Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the indictment of Orlando Fonesca Rodriguez for 10 counts of Disseminating Material Harmful to Juveniles (Felony 4) and 3 counts of Public Indecency (Misdemeanor 1).  If convicted of all charges, he faces the possibility of 15 years in prison. Rodriguez is charged with exposing himself to 2 [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the indictment of Ricardo Meadows (DOB 10/20/97) and Ryan Stoll (DOB 8/28/97).  Meadows is now indicted on 2 counts of Felonious Assault (Felony 2) with gun specifications, 1 count of Aggravated Robbery (Felony 1) with gun specifications and 1 count of Kidnapping (Felony 1) with gun specifications.   [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters thanked the Hamilton County citizens who recently served as jurors in the Hamilton County Municipal Court and the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. One case was in front of Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Curt Kissinger and the other case was in front of Hamilton County Court [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented on the Ohio Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to uphold the conviction of serial killer Anthony Kirkland. Prosecutor Deters commented,” I am pleased that the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously upheld the conviction of serial killer Anthony Kirkland. Kirkland was responsible for the murder of 4 young women in [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented on the weekend violence in Cincinnati. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented, “I am alarmed, shocked and saddened, as should be everyone in Hamilton County, about the gun violence over the weekend. We have at least 20 victims of gun violence including 5 people who died.  [...]

Jackson (DOB 8/19/58) for 2 counts of Rape (Felony 1) and 4 counts of Gross Sexual Imposition (Felony 4).  If convicted of all charges, he faces the possibility of over 30 years in prison. Jackson owns and operates “The Crystal Guy” shop in Blue Ash, Ohio on Waxing Drive.  This location serves as both his [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the indictment of Amanda Witt (DOB 12/18/93) for 1 count of Involuntary Manslaughter (Felony 1), 1 count of Corrupting Another with Drugs (Felony 2), and 1 count of Tampering with Evidence (Felony 3).  If convicted of all charges, she faces in excess of 20 years in prison. [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters thanked Hamilton County grand jurors for their service. While some court cases were suspended during the coronavirus pandemic, grand jury cases were suspended only briefly and resumed on May 18th.   Hamilton County citizens serve on each of the two grand juries which operate daily in Hamilton County.  The [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented on the importance of keeping the public informed about criminal cases during the coronavirus. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented, “Although the coronavirus has created some limitations, including a resumed pause on jury trials, we are continuing to handle criminal cases and working hard to resolve [...]

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented on the recent Sixth Circuit case reversing and remanding the case with instructions to grant a writ of habeas corpus. In 2007 Carusone was convicted of murder and sentenced to 15 years – life for the murder of Derek Rininger after an argument over money.  Carusone appealed [...]