
As Hamilton County’s Prosecuting Attorney, Melissa Powers currently oversees and manages an office of over 180 employees, which includes assistant prosecuting attorneys and support staff.
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Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office announces the swearing in of Prosecutor Melissa Powers
Today, Melissa Powers was sworn in as Hamilton County Prosecutor. Prosecutor Powers was sworn in by former Hamilton County Prosecutor and current Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Joe Deters. Melissa Powers began her legal career in 1991 working as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Hamilton County’s Juvenile, Municipal, and Common Pleas Courts. She also practiced in the Appellate Division, arguing cases to the 1st District Court of Appeals. Most notably, in 1997, she obtained [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Mark Piepmeier announces the results of the Investigation into Cincinnati Police Officer Christopher Schroder
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Mark Piepmeier announced that the investigation into Cincinnati Police Officer Christopher Schroder is complete. In 2021, the Cincinnati Police Department conducted a voluntary audit of the Personal Crimes Unit. The Personal Crimes Unit is tasked with investigating allegations of sexual assault and child abuse. As a result of that audit, it was discovered that there were significant problems relating to investigations that were assigned to Investigator Christopher Schroder. The problems were [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announces the Indictment of Dashaun Jones
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the murder indictment of Dashaun Jones. Jones has been charged with Murder (SF), four counts of Felonious Assault (F2), and one count of Carrying Concealed Weapons (F4). If convicted on all charges, Jones faces the maximum possible sentence of life in prison. On May 29, 2022, following an altercation at the Taste of Cincinnati, Jones, a known gang member, exited a black Volvo and began firing shots. [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters reacts to today’s decision on Elwood Jones
In 1995, Elwood Jones was convicted and sentenced to death for the brutal murder of Rhoda Nathan at the Embassy Suites in Blue Ash. Ms. Nathan was staying at the Embassy Suites to attend a bar mitzvah. Ms. Nathan was beaten to death and her custom pendant was taken from around her neck. Among her numerous injuries, Ms. Nathan was hit so hard in the face, two teeth were knocked out. Jones was working at [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announces Indictment in cold case Murder of Cheryl Thompson
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the indictment of Ralph Howell (DOB 1/16/50) for the rape and murder of Cheryl Thompson in 1978. Howell was killed in an automobile accident in 1985. Howell was posthumously indicted for one count of Aggravated Murder (SF), and one count of Rape (F1). On March 24, 1978, Cheryl Thompson went missing after leaving her home to meet her boyfriend at a bar in Oakley. On April 8, [...]
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Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office represents people and government agencies in Hamilton County.