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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced it is highly unlikely charges will be filed in the locker room incident at Western Hills University High School. We committed to the mother of the student not to finalize the decision until Friday of this week. On August 30, while inside the locker room, members of [...]
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters announced the dismissal of the indictment against Crosley MacEachen (DOB 10/21/02). MacEachen was previously indicted for one count of Rape (F1), one count of Sexual Battery (F3), and one count of Gross Sexual Imposition (F4). Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph T. Deters commented, “Information came to light after MacEachen [...]
