there's Ricky Lackey!" one swooned.
Lackey shrugged the attention off with one word and a wave of his hand.
"Fans," he said.
'Crying shame' for commuters
Crash slows northbound I-75
BY JENNIFER BAKER
June 6, 2007
SHARONVILLE - An accident involving a tractor-trailer and car has slowed traffic on northbound Interstate 75 just before the eastbound I-275 ramp, according to Artimis.
There are still delays in both directions.
The tractor-trailer overturned, flipping a load of onions off to the right side of the road. The truck was righted about 7:30 a.m. and placed on a tow truck.
"It's a crying shame, isn't it?" quipped Ben Spears, a Hamilton County dispatcher.
A passing motorist said the area smelled of onions.
No injuries have been reported, but a utility pole was shredded and live wires were exposed, he said.
The estimated clear time is noon, according to Artimis.
The Enquirer will update this story as information develops.
BY JENNIFER BAKER
June 6, 2007
SHARONVILLE - An accident involving a tractor-trailer and car has slowed traffic on northbound Interstate 75 just before the eastbound I-275 ramp, according to Artimis.
There are still delays in both directions.
The tractor-trailer overturned, flipping a load of onions off to the right side of the road. The truck was righted about 7:30 a.m. and placed on a tow truck.
"It's a crying shame, isn't it?" quipped Ben Spears, a Hamilton County dispatcher.
A passing motorist said the area smelled of onions.
No injuries have been reported, but a utility pole was shredded and live wires were exposed, he said.
The estimated clear time is noon, according to Artimis.
The Enquirer will update this story as information develops.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Accused Of Viewing Porn In Class, Teacher Resigns
Accused Of Viewing Porn In Class, Teacher Resigns
June 4, 2007
WLWT
TRENTON, Ohio -- The Edgewood school district is sending letters home to every parent who had a child in Chris Beiser’s classroom after the teacher abruptly resigned.
Beiser taught first grade at Bloomfield Elementary School up until late last week.
District officials told News 5’s Karin Johnson that they had reason to believe that Beiser was viewing porn on his school-issued laptop during class time.
They said he resigned after refusing to answer questions.
In a written statement, the district said, "While assisting a class at Bloomfield Elementary, it was discovered that inappropriate images were being viewed from Mr. Chris Beiser's computer. On the morning of Tuesday, May 29th using the Remote Desktop software, the technology department observed Mr. Chris Beiser, a first grade teacher at Bloomfield Elementary, viewing pornographic images on his computer in his classroom during class time."
The laptop is now in the hands of the Trenton police department.
As of right now, they can't say what exactly Beiser was looking at. The department intends to send the laptop to the state crime lab for examination.
No charges have been filed so far.
June 4, 2007
WLWT
TRENTON, Ohio -- The Edgewood school district is sending letters home to every parent who had a child in Chris Beiser’s classroom after the teacher abruptly resigned.
Beiser taught first grade at Bloomfield Elementary School up until late last week.
District officials told News 5’s Karin Johnson that they had reason to believe that Beiser was viewing porn on his school-issued laptop during class time.
They said he resigned after refusing to answer questions.
In a written statement, the district said, "While assisting a class at Bloomfield Elementary, it was discovered that inappropriate images were being viewed from Mr. Chris Beiser's computer. On the morning of Tuesday, May 29th using the Remote Desktop software, the technology department observed Mr. Chris Beiser, a first grade teacher at Bloomfield Elementary, viewing pornographic images on his computer in his classroom during class time."
The laptop is now in the hands of the Trenton police department.
As of right now, they can't say what exactly Beiser was looking at. The department intends to send the laptop to the state crime lab for examination.
No charges have been filed so far.
Man Hurt in Boone County Tractor Accident
Man Hurt in Boone County Tractor Accident
Jun 4, 2007 4:24 PM
WKRC
A Boone County man is hurt after a tractor accident on his farm this morning.
Deputies say 62 year old Bernie Vaske was knocked off his tractor by the limb of a tree. The accident happened at a farm on Highway 338 near U.S. 42.
Vaske was taken by Air Care to University Hospital... His condition is not known.
Jun 4, 2007 4:24 PM
WKRC
A Boone County man is hurt after a tractor accident on his farm this morning.
Deputies say 62 year old Bernie Vaske was knocked off his tractor by the limb of a tree. The accident happened at a farm on Highway 338 near U.S. 42.
Vaske was taken by Air Care to University Hospital... His condition is not known.
Fight featured lamp, butcher knife
Fight featured lamp, butcher knife
BY KIMBALL PERRY
June 3, 2007
A Sunday fight between a Delhi Township couple has them both behind bars today.
