Suspect sought after 9-year-old lured to Hamilton home
Police identify Cruz alias Alfredo Lopez Cruz and reveal he left scene undressed after luring a 9-year-old on a bicycle to 730 Sycamore. After a public mug shot blitz, authorities say multiple names and a shaved Mohawk appearance helped recognition. Officials warn residents to report tips. investigators cite limited fingerprint matches.
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Sycamore
Hamilton Municipal Court
Butler County
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Alfredo Lopez Cruiz
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Richard Martinez
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Armando Fernandez
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Neighborhood groups work to restore safety after alleged rape
In Hamilton Operation Weed and Seed seeks to restore trust after a 9 year old girl was allegedly raped on Sycamore Street. Alfredo Lopez Cruz, 25, is identified as a suspect at large as police pursue leads. Community volunteers are urged to assist in safeguarding children traveling to Jefferson Elementary summer programs.
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Operation Weed and Seed
Jane Schlichter
Department of Justice
Operation Weed
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Fourth Ward
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Sycamore Street
Alfredo Lopez Cruz
Neil Ferdelman
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Doris Ramsey
Jefferson Elementary
Unity Prayer Walk and Service in Hamilton
A Unity Prayer Walk and Service was held at Serve City in Hamilton after a Sunday rape of a 9 year old girl and a Tuesday arson at 730 Sycamore St. Volunteers were urged to monitor streets and reassure parents. Organizers noted abandoned houses and crime concerns as factors fueling fear. A group later took neighborhood children to a Cincinnati Reds game as part of summer activities. For more details call 513 868 5909 Ext 104.
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Jeanene Cotton
Cotton
Cincinnati Reds
Schlichter
Taft's Third Frontier votes struggle in Ohio House
Ohio Governor Taft's plan to place a 500 million Third Frontier bond issue on the November ballot stalls in the House. Speaker Jon Husted says he lacks enough votes to pass the resolution, risking delays or a summer recess. Senate leaders tie timing to House action while Lt. Gov. Bruce Johnson presses for support. The project aims to link universities with business to attract high tech jobs and investment.
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Bob Taft
Ohio House
Jon Husted
R-Kettering
House
Bruce Johnson
Bill Teets
Johnson
Senate
Husted
Bill Harris
Ashland
Dan Bergland
State Science & Technology Institute
Taft
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