In the spring of 2020, Brooke Smith was an Ohio State University (OSU) senior taking her final classes to earn an undergraduate degree. She paid tuition, room and board, and seven other fees to Ohio State.

The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred Friday, Aug. 25 at approximately 3:29 a.m. The crash occurred on Clough Pike near North Presidential Drive in Batavia Township, Clermont County.

On Aug. 17, a Clermont County grand jury returned an indictment for Tara Linville, 40, on several felonies, including one count of trafficking in persons, following a fatal drug overdose on May 27.

On Aug. 17, a Clermont County grand jury returned an indictment on Samantha Green, 31, and Casey Crisp, 28, of Williamsburg.

The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Goshen Township Police Department, Clermont County Sheriff’s Office and Miami Township Police Department, announced Friday that an OVI checkpoint will be held Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m. on state Route 28 near state Route 48 in Goshen Township, Clermont County.

On Aug. 10, a Clermont County grand jury returned an indictment for Roger Graszl, 58, on several felonies, including two counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal drug overdose that occurred May 27.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Monday announced $61 million in funding for 27 new traffic safety projects in numerous counties across the state.

Clermont County Sheriff Robert S. Leahy announced Thursday that a Clermont County grand jury has indicted a Norwood, Ohio man on 20 counts related to his alleged involvement in the trafficking of drugs, which led to the death of another.

A Washington Court House man already serving prison sentences from two other counties has been sentenced to another five years in connection with a Highland County burglary case.

After a weeklong jury trial, Clermont County Prosecuting Attorney Mark J. Tekulve announced Monday the conviction of Jacob Bumpass of Cincinnati for his role in the disappearance of Paige Johnson.

The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash involving three motor vehicles. The crash occurred July 20 at approximately 7:29 a.m. on state Route 28 in Miami Township, Clermont County.

On July 5 at 3:19 p.m., correctional staff at the Clermont County Jail discovered a male inmate unresponsive inside of his cell. The inmate was housed alone in the cell. Correctional officers and medical staff within the facility began immediate lifesaving efforts.

Clermont County Prosecuting Attorney Mark J. Tekulve recently announced the indictment of Chad C. Doerman, by a Clermont County grand jury.

The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred Sunday, June 25 at approximately 4:22 a.m. on Bethel-New Richmond Road near Regatta Drive in the village of New Richmond, Clermont County.

The Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred Friday, June 23 at approximately 12:37 a.m. on Shiloh Road near Woodville Pike in Goshen Township, Clermont County.