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Three charged for January Robbery of Columbus bars

Coastal News & Report March 26, 2021

COLUMBUS, OH – Three suspects were charged for the January 15,17 and 29th robberies at Rooster’s and Jimmyluka’s. 25-year-old Chandler Snodgrass, 28-year-old Stevie Hannah & 30-year-old Thomas Woodard Jr. were indicted on multiple charges in connections with 2 break-ins at Roosters at…

$50,000 lottery ticket sold in Grayton

Coastal News & Report March 26, 2021

GRAYTON, OH – Steven Gezo of Grayton is enjoying a sunny $50,000 windfall after playing the Ohio Lottery’s $30 Millions scratch-off. www.ohiolottery.com/Games/ScratchOffs/$30-Games/Millions He purchased his winning ticket at Lindsey Village Market, located at 217 South Main Street in Lindsey.Steven will receive approximately $36,000 after federal and…

Kirtland couple pleads guilty to bribery of former city of Cleveland demolition official

Coastal News & Report March 5, 2021

KIRTLAND, OHIO – A Kirtland couple has pleaded guilty in federal court to bribery of a former city of Cleveland demolition official in return for favorable service and treatment with building demolition projects. Joseph Tucceri, 75, and Gwen Tucceri, 60, pleaded guilty…

Man who robbed Hamilton Circle K apprehended in Butler County

Coastal News & Report March 5, 2021

BUTLER COUNTY, OH – A man who was wanted for the robbery of the Circle K and other businesses in the Hamilton and Butler County area has been arrested by the Hamilton Police Department. Police here say Josh Allen Hatfield was arrested…

Ohio doctor sent to prison for illegally prescribing dangerous drugs

Coastal News & Report March 2, 2021

CINCINATTI, OHIO – An Ohio physician was sentenced to 40 months in prison today for his role in illegally distributing controlled substances. George Griffin, M.D., 71, of Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful distribution of controlled substances on Oct. 5,…

Mom threw son’s body into river, reported him as missing

Coastal News & Report March 1, 2021

MIDDLETOWN, OH – The body of missing child James Hutchinson has not yet been found, but police in Middletown confirm that his mother threw him into the Ohio River after he died. On Sunday, James Robert Hutchinson, age 6, was reported missing…

Another highway drive-by shooting in Columbus, this time nobody was hit

Coastal News & Report March 1, 2021

COLUMBUS, OH – Columbus police have reported another highway drive-by shooting. On February 27, 2021 at 10:15pm, the victims were driving westbound on 670 near Neil Ave. They observed two vehicles, a silver Dodge Charger and a dark colored SUV, pass them…

Former Air Force contractor pleads guilty to illegally taking 2,500 pages of classified information

Coastal News & Report February 26, 2021

DAYTON OHIO – A former contractor with the United States Air Force pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to illegally taking approximately 2,500 pages of classified documents. Izaak Vincent Kemp, 35, of Fairborn, was charged on Jan. 25 by a Bill…

Columbus deputy caught with child pornography

Coastal News & Report February 25, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO – A Franklin County corrections officer has been charged federally with advertising for and receiving child pornography. Daniel P. Heintz, 38, of Columbus, turned himself in this morning and will appear in federal court for an initial appearance at 2:15pm.…

Parma Heights man charged for selling lethal fentanyl that lead to overdose

Coastal News & Report February 25, 2021

PARMA, OHIO – A Parma Heights man has been charged in federal court for selling fentanyl to a Middleburgh Heights man that resulted in a fatal overdose. Marcus L. Sanders, age 23, of Parma Heights, was charged in a superseding five-count indictment…