Friday, October 22, 1999
TRISTATE DIGEST
Westwood man attacks police during arrest
Cincinnati police had to use Mace on a 44-year-old Westwood man Thursday after he attacked them as they tried to arrest him.
Timothy Soloman, of the 3700 block of Bank Court, was charged with disorderly conduct, criminal damaging and assaulting a police officer.
Witnesses called police to the Public Landing shortly before 1:30 p.m. to report a man with a weapon.
Officers encountered Mr. Soloman, who punched Cincinnati police Specialist Douglas Maundrell in the mouth.
The officers used “chemical irritant” on Mr. Soloman and placed him in the rear of their vehicle. Once in the back seat, Mr. Soloman kicked out the rear passenger-side window, according to a police report.
He was taken to University Hospital for mental evaluation.
State senator seeks police policy review
State Sen. Mark Mallory, D-Cincinnati, is calling for a review of the Cincinnati Police Division's use-of-
deadly-force policy.
The senator's request comes in the wake of the third fatal shooting by Cincinnati police this year.
Saturday, Carey Tompkins, 28, was fatally shot by a police officer who struggled with him over a gun.
“We need to find out what happened, why it happened and how we can prevent such tragedies in the future,” Sen. Mallory said. “In light of these three shootings, the police department should review its policy regarding the use of deadly force.”
The senator added that this most recent shooting took place within blocks of his home.
He sent his request to Police Chief Thomas Streicher Jr. in a letter Thursday.
Michael Carpenter, 30, was fatally shot March 19 by two Cincinnati police officers during a traffic stop in Northside.
On Aug. 20, James E. King, 44, was shot and killed by four Cincinnati police officers following a bank robbery in Corryville.
Police officers pass random drug test
In a random drug test administered this month, all 33 Cincinnati police officers passed.
The Cincinnati Police Division has tested about 1,200 officers through the random drug test program, which started in April 1997. The program was created to “foster community confidence in the Division and its personnel.”
Colerain Twp. man indicted in shooting
Rayshawn Walker has been indicted in Saturday's drive-by shooting of Jerric L. Anderson, 19, of Colerain Township.
Mr. Walker was indicted on an aggravated murder charge with a special felony specification, a first-degree felony punishable by 15 years to life, plus five years for using a firearm.
Mr. Allen announced the indict ment Thursday against Mr. Walker, 21, of Colerain Township.
After an argument at a party where Mr. Walker displayed a gun, prosecutors said, Mr. Walker cruised Mr. Anderson's neighborhood with his car headlights off. Mr. Walker fired one shot into Mr. Anderson's chest, Hamilton County Prosecutor Mike Allen charged. A .25 caliber casing was found at the scene, and .25 caliber ammunition was found in Mr. Walker's car, Mr. Allen said.
The 3:13 a.m. shooting, at Planet and Aquarius drives in the Skyline Acres subdivision, occurred after a party in College Hill to raise money for a rap CD Mr. Anderson was recording with friends.
Avondale woman reports rape in home
An Avondale woman was raped early Thursday by an armed man who forced his way into her home in the 700 block of Ridgeway Ave.
Cincinnati police said the man knocked on the woman's door some time after 1:40 a.m. and then pushed into her residence after she opened the door. Police said the suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 350-400 pounds. He was armed with a black handgun and wearing a black ski mask, dark hooded sweat shirt and white gloves.
Police said the rape is not related to the series of rapes in the last year-and-a-half in northern Hamilton County and southern Warren County.
Teen sentenced for attempted rape
AKRON, Ohio — A 17-year-old has been sentenced to eight years in prison for trying to rape a 71-year-old woman in a church.
Donte Wilson, facing trial as an adult on charges of robbery and attempted rape, pleaded guilty Sept. 23 and was sentenced Wednesday. He had faced a maximum of 16 years in prison.
At his sentencing before Summit County Common Pleas Judge Jane Bond, he apologized to the victim and said, “I know what I did was wrong.”
The victim, who was present in court, did not speak.
Robber grabs cash register, leaves cash
COLUMBUS — An impatient bandit attempting to rob a drug store tried to take the cash register but ripped off the top of it, leaving the money behind as he fled.
The suspect dashed into a tavern with police close behind. When told he couldn't escape, the man gave himself up.
Police responding to a call Wednesday night from the clerk didn't have any trouble spotting the man as he ran down the street with his arms full of machinery and dangling wires.
Police charged Drtangyn Sinclair, 33, of Columbus, with one count of felony vandalism.
Officer Richard Brooks was on bike patrol nearby and recalled the description.
“He's dragging the whole cash register across Broad Street? I'm like, "What?'”
Judge charged with drunken driving
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — A Franklin County Juvenile Court judge has been charged with drunken driving in this Columbus suburb where he formerly was mayor.
A police officer arrested George W. Twyford shortly after midnight Oct. 6 after seeing his car straddling the lanes on a city street, police said.
Judge Twyford smelled of alcohol, failed field sobriety tests and refused to take a breath-analysis test, the arrest report said. He told the officer that he drank four beers that evening, according to the report.
Messages were left Thursday for Judge Twyford and his attorney, Thomas L. Twyford, who is also his brother.
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$400,000 raised for ballot issues
Council incumbents defend records
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Leaf-looking at its peak
Miss America speaks for homeless vets
Panel hopes The Banks can get funds
Teens barred from honor club will get $999
City takes on revitalization after years of failed attempts
N.Ky. pushes for community college
Woman killed in work accident
'Bama fan goes to great lengths
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Worship's changing shape
Americana park fined $13,000
Day's poll work can earn $112
Fidelity opens talks for access road
GOP lawmaker to head PR-lobbying operation
Hop like a bunny, earn money
Justice Dept. sues Columbus
Kids just say no to violence
Miami works to boost minority recruitment
Panel offers concepts for mall
Park's debut to be a blast
Taxi-bus outfit blocked in move
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