“I urge the public to pay attention to what is occurring in their courthouse.” Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the indictment of Lonnell Anderson (DOB 9/12/72) for the murder of Derek Smith. Anderson is charged with one count of Aggravated Murder (SF), one count of Murder (SF), and one count of Having Weapons While Under Disability (F3). If convicted on all counts, he faces the maximum possible sentence of life in prison. [...]

Regarding the investigation into Cincinnati Police Officer Christopher Schroder, Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented: “My office is aware of the investigation into Cincinnati Police Personal Crimes Unit Officer Christopher Schroder, for dereliction of duty relating to sexual assault investigations. These allegations are incredibly disturbing. We are working closely with our partners in the Cincinnati Police Department to determine the extent to which these allegations have effected investigations. Our highest priorities are our victims of crime. [...]

Regarding the “Patriot Shutdown” protests planned for September 27, 2021, Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented: “My office has learned there are plans to shut down the highways, nationwide, on Monday to protest vaccine mandates. I want to be perfectly clear. Anyone who attempts to shut down the highways in Hamilton County will be removed from their vehicles, charged with felony Disrupting Public Services, and they will go to jail. To those who claim to be [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced that no charges would be filed in the September 11, 2021 shooting death of Cierra Allen. On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Ms. Allen and the shooter were involved in a physical altercation at a Youth Football event. When the physical altercation ended, the shooter left the scene and returned to the shooter’s home. Several hours later, Ms. Allen was on the shooter’s doorstep banging on the door. [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced it is highly unlikely charges will be filed in the locker room incident at Western Hills University High School. We committed to the mother of the student not to finalize the decision until Friday of this week. On August 30, while inside the locker room, members of the Western Hills football team grabbed another teammate and pulled his pants down. Shortly after, this short video of the [...]