Man connected missing Cierra Chapman faces federal charges after Sunoco shootout in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A Trotwood man is facing federal charges after a shootout at a local gas station. According to U.S. Attorney Dominick Gerace, Walter Rodgers, 35, was charged with illegally possessing a firearm after being previously convicted of a felony crime. As previously covered, police responded to the...
Traffic stop leads to meth arrests
Washington Township Police report that two people were arrested late Friday night after a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Friday night, just before 10 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop on U.S. Route 33 near Stephenson Street for a left-of-center violation. The vehicle...
1 dead after motorcycle crash on Interstate 70
Sheriff Simpson told News Center 7 that all westbound lanes are currently shut down.
Woman tracks her car, other stolen vehicles down after her Hyundai is stolen for...
A Dayton woman says her car has been stolen four different times, but this time, she was able to track it down herself.
‘I’m going to do y’all like I did Cierra;’ Man tied to Cierra Chapman...
The man accused of getting into a shootout at a Dayton Sunoco gas station is now facing a federal charge.
Utility companies could access your thermostat under House Bill 427
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A bill introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives could potentially allow utility companies to remotely control your thermostat. Ohio House Bill 427 would aim to give companies the ability to access their customers’ energy consumption during peak usage. Items like the temperature of your...
Police warning of scammers claiming victims missed jury duty
SPRINGBORO — A local police department is warning of scammers who claim their victims missed jury duty. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. The Springboro Police Department shared on social media that scammers are impersonating law enforcement, threatening arrest, and stealing money and...
Hometown Hero: Ellie’s Rainy Day Fund
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Dayton 24/7 Now is shining a light on a local organization that steps in when pet owners face an unexpected and often costly vet emergency. That organization is Ellie's Rainy Day Fund, and it's making a big difference for families and their fur babies. Juli Burnell,...
Man accused of leading authorities on a long pursuit across Tri-State counties
HIGHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - A Columbus man was arrested after a police chase from Liberty Township to Hillsboro on Saturday. Cornelious Crosby was stopped in Liberty Township because he had an open warrant, according to the Highland County Sheriff's Office. Crosby reportedly resisted, jumped back into his vehicle...
Local church pays off Holloway Elementary School lunch debt
Trinity Thayer, a second grader at Holloway Elementary School, seemed to be enjoying the carrots and broccoli on her lunch tray. “It feels good to eat lunch,” Trinity said. “The sandwich and vegetables all taste good. I think it helps me learn more, too.” Trinity’s classmate, Viviana Sword, also enjoyed her lunch....