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Man identified after fatal shooting in Dayton neighborhood

DAYTON, OHIO – The identity of a man who was fatally shot in Dayton has been released by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Tommie Lee Shreck, was found dead inside a home on West Norman Avenue after police responded to reports of shots fired. According to Sgt. Creigee Coleman of the Dayton Police Department, officers arrived at the scene and discovered Shreck’s body. The homeowner, who was present during the …

Trial Reveals Intricate Details Surrounding Pregnant Woman’s Tragic Death in Dayton Home

Perth, Australia – The trial of Hassan W Jabbie, accused of murdering pregnant Janet Dweh in October 2021, has taken a turn as new details have emerged in the case. Dweh, eight months pregnant at the time, was found beaten to death in her Dayton home, sparking a trial that has captured public attention. Prosecutors allege that Jabbie killed Dweh because she refused to have an abortion and was planning to reveal their affair, along …

Unsolved Cold Case: Dayton Woman Brutally Beaten 35 Years Ago, Family Seeks Justice

Dayton, Ohio – A Dayton woman was brutally attacked 35 years ago, leaving her unrecognizable to her own family. Despite the perpetrator potentially thinking they have escaped justice, the Dayton Cold Case unit remains determined to apprehend the individual responsible for ending Toni Watkins’ life. Retired Detective Doyle Burke revealed that Watkins was found wandering the streets of Old Orchard and Kenwood, desperately seeking help. In the late hours of May 14, 1989, Dayton homicide …

Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Dayton Shooting, Suspect in Custody for Murder

Dayton, Ohio – Authorities have identified the woman who tragically lost her life in a shooting incident in Dayton, Ohio. The victim, Montanae Davis, 26, was confirmed by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office on Thursday. Dayton Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of Torrington Place in the early hours of the morning. Prior to the shooting, a distressing 911 call was made by a woman believed to be the victim, …

Woman miraculously found alive after being beaten unconscious and abducted from Dayton gas station

Dayton, Ohio – A woman who was reportedly beaten unconscious and put into a car at a gas station in Dayton has been found alive, authorities confirmed. The incident, which occurred at a gas station in the area, shocked the local community. The woman was discovered by law enforcement officials after being driven away from the gas station. Details about the assailant or the circumstances surrounding the attack have not been disclosed yet. Authorities are …

Dayton Police Investigate Small Explosion Outside Home on Prescott Avenue

DAYTON, Ohio — An investigation is underway following a small explosion outside a home in Dayton on Tuesday night. The blast, which occurred around 9 p.m. on the 4700 block of Prescott Avenue, caused damage to a car but did not affect the house, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch. Initially reported as “shots fired,” police later confirmed it was a small explosion that caused the disturbance, with no injuries reported at the scene. Dayton …

Dayton Public Schools Implements Stricter Policy After Violent Attack on Bus Driver

DAYTON, Ohio – Following a violent attack on a Dayton Public Schools bus driver, the district has announced changes to its policy in response to the incident. The new policy aims to provide a safer environment for DPS employees, with a focus on protecting bus drivers. Part of the change includes more severe consequences for policy violators, including the immediate involvement of the police and the filing of criminal charges. Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck …

Dayton Public Schools Implements New Policy for Handling Policy Violations After Violent Bus Driver Attack

Dayton, Ohio – Dayton Public Schools is implementing new measures to address policy violators following a violent attack on a school bus driver. The interim superintendent, Dr. David Lawrence, announced a proactive change in protocol to enhance the safety and security of all school employees, particularly bus drivers. Under the previous protocol, trespass notices were issued and police involvement was reserved for subsequent violations. However, the district has now decided to involve the police immediately …