DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — A man has been sentenced to prison for the murder of 15-year-old Heaven Washington in 2023.
On April 9, Tommy Moreland was sentenced to 37 to 46.5 years to life in prison for the murder of 15-year-old Heaven Washington, who was fatally shot in November 2023 .
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Moreland was found guilty last month on several charges including:
- Two counts of murder
- Three counts of felonious assault
- One count of firearm near prohibited premises
- One count of improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle
- Two counts of tampering with evidence
- One count of failure to comply with law enforcement
“While Tommy Moreland’s conviction brings a sense of justice, it doesn’t lessen the profound loss felt by Heaven Washington’s family and the community,” said Sheriff Rob Streck. “We remain focused on addressing violent crime and ensuring those responsible face the consequences of their actions.”
Also on April 9, Denisha Taylor was indicted on charges related to this case, including three counts of tampering with evidence and one count of obstructing justice. Taylor is accused of attempting to cover up the crime…