Court date set in Middletown for sex case
Benjamin Brown 58 of 403 Mars Drive was arraigned in Middletown Municipal Court on a fourth degree felony charge of attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor involving a 13 year old he met online. A preliminary hearing was set for January 10 at 1:30 p.m. Bond was set at 100000.
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Middletown Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
Police arrested John Haines, 33, of 2103 Roosevelt Blvd., after a 1:45 a.m. traffic stop on Grand Ave and South Breiel Boulevard revealed crack cocaine, marijuana, an open beer, and rolling papers. He faces charges of drug abuse crack cocaine and marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and consuming in a motor vehicle. Arraigned Monday in Middletown Municipal Court with a preliminary hearing set for January 10 and a $7,500 bond.
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John Haines
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Man Arrested for Impersonation in Middletown
Middletown police responded to a disturbance at a Crawford Street residence around 11 30 p m Friday. Gary C Bunch 37 of Lavonia Michigan was found with a loaded handgun an expired Michigan carry permit a badge an ID reading special agent and a baton. He claimed to work for the sheriff a claim later hedged witnesses said he displayed the gun and struck the baton during the dispute. He faced charges of carrying a loaded concealed weapon and impersonating a police officer. Arraignment set for 1 30 p m January 10 with a $10 000 bond and he remained in Middletown City Jail.
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Middletown
Crawford Street
Gary C. Bunch
Michigan
Bunch
Lavonia
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Sheriff's Office
10 Most Intriguing People of 2004 in Middletown
A Middletown Journal columnist lists ten notable locals alphabetically for 2004. James Brown, known as Mr Middletown High, manages MHS teams and reflects a lifelong tie to the community. Ed Skeeter Payne cites Brown as living his Middie dream. Shannon Cox, first year Madison Intermediate principal, defies stereotypes and aims for best education. James Brown at Wade Miller Gym signals a season moment. David Enochs, explorer post founder, recalls 1959 spark for youth programs. Courtney Foy, MHS graduate, pursued modeling over a Chicago preschool path to fame.
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Journal
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James Brown
Brown
Butler County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Agency
MHS
Ed “Skeeter” Payne
Shannon Cox
Madison Intermediate School
Cox
Courtney Foy
Foy
Middletown High School
Chicago
Sepia Fashion Review
Butler County GOP official resigns over mental health parity push
Butler County Republican Party Finance Chair Joe Ruscigno resigns to pursue a statewide initiative on mental health insurance parity. He cites House Bill 225 failing in committee and says parity would modestly raise premiums while expanding coverage for brain illness. Ruscigno, 4 years in post, notes personal ties to the issue and will fundraise locally for the 2005 ballot effort.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Republican Party
Joe Ruscigno
Ruscigno
Butler County Mental Health Board
GOP
Carlos Todd
Dodge redesigns compact pickup boosts can do size
In Dakota community news a redesigned Dodge compact pickup is praised for increased capability and size. Community pages note local editor Bob Irvin oversees the section with contact at 513 705 2844.
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Dodge
Spirit
Bob Irvin
Counties to Seek Emergency Aid After Snowstorm
Warren County officials and the cities of Carlisle and Franklin join others in seeking federal aid to offset snowstorm costs. The county commission is set to approve an emergency declaration to qualify for federal dollars, with Carlisle estimating storm expenses for its 5,000 residents.
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Carlisle
Franklin
Warren County
Frank Young
Warren
Ohio
Bob Taft
Young
Gaylon Brown
DUI arrests down over holiday reports safer roads
Holiday weekend results show fewer DUI arrests across multiple Ohio posts. Hamilton Post recorded four DUI citations plus 93 other violations. Lebanon Post also logged four DUI arrests. Monroe saw increased enforcement on New Year Eve but no arrests. Butler County sheriff’s officers noted no rise in DUI incidents.
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Pete Combs
Hamilton Post
Ohio Highway Patrol
Post
Combs
Butler County
Tony Dwyer
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