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 Melissa Powers announces Indictments for the shooting in Anderson Township
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictment of Lamonte Brewer and Shalonda Mixon for the shooting in Anderson Township. Lamonte Brewer (DOB 12/4/88) was indicted for one count of Felonious Assault (F2), one count of Tampering with Evidence (F3), and two counts of Having Weapons while Under Disability (F3). If convicted, Brewer faces a maximum possible sentence of 20 years in prison. Shalonda Mixon (DOB 8/23/88) was indicted for one count of Tampering [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announces the Indictment of Rodolfo Castillo
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictment of Rodolfo Castillo. Castillo was indicted for six counts of Kidnapping (F1), three counts of Aggravated Robbery (F1), one count of Robbery (F2), four counts of Rape (F1), and one count of Attempt Rape (F2). If convicted of all charges, he faces a maximum possible sentence of 85 years in prison. On 2/13/23, Castillo contacted a transportation service and specifically requested a female driver to pick [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announces the Indictment of Carlos Ramirez for the February 2nd incident in Evendale
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictment of Carlos Ramirez. Ramirez was indicted for two counts of Felonious Assault (F1), two counts of Failure to Comply (F3/4), one count of Inducing Panic (M1), and five counts of Aggravated Menacing (M1). If convicted on all charges, Ramirez faces a maximum possible sentence of 24 years in prison. MediaHuman YouTube Downloader Crack On February 2, 2023, Evendale officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announces Wyoming officers were justified in January 30th shooting
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced that no charges would be filed against Wyoming Police Officers in the January 30th officer-involved shooting of Joe Frasure. LightBurn Crack Wyoming Police were dispatched to Durrell Avenue for a burglary in progress. When the Wyoming Police Officers arrived, they encountered two individuals in the rear of an apartment building, later identified as Joe Frasure Jr. (DOB 6/3/94) and his father, Joseph Frasure Sr. (DOB 5/27/70). Frasure Sr. [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers Announces the Murder indictments of Hydia Hamilton-Smith and Rodney Williams
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictments of Hydia Hamilton-Smith (DOB 10/25/98) and Rodney Williams (7/10/91) for the death of 21-month-old Darnell Gamble. Williams is also indicted for the abuse of a two year old child (A.D.) in 2018. DOOM 3 Hamilton-Smith was indicted for two counts of Murder (SF), one count of Felonious Assault (F2), two counts of Endangering Children (F2/F3), and one count of Involuntary Manslaughter (F1). Williams was indicted for [...]
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Melissa Powers Hamilton County Prosecutor
Prosecutor Melissa Powers and her staff represent the people of Hamilton County Ohio in court.
Here is your latest edition of the WEEKLY RAP SHEET, including a sentencing update on a previous conviction and a juvenile found guilty by a jury on a Serious Youthful Offender (SYO) indictment.
Most people are familiar with the concept of a "Jury" from movies and television shows, but what about the Grand Jury?
Every morning, attorneys from the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office appear before the Grand Jury seeking indictments on criminal matters.
Prosecutor Melissa Powers will be holding a live Press Conference at 1PM to discuss the recent shooting in Anderson Township.
Understanding the court system also requires understanding the terminology used.
To help you follow along with our cases and case updates, we will be providing some definitions of commonly used words and phrases in the practice of law.
We begin, appropriately enough, with Arraignment!
Yesterday, Darrius Johnson was found GUILTY by a jury on all charges of Weapon Under Disability, Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound (FRC), Possession of a FRC, and Failure to Comply. His conviction includes a Major Drug Offender specifications, due to the large volume of FRC involved.
Thank you to the Cincinnati Police Department and Assistant Prosecutor Caitlin Broo for their outstanding work on behalf of our community bringing this defendant to justice.
Sentencing will occur on 4/5/23 in front of Judge Hatheway.