Vivian Bates, 44, and James Roberts, 32, were arrested at their Brookforest Road home.
That’s where, Bates told police, Roberts threw a lamp at her and choked her almost in to unconsciousness during the 4:35 p.m. incident.
Bates is then accused of retaliating by taking a butcher knife and stabbing Roberts in the back, sending him to University Hospital.
Both were in court today.
Bates was charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence and ordered held on a $7,500 bond by Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Russell Mock.
Roberts was charged with domestic violence and ordered held under a $25,000 bond.
BY KIMBALL PERRY
June 3, 2007
A Sunday fight between a Delhi Township couple has them both behind bars today.
Vivian Bates, 44, and James Roberts, 32, were arrested at their Brookforest Road home.
That’s where, Bates told police, Roberts threw a lamp at her and choked her almost in to unconsciousness during the 4:35 p.m. incident.
Bates is then accused of retaliating by taking a butcher knife and stabbing Roberts in the back, sending him to University Hospital.
Both were in court today.
Bates was charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence and ordered held on a $7,500 bond by Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Russell Mock.
Roberts was charged with domestic violence and ordered held under a $25,000 bond.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
4-hour standoff ends quietly
4-hour standoff ends quietly
THE ENQUIRER
June 3, 2007
Wearing only boxer shorts, a 30-year-old Mount Airy man was arrested early this morning after after a four-hour standoff with Cincinnati police at his Colerain Avenue apartment.
During the standoff, police say Todd S. Hulsman punched and kicked a woman with whom he has two children, and aimed a loaded semi-automatic handgun at two other victims.
Police first responded shortly after midnight, and arrested Hulsman at 4 a.m. Cincinnati police SWAT teams also responded.
Hulsman was charged with two counts of aggravated menacing, assault, domestic violence and a felony weapons charge. He was not armed when police finally arrested him, but the weapon was in the house, police said.
THE ENQUIRER
June 3, 2007
Wearing only boxer shorts, a 30-year-old Mount Airy man was arrested early this morning after after a four-hour standoff with Cincinnati police at his Colerain Avenue apartment.
During the standoff, police say Todd S. Hulsman punched and kicked a woman with whom he has two children, and aimed a loaded semi-automatic handgun at two other victims.
Police first responded shortly after midnight, and arrested Hulsman at 4 a.m. Cincinnati police SWAT teams also responded.
Hulsman was charged with two counts of aggravated menacing, assault, domestic violence and a felony weapons charge. He was not armed when police finally arrested him, but the weapon was in the house, police said.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
'Naughty Wife' brings cops
Thanks to Brian Phillips for sending this to me! (Yes, Kentucky counts)
'Naughty Wife' brings cops
BY JIM HANNAH
Kentucky Enquirer
May 31, 2007
A woman pushes a baby carriage across the complex's manicured lawn, a child zips across a parking lot on a scooter, and couples stroll around the lake as Canada geese fly overhead.
But indoors at the sprawling Fountains at Lakeside Park apartment complex, a 33-year-old mother of four claims on her Web site she is providing a virtual peep show via three Web cameras, including one with night vision, in her two-story townhome.
The apartment occupant, Jennifer S. Lunsford, is touted on the Web site as "Naughty Wife Next Door!" and she is being investigated for possible violation of the community's sexually-oriented business laws. No charges had been filed as of Wednesday.
Her husband says the Web site may be distasteful to some, but it is not illegal.
According to a search warrant returned Tuesday, Fort Mitchell police took computers, a digital camera, a video camera, and financial documents from the apartment off Buttermilk Pike in a raid on Friday. The search followed a two-month investigation into the Internet sex site.
"You should've seen it," Fort Mitchell police Sgt. Tom Loos said after the raid. "There must have been thousands of dollars of lingerie in the apartment."
Fort Mitchell police Chief Steve Hensley said detectives recovered evidence that sex acts involving consenting adults were allegedly filmed in the apartment and were broadcast over the Internet, an alleged violation of the city's ordinance.
In addition to live Web cameras, the site has a daily blog.
There also are sexually explicit pictures and videos.
Hensley said the business violates zoning laws in the 8,000-person suburban community.
Lunsford also does not have a business license with the county.
"There will be complaints drawn up in district court," Hensley said. The penalty for violating the zoning ordinance is a maximum fine of $250. The violation for not having a business license is also a fine that is based, in part, on the number of days in violation.
Computer forensic specialists will examine the computers, Hensley said.
