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Hamilton Police investigating robbery at First Financial bank

Hamilton Police investigating robbery at First Financial bank

HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) - Police in Hamilton are investigating a robbery that occured at the First Financial Bank.

A 911 call was received on May 15 around 10:14am reporting the robbery. Upon arrival, officers were advised by bank employees that a person had entered the bank, displayed a hand grenade when he made the demand for money.

Bank employees described the suspect as a white male that was estimated as being 6 feet tall, and 180 lbs.  The suspect was wearing a black hoody type sweatshirt, a yellow t-shirt and blue jeans and a hat.

At this time the robbery remains under investigation, and no further information is available.  Anyone having information on the robbery is asked to contact the Detective Kevin Holstein at 513-868-5811 ext. 1280 or the Hamilton Police Detective Section at 513-868-5811 x 2002.

 

Ex-Little League OH official sentenced to 6 months

Ex-Little League OH official sentenced to 6 months

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - A former Ohio Little League baseball administrator has been sentenced to six months in jail for child pornography.

Roger Fox Jr., 50, of Hamilton was sentenced Monday in Butler County. Common Pleas Judge Patricia Oney (OH'-nee) also sentenced him to five years of probation, ordered sex offender treatment, and barred him from unsupervised contact with unrelated minors.

Surveillance photos of Fernald thief released by Ross Township Police

Surveillance photos of Fernald thief released by Ross Township Police

ROSS TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) -  The Ross Township Police Department is trying to identify a man wanted for criminal trespass and theft.

Police say that between March 24 and March 25, the suspect entered the property woth another male suspect.

There is no word on what was taken.

A suspect captured by surveillance cameras is described as a white man wearing blue jeans, a blue Carhartt hooded sweatshirt and a green Carharett jacket.

Anyone with information on this crime should contact Detective Johnson at the Ross Township Police Department 513-795-1535.

 

Over $1M in synthetic marijuana seized in Hamilton

Over $1M in synthetic marijuana seized in Hamilton

HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) -Hamilton Police recovered over $1 million in synthetic drugs and more than $200 thousand in U.S. currency after a major drug bust.

Officers served 19 search warrants to businesses and residences in both Butler and Hamilton Counties on Thursday. Officers recovered over 51,600 packets of synthetic drugs valued at over $1 million.

Drug paraphernalia, four handguns and $210 thousand in U.S. currency were also recovered at the scene.

The City of Hamilton has been conducting a long term investigation of trafficking synthetic marijuana in several businesses including Wireless A, Pleasant Avenue Wireless & Smoke Shop, CK Wireless, Bonkerz and the EZ Wireless Store. All of the businesses are located in the City of Hamilton.

Mom charged after police find heroin in home

Mom charged after police find heroin in home

MIDDLETOWN, OH (FOX19)- A Middletown mother is facing charges after police found heroin in her home along with her two children.

A search warrant was executed on Manchester Avenue on Tuesday. Police found two baggies of heroin, weighing 14.1 grams and 1.3 grams.

Nichole Moland, 33, admitted to the possession of the smaller baggie. She was charged with possession of drugs and endangering children.

Police also found the home did not have heat or running water and it appeared buckets were being used as toilets.

The children were removed from the home and placed into the custody of a family member. Moland was taken to the Middletown Jail.

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Caught Off-Guard: Man attacked in Middletown laundromat

Caught Off-Guard: Man attacked in Middletown laundromat

MIDDLETOWN, OH (FOX19)- Police say a man was unsuspectingly attacked from behind at a laundromat in Middletown.

According to authorities, David Jones, 57, was leaving Mid-Town Laundry on N. Verity Parkway on Sunday when he was suddenly assaulted from behind by a man holding a wooden stick.

The man reportedly ran up behind Jones and started hitting him without saying a word, in an apparent attempt to knock him out. Police say Jones was hit in the head but was able to fight off the suspect, even pulling off his glasses during the altercation. The suspect then ran, getting in his car and driving northbound on Verity Parkway.

Jones, who officers say was bleeding on the left side of his head, was treated at a nearby hospital.

Woman wanted for stealing tablets from CVS store

Woman wanted for stealing tablets from CVS store

ROSS TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Police in Ross Township hae released surveillance photos of a woman wanted for stealing tablets from the CVS store on Hamilton Cleves Road.

On December 27, 2012 the suspect entered the store and put two wireless touch screen tablets in her purse and left the store without paying. The approximate value of stolen items is $200.00.

The suspect was described as being a white female in a white jacket and blue jeans with long blonde hair. She last seen with two black males.