Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Joseph T. Deters, Prosecuting Attorney
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Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announces no charges for officers in July 16th officer involved shooting
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced that no charges would be filed against the officers in the July 16th officer involved shooting at 327 Crestline Avenue. On July 16th at approximately 3:30 p.m. the police received two 911 calls to respond to 327 Crestline Avenue regarding a woman with a knife. The callers described a woman with a knife threatening harm to herself and the occupants of 327 Crestline. District 3 Cincinnati Police [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters comments on former Judge Tracie Hunter
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters issued the following statement on the matter of former Judge Tracie Hunter: “My office provides legal representation for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas judges. When allegations of potential criminal conduct arose against former Judge Tracie Hunter, I realized that I had a conflict and requested the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas appoint other lawyers to review the allegations against her and decide if criminal charges [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announces no charges for officers in July 4th officer involved shooting
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced that no charges would be filed against the officers in the July 4th officer involved shooting in Bramble Park. On July 4th at approximately 10:21 a.m. the police received a 911 call to respond to Bramble Park located at 6395 Bramble Avenue regarding a man with a knife. The caller described the man as a male black wearing an orange shirt and khaki pants. The caller said [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announces indictment in theft and money laundering case
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the indictment of Vernon Johnson (DOB 9/14/92); DeMarlo Harris (DOB 11/10/89); DeShay Melton (DOB 8/26/93); Shammon Richard (DOB 7/30/97); and Karen Smith (DOB 1/5/92) on charges involving the theft of over $1 million dollars from Fifth Third Bank. Johnson is charged with 1 count of Theft (Felony 2), 1 count of Telecommunications Fraud (Felony 1), 1 count of Forgery (Felony 3), 2 counts of Money Laundering (Felony [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters and Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announce Indictment in Serial Killer case
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters and Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien announced the indictment of Samuel Little aka Samuel McDowell (DOB 6/7 /40) for the murders of 2 former Cincinnati residents. In case B-1902543, Little is charged with one count of murder in the October 11, 1981 death of Annie Lee Stewart aka Anna Stewart (DOB 10/17/48). If convicted, he faces 15 years to life in prison. Ohio did not have the death [...]
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Homelessness is a problem that can happen to anyone in our community and remains an issue we must work together to address. For this reason, the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office is a proud partner of the Maslow's Army organization.
This year, at the direction of Prosecutor Joe Deters, thousands of dollars in seized drug funds were directed to Maslow's Army to help print information literature for distribution to Hamilton County's homeless population. This literature can help guide people to services that can help them get back on their feet and into a stable, safe living environment.
A year after Cincinnati's tent city: Is homelessness hiding?
A year ago this month, the city of Cincinnati began working to disperse homeless camps that had taken root Downtown. WCPO analyzes what has changed - and what hasn't - since.Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced that no charges would be filed against the officers in the July 16th officer involved shooting at 327 Crestline Avenue.
On July 16th at approximately 3:30 p.m. the police received two 911 calls to respond to 327 Crestline Avenue regarding a woman with a knife. The callers described a woman with a knife threatening harm to herself and the occupants of 327 Crestline.
District 3 Cincinnati Police Officers Joshua Wallet and Andrew Snape responded to 327 Crestline. When they arrived they encountered the woman, now known as Ebony Singley (DOB 4/3/93), with a knife on the porch at 327 Crestline. Despite repeated commands to drop the knife, she refused to do so.
The homeowner of 327 Crestline opened the front door when she saw the police and Singley then forced her way into the home still armed with the knife.
At that point, Officer Snape employed his taser to no effect. Officer Wallet fired 1 shot at Singley and struck her in the leg.
The officers called for medical assistance and Singley was transported to University Hospital. She remains hospitalized today.
The officers recovered Singley’s 8 inch blade knife at the scene.
Singley is now charged with 1 count of Felonious Assault (Felony 1).
Both officers’ body cameras captured the incident.
Prosecutor Deters commented, “I reviewed both officers’ body camera video and talked with Chief Isaac.
This is eerily similar to the July 4th officer involved shooting in Bramble Park and once again Cincinnati Police officers acted appropriately and followed their training. They confronted a woman with a knife threating harm to herself and others and, when their taser failed to take effect and the situation escalated, they had no choice but to shoot her. When Singley forced her way into the Crestline home, the officers acted heroically and, in all probability, saved an innocent woman’s life by taking the actions that they took.
Once again I commend the Cincinnati Police Department and their officers for how well they handled a dangerous situation.”
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters issued the following statement on the matter of former Judge Tracie Hunter:
“My office provides legal representation for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas judges. When allegations of potential criminal conduct arose against former Judge Tracie Hunter, I realized that I had a conflict and requested the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas appoint other lawyers to review the allegations against her and decide if criminal charges were appropriate.
Special prosecutors were appointed by the Common Pleas Court and handled the case from grand jury forward. I have no connection to her criminal case and no ability to impact the proceedings.
The special prosecutors went to the Hamilton County Grand Jury and Tracie Hunter was indicted. She went to trial and was convicted. Her conviction was upheld by the First District Court of Appeals. Her conviction was upheld by the Ohio Supreme Court. She then went to the federal court where her conviction was upheld.
Quite frankly, it is incredibly disturbing that someone who was a Common Pleas Judge does not understand the system. I had nothing to do with the prosecution of former Judge Hunter.”
The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office announced today that no charges would be filed against Cincinnati Police officers in the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Bramble Park on July 4th.
Prosecutor Deters commented: “I reviewed both officers’ body camera videos and talked with Chief Isaac and other police investigators.
After a thorough review of the incident, it is absolutely clear that the officers acted appropriately and followed their training. They were confronted with a man with a deadly weapon who refused their numerous lawful commands to drop his weapon; they had no choice but to shoot. Officer Albert Brown acted heroically and saved the lives of other officers and possibly civilians.
Johnson refused to follow lawful orders while threatening the officers with a deadly weapon and they had every right to use deadly force.”
The Cincinnati Police Department will release the body camera video later today.
The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office will be closed today and tomorrow in celebration of the 4th of July.
Hope everyone out there has a great holiday! We are truly blessed to live in the greatest country on Earth.