Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announces appointment of Special Prosecutor to inquire into June 22^nd incident at Montgomery Inn Boathouse

Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the appointment of a special prosecutor to inquire into allegations of potential criminal activity occurring at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse on June 22^nd of 2024.

Upon the motion of the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office, Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Patrick Dinkelacker ordered the appointment of Clermont County Prosecutor Mark J. Tekulve, and any of his assistants or designees, as a special prosecutor. Mark Tekulve has agreed to investigate and prosecute, if necessary, all criminal matters arising from the June 22^nd incident.

Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers commented: "I want to thank Mark Tekulve for accepting the appointment as special prosecutor in this matter. Mark is an accomplished attorney and outstanding prosecutor with decades of experience. I am certain that he and his staff will diligently inquire into this matter and ensure all appropriate actions are taken.

It is important that the public have confidence in the equal application of the law. No duty is more important for a Prosecutor. With this appointment, the public can be assured that justice in this matter will be administrated fairly and impartially."