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UPDATE: Gunshot Victim, 17, Tells Police He Was Shot While on Porch

DAYTON -- A 17-year-old boy told police he was shot early Wednesday morning while he was sitting on his porch.Tiwonne Montgomery told officers a black male drove up in a car and fired at him with a...

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UPDATE: Drive-by Shooting Victims Describe Scene, Suspect

DAYTON -- The victims of a Tuesday afternoon drive-by shooting have provided police a description of the alleged shooter.That suspect is described as a black male with medium length dreadlocks. He was...

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UPDATE: Late-Term Abortion Doctor Found Guilty

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The abortion doctor from Philadephia, Dr. Kermit Gosnell, has decided not to appeal the first-degree murder conviction for killing three babies.These babies were born alive in his...

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Local Man Indicted for Child Pornography

DAYTON -- A local man has been indicted tonight for transmitting child pornography.The Center for Missing and Exploited Children alerted Riverside Police that Justin Steele had been sending computer...

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UPDATE: Child Injured by Scalding Water Ruled Accidental

MIDDLETOWN -- Police have declared an incident where a child fell into a trash can filled with 160 degree water as accidental.Emergency crews responded to 308 Curtis Street in Middletown for a report...

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Grant Allows Coroner to Identify Bath Salts

MONTGOMERY COUNTY -- Instead of just tagging victims of drug abuse, the Montgomery County Coroner's Office is now going to track the drugs.An $8,000 grant will enable the coroner to be able to test new...

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Woman's Home Riddled with Paintballs: "I ain't got time for that!"

DAYTON--Dayton Police are investigating many acts of vandalism in one west side neighborhood.                 A vandal, armed with a paint ball gun targeted  6 homes on Gard Avenue.              Lori...

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Assisted Living Center Worker Accused of Abuse, Victim Doesn't Hold a Grudge

DAYTON -- Charmin DeWitt spends her days in front of the TV. She barely survived a seizure and stroke."I couldn't do anything, I couldn't move nothing in my body. God healed my body," said the 43 year...

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Window of Opportunity Closing to Refinance Home at Low Rates

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- Need a few extra dollars in your pocket? Well now may be the best time to refinance."It's just a lot of effort you want to make sure you get a good rate," saidToniya Singh who...

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California 12-Year-Old Faces Murder Charges

SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) -- The attorney for a 12-year-old boy accused of stabbing his 8-year-old sister says murder charges have been filed.Attorney Mark Reichel states his client, whose name hasn't been...

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Kettering Middle School Fire

KETTERING -- A fire broke out in the girls' restroom at Kettering Middle School this afternoon.  A custodian first noticed the fire and alerted the fire department.  It has been contained and the cause...

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Second Call Offers Guidance in Self-Defense

HAMILTON COUNTY -- With conceal to carry certifications becoming ever-more popular, some local businessmen and attorneys hope to capitalize on what could be the next step in a self-defense plan.Second...

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Ohio Ranks No. 4 in Dog Bite Claims

UNDATED -- In terms of insurance claims for dog bites, Ohio has one of the highest rates in the nation.In 2012, State Farm had more than 3,600 dog bite claims and paid more than $108 million as a...

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Youth and Violence

UNDATED -- A survey published in the Journal of Pediatrics reveals 40% of children and teens in the U.S. were victims of physical violence in the past year.More than 10% of those injuries were...

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Dayton Police Department Recruiting

DAYTON -- The Dayton Police Department is recruiting.There are about 200 potential recruits right now who will be learning what it takes to become a police officer.This is a special class, with 40% of...

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Fundraiser for 2 Year Old with Rare Brain Infection

DAYTON -- A little girl is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with a very rare disease.Bailey Stager's was 15 months old when her mother took her to the hospital last October with a fever of...

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Supposed to Die: A Man Recalls the Day He was Shot

COLUMBUS -- As a former fiance sought vengeance, a Columbus man opens up about the day he was supposed to die.Jamie Hart and Melissa Stredney had just broken off their engagement. Jamie claims it was...

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Ohio One of Worst States For Puppy Mills

DAYTON --  We all love our pets.  But Ohio now ranks as one of the worst states in the country for allowing "horrible" puppy mills.  What's worse, you could be supporting them without even knowing...

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Pay It Forward: SICSA

DAYTON --SICSA is a name many of us recognize.  They have been helping out animals for 38 years and their mission is to make life better for the dogs and cats that enter their building.SICSA currently...

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Mom and Baby's Miracle Survival

CINCINNATI -- It is a miracle story of survival after a woman carries her baby for 30 weeks outside the womb.Baby Kaydein is now a healthy 3 lb. 1 oz. baby boy.  Six weeks ago, however, while doctors...

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