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 the Indictment of German Mathews
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictment of German Mathews. Mathews was indicted for two counts of Rape (F1), one count of Kidnapping (F1), and one count of Felonious Assault (F2). If convicted on all charges, he faces a maximum possible sentence of 22 years in prison. On April 29, 2023, Mathews saw the victim walking to the bus stop and began following her. The victim and Mathews did not know each other. [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announces the Indictment of Byron Harrington
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictment of Byron Harrington (DOB 6/5/68). Harrington was indicted for 3 counts of Aggravated Robbery (F1), 3 counts of Robbery (F2), 3 counts of Kidnapping (F1), 3 counts of Felonious Assault (F2), and 6 counts of Having Weapons Under Disability (F3). If convicted on all charges, Harrington faces a maximum possible sentence of 93 years in prison. On January 19, 2023, Harrington entered the Marathon gas station [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announces the Indictment of Andrew Blankenship
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictment of Andrew Blankenship for the triple-fatal accident on Interstate 275 on April 7, 2023. Blankenship was indicted for 6 counts of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (F2/F3), and two counts of Aggravated Vehicular Assault (F3/F4). If convicted on all charges, he faces a maximum possible sentence of 27 years in prison. On April 7, 2023 around 9:30p.m., Blankenship was operating a 2003 Dodge Dakota travelling eastbound on I-275. [...]
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 [...]
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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 two individuals -- one juvenile and one adult -- charged with new violent felonies involving shooting at police officers after being released by the court on pending felony charges.
Dylan Hurt was before a court earlier this week for sentencing following a jury trial conviction for the April 2020 murder of David Norwood.
Judge Leslie Ghiz sentenced Hurt to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The photos below are the suspect vehicle used in yesterday’s shooting near Grant Park in OTR.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Cincinnati Police Department District 1 Investigative Unit at 513-352-3505.
Yesterday, a Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Jury found David Hale guilty as charged on multiple counts, including Rape (F1), for sexually assaulting his daughter. He was remanded into custody following the conviction and will face sentencing on June 27th.
Thanks go out to the Sharonville Police Department and to Assistant Prosecutor Caitlin Broo for their outstanding work bringing this criminal to justice.
Here is your latest edition of THE WEEKLY RAP SHEET, including a case where an individual is back out in the community on bond after shooting one victim and attempting to strangle another.
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