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Tragic Escalation: Man Charged with Aggravated Murder After Fatal Attack on Deputy Following Son’s Police Shooting

CINCINNATI – A Hamilton County man faces charges of aggravated murder for allegedly deliberately running down a sheriff’s deputy with his vehicle. The indictment suggests that the crime is severe enough to be eligible for the death penalty, according to local prosecutors. Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich expressed her disbelief at the shocking nature of the incident, stating it was unlike anything she had witnessed before. Authorities report that the accused, 55-year-old Rodney Hinton Jr., …

Man Charged with Aggravated Murder of Sheriff’s Deputy; Death Penalty Possible for ‘Targeted Attack’ on Graduation Day

HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio — A grand jury has indicted a man on multiple charges, including two counts of aggravated murder, in connection with the death of a Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy. Prosecutors announced Thursday that 38-year-old Rodney Hinton Jr. faces severe penalties, including the death penalty if convicted. Hinton is accused of deliberately striking Deputy James Henderson, who was directing traffic during a graduation ceremony at the University of Cincinnati. The incident occurred on a …

Tragic Loss: Retired Hamilton County Deputy Killed in Apparent Intentional Attack During Traffic Detail

CINCINNATI — The death of a police officer in the line of duty is a tragic event that resonates deeply within any community, especially when it involves unexpected acts of violence. This week, the Greater Cincinnati area is grappling with such a loss, following the death of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Larry Henderson. The 38-year-old officer was fatally injured when a car, allegedly driven by Rodney Hinton Jr., struck him while he was directing …

Tragedy Strikes as Retired Hamilton County Deputy Killed in Alleged Intentional Hit-and-Run During UC Commencement

CINCINNATI — A Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy has died after being struck by a vehicle while managing traffic near the University of Cincinnati on Friday. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Burnet Woods Drive. This area was particularly busy due to ongoing graduation ceremonies. According to Cincinnati police, the deputy was outside of his patrol car directing vehicles when he was hit by a car that …

Former Headteacher Sentenced for Violent Wrench Attack on Deputy in Jealous Rage at Welsh School

Swansea, Wales — In a disturbing incident at a local school, a former headteacher admitted to a violent attack on his assistant, an action fueled by a mix of personal conflict and professional jealousy. The assault, which was captured on school security cameras, occurred in March and has since sent shockwaves through the community. Anthony John Felton, former head of St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Comprehensive School in Aberavon, shocked the courtroom as he pleaded guilty …

Heroic Deputy Awarded for Bravery After Daring Rescue in Fiery Helicopter Crash

Pompano Beach, Fla. — A dramatic new bodycam video released by the Broward Sheriff’s Office details the perilous actions of Deputy Mitchell Machado, who raced to the site of a fatal helicopter crash in August 2023. The crash, involving a county fire rescue helicopter, resulted in the deaths of a battalion chief and a local resident, while also highlighting acts of bravery by first responders. The incident unfolded just after the helicopter, beset by mechanical …

Deputy Wounded in Shooting During Welfare Check at Local Home: Mother’s Concerns Prompted 911 Call

Atlanta, GA — A routine welfare check escalated into a violent confrontation when a man, reportedly acting erratically according to his mother’s reports to her employer, opened fire on deputies inside a suburban Atlanta home early Thursday. The altercation resulted in one deputy being shot and the suspect engaging in a brief shootout before being subdued, authorities reported. The incident began after the suspect’s mother raised concerns about her son’s unusual behavior with her employer, …

Former Colorado Deputy to be Sentenced in Fatal Shooting of Distressed 911 Caller

Denver, Colorado — A former Colorado sheriff’s deputy, Andrew Buen, is scheduled for sentencing on Monday following his conviction for the criminally negligent homicide of 22-year-old Christian Glass. Glass, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, had sought assistance by dialing 911 before his fatal encounter with law enforcement in 2022. The verdict, delivered by jurors in February, came after a protracted legal battle that saw Buen face trial twice. Initially, Buen was found guilty …

22-Year-Old Faces Murder Charges After High-Speed Chase Ends in Tragic Death of Deputy in San Bernardino

Victorville, Calif. — A tragic chain of events unfolded Monday morning when a 22-year-old man, fleeing law enforcement in a vehicle reported stolen, was involved in a high-speed chase that resulted in the death of a local sheriff’s deputy. Ryan Dwanye Turner Jr. faces multiple charges, including murder, in relation to the fatal incident that claimed the life of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr., aged 36. The sequence began near 11:00 a.m. …

Palms West Hospital Bolsters Security with Full-Time Sheriff’s Deputy after Recent Patient Assaults

THE ACREAGE, Fla. — Palms West Hospital is set to bolster its security by deploying an armed sheriff’s deputy within its premises starting April 1. The hospital decided to enhance its safety protocols following two violent occurrences involving patients under the Baker Act, including an alarming incident where a nurse faced severe assault. Initially, the deputy will be present on an overtime basis, but efforts are underway to establish a full-time position dedicated to hospital …