Police say they are forwarding the conditions found in the apartment to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services because Lunsford's children live in the home. "Any time you have children living in an environment where that takes place it raises red flags in our mind," Hensley said.
Lunsford's 50-year-old husband, Michael Lunsford, told a reporter that he operates the Web site but denied any wrongdoing.
In an interview before the police raid, Michael Lunsford would not say if sexually explicit material was being filmed at the apartment.
"There was a lot of content filmed earlier, before we moved here," he said. "We don't necessarily film all the time in this business."
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'Naughty Wife' brings cops
BY JIM HANNAH
Kentucky Enquirer
May 31, 2007
A woman pushes a baby carriage across the complex's manicured lawn, a child zips across a parking lot on a scooter, and couples stroll around the lake as Canada geese fly overhead.
But indoors at the sprawling Fountains at Lakeside Park apartment complex, a 33-year-old mother of four claims on her Web site she is providing a virtual peep show via three Web cameras, including one with night vision, in her two-story townhome.
The apartment occupant, Jennifer S. Lunsford, is touted on the Web site as "Naughty Wife Next Door!" and she is being investigated for possible violation of the community's sexually-oriented business laws. No charges had been filed as of Wednesday.
Her husband says the Web site may be distasteful to some, but it is not illegal.
According to a search warrant returned Tuesday, Fort Mitchell police took computers, a digital camera, a video camera, and financial documents from the apartment off Buttermilk Pike in a raid on Friday. The search followed a two-month investigation into the Internet sex site.
"You should've seen it," Fort Mitchell police Sgt. Tom Loos said after the raid. "There must have been thousands of dollars of lingerie in the apartment."
Fort Mitchell police Chief Steve Hensley said detectives recovered evidence that sex acts involving consenting adults were allegedly filmed in the apartment and were broadcast over the Internet, an alleged violation of the city's ordinance.
In addition to live Web cameras, the site has a daily blog.
There also are sexually explicit pictures and videos.
Hensley said the business violates zoning laws in the 8,000-person suburban community.
Lunsford also does not have a business license with the county.
"There will be complaints drawn up in district court," Hensley said. The penalty for violating the zoning ordinance is a maximum fine of $250. The violation for not having a business license is also a fine that is based, in part, on the number of days in violation.
Computer forensic specialists will examine the computers, Hensley said.
Police say they are forwarding the conditions found in the apartment to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services because Lunsford's children live in the home. "Any time you have children living in an environment where that takes place it raises red flags in our mind," Hensley said.
Lunsford's 50-year-old husband, Michael Lunsford, told a reporter that he operates the Web site but denied any wrongdoing.
In an interview before the police raid, Michael Lunsford would not say if sexually explicit material was being filmed at the apartment.
"There was a lot of content filmed earlier, before we moved here," he said. "We don't necessarily film all the time in this business."
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Fire injures one in Clifton
Sent to me by Andy, Jessica's boyfriend, who said this: "This man is a drunk who is known to Jessica's family as the pirate. Jessica's mom called 911 after hearing an explosion two doors up the street. The pirate was pulled through the roof as his deceased mother's possesions burned."
Fire injures one in Clifton
ENQUIRER STAFF REPORT
June 2, 2007
A house fire this morning in Clifton has sent one man to the hospital.
The fire was reported at about 9:25 a.m. in the 500 block of Howell Avenue.
One man was taken to University Hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, according to a Cincinnati fire dispatcher.
The cause of the fire, and the extent of the damage were not yet available.
Fire injures one in Clifton
ENQUIRER STAFF REPORT
June 2, 2007
A house fire this morning in Clifton has sent one man to the hospital.
The fire was reported at about 9:25 a.m. in the 500 block of Howell Avenue.
One man was taken to University Hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, according to a Cincinnati fire dispatcher.
The cause of the fire, and the extent of the damage were not yet available.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Hip-hop artist 'Big Cheeze' is freed on bond
Hip-hop artist 'Big Cheeze' is freed on bond
BY KIMBALL PERRY
The Enquirer
May 24, 2007
Big Cheeze is getting out of the slammer.
Jordan Mouton, who told a judge Wednesday he was an up-and-coming hip-hop artist, was jailed this month on allegations he was involved in shipping marijuana from California to Cincinnati.
Mouton, charged with trafficking in and possession of drugs, initially was ordered held on $100,000 bond.
Mouton's new attorney, Leslie Isaiah Gaines, said Wednesday his client deserved a lower bond because he has no criminal record and his career would be hurt because he could not tour if locked up.
