Florida serial suspect Couey linked to multiple residential stays
Investigators traced Allan Couey after Jessica disappeared noting he did not live at the half sister’s home though a relative later said he sometimes stayed there. Couey fled Florida around March 4 and was arrested in Augusta Georgia on a probation violation for failing to notify of a move. He awaits extradition and has a lengthy record including 24 burglaries, weapon and indecent exposure cases plus a 1991 Kissimmee fondling charge.
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No Charges After Fatal Incident Involving 7 Year Old
Hamilton police say no charges will be filed against a 7 year old after a thorough investigation. The 7 year old was not charged due to age, while the brother 18 year old Dyonta Ross drove Smith to hospital and a medical helicopter took them to Children’s Hospital.
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Barton sentenced in 1995 murder case over wife Vickie Barton
The jury sentenced Barton to the maximum on the murder of Vickie Barton, 40, killed April 11, 1995. Prosecutors blame Barton for obstructing the hunt for the killer and for staging a burglary to push his wife toward moving towns. A key witness was prison inmate Gary Henson, who said Barton's half brother claimed Barton hired him to scare his wife. Barton, appealing the conviction, remains jailed for transfer to a state prison.
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Jury awards 4.3 million to Ohio woman in stepfather case
A Summit County jury awarded Shenna Grimm 4.3 million in damages after finding John Goff, 43, of Stow, liable for over 3.3 million in compensatory damages and 750,000 in punitive damages. Goff, already serving a 20 year sentence for rape and related crimes, is identified as the biological father of a child born to his former 17-year-old stepdaughter. The hospital was ordered to pay 224,000 to Grimm. the case against the Summit County Children’s Services Board was dismissed.
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Memorial set day in Columbus for Todd Bell
Memorial in Columbus for Todd Bell honors the late Ohio State star and NFL player. Family says the Middletown gathering brings closure for those unable to attend Columbus services. Todd Bell, a Buckeye legend, Pro Bowler, and Owens record breaker, is survived by wife Daphne and six siblings. Funeral is Monday at New Covenant Believers Church with prior visitation. For details, contact Elder Roger Smith or Rev Gregory Tyus.
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Man charged in one murder and suspect in another
Hillsboro, Ohio. Michael Fogt, 40, jailed on murder related charges after detectives found Cynthia Pickens, 39, buried in a steel outbuilding near Hillsboro. Behymer Perry, 32, Fogt’s former girlfriend, was found in a 55 gallon barrel buried under concrete near a Hillsboro driveway. Authorities say the body identified as Behymer/Perry was discovered Thursday. The sheriff noted Behymer disappeared in 1998. Fogt and Behymer had a 14 year old daughter in Fogt’s parents’ custody. A grand jury may upgrade charges. Fogt is set for arraignment in Hillsboro Municipal Court.
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Highland County
Ron Ward
Michael Fogt
Ward
Fogt
Hillsboro Municipal Court
Cynthia Pickens
Liberty Township
Foyt
Martha Behymer
Martha Perry
Erlanger
Monroe casino referendum tensions flare over tribal pact
A Monroe city council vote to pursue a tribe operated casino spurs a petition drive led by Burress. Signatures gathered in four days could put the issue to voters within 30 days of the Feb. 8 measure. Officials estimate up to 50 million in revenue sharing if a casino is built while officials stress the referendum may not block the agreement.
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Brock
Washington, D.C
Ohio
County Elections Board
Citizens For Community Values
Bob Kelley
Kelley
Boutson
Terry Casey
Columbus
Buckeye
Corridor 75 Park
Butler
Warren
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