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Press Release
On 10-9-11 the Forest Park Police Arrested Sonja Leach F/37 of Forest Park 651 West Sharon Road
The charges allege Leach was present at the fight in which two of her juvenile children were engaged in the physical altercation with another juvenile and she failed to intervene. The fight was not reported to police on September 19, 2011.
The investigation started on September 20, 2011 after Leach reported to school officials at the Winton Woods Middle School Forest Park Police School
A cell phone video of the physical altercation was obtained by police but is not being released at this time as the investigation is still on-going.
All those charged were processed and released pending court hearings.
Press Release
On August 30, 2011 at 0912 hours, the Forest Park Police Department received an emergency dispatch to 11651 Norborne Drive for a reported home invasion. During the initial dispatch officers were advised that the victim was in building 19 and was handcuffed.
Upon arrival, three individuals were detained. It was later determined that those subjects at the scene were not suspect, but were acquaintances' of the victim.
The victim, a 34 year-old resident of building 19 who was not harmed, advised police that at 0700 hours as he was leaving his apartment for work, three black men wearing dark hooded sweatshirts confronted him at his doorway. The three suspects who were described as being in their thirties, brandished pistols and forced the victim back into his apartment. The suspects handcuffed the victim and questioned him about a second person and money in the apartment. The apartment was ransacked and various items were stolen.
After the suspects left, the victim was able to use his laptop computer to "SKYPE" his mother who alerted his girlfriend. She in turn notified several of her friends who responded to the apartment.
Police arrived on the scene and detained the individuals until it was ascertained they were not suspects.
Detectives are investigating the offense and urge anyone with information to call crime stoppers or Detective Dreyer at 513-595-5220
PRESS RELEASE
7-20-10
Contact Person: Lieutenant Bill Arns (513) 595-5220
On 7-20-10 at 1805 hours, Forest Park Police Officers responded to
The SWAT team successfully negotiated with the occupants who surrendered without incident. The two occupants were:
Ricky Miller, male/White, 5-13-1988 of
Melvin Miller, Male/White, 12-25-1983 of
Both subjects have been charged with Obstructing Official Business and Inducing Panic. Melvin Miller was also charged with having Weapons under Disability.
Both subjects had outstanding warrants ranging from felony to traffic charges.
The pair is reportedly related as cousins.
Both have been transported to the
PRESS RELEASE
DATE- 7-11-10
CONTACT NAME- Lieutenant Bill Arns, 513-595-5220
On July 11, 2010 at 0109 hours, Forest Park Police units were dispatched to a report of gunshots being fired in the area of
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 3-22-09
Time: 3:00am
Contact: Lieutenant Bill Arns
On 3-21-09 at 10:40pm, Forest Park Police were called to a large fight at the Bora Bora Lounge, located at
Officers who arrived at the scene reported a disorderly crowd of approximately 300 people, refusing to leave the establishment. Officers from at least eleven jurisdictions responded to assist in clearing the establishment and the surrounding area. Officers deployed pepper spray inside the establishment to clear the bar while medic units treated the injured outside.
Several individuals were treated at the scene and at Mercy Fairfield for minor reactions to the pepper-spray.
Three juveniles were arrested for disorderly conduct in the after-math of the fight. One of those juveniles was also charged with resisting arrest.
Investigators are interviewing victims and witnesses in an attempt to determine why the fight occurred and who may have been involved. None of the victims are from the
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 3-26-09
Time: 3:00pm
Contact: Lieutenant Bill Arns
On 3-19-09 at 5:00pm, administrators from
Dr. Terri Holden, Principal of Winton Woods High, advised police she received information that special education teacher Mary Ems, forty-three years of age, had engaged in sexual conduct with an eighteen year-old male student in October of 2008.
Investigators are currently investigating the allegations and the possibility of her involvement with another eighteen year-old student. Neither student is believed to be members of her class.
PRESS RELEASE
DATE: 3-19-09 (5:30pm)
CONTACT PERSON: Lieutenant Bill Arns
CONTACT NUMBER: 513-595-5220
On March 19, 2009 at 1:03pm, Forest Park Police and Fire Department units were dispatched to a report of a female shot at
Arriving officers located Anthony Irby 18 years of age outside of the Quailwood address and was taken into custody by officers. Officers also located a female inside of the apartment suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The female has been identified as Devona Deltress Daniels, thirty years of age.
The victim, despite life-saving efforts by paramedics, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Hamilton County Coroners Office was notified and sent an investigative crew to the scene along with Forest Park Police Detectives and forensic specialists.
Preliminary information obtained by investigators indicates Anthony Irby is under the care of the Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation. He was placed in the apartment under the care of Focus on
Irby is currently being held at the Forest Park Police Department pending the filing of criminal charges. He will be transported to the Hamilton County Jail.