Mouton - called "Big Cheeze" because he is 6-feet-8 and weighs 320 pounds - pulled out a promotional poster of himself as a hip-hop artist and told Municipal Judge Ted Berry that his surefire-hit CD is due out in two months.
Mouton said he has been a hip-hop artist since age 12 and has concerts scheduled in Texas and Missouri.
Assistant Prosecutor Betsy Sundermann asked the judge for a higher bond, noting that Mouton, who lives in El Sobrante, Calif., with his wife and three children, would leave the state.
"We strongly oppose (a lower bond). He will not be back," Sundermann told the judge.
Mouton was arrested by the Regional Narcotics Unit, made up of Cincinnati police and Hamilton County sheriff's deputies, after he was accused of being involved in mailing several pounds of marijuana to a relative in Cincinnati.
Gaines suggested that Mouton was given a high bond because he didn't cooperate with police after his arrest. "Many times," Gaines told the judge, "high bond in Hamilton County means he did not confess, did not rat on someone."
Berry agreed to let Mouton out on his signature, but said he would owe $100,000 if he did not show up for his court dates.
Berry ordered him to come back to court - or else.
"You hear me, Big Cheeze?" Berry asked.
A relieved Mouton flashed a peace sign as he left the courtroom.
BY KIMBALL PERRY
The Enquirer
May 24, 2007
Big Cheeze is getting out of the slammer.
Jordan Mouton, who told a judge Wednesday he was an up-and-coming hip-hop artist, was jailed this month on allegations he was involved in shipping marijuana from California to Cincinnati.
Mouton, charged with trafficking in and possession of drugs, initially was ordered held on $100,000 bond.
Mouton's new attorney, Leslie Isaiah Gaines, said Wednesday his client deserved a lower bond because he has no criminal record and his career would be hurt because he could not tour if locked up.
Mouton - called "Big Cheeze" because he is 6-feet-8 and weighs 320 pounds - pulled out a promotional poster of himself as a hip-hop artist and told Municipal Judge Ted Berry that his surefire-hit CD is due out in two months.
Mouton said he has been a hip-hop artist since age 12 and has concerts scheduled in Texas and Missouri.
Assistant Prosecutor Betsy Sundermann asked the judge for a higher bond, noting that Mouton, who lives in El Sobrante, Calif., with his wife and three children, would leave the state.
"We strongly oppose (a lower bond). He will not be back," Sundermann told the judge.
Mouton was arrested by the Regional Narcotics Unit, made up of Cincinnati police and Hamilton County sheriff's deputies, after he was accused of being involved in mailing several pounds of marijuana to a relative in Cincinnati.
Gaines suggested that Mouton was given a high bond because he didn't cooperate with police after his arrest. "Many times," Gaines told the judge, "high bond in Hamilton County means he did not confess, did not rat on someone."
Berry agreed to let Mouton out on his signature, but said he would owe $100,000 if he did not show up for his court dates.
Berry ordered him to come back to court - or else.
"You hear me, Big Cheeze?" Berry asked.
A relieved Mouton flashed a peace sign as he left the courtroom.
Woman stabbed with crack pipe
Woman stabbed with crack pipe
BY JENNIFER BAKER
The Enquirer
May 30, 2007
OVER-THE-RHINE - A 41-year-old woman was stabbed with a crack pipe Tuesday night, Cincinnati police said today.
She was taken to University Hospital. Police identified her as Marilyn Bell of the West End.
The incident occurred about 6:30 p.m. on Findlay Street.
The suspect is a woman known by the street name "Glow," police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers: 352-3040.
BY JENNIFER BAKER
The Enquirer
May 30, 2007
OVER-THE-RHINE - A 41-year-old woman was stabbed with a crack pipe Tuesday night, Cincinnati police said today.
She was taken to University Hospital. Police identified her as Marilyn Bell of the West End.
The incident occurred about 6:30 p.m. on Findlay Street.
The suspect is a woman known by the street name "Glow," police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers: 352-3040.
Houdini collection gone in a puff of smoke
Houdini collection gone in a puff of smoke
Million-dollar house burned by burglar lighting crack pipe, authorities say
THE ENQUIRER
By Sharon Coolidge
May 22, 2007
Jarrod Frederick allegedly made a priceless collection of magician Harry Houdini memorabilia vanish.
The trick had nothing to do with magic. Prosecutors say it was arson.
After a brief meeting in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court this morning, Judge Dennis Helmick set the 26-year-old Clifton man's aggravated arson and burglary case for a hearing Friday.
He is accused of burning down an Indian Hill home, causing $1 million damage and $350,000 in damage to property inside, including owner Dr. Randall Wolf's collection of Houdini memorabilia, said Stephen Ashbrock, chief of the Madeira and Indian Hill Joint Fire District.
