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Franklin Co. Sheriff: Homeowner Shoots Intruder

7:49am Friday, May 06, 2005

NBC4i.com is reporting that a homeowner shot a burglary suspect early Thursday morning at his own home on the city's west side. From the story: The homeowner said two people kicked in the door and entered the living room of his Volney Avenue home at about 12:40 a.m. The resident said he feared for his safety and shot at the burglars twice, striking one of them in the upper torso. The unidentified...

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Man shot at Dayton bus stop

Chad D. Baus

7:45am Friday, May 06, 2005

Dayton's WDTN is reporting that "there were some scary moments at a Dayton bus stop Wednesday night as a man was shot while waiting for the bus." From the story: The victim was rushed to Miami Valley Hospital after being shot twice in the stomach. According to police he was just waiting for the bus with his girlfriend and did not know his attackers. It happened just after 11 Wednesday night...

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''Nasal Law'' passes in Senate, moves to conference committee

7:02am Thursday, May 05, 2005

Since we often name legislation after people who inspired them (Amy's Law, Amber Alert, etc.) shouldn't this one be dubbed the "Nasal Law"? The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that the Ohio Senate unanimously approve a bill on Tuesday making it illegal for police to assign a real person's identity to an undercover informant or others in investigations without that person's permission. As amended...

When trouble comes, unarmed witnesses can't help

6:55am Thursday, May 05, 2005

The Cleveland Plain Dealer this week told the tragic story this week of a woman murdered in the presence of several unarmed witnesses. From the story: Nicole English can't escape the memory of the woman's violent end. It makes no difference that she didn't know the victim, Kimberly Benson, or her husband, James Benson, a former Maple Heights councilman and mayoral contender charged Monday with...

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Neighborhood watch formed

6:53am Thursday, May 05, 2005

The Mount Vernon News is reporting that, on Monday, April 21, over 60 people from Butler and Harrison townships came together to discuss ways to combat crime. According to the story, the purpose was to have everyone gather together to get to know each other and share information regarding keeping their families safe: Many questions were asked regarding Ohio’s Concealed Carry Law and the right...

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Home sweet (defenseless) home

6:52am Thursday, May 05, 2005

Couple Robbed At Gunpoint Inside Upper Arlington Home Police said a couple in their 70s were forced into the bathroom of their own home Tuesday morning by a man with a gun who then took their car. The robber crawled in through a garage window inside the Edgevale Drive home to get inside, NBC 4's Kyle Anderson reported. "He produced a handgun to the residents and forced them into a bathroom," said...

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Letter to OFCC: This MY ''Safe Alternative''

7:04am Wednesday, May 04, 2005

----- Original Message ----- Subject: This MY "Safe Alternative" From: Eric Wolford Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 To: [email protected] Hello, Let me start with this...My name is Eric E. Wolford, and I am a member of OFCC. I am so very proud to be a member of an organization that is so incredibly informative. I live in Columbus, Ohio, and I am a small business owner. I am a huge advocate for HB 12 (in spite...

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Crime rate increases after release of prisoners

6:57am Wednesday, May 04, 2005

The Youngstown Vindicator reported Monday that local law enforcement are growing more certain every day that a decision to enforce an early prisoner-release program in order to save money is influencing local crime rates. From the story: Austintown made 18 more felony arrests this March than in March 2004. In the past month, Liberty police have investigated three armed robberies, including a bank...