Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
Joseph T. Deters, Prosecuting Attorney
“It’s an honor and privilege to serve as the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney. Our office is dedicated to serving the citizens of Hamilton County. I hope our website is helpful to you in explaining the many duties of the County Prosecutor and by giving you someone to contact if you have questions.”
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Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announces the Murder Indictment of Antonio Wilcox
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the indictment of Antonio Wilcox (DOB 7/15/84) for the murders of Michelle McDonald and Aaliyah McCoy. Wilcox is charged with one count of Aggravated Murder (SF), one count of Murder (SF), one count of Felonious Assault (F2), one count Involuntary Manslaughter (F1), and one count of Having Weapons Under Disability (F3). If convicted on all counts, he faces a maximum possible sentence of life in prison. On [...]
Statement from Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters regarding the July 4th incident at Smale Park
“The situation at Smale Park last night is unacceptable. Two teenagers opened fire on each other in the middle of a densely-populated area of our city where our families regularly gather. Caught in the cross-fire were 3 innocent victims. At some point, society needs to discuss the true issues at the root of this behavior. People may foolishly blame the weapon - but the fact of the matter is, for too long now, society has [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announces the murder indictment of Leandre Glenn
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the murder indictment of Leandre Glenn (DOB 10/22/99) for the murder of 6-month-old Christopher Walter. Glenn is charged with two counts of Murder (SF), one count of Endangering Children (F2), one count of Carrying Concealed Weapons (F4), and one count of Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle (F4). If convicted on all counts, he faces the maximum possible sentence of life in prison. On June 15, [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters comments on recent Bond Hearing
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented on the recent bond hearing for Idris Cockrell. On April 28, 2020, Cockrell was charged with one count of Improper Discharge into a Habitation (F2). He was given a bond of $50,000, which was posted on April 30, 2020. On November 21, 2020, while out on bond, Cockrell was arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapons (F4), Improper Handling of Firearms in a Motor Vehicle (F4), and Having Weapons [...]
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announces Murder Indictment against Latonya Austin
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the murder indictment against LaTonya Austin (DOB 5/15/1978) for the death of her 2-year-old granddaughter, Zaila Lee. Austin is now charged with one count of Aggravated Murder (SF), two counts of Murder (SF), two counts of Felonious Assault (F2), one count of Tampering with Evidence (F3), and one count Gross Abuse of a Corpse (F5). If convicted on all charges, Austin faces life in prison. Austin was [...]
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Opinion: Cash bail reform bills are bad for Ohio
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The bail reform bills proposed by our legislators are dangerous and will make our communities less safe and embolden criminals.