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31-07-2025
- Yahoo
Former school bus driver facing over 80 sex-related charges involving students
A former school bus driver is facing nearly 100 sex-related charges involving nearly nine underage boys. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7 previously reported that Matthew Hunt was arrested in May at Northmont High School following allegations of inappropriate relationships with current and former students at the school. Now, Hunt is accused of rape and sexual battery of at least nine boys. Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck called the case 'shocking.' Heck said Hunt would meet boys and young men on the buses he drove, then would offer his victims a job with his organ-repair business, and then would begin sexually abusing them. TRENDING STORIES: Man with handcuffs poses as deputy, tries to enter woman's garage, police say Gas company looking to increase rates, Residents unhappy with proposal 20-year-old man dead after boat crash in Clark County Heck said they've identified nine victims in the months-long investigation. He believes there could be many more. Hunt is facing 17 counts of rape, 64 counts of sexual battery, and one count of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Hunt worked for Northmont schools since 2012 until he was fired following the allegations. Northmont City Schools sent News Center 7 the following statement: 'As soon as we became aware of allegations, we took swift action -- assigning the former staff member to home, directing them not to have any contact with students or staff, and prohibiting them from being on school property. After we placed Mr. Hunt on leave, we severed our employment relationship with him. We are cooperating fully with local law enforcement and will continue to do so.' Heck said Hunt worked for several districts in the area and was forced to resign from Vandalia Butler Schools in 2009 due to inappropriate contact with a student. On his application to Northmont City Schools, Heck said Hunt did not disclose that he had been involuntarily terminated from another job. Hunt is in jail on a $1 million bond. We will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Yahoo
ArriveSafe program returns, provides free rides home this St. Patrick's Day
The Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office is bringing back a long-standing program to help those celebrating St. Patrick's Day get home safely. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The ArriveSafe program will return on Monday to provide free Uber rides to residents who are out celebrating St. Patrick's Day. TRENDING STORIES: 'Fake' dog trainer who scammed hundreds of customers, mistreated animals avoids prison Sheriff identifies woman, suspect killed in crash, shooting in Darke Co. Body of pilot recovered after helicopter crashes into Ohio reservoir From 6 a.m. on Monday, March 17 through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, Montgomery County residents will provide vouchers for free Uber rides, up to $20. Since the program was announced in 2007, over 20,000 free rides have been redeemed. Prosecutor Mat Heck, Jr. said he started the program after someone in his office was injured by a drunk driver. 'We've got to make sure it doesn't happen and it doesn't happen. No one intends to be drinking and driving. No one intends to be pulled over and arrested. No one intends to be in a crash or worse, kill someone else or kill themselves. So again, this holiday weekend and St Patrick's Day, please drink responsibly,' Heck said. The free ride vouchers can be redeemed with the QR code in the social media post below: [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Free Uber rides available in Dayton on St. Patrick's Day
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The ArriveSafe program returns on Monday, giving Dayton residents a safe way to get home. Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck, Jr. announced the return of the ArriveSafe program for the St. Patrick's Day holiday. The program offers free rideshare vouchers in an effort to reduce OVI-related crashes. Sobriety checkpoints to disperse across the Valley ArriveSafe offers a free Uber ride, up to $20. Those interested in the voucher can scan the QR code or go to the offer on the Uber website. Vouchers can be redeemed from Monday, March 17 at 6 a.m. through Tuesday, March 18 at 6 a.m. St. Patrick's Day is one of the biggest days on the calendar for alcohol consumption. In the past year, OVI-related crashes have claimed over 30 lives in Montgomery County. Prosecutor Heck says since ArriveSafe began in 2007, the program has provided over 20,000 free rides home. 'All I'm asking is that you celebrate St. Patrick's Day responsibly and either have a sober designated driver, call a cab, use Lyft or let ArriveSafe provide you a safe and sober ride home — for free!' said Heck. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
