PRESS AND NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE - NOVEMBER 2023
Contacts
Communications Director
Matthew Broo
(513) 946-3278
Matthew.Broo@hcpros.org
Fax: (513) 946-3021
Chief of Staff
Triffon Callos
(513) 946-3116
Triffon.Callos@hcpros.org
Fax: (513) 946-3017
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictment of Phillip Alwell (DOB 10/05/04) for the October 15 “street takeover” incident on Route 50 at State Street. Alwell was indicted for one count of Inducing Panic (F4). If convicted, he faces a maximum possible sentence of 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. The Prosecutor’s Office is also seeking forfeiture of Alwell’s vehicle. On October 15, 2023, Alwell and numerous others shut down Route 50 at State Street to participate in a “street takeover” where multiple vehicles drive recklessly – doing donuts and slides – and post the incidents on social media. The road was shut down for nearly 15 minutes and the incident caused $14,000 in damage. Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers commented, “I am thankful for our strong partnership with the Cincinnati Police Department and all of their hard work making an arrest. These street takeovers are not only stupid, they are reckless. Someone is going to end up dead. Other cities may tolerate this madness, but it will not be tolerated in Hamilton County. We will charge you with a felony and seize your vehicle. If someone is injured, you will be held responsible.”
Today, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced the indictment of Ja’Nasia Green (DOB 10/6/00) for the death of her 4-month-old baby. Green was indicted on two counts of Murder (SF), one count of Felonious Assault (F2), and one count of Endangering Children (F2). If convicted of all charges, Green faces a maximum possible sentence of life in prison with parole eligibility after 15 years. Green called 911 on October 25, 2023 at 11:58am to report her son was unconscious and not breathing. Paramedics attempted life saving measures. However, it was determined the child was already deceased. When paramedics arrived, the child was cool to the touch and in full rigor mortis. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office ruled the child’s death a homicide. The child was found to have suffered from the following injuries: Blunt trauma Contusions to the left and right eyelids Scars on his neck Contusions and abrasions to the abdominal wall Hemorrhages to both eyes Bleeding beneath the scalp Fractured ribs – both healing and acute Petechiae of the thymus Laceration of the liver Internal bleeding in the abdomen  It is believed the child died approximately 9 hours prior to Green calling 911
