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Heavy Flames Force Family Out of Home

November 27, 2012, 1:39 am
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SPRINGFIELD -- A house fire forces a Clark County family out of their home. The fire broke out on Ballentine Pike around 10 p.m. Monday. Firefighters found heavy flames shooting from a front bedroom. Everyone was able to make it out safely.

Firefighters were able to knock it down fairly quickly even with challenges to get around the structure. The cause is under investigation. It appears to have been an electrical problem, about 60 percent of the home is damaged.
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2 Critically Injured in Crash in Dayton

November 26, 2012, 7:54 pm
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DAYTON -- Two people were critically injured after a serious crash.  It happened late Monday night after a car slammed into a tree in the area of Dona Avenue and Bancroft Street. The driver was trapped for about 20 minutes and had to be cut out of the car.

Police are investigating what caused the crash.
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SUV Bursts into Flames After Rear-ending a Semi Truck

November 27, 2012, 3:05 am
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DAYTON -- I-75 Southbound, south of U.S. 35 was shut down early Monday morning after an SUV and semi truck collided.

It happened around 2:30 a.m. Police say the driver of the SUV rear-ended the semi. Shortly after the collision, the SUV burst into flames. The driver of the semi truck says he pulled the other driver to safety. He also says he appeared intoxicated.

The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital to be checked out. All lanes of I-75 are back open.
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US 35 Eastbound Lane, Ramp to Close Overnight

November 27, 2012, 4:31 am
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DAYTON -– A lane closure will be in effect on US 35 eastbound between Smithville Road and Woodman Drive beginning Tuesday, November 27, at 8 p.m. The affected lane is scheduled to reopen to motorists Wednesday, November 28, at 6 a.m. One lane of traffic will remain open to eastbound motorists at all times.

The ramp from Smithville Road to US 35 east and the ramp from US 35 east to Woodman Drive will both be closed during this time.
 
These lane and ramp closures are due to a contractor setting new bridge beams in that area.

Image courtesy Google.
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Vectren, Union Leaders Agree; Vote Set For This Week

November 27, 2012, 7:00 am
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DAYTON -- Vectren and union leadership of the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA) 175 have reached a tentative agreement for a new, three-year contract, the utility company announced Tuesday morning.

Vectren said in the announcement that UWUA 175 employee-members will vote at the end of week, likely Thursday or Friday, on the proposal. The union represents nearly 130 natural gas employees who serve the Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio service territory.
 
"We’re very pleased both parties were able to find a mutually acceptable agreement and are optimistic our employees will ratify the contract given union leadership has expressed they will recommend its ratification to their membership,” said Colleen Ryan, president of Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio.

Ryan said the plan includes the proposed enhancements to after-hours emergency response. This will trim the time it takes workers to respond to an after-hours gas emergency. The union had claimed this proposal was not sending the most qualified personnel to the situation but the closest.

"The tentative agreement includes the key provisions of the original proposal, including a competitive benefits and wages package," Ryan said.
 
The previous contract expired Oct. 31. Assuming the contract is ratified, the 130 employee-members will return to work the next business day after the contract is approved.
 
UWUA Local 175 employee-members help deliver natural gas to 315,000 customers in Vectren’s Ohio service territory, which includes all or a portion of Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Highland, Logan, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Warren counties.

Vectren Corporation is headquartered in Evansville, Ind.
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UPDATE: Indiana Man Charged in Overnight Semi Crash

November 27, 2012, 3:12 am
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ENGLEWOOD -- The Dayton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says 51-year-old William Bingham of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, fell asleep at the wheel of his 2012 Freightliner semi tractor-trailer early Tuesday morning, drove off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail. The semi overturned onto its side and slid eastbound for about 400 feet.

Bingham was transported to Miami Valley Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. He was summonsed into the Vandalia Municipal Court, charged with Failure to Maintain Reasonable Control, and Driving a Commercial Vehicle with Impaired Alertness.