PRESS RELEASE
On July 31, 2008 at approximately 2:00pm the Forest Park Police Department's Community Response Team (CRT) in conjunction with the Drug Abuse Task Force and the Ohio Investigative Unit executed a search warrant on Promenade Beverage located at
Officers have been conducting an investigation into the business after several complaints were received about possible drug activity inside of the business, including selling Marijuana to juveniles. During the course of the investigation it was discovered that the business was selling Marijuana from the cashier's counter. Although the business was selling beer and wine it was learned that they have been operating without a liquor license for approximately one year.
During the search warrant officers arrested the proprietor, Michael Tipton, 49 years of age, for Drug Trafficking, Drug Possession, Weapons Under Disability, and various other liquor and cigarette law violations.
Officers have responded to the
If you have any questions please contact Detective Sergeant Rick Jones at 595-5220.
PRESS RELEASE
6/11/08
On 6/11/08 at approximately 2205 hours, Forest Park Police Officers responded to the area of
The details of the robbery are as follows:
Four male blacks approached our three victims at the intersection of
The wanted suspects' information is:
Robert Griffin M/B 21 years of age
and
Omar Israel M/B 18 years of age
The other two suspects are still unidentified.
Police are currently looking for the Toyota Station Wagon as well as the four suspects.
CITY OF FOREST PARK
Division of Police
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Person: Lieutenant Bill Arns
Contact Number: 513-595-5220
Date of Release: 3-13-08
PRESS RELEASE
DATE: 10-20-07
CONTACT: Lieutenant Bill Arns
On 10-19-07 at 10:30pm, Forest Park Police were called to the Versailles Apartment complex for a reported home invasion style aggravated burglary. The victim, a twenty-five year-old female resident, told officers that four unknown black men forced their way into her apartment, after opening her door in response to a knock. The four men were all reportedly armed with unknown handguns. The victim's hands were bound. Her four and two-year old children were home at the time and not harmed. The four men demanded money and asked about a male acquaintance, which lives in the home but was not present. When the male acquaintance arrived at the apartment, the four men fled taking money and jewelry. The male acquaintance went to a neighbor and called police. The female was able to free herself and also called police. A police K-9 responded to the scene and conducted a track. No one was injured. Initial reports that a person was shot was unfounded.
There are no known suspects at this time. Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call the Forest Park Police at 513-595-5220
PRESS RELEASE
On Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at approximately 1:00 a.m.,
A male black subject, approximately 5'5, 170-190lbs, wearing a black hoodie, grey pants and white gym shoes, entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money. The night clerk was not harmed and the suspect fled. A canine search was conducted but subject was not located.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
JANUARY 5, 2007 KEN HUGHES, POLICE CHIEF
Phone: 595-5220
TRISH BROOKS, FIRE CHIEF
Phone: 595-5276
Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service
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News Release
On Sunday 11-5-06 at around 1:
Sgt John Thompson
Forest Park Police Department
Press Release
The Forest Park Police Department will be conducting a driver's license and seatbelt checkpoint to coincide with the national "Click it or Ticket" campaign during the week starting Sunday, May 28.
Press Release
The Forest Park Police Department will be conducting a driver's license and seatbelt checkpoint to coincide with the national "Click it or Ticket" campaign on Thursday morning, June 1, at 0800 hrs. The location of the checkpoint is
Media coverage of this event is encouraged to assist our agency in reducing auto accident related injuries and to highlight proactive steps taken by the Forest Park Police Department to ensure the safety of area residents.
Should you have any questions contact Sergeant Patrick Carr at the number listed below.
FOREST PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
November 5, 2006
On Sunday, November 5, 2006 at approximately 1:45 a.m., Springfield Township Police initiated a vehicle pursuit in the vicinity of
Lt. Steve Ashton
FOREST PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
MAY 18, 2006
On Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at approximately 10:00 pm, two persons approached Mr. Eddie Jones in front of 11878 Hitchcock brandishing handguns. After striking Mr. Jones with the handle of one of the pistols, the suspects took his 2006 Black Chevrolet Malibu, O/L DSW1155. The suspects were further described as male, black between 18-20 years of age, 5'8 in height and approx. 180 lbs. #1 was wearing a black T-shirt and black pants, #2 was wearing a white T-shirt and black pants. The suspects were last seen in the direction of
The Forest Park Police encourages anybody with information to contact Crimestoppers at 352-3040 or Forest Park Police at 595-5220.
Lt. Steve Ashton
FOREST PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
December 29, 2006
On Friday, December 29, 2006 at approximately 3:40 am, a United Cab driver was robbed at gunpoint on
Lt. Steve Ashton
Forest Park Police Department
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