A Westwood home turned into a crime scene on March 16 when a pregnant woman was allegedly beaten and robbed inside her own residence, according to Cincinnati police. Officers say 29-year-old Cordale Griffin forced his way into a home in the 2400 block of Westwood, assaulted the woman, damaged property and then left with her bank cards. He was later arrested and is being held on a $100,000 bond while his case moves through court.
Arrest and charges
According to WLWT, investigators say Griffin punched and kicked the woman during the March 16 break-in and hit her in the head with a pistol. Records from the Hamilton County Justice Center show he was booked into jail and arraigned Saturday on a single count of aggravated burglary. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 30.
For now, Griffin remains behind bars, with the bond set at $100,000 as the case heads toward that late-March hearing.
What the Westwood data show
The Cincinnati Police Department’s neighborhood report for Westwood, which tracks recent incidents and crime patterns, notes a series of burglary and property-related cases in the area. The latest report can be viewed through the Cincinnati Police Department. Officials say that kind of data gives both detectives and neighbors a clearer picture of where home-invasion reports have been clustering in recent weeks.
Legal implications
Griffin is charged with one count of aggravated burglary, a felony under Ohio law. The state’s burglary statutes are detailed in the Ohio Revised Code. Booking records and other inmate information for the Hamilton County Justice Center are available through the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office inmate search…