During clean-up of the crash, traffic was tied up for about 2.5 hours with periodic lane closures.


Earlier coverage:

Police: Driver Falls Asleep, Flips Semi on I-70

ENGLEWOOD -- Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers say a driver was asleep at the wheel when his semi went off the road and overturned.

It happened early Tuesday morning on I-70 Eastbound, near Hoke Road. The accident forced I-70 East to shut down for a brief time while crews cleaned up the wreck.

The driver suffered minor injuries. He will be cited for failure to control.
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Supreme Court Lets Ohio Legislative Map Stand

November 27, 2012, 8:08 am
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COLUMBUS (AP) -- In a defeat for Democrats, the Ohio Supreme Court has let a newly drawn state legislative map stand.

In a 4-3 ruling Tuesday, a divided court said Ohio's Constitution doesn't require political neutrality in drafting new House and Senate districts.

Democrats brought the challenge on behalf of a group of voters. They argued the Republican-dominated Ohio Apportionment Board intentionally sought political advantage through the maps as prohibited in the Ohio Constitution.

Republicans argued Ohio's Constitution asks the board to consider minimizing county, township, city and precinct splits but sets no absolute rule.

The litigation said maps of 99 House and 33 Senate districts split cities, counties and other community units more than 250 times.

The court had delayed its ruling in the case so not to impact the 2012 election.
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Greene County Traffic Fatalities Up in 2012

November 27, 2012, 8:33 am
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GREENE COUNTY -- The Safe Communities program is reporting an increase in traffic fatalities in Greene County in 2012, with more than a month to go.

The Greene County Safe Communities program said there have been 16 traffic fatalities in Greene County so far this year, compared with a total of 11 traffic deaths for the entire year of 2011.

They also said five of those 16 fatalities were teenagers.

The top five causes for the majority of these crashes that have resulted in death and/or injury in Greene County are unsafe speeds, improper lane change/passing/off road, failure to control, following too closely, and distractions (i.e. cell phone use/texting), the coalition said.

"The safety of our Greene County residents while they are traveling on the roads is our biggest concern. As we are now heading into the winter months, Safe Communities would like to remind all drivers – new and seasoned – to buckle up, park the phone and drive responsibly or secure a designated driver," the coalition said in a released statement.

The next meeting of the Greene County Safe Communities Coalition is Wednesday, January 23, at 9 a.m. at the Greene County Combined Health District in Xenia. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Laurie Fox at 937-374-5669 or email lfox@gcchd.org.
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LATEST: Body Found in Garage Identified as Brookville Woman

November 26, 2012, 3:09 pm
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TROTWOOD -- The woman found dead in a garage Monday night has been identified as 28-year-old Candace Ayles of Brookville.

The Montgomery County Coroner's Office has not yet released a cause of death. People who live in the area where the woman was found, however, say the neighborhood has a drug problem.


November 26 coverage:

Woman Found Dead in Trotwood Garage

UPDATE -- Trotwood police are investigating a suspicious death.  A passerby found the body of a woman face down inside a garage in the 1500 block of Red River St. off Guadalupe on Monday night. 

Neighbors say the home has been vacant for about a year.

The passerby was cutting through the vacant yard when he said he noticed the body through an open garage door.  That's when he ran to a nearby family member's house to call 911.  Police say the woman is a known heroin addict and it appears she fell face down onto the garage floor.

"It's pretty scary.  I'm glad I have dogs," neighbor Mindy Catterton said.

Police say the body didn't show any obvious signs of serious trauma, other than some scratches on her face from the fall.  There was also no blood or weapons in plain sight.  According to neighbors, the drug problem in the area has escalated recently.

"It's sad.  I have a family here and you want to protect them as much as possible. And then things like this happen," said Kim, a neighbor who didn't want to reveal her last name.

"It's not getting any better.  It's getting worse," agreed Catterton.