"He lost nearly everything," Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor Gerald Krumpelbeck said. Prosecutors called the collection extensive.
Wolf, a heart surgeon at University Hospital, did not return calls.
"There was no past contact" between Wolf and Frederick, said Indian Hill Rangers Detective Carl Watts. "He just thought it was a good house to burglarize."
Frederick's lawyer, Greg Cohen, said, "This was a total random of act of drug-induced delusion resulting, unfortunately, in the destruction of somebody's home."
Frederick, who once did lawn maintenance for Indian Hill homeowners and knew the area, dropped his wife off at Kenwood Towne Centre on Dec. 30 and headed into Indian Hill looking for an out-of-the-way place to smoke crack cocaine, Krumpelbeck said.
He found it at Wolf's $1 million, six-bedroom home on Park Road and broke in, court records say.
When Frederick had trouble lighting his crack pipe, he lit a box of paperwork, hoping that would help, Krumpelbeck said. The flames quickly got out of control, reports say.
Frederick, who had parked in the garage, fled so quickly he drove through the garage door, trailing parts of it, Watts said.
Police spotted Frederick driving erratically in a park, Watts said.
Million-dollar house burned by burglar lighting crack pipe, authorities say
THE ENQUIRER
By Sharon Coolidge
May 22, 2007
Jarrod Frederick allegedly made a priceless collection of magician Harry Houdini memorabilia vanish.
The trick had nothing to do with magic. Prosecutors say it was arson.
After a brief meeting in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court this morning, Judge Dennis Helmick set the 26-year-old Clifton man's aggravated arson and burglary case for a hearing Friday.
He is accused of burning down an Indian Hill home, causing $1 million damage and $350,000 in damage to property inside, including owner Dr. Randall Wolf's collection of Houdini memorabilia, said Stephen Ashbrock, chief of the Madeira and Indian Hill Joint Fire District.
"He lost nearly everything," Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor Gerald Krumpelbeck said. Prosecutors called the collection extensive.
Wolf, a heart surgeon at University Hospital, did not return calls.
"There was no past contact" between Wolf and Frederick, said Indian Hill Rangers Detective Carl Watts. "He just thought it was a good house to burglarize."
Frederick's lawyer, Greg Cohen, said, "This was a total random of act of drug-induced delusion resulting, unfortunately, in the destruction of somebody's home."
Frederick, who once did lawn maintenance for Indian Hill homeowners and knew the area, dropped his wife off at Kenwood Towne Centre on Dec. 30 and headed into Indian Hill looking for an out-of-the-way place to smoke crack cocaine, Krumpelbeck said.
He found it at Wolf's $1 million, six-bedroom home on Park Road and broke in, court records say.
When Frederick had trouble lighting his crack pipe, he lit a box of paperwork, hoping that would help, Krumpelbeck said. The flames quickly got out of control, reports say.
Frederick, who had parked in the garage, fled so quickly he drove through the garage door, trailing parts of it, Watts said.
Police spotted Frederick driving erratically in a park, Watts said.
Fight Erupts at Bingo Hall
Fight erupts at bingo hall
THE ENQUIRER
Monday, May 14, 2007
A fight broke out at a bingo parlor Sunday.
Officers were called for a report of a loud party at Roosevelt Blvd. Bingo, 3244 Roosevelt Blvd. When police arrived at about 3 a.m. they heard gunshots from inside.
Reports from the Middletown Police Department say the crowd rushed the door and brought the disturbance into the parking lot.
Officers estimate the crowd at 300 people, many whom were minors. Beer cans and bottles were found throughout the parking lot and in the halls.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office and the Franklin, Trenton and Monroe police departments were called to assist. It took about 30 minutes to disperse the crowd.
The investigation of the gunshots is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Middletown Police Department at 513-425-7700.
THE ENQUIRER
Monday, May 14, 2007
A fight broke out at a bingo parlor Sunday.
Officers were called for a report of a loud party at Roosevelt Blvd. Bingo, 3244 Roosevelt Blvd. When police arrived at about 3 a.m. they heard gunshots from inside.
Reports from the Middletown Police Department say the crowd rushed the door and brought the disturbance into the parking lot.
Officers estimate the crowd at 300 people, many whom were minors. Beer cans and bottles were found throughout the parking lot and in the halls.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office and the Franklin, Trenton and Monroe police departments were called to assist. It took about 30 minutes to disperse the crowd.
The investigation of the gunshots is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Middletown Police Department at 513-425-7700.
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