http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/ Latest articles for the Crime section at western-star.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:21:21 GMT 2009-11-21T10:21:21Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/-homesick-bandit-given-four-years-in-jail-for-robbery-412299.html?cxtype=rss_crime The "homesick bandit" will spend four years in prison for robbing a Lebanon Cash Advance, according Lebanon police officials. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:56:08 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/-homesick-bandit-given-four-years-in-jail-for-robbery-412299.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-20T14:56:08Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/twin-blankenburg-doctors-both-in-court-for-hearings-411646.html?cxtype=rss_crime HAMILTON - A Hamilton pediatrician will be sentenced next month for molesting patients at his F Street practice and for money laundering and drug charges. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:36:37 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/twin-blankenburg-doctors-both-in-court-for-hearings-411646.html Lauren Pack 2009-11-20T03:36:37Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/widmer-house-up-for-sheriffs-sale-in-2010-411213.html?cxtype=rss_crime LEBANON - The Hamilton Twp. house where Ryan and Sarah Widmer once lived will go on the auction block in January during a Warren County Sheriff’s sale. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:47:24 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/widmer-house-up-for-sheriffs-sale-in-2010-411213.html Ed Richter 2009-11-20T06:47:24Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/judge-allows-4-year-olds-utterances-in-mother-s-murder-trial-411131.html?cxtype=rss_crime LEBANON - Excited utterances made to police by the 4-year-old son of a Franklin woman accused of stabbing her children’s father to death earlier this year will be allowed as evidence at trial. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:49:58 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/judge-allows-4-year-olds-utterances-in-mother-s-murder-trial-411131.html Ed Richter 2009-11-20T05:49:58Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/former-owner-of-springboro-acrobatic-center-is-registered-sex-offender-410651.html?cxtype=rss_crime SPRINGBORO - One day after revealing her husband and former business partner is a convicted sex offender, the owner of a youth gym in Springboro is getting media scrutiny and support. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:47 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/former-owner-of-springboro-acrobatic-center-is-registered-sex-offender-410651.html Lawrence Budd 2009-11-19T17:32:47Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/bond-set-for-man-indicted-in-russian-mans-death-410204.html?cxtype=rss_crime Bond was set at $50,000 for a man police believe was involved in the murder of a Russian immigrant in Hamilton Twp. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:36:23 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/bond-set-for-man-indicted-in-russian-mans-death-410204.html Denise G. Callahan
and Justin McClelland 2009-11-19T14:36:23Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/twin-pediatricians-both-due-in-court-today-409581.html?cxtype=rss_crime HAMILTON - Twin brothers and pediatricians are scheduled to be back in court today, Nov. 19, for hearings on their cases. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:36:44 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/twin-pediatricians-both-due-in-court-today-409581.html Lauren Pack 2009-11-19T05:36:44Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/dog-found-starved-to-death-couple-charged-405825.html?cxtype=rss_crime MIDDLETOWN - A local couple has been charged with animal cruelty and child endangering after police reportedly found a dog starved to death in their home. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:33:44 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/dog-found-starved-to-death-couple-charged-405825.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-18T05:33:44Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/87-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-wreck-405058.html?cxtype=rss_crime FRANKLIN - An 87-year-old woman remained in critical condition late Monday night after being struck by a motorcycle this past weekend. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:51:01 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/87-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-wreck-405058.html 2009-11-17T03:51:01Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/couple-charged-after-dog-found-starved-to-death-in-home-405352.html?cxtype=rss_crime MIDDLETOWN - A Middletown couple has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after a dog was reportedly found starved to death in their home. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:58:29 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/couple-charged-after-dog-found-starved-to-death-in-home-405352.html 2009-11-17T03:58:29Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/student-in-lockdown-incident-released-from-jail--404842.html?cxtype=rss_crime LEBANON - One of two students accused of lying to police about being threatened in an incident Nov. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:02:30 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/student-in-lockdown-incident-released-from-jail--404842.html Ed Richter 2009-11-16T22:02:30Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/11-year-old-rape-victim-s-parents-react-to-plea-agreement-404967.html?cxtype=rss_crime Parents of an 11-year-old rape victim found it hard to find words to tell the judge how they feel about a Waynesville man who pleaded guilty to three counts of rape. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:59:04 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/11-year-old-rape-victim-s-parents-react-to-plea-agreement-404967.html Denise G. Callahan 2009-11-16T20:59:04Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/man-indicted-in-connection-with-russians-death-404893.html?cxtype=rss_crime LEBANON - A Warren County grand jury indicted the man police believe was involved in the murder of a Russian immigrant in Hamilton Twp. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:14:36 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/man-indicted-in-connection-with-russians-death-404893.html Denise G. Callahan