The coroner is expected to release the woman's cause of death and identity on Tuesday.


DEVELOPING STORY -- TROTWOOD -- A body is found in a garage in Trotwood and police have deemed the discovery suspicious.

Police say a teen was going to check out the abandoned home at 1572 Red River Street to see if there was anything inside of value to steal, but when he opened the side door to the garage he saw a white female lying face down on the floor.

Police are on the scene investigating the situation and gathering any evidence that may have been left there.

We have a crew at the scene and will bring you more tonight on FOX 45 News at 10 and ABC 22 News at 11.
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Woman Arrested after Bug Spray Attack

November 27, 2012, 9:02 am
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DAYTON -- A woman is locked up in the Montgomery County Jail accused of  beating her boyfriend and spraying him in the eyes with bug spray.

Christina  Jackson, 49, is facing assault charges after her boyfriend claimed she punched him in the face and head, hit him in the shins with a vacuum cleaner and sprayed Raid bug spray in his eyes.

The victim, a 67-year-old man, said Jackson assaulted him at his home on Kensington Drive.

When officers arrived, the victim's left eye was red and bruised and he had marks and dried blood on his face.

The victim told officers he was able to escape to his neighbor's home to call police.

The victim filed a protection order against Jackson.
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Crackdown on Puppy Mills Heads to Gov. Kasich's Desk

November 27, 2012, 10:38 am
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COLUMBUS (AP) -- An Ohio bill to crack down on high-volume dog breeding operations, dubbed puppy mills, is headed to the governor's desk.

The Ohio Senate signed off, 32-1, to House changes. A spokesman for Gov. John Kasich says he plans to sign it.

The measure bolsters regulations on the care and treatment of animals housed in large-scale establishments and distinguishes the facilities from traditional dog kennels. Those considered "dog retailers" will have to be licensed.

The bill creates an advisory board to provide guidance on care standards for the facilities. It also allows the director of the state's agriculture department to contract with local veterinarians to conduct inspections.

Animal rescues would have to register with the state, raising concerns from one nonprofit rescue in Cleveland that the bill would be onerous.
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Teen Sentenced for Assaulting Basketball Player

November 26, 2012, 7:04 pm
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XENIA -- A Fairborn teen, who police say came out of the stands to punch a player in the face during a basketball game, is headed to prison.

Tuesday afternoon, a Greene County judge sentenced Devon Hamilton, 18, to the maximum sentence of 180 days in jail. He will also have to pay $2600 in restitution and court costs.

Devon Hamilton, 18, was found guilty of one count of assault.  Police say Hamilton injured Miamisburg High School player Austin McCoy in January.

McCoy was taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries.

Tuesday, Hamilton apologized in court and requested no jail time from the judge.

Hamilton was removed from the courtroom in handcuffs and taken immediately to jail.
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Couple Came Home To Find Burglars in Home

November 27, 2012, 1:01 pm
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DAYTON-- Dayton police are investigating a burglary after an elderly couple came home to find burglars in their home.
       
A.C. and Opal McIntosh were Christmas shopping for their grandchildren
when the burglars broke into their Murray Drive home.
"We weren't  gone very long." Opal said.
  
The McIntosh's pulled in their driveway and Opal said she  immediately knew something was wrong.  " I said oh no, that is not right."   
 
They noticed their window was shattered  and realized someone had broken into their home.

" I feel a little violated." A.C. said.  "They shouldn't tear peoples homes up like this."  
 
The thieves stole a jewelry box filled with important papers,  before they got spooked  and  ran out the front door.

" I'd say there were at least two maybe." A.C. said.  
 
The couple  didn't get a good look at the suspects. Dayton police came    and dusted  the window and door for prints.  

Opal is thankful, the thieves didn't steal  their Christmas gifts.
 "I had them laid out to wrap them." She said.  

A.C.  is now thinking about  installing a security system
 "I think that would be about the best thing  we could do."

