Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the conviction of Geoff Drew (DOB 1/22/62). Drew pleaded guilty as charged to all 9 counts of Rape (F1). The abuse occurred between 1988-1991 and the victim, a student of Drew’s at St. Jude, was less than 13 years old at the time. At the time these incidents occurred, Drew was the music minister at St. Jude and not yet a priest. As a result of the [...]

“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. [...]