and Justin McClelland 2009-11-16T20:14:36Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/elderly-woman-hit-by-motorcycle-remains-in-critical-condition-402687.html?cxtype=rss_crime FRANKLIN TWP. - An 87-year-old woman struck by a motorcycle Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, remains in critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, a hospital official said Monday morning. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:17:22 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/elderly-woman-hit-by-motorcycle-remains-in-critical-condition-402687.html 2009-11-16T01:17:22Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/police-on-lookout-for-trademark-counterfeiters-403179.html?cxtype=rss_crime The Monroe Police Dept. wants trademark counterfeiters to know they are not welcome in the community. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:19:30 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/police-on-lookout-for-trademark-counterfeiters-403179.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-15T16:19:30Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/police-seize-mayor-s-computer-401684.html?cxtype=rss_crime CARLISLE - The mayor of Carlisle is under investigation for allegedly having inappropriate materials and photos on his city-owned computer that was located in his office at Town Hall. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:10:13 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/police-seize-mayor-s-computer-401684.html Ed Richter 2009-11-14T06:10:13Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/funeral-services-set-for-slain-marine-399950.html?cxtype=rss_crime HAMILTON - Funeral services for Hamilton native Cpl. Joshua Hartzell, who was killed last week at Camp Lejeune, N.C., will be held this weekend in Mount Healthy. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:35:31 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/funeral-services-set-for-slain-marine-399950.html Lauren Pack 2009-11-13T15:35:31Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/two-girls-charged-with-inducing-panic-in-school-lock-down-398931.html?cxtype=rss_crime LEBANON - Two Lebanon High School students are accused of lying to police about being threatened in an incident last week that led officials to temporarily lock down the high school. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:57:43 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/two-girls-charged-with-inducing-panic-in-school-lock-down-398931.html Denise G. Callahan 2009-11-13T06:57:43Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/police-blotter-caller-threatens-to-kill-walmart-manager--398980.html?cxtype=rss_crime Nov. 8 A threatening phone call was reported at 2:50 a.m. by a Walmart store manager. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:04:07 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/police-blotter-caller-threatens-to-kill-walmart-manager--398980.html 2009-11-12T22:04:07Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/hamilton-marine-found-dead-in-north-carolina-392403.html?cxtype=rss_crime A Marine from Hamilton - a 2006 graduate of Ross High School - was found dead in North Carolina Friday, Nov. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:33:35 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/hamilton-marine-found-dead-in-north-carolina-392403.html Lauren Pack 2009-11-09T22:33:35Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/police-arrest-man-in-connection-with-russians-death-384456.html?cxtype=rss_crime Police have booked a man into the Warren County Jail this week whom they believe was involved in the murder of a Russian immigrant in Hamilton Twp. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:34:25 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/police-arrest-man-in-connection-with-russians-death-384456.html Denise G. Callahan and Justin McClelland 2009-11-11T15:34:25Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/man-hit-by-car-dies-of-injuries-394020.html?cxtype=rss_crime A Middletown man has died after being hit by a vehicle Monday evening on Roosevelt Boulevard. Middletown police Maj. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:39:51 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/man-hit-by-car-dies-of-injuries-394020.html 2009-11-11T05:39:51Z http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/dad-sentenced-to-spend-fathers-days-in-jail-for-not-paying-support-393288.html?cxtype=rss_crime A dad who has refused to pay child support will spend the next five Father’s Days in jail. Warren County Common Pleas Judge James Flannery sentenced Patrick A. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/lebanon-oh-news/dad-sentenced-to-spend-fathers-days-in-jail-for-not-paying-support-393288.html Denise G. Callahan 2009-11-10T19:00:00Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/deputies-involved-in-weekend-shooting-put-on-paid-leave-391142.html?cxtype=rss_crime DEERFIELD TWP. - Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies responding to a weekend shooting found themselves greeted with gunfire that only ceased when the assailant took his own life. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:53:22 GMT eschwartzberg@coxohio.com http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/deputies-involved-in-weekend-shooting-put-on-paid-leave-391142.html Eric Schwartzberg 2009-11-10T01:53:22Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/illinois-man-apparently-shoots-self-after-firing-at-warren-county-deputies-391486.html?cxtype=rss_crime DEERFIELD TWP., Warren County - An Illinois man apparently shot himself in the head after firing at Warren County Sheriff’s deputies responding to a domestic violence call on Saturday evening, Nov. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:32:51 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/illinois-man-apparently-shoots-self-after-firing-at-warren-county-deputies-391486.html Lynn Hulsey 2009-11-08T15:32:51Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/coroner-confirms-identities-of-three-men-killed-in-arson-389352.html?cxtype=rss_crime Warren County Coroner Dr. Russell Uptegrove tentatively confirmed today, Nov. 6 the identities of three men killed in a Lebanon house fire in October. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:03:26 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/coroner-confirms-identities-of-three-men-killed-in-arson-389352.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-06T21:03:26Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/threats-prompt-school-lockdown-suspect-charged-388970.html?cxtype=rss_crime LEBANON - A Lebanon man was booked into the Warren County Jail Friday, Nov. 6, after allegedly threatening two high school students and causing a temporary lockdown of Lebanon High School. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:34:13 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/threats-prompt-school-lockdown-suspect-charged-388970.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-07T00:34:13Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/no-ohio-guard-members-injured-at-fort-hood-388895.html?cxtype=rss_crime No Ohio National Guard personnel were injured in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood on Thursday, Nov. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:16 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/no-ohio-guard-members-injured-at-fort-hood-388895.html Margo Rutledge Kissell 2009-11-06T17:27:16Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/police-investigating-truck-arson-386996.html?cxtype=rss_crime Hamilton Twp. police are investigating a truck fire they believe to be arson. A semi-truck parked along U.S. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:26:13 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/police-investigating-truck-arson-386996.html Justin McClelland 2009-11-05T17:26:13Z http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/more-than-1-000-pounds-of-pot-seized-from-business-379849.html?cxtype=rss_crime FAIRFIELD - Federal agents said they arrested a Cincinnati-area man after a drug bust at a local business Monday, Nov. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:54:13 GMT http://www.western-star.com/news/crime/more-than-1-000-pounds-of-pot-seized-from-business-379849.html Michael D. Pitman 2009-11-03T02:54:13Z