Police searched this wooded area  on 5th street , near the couples home looking for the suspects, and items taken from the home, but didn't find anything.  Anyone with information  is asked to call Dayton Police Department  at 333-COPS.  


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Abuse of Trust by Authority Figures;Psychologist Speaks

November 27, 2012, 1:18 pm
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DAYTON -- A Huber Heights teacher accused in an inappropriate relationship with a student, is out on bond.

Kelsey Hartman has been charged with sexual battery.

According to the police report, she was found inside a vehicle with her student performing oral sex.

This isn't the first case of inappropriate teacher and student relationships. but it's still hard for people to wrap their minds around.

"It's not right it's not Christ like," said Norman Stroud, "All she was thinking about was self, and when you get caught up in self and sinful nature, that's what happens."

But, clinical psychologist Bruce Kline says it's not that simple.

"Some of them just fall into a bad pattern, they themselves have a low self esteem, or are depressed," said Dr. Kline.

What he does know for certain is it's easy for authority figures to take advantage of your child.

"They already have the relationship in place and therefore they have the leverage," he said, "They can take advantage of a child or youth because they have that repor, or trust that's already there."

The abuse of trust and authority can be brought into the classroom, despite being taught from day one that it's wrong.

"Their very first class that they have in education we go through appropriate guidelines for interacting with students," said Doctor Connie Bowman, Chair of the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Dayton.

She says they stress to their college kids to stay away from their students on any social media site.

"Students have all kinds of friends, they need a teacher," she said.

A teacher, according to her, that must stay professional.

"When parents or teachers trust each other or are working together the student has a better opportunity of being successful," said Bowman.
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94 Year old Woman Mauled by Her Own Dogs

November 27, 2012, 1:19 pm
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TIPP CITY -- A 94 year old woman is in critical condition right now after being severely mauled in her own home by her own dogs.  Miami County Sheriff's deputies were called to Elizabeth Hirt's home this morning by Hirt's son, who'd stopped in to check on her.

Deputies say Hirt was on the floor, mauled and bloody and the culprits were Hirt's two Boston Terriers.  Authorities say Hirt had chunks of flesh eaten off of her hands and legs.  Hirt was taken to Miami Valley Hospital by Careflight, where she is undergoing surgery.

The dogs were taken to the Miami County Animal Shelter, where officials say they have not shown any signs of aggression.

"When they showed up here, they were covered in blood, very saturated.'' Marcia Doncaster, from the Miami County Animal Shelter told us, ''We tried to clean them off, but they were pretty messy when they got here.''

Authorities say they don't know why the dogs attacked, but they think the woman may have tripped over one of the animals and fallen down.
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West Carrollton 25 mph Speed Could Increase

November 27, 2012, 1:34 pm
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WEST CARROLLTON -- It's been almost six weeks since the speed on Central Avenue and Dixie Drive in West Carrollton dropped to 25 miles an hour, but after a slew of complaints, the city's now reconsidering that speed limit.

"It's really hard to slow yourself down that fast to 25 to get through town" said Judy Mattei, West Carrollton.

Judy Mattei isn't the only one complaining about the 25 mile an hour speed limit set for Dixie Drive and Central Avenue.  Many residents have been complaining, saying 25 is just too slow, and the speed should go back to 35 miles an hour.

"That seemed fine you know, it wasn't so fast there were accidents but then it wasn't so slow you have to be really careful of what you're doing" said Mattei.

The city imposed the speed limit when the West Carrollton I-75 exit was completed.  It's a part of the city's plan to boost economic development in the downtown area.

"We have on-street parking, trying to change the atmosphere for the business owners and try to build towards what our future goals are, to be a destination" said Rich Norton, Service Director for West Carrollton.

The slower speed has even caused some drivers to avoid the area altogether.
Enforcing the 25 mile an hour speed limit hasn't been much of a problem either, since only a small handful of tickets were issued.

