By Trend News Line 2024-04-10 17:15:00.
In a damp Wednesday afternoon in Covington, rain showers persisted with more severe weather predicted for the following day. Meteorologist Allison Rogers provided a timeline of when the area needed to be weather aware, with the potential for thunderstorms, some of which could be strong, expected for tomorrow afternoon. The severe weather threat was anticipated to last until the evening commute, with rain continuing into the night.
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Breaking news of major traffic backups on southbound I-75 in Sharonville, just before the 275 split, was reported with emergency vehicles and military vehicles on the scene. The Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed serious injuries, but the cause of the crash was still unclear as multiple agencies responded to the incident.
A Warren County contractor, Sam Zawadski, faced serious theft charges for allegedly swindling customers out of tens of thousands of dollars. Zawadski, the owner of Equity Contractors, was indicted on six counts of grand theft and accused of failing to provide materials or perform promised services. In February, he pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and was scheduled for sentencing that afternoon, facing up to two years in prison.
In other news, former University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari officially landed a new job with Arkansas, signing a lucrative five-year contract with an annual $7 million salary. The contract included bonuses for NCAA tournament appearances and tournament wins, solidifying his place in the college basketball world.
Tragedy struck as an Ohio corrections officer, Lieutenant Rodney Osborne, was shot and killed during a training exercise near Columbus. Osborne, a 13-year employee of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, was named Employee of the Year just last week, making his loss even more devastating. The Ohio State Highway Patrol was investigating the shooting, which appeared to be a tragic accident.
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A man was charged with shooting and killing the manager of a White Castle in Avondale, where his girlfriend worked. The suspect, Shannon Hill, allegedly shot Marcus Jamison in the parking lot after being asked to wait outside until his girlfriend’s shift ended. Hill was held on a $200,000 bond for a murder charge.
In the ongoing investigation of the shooting death of University of Cincinnati student Benjamin Addison, students took matters into their own hands by launching a Crime Stoppers account on Instagram. The account aimed to provide real-time updates of crimes happening on and around campus, with anonymous tipsters encouraged to share Ring camera footage to help track down criminals. The initiative was created to keep students safe and informed about the ongoing violence in the area.
As Covington braced for more rain and potential severe weather, residents remained vigilant and prepared for any further developments in the community. Stay tuned for more updates on WLWT News Five as the situation unfolds..
– Crash with injuries reported on Scott Street in Covington
– Injuries reported on Scott Street in Covington.
