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Hillsboro Seniors Indicted for Child Endangerment and Assault Among Eight Charged in Highland County

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Hillsboro, Ohio – A significant criminal case is unfolding in Highland County as a grand jury has recently indicted eight individuals on various charges, sparking concerns about child safety and legal compliance in this quiet community. Among the accused are a Hillsboro man and a Seaman woman, both 65, who face serious charges related to child endangerment and assault, highlighting an alarming case of alleged ongoing abuse. Roy Hansford of Hillsboro and Marilyn Gross of Seaman have been charged with two counts each of child endangerment and assault, classified as third-degree and fourth-degree felonies respectively. … Read more

Ohio Parents Indicted in Tragic Death of 11-Year-Old Son at Hotel; Charged with Multiple Offenses

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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — An 11-year-old boy’s death at an Ohio hotel has led to serious criminal charges against his parents, authorities said. The boy, identified as Hunter Towne of Warren, Ohio, died earlier this year under circumstances that have sparked an investigation revealing troubling details about his living conditions and care. A Cuyahoga County Grand Jury formally indicted John Towne and Ahhra Pugh, Hunter’s parents, following his death in January at the Extended Stay America Premier Suites in Independence. The charges include murder, involuntary manslaughter, felonious assault, and multiple counts related to child endangering. Hunter, … Read more

Former State Senator and Casino Owner Charged with Felony Theft in COVID Grant Fraud Scheme

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Concord, N.H. — Former New Hampshire state senator Andy Sanborn faces serious legal challenges following his recent indictment on felony charges, as allegations of financial deceit surrounding COVID-19 relief funds come to light. Sanborn, along with his associated casino business, stands accused of misrepresenting financial details to illicitly gain nearly $200,000 in government grants. Authorities allege that Sanborn falsified revenue figures on an application submitted June 2020 for the Main Street Relief Fund—a grant aimed to assist businesses struggling due to the pandemic. The indictments suggest that Sanborn exaggerated his casino’s income by over $1 … Read more

Trial Begins for Three Men Charged in 2021 Conspiracy and Murder of 19-Year-Old

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Chester, PA — Jury selection commenced on Friday in the trial of three men accused in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Samad Montgomery in 2021. The suspects, Hakeem Montes, 21, Khasir Bennett, 20, and Marlon Cooper, 21, all from Chester, are facing various charges including first-, second-, and third-degree murder, conspiracy, and firearms offenses. This tragic event occurred on August 7, 2021, around 5 a.m. on the 1200 block of Clover Lane, where police discovered Montgomery alongside a vehicle, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. The medical examiner confirmed the cause of death as homicide by … Read more