"Between October 11 and today, our department has issued four citations for speeding in the 25 miles an hour zone" said Doug Woodard, West Carrollton Police Chief.

The city's now open to compromise, with a 30 mile an hour speed limit.

"They need to atleast do that, I still think it should be 35, but 30 is better than 25" said Mattei.

The West Carrollton City Commission will have its first reading to possibly get the speed limit changed at Tuesday night's meeting.
If the commission approve the speed change after its series of hearings, it would be implemented January 10, 2013.

Connect with ABC 22/FOX 45 Reporter Kavontae Smalls on Facebook and Twitter.

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Puppy Tossed Into Columbus Creek

November 27, 2012, 2:16 pm
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COLUMBUS--A Columbus woman walking her dog witnessed a man tossing a dog crate into a creek.

She immediately ran to the cold shallow creek to discover a pit bull puppy trapped inside the crate.

The dog named Rio, is now recovering at a Franklin County animal  shelter.

"It wasn't until we had it dried off and put into a blanket that the fear actually went from his eyes."

Rio will head to a rescue home and then will be put up for  adoption.
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Local Copyright Law Expert Quells Facebook Ownership Fears

November 27, 2012, 2:17 pm
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DAYTON -- If you've been on Facebook in the past few days, you've probably seen a similar message posted on many of your friends walls -- about declaring what they post is their own property - not that of Facebook's.

Turns out, it's a hoax.
   
"I probably check it, every... a couple times a day. It's definitely a way to network with people and keep up," said Katie Campbell who loves Facebook but is careful about her privacy.

"I don't put things on there that I know I don't want people to know. Or pictures I don't want people to see. So I feel like I'm smart enough about that," said Campbell.

But she also saw the recent message popping up on people's walls about ownership. Many people have.

"I'm an artist so a lot of stuff I post on there, I wouldn't want it used for anything other than my friends viewing it," said Andrew Valley of Dayton.

The post has been copied and pasted on wall after wall. It's a declaration - of sorts. It's the person's way of telling Facebook everything they own is theirs, but Facebook already knows that.

"You continue to own everything you post on Facebook... your pictures, your video, whatever," said Kelly Henrici, a Law Professor at the University of Dayton. She's an expert in copyright.

Henrici says Facebook only has your permission to use it, and that agreement is over the second you deactivate your account. They don't own anything.

"What they need is a license to use it and republish it. Because every time one of your friends hits the share button, well that's a redistribution of what you created. And you gave them permission to do that by putting it up there in the first place," said Henrici.

Henrici says the bottom line is that Facebook wants its user, after all, that's why it exists. She can't see them making such a blatant policy change now or anytime in the future.
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Dancers Prepare for Local Dancing with the Stars Competition

November 27, 2012, 2:23 pm
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DAYTON--All the competition drama of Dancing with the Stars is right here in the Miami Valley.   

A Special Wish Foundation announced the dancers competing in its Valentine's Day dance competition this year.

This is the biggest fundraiser for the group, which is the only wish-giving group in the area.
   
The dance will be held on February 15th.

Last year's event sold out the Schuster Center and raised $72,000.
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Update: Dayton Officer Struck by Vehicle in Stable Condition

November 27, 2012, 2:44 pm
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UPDATE: One officer was hit by a vehicle in the area of Salem Ave. and Philadelphia Drive.  We're told that officer is in stable condition at Miami Valley Hospital.  We are awaiting more information on this incident from the Dayton police chief.

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DAYTON --  We're following breaking news -- an apparent police pursuit ends in Dayton. We're hearing a police officer was hit by a car. It's all unfolding right now at Salem and Philadelphia. The intersection is shut down. We know that police deployed stop sticks trying to stop that car.

No word yet on how seriously the officer was hurt. Our crews are on the scene, working on more information.

Tune into Fox 45 @ 6:30pm and 10:00pm for the latest developments.
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