Man accused of gouging out security guard’s eye ruled fit to stand trial
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The man accused of gouging out a security guard’s eye and mutilating the other in 2023 has been ruled competent to stand trial. Thursday’s appearance at Montgomery County Common Pleas Court was the third competency hearing for James Fickling. “The court has reviewed by the products of the...
Former assisted living facility worker charged with rape of woman with disabilities
A man accused of raping a woman with disabilities has been formally charged.
Citizen’s arrest helps deputies catch suspect accused of shooting woman at local apartment complex
The shooting happened around 10 p.m. at an apartment complex off North Dixie Drive in Harrison Township.
Midwest Weather Alert: Rare Red Sprites Light Up Skies Over Ohio This Week
Butler County, OH – Residents across Butler County and nearby areas were treated to a rare sight this week: flashes of eerie red light appearing above thunderstorms. The unusual phenomenon, known as “red sprites,” has been spotted over Ohio skies during recent storm activity. Red sprites are...
Local animal shelter ‘critically over capacity’
The shelter said it currently has 106 dogs in its care.
Copey’s Butcher Shop celebrates 75-year anniversary with fundraiser
Video above is Franco the Foodie’s most recent visit to Living Dayton. MEDWAY, Ohio (WDTN) – Copey’s Butcher Shop will celebrate 75 years of business this Saturday with a fundraiser for an ailing local business owner. Copey’s wrote that they will be grilling hamburgers and bratwursts outside for purchase. A dollar...
City leaders moving forward with plans for violent interruption program
City leaders continue to move forward with their plans for a violence interruption program in Dayton.
22-year-old man killed in Springfield shooting
A 22-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Springfield early Thursday morning.
Fake kidnapping plot leads to Butler County man’s arrest
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) - A fake kidnapping plot to deceive a loved one out of $100 led to a man facing numerous charges. Patrick Edsall, 37, told a 71-year-old family member that he had been kidnapped at gunpoint on July 30, according to Butler County court records. Edsall claimed...
Springfield officer on leave after man dies following foot pursuit; SPD responds
The man who was hospitalized after a foot pursuit with a Springfield Police officer is dead.
