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Arrest made in accidental Fairfield Twp. shooting

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:58am

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19)- Police have made an arrest after a shooting in Fairfield Township.

A victim was found around 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning at the entrance of Menard's in the 2800 block of Princeton Road.

The shooting actually occurred just prior to this in the area of Cardiff Court and Leeds Lane. The victim had been driven away from the scene of the shooting by others before stopping in the area of Menard's to call 911.

Police say prior to the shooting, the victim, Robinson Hao Davalos, of Cardiff Court, was in a parked vehicle along with three other people.  Police believe there was drug activity taking place.

While in the back seat of the
vehicle, Todd Armstrong, 22, mishandled a handgun that was being shown and it accidentally discharged,
causing a round to go through the back of the driver's seat and striking Davalos, who was sitting in the driver's seat.

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Airman charged in groping from Butler Co.

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 1:27pm

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP)- An Air Force officer who led the service's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response unit has been charged with groping a woman in a parking lot.

A police report says Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski was drunk and grabbed a woman's breast and buttocks.
According to his Facebook page, he is from Fairfield, Ohio and is a 1990 graduate of Fairfield High School. He joined the Air Force right out of high school.
Police say the woman fought him off and called police. Krusinski has been released on bond.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. FOX19 Staff contributed to this story.

 

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Local frozen yogurt business strives to spread even more smiles

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 1:05pm
Local frozen yogurt business strives to spread even more smiles

FAIRFIELD, OH (FOX19) - Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is giving back to teh community around them.

In addition to supporting local charities, and organizations, Menchie himself spreads smiles within the community through visits to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, as well as local libraries, school functions, and community events.

"One of the things that enticed me most about starting a Menchie’s franchise was its focus on spreading smiles throughout your community," stated Hach, who is a resident of West Chester. With locations in both West Chester and Fairfield, Hach currently supports local schools, churches, YMCAs, and non-profit organizations such as Reach Out Lakota and Shared Harvest Food Bank, through donations, food drives, and fundraisers.

Since opening his West Chester location in August 2012, Hach has made guest experience and community involvement a fundamental part of his business plan.

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Acclaimed author to give keynote speech at Miami U ceremony

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 4:14pm
Acclaimed author to give keynote speech at Miami U ceremony

OXFORD, OH (FOX19) - Acclaimed author & journalist and Miami University alum Wil Haygood has been selected as the featured speaker at Miami University's spring ceremony.

The cermony happens at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at Yager Stadium.  Miami will award 3,678 degrees.

Haygood has been a Washington Post journalist since 2002.  Haygood’s front-page story for the Post in 2008 about longtime White House butler Eugene Allen is the inspiration for “The Butler,” a big-screen movie directed by Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels and due to be released next fall.

Honorary doctorate degrees will be awarded to Haygood and to Mohammed al Barwani (Miami ’75), founder, owner and chairman of MB Holding Company LLC, a multinational corporation, in recognition of his international reputation as an innovative leader and conscientious global citizen.

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Ross High School announces students of the week

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 3:59pm
Ross High School announces students of the week

ROSS TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - The following students were nominated by their teachers and are being recognized the week of May 6 - May 10 for their contributions to Ross High School both in and out of the classroom.

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Middletown night at the Reds game

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 2:00pm
Middletown night at the Reds game

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - The first of a three game series will be a tribute to Middletown natives.The Reds game on Monday, May 6 is Middletown night.

Middletown, Ohio natives Chris Carter and Kayla Harrison will be honored during the annual Middletown Night at the ballpark. Carter, who is a 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Harrison, the 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist in judo, will serve as the Honorary Captain of the game.

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Missing Adult Alert cancelled for West Chester man

Submitted by Fox19 Web Staff
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 11:14am

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19)- West Chester Police have cancelled a Missing Adult Alert for an elderly man.

Michael Hayward, 80, was last seen at 11:00 a.m. Saturday on Woodland Hills Drive. 

The alert was cancelled on Monday morning after Hayward appeared at the West Chester Goodwill office and said he was lost.

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