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Man Convicted in Botched Robbery Attempt Leading to Death of Ohio Imam

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A 23-year-old man by the name of Isaiah Brown-Miller has been convicted of kidnapping and aggravated robbery charges in connection with the death of 48-year-old Columbus imam Mohamed Hassan Adam. The imam was found dead in December 2021 in what authorities described as a botched robbery attempt. Brown-Miller’s conviction comes after two previous trials in February and June ended in mistrials. Adam, a well-respected figure in the Somali community and a longtime …

Inmate Confession Sparks Investigation into Ohio Cold Case Homicide from 2016

An Ohio prison inmate has recently come forward with a confession to an unsolved 2016 homicide, reigniting interest in cold cases within the state. Cold cases are crimes that have not been fully resolved and are no longer subjects of current criminal investigations. The confession, detailed in a letter to the Columbus Dispatch, has sparked renewed discussion and investigation into the case. As the state of Ohio grapples with unresolved cases, the Special Agent in …

Suspect at Large After 60-Year-Old Ohio Woman Found Dead from Gunshot Wound in Driveway – Authorities Issue Warning

ASHTABULA COUNTY, Ohio – Authorities in Ashtabula Township are on the hunt for a suspect they consider armed and dangerous after the death of a 60-year-old woman at her residence on Thursday afternoon. Deputies responded to a call about gunshots in the 3300 block of State Road around 6 p.m. According to the Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Office, Kristyna Keenan was found deceased in the driveway of her home from an apparent gunshot wound. The preliminary …

15-Year-Old Student Charged with Felonious Assault for Brutal Attack on 60-Year-Old Ohio Teacher

Cincinnati, Ohio – A 60-year-old teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio, underwent surgery after being critically injured by a student at Colerain High School. The 15-year-old student assaulted the teacher in a classroom, leading to a severe brain injury that required extensive medical treatment. The incident occurred on the school campus in Colerain Township, outside Cincinnati. The student has been charged in the attack and is currently held in a juvenile detention center. He is also accused …

“Thieves Should Expect to be Shot” Ohio Prosecutor Warns After Store Manager Charged for Killing in Robbery

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Hamilton County Prosecutor, Melissa Powers, has warned potential thieves that they can “expect to be shot” when targeting retail stores, particularly in light of the recent indictment of a smoke shop manager in connection to the fatal shooting of a teenager during an attempted robbery. Powers filed charges against Tony Thacker, manager of VIP Smoke Shop in Delhi Township, for the October shooting. Thacker, who was not permitted to possess a …

Ohio Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Groping Teenage Girl

HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio – A man from Huber Heights has been sentenced to three years in prison for sexually abusing a teenage girl in Greene County. Anthony Sellers, 38, was found guilty of two counts of gross sexual imposition in September and was indicted in February. The sentencing took place on Dec. 20 in Greene County Common Pleas Court. The victim initially reported the abuse in early February of 2023 by passing a note to …

East Palestine Mayor Torches Biden With A Virtual Flaming Torch.

The White House has virtually neglected East Palestine, Ohio residents, and the surrounding area since a train derailed in their region on February 3. A Norfolk Southern train carrying dangerous chemicals derailed, upending their lives, decimating animals, and causing them to reevaluate their water consumption.