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28-05-2025
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Police to incentivize children's positive citizenship with famous free slush treat
An area police department is embarking on its 30th year of a program designed to reward children acting as great citizens with a free Slurpee®. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Brookville Police Department announced in a social media post Wednesday that 'Operation Chill' is coming back for its 30th year. Operation Chill is a program designed to reward children who exhibit good deeds and positive behaviors in their community. Brookville police officers will be able to give free 7-Eleven Slurpee® drink coupons to kids they see acting as great citizens. TRENDING STORIES: Gas leak reported at Huber Heights fire station causing closure of busy road Lack of hydrants causes challenges as firefighters respond to vacant house fire in Clark County Man taken to hospital after being pulled from river in Dayton There are various reasons why a kid could be awarded a free coupon. 'Wearing a helmet while riding a bike, picking up litter, helping a neighbor, or holding the door open – the result is the same: a FREE Slurpee® drink and encouragement for being a great citizen," a spokesperson for the Brookville Police Department said. 7-Eleven will issue more than 550,000 coupons to more than 1,300 participating law enforcement agencies across the country. The 'Operation Chill' program was founded in 1995 in Philadelphia and has expanded to hundreds of cities across the country, according to the social media post. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Jefferson County teens charged after gun and dirt bike stolen, cars broken into
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two 16-year-olds are facing multiple charges after they allegedly broke into vehicles and stole multiple items. According to the Brookville Police Department, several vehicles were broken into and reported to officers from May 6 to May 10. Victims reported that a firearm, money, passports, a designer purse, Apple products and ID were stolen in the break-ins. 2 charged, accused of selling 'burner' gun out of Altoona house During the investigation, officers also learned that a 2005 Honda 450R dirt bike was stolen. Police executed a search warrant on a residence in Brookville and recovered 'a majority' of the items that were reported stolen. They noted that both the firearm and dirt bike were among the items they found. Police interviewed the two juveniles and filed charges in relation to the thefts. Both have been charged in the Jefferson County Juvenile Court System and are facing charges of theft from a vehicle, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, loitering and prowling at night, possession of a firearm by a minor, altering identification and discharging a firearm into a structure. Anyone who believes they may be a victim or has information related to this case is asked to contact the Brookville Police Department at 814-849-5323. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
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Brookville PD to engrave catalytic converters, take back drugs this month
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Brookville Police Department is holding a catalytic converter engraving event in an effort to prevent and trace thefts. The free event will be held at Music's Automotive, 402 Hay Ave., on Friday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to noon. To register for your 15-minute appointment, call 937-833-2886. UPDATE: Police arrest suspect who broke into Brookville high school The Brookville PD is also joining the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Campaign on Saturday. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will be held in the Brookville Council Chambers at 301 Sycamore St. 'We want to keep our community safe by providing convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription medication,' said city manager Jack Kuntz. 'Although this is a national event, the City of Brookville will continue to collect prescription medication year-round at the City of Brookville Police Department.' The BPD is also located at 301 Sycamore St. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
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POLICE: Two men arrested in Pennsylvania for trying to have sex with teen
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two men have been arrested after they allegedly tried to meet and have sex with a teen who actually turned out to be a decoy for a pred hunter group. Todd Yarnell Jr., 27, of Homer City, and Tommy Burns, 39, of Reston, Virginia, are both facing charges after 814 Pred Hunters came forward to police to report that they were communicating sexually with what they thought was a 15-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint. In Yarnell's case, he allegedly started speaking to the decoy between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6, 2025. Text messages turned over to police showed that he had conversations that were sexual after the decoy informed him that she was 15 years old. According to the affidavit, Yarnell arranged to meet the decoy at a local Sheetz to have sex. Officers wrote that he 'took the necessary steps to attempt to commit sexual crimes against a minor.' Officers with the Brookville Police Department arrived at the meeting place and took him into custody. Man charged after 'lewd' phone calls reported in Jefferson County In the case of Burns, he allegedly began texting the decoy in November of 2024. Burns was noted to have asked the decoy if her parents would see her phone and even said that he did not want to get in trouble. The decoy also identified her age in this case, according to the complaint. Burns went on to ask the alleged minor if her dad lived with her, which police noted as 'offenders will often ask about male figures in the child's life to estimate the likeliness of being confronted.' Throughout messages, he calls the decoy his girlfriend and even asks 'So if I come to Pennsylvania will I get set up' and 'what if you were to get pregnant before you turn 18 is all I'm saying.' According to the affidavit, after days of conversation, Burns's messages became sexual. He also allegedly sent her photos of his privates and information about 'Romeo and Juliet Laws.' Police noted in their report that he also sent her photos of his truck and driver's license. On Feb. 5, Burns made plans to meet the decoy at the Flying J truck stop on Allegheny Boulevard to have sex. Police arrived at the scheduled time and found Burns in the same car that he sent photos of. He was arrested and allegedly admitted to officers about attempting to meet the decoy for sex. Yarnell is in the Jefferson County Prison with bail set at $100,000 and Burns has his bail set at $60,000. Both are facing felony charges of statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors and other related charges. Burns has a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 4. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
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Perry Township trustee arrested on OVI charge
Perry Township Trustee Hayes Johnston was arrested for OVI during a traffic stop last week, according to a Perry Township Police Department report. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The traffic stop took place on Johnsville Brookville Road near Providence Place just after 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. TRENDING STORIES: Man escapes from area courthouse after judge revokes bond, leads police on hour-long chase Gov. DeWine orders all state employees back in office full time 32 agencies from 6 counties respond to barn fire in Darke County The officer stopped Johnston's car after he saw that it didn't have any lights 'to the rear of the vehicle to illuminate the license plate.' The report indicates that Johnston was leaving the Perry Township Administration Building before the traffic stop occurred. 'I made contact with the driver and immediately recognized the driver as Perry Township Trustee, Hayes Johnston,' the officer wrote. The officer noted that he could 'smell an overwhelming odor of an alcoholic beverage' when Johnston turned to talk to him. Johnston agreed to complete Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) after the officer said he could smell alcohol on him, according to the report. A Brookville Police Department captain responded to the scene to be a witness for the SFSTs. The officer conducted several tests including the 'Modified Romberg Balance Test,' the 'finger-to-nose' test, the 'Walk and Turn' test, the 'one-leg stand' test and the 'Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus' test. Johnston was arrested at approximately 6:38 p.m. for OVI 'based on the totality of the circumstances,' according to the report. Body camera video shows Johnston losing his balance and wobbling during the 'Walk and Turn' and 'one-leg stand' tests. The officer obtained a warrant to get a blood sample from Johnston, which occurred at Miami Valley Hospital north campus. After a blood draw, Johnston was transported back to the Perry Township Police Department where he contacted Perry Township Fiscal Officer Jamie Evans for a ride, according to the report. Johnston is facing one count of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and one count of tail lights and illumination of rear license. News Center 7 has reached out to the Perry Township Board of Trustees for comment on Johnston's arrest. We will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
