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3 hours ago
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Man with filet knife arrested after standoff in Mercer County
A man armed with a filet knife was arrested after a standoff in Mercer County Friday morning, according to a social media post from the Celina Police Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Celina police responded to a domestic violence call in the 500 block of S Walnut Street before 9 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Local spa accused of operating as brothel; 2 arrested Popular music center gets a new name, $60 million gift to transform the venue Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 Authorities received reports that Dustin Lawson, 39, allegedly assaulted two women. Upon arrival, officers saw Lawson standing in the doorway of the home with a 10-inch filet knife, according to the post. Lawson then barricaded himself inside and a 90-minute standoff began. The post indicates that a 15-year-old was inside the home, but authorities were able to remove the child through a bedroom window. Lawson came out of the house multiple times but wouldn't surrender. A less-lethal shotgun with bean bag rounds was used, but Lawson ran back inside and locked the door, according to the post. As police started breaking down the front door, Lawson tried to run outside through the back door. Officers stopped Lawson at the back of the house and arrested him without further incident, the post said. Lawson was booked into the Mercer County Jail on domestic violence, assault, inducing panic, obstructing official business, and resisting arrest charges. At the time of this incident, Lawson was out on bond for a prior felony charge, the post said. Mercer County Court of Common Pleas records show that Lawson was on bond for a failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer charge. The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office is reviewing this case. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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17 hours ago
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Man arrested in connection to shooting that left 2 Ohio police officers injured
The man suspected of shooting and injuring two police officers has been arrested, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. Body camera footage showed the moment a suspect opened fire on two Ohio police officers this week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin said two Mifflin Township police officers were conducting a traffic stop near Mecca Road and Perdue Avenue around 6:45 p.m. The passenger got out of the car and began running. 'When officers pursued the suspect, he turned around and opened fire, hitting both officers,' the Franklin County Sheriff's Office said. As previously reported by News Center 7, Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin called the shooting 'unprovoked.' TRENDING STORIES: Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says 'I lost everything;' Home torn apart in SWAT standoff Skating rink at center of service dog controversy changing owners The passenger, later identified as 21-year-old, Daevonte Dixon, was taken into custody Friday. The sheriff's office said that the driver of the car has cooperated with investigators and is currently not facing any charges. Dixon has been charged with attempted murder and felonious assault in connection with the shooting. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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19 hours ago
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Downtown businesses working to make up profits lost during NATO assembly
Downtown businesses are working to make up for profits lost during the NATO assembly. Businesses across the Downtown Dayton region are feeling the impact. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Just a week ago, delegates from 30 countries came and took over the downtown area. Businesses across the area were prepared for an influx of customers, but many experienced the opposite. TRENDING STORIES: Local spa accused of operating as brothel; 2 arrested 'I lost everything;' Home torn apart in SWAT standoff Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says Spaghetti Warehouse said it was slow, but as a way to make up for what they missed, they are running sales. Mamie, who is a manager at the restaurant, said they hope the specials will help bring in more customers. 'I think a lot of the businesses are trying to do that. We'd like to as well, so we're hoping for a good weekend,' she said. Many of the businesses said they will continue to do sales and hope for the best as we approach summer. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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21 hours ago
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Slots, Blackjack in the palm of your hand; State continues discussions over online gambling bill
Ohio State Senators held a committee hearing on the expansion of online gambling. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Xaiver Hershovitz heard from those in favor and in opposition of the new online gambling bill. TRENDING STORIES: Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on 'M*A*S*H,' dies at 87 Kettering Health warns of spam communication amid cyberattack There are bills in the state house right now that, if passed, would allow for online gambling. Caesars Entertainment representative Trevor Hayes said the problem isn't going away, whether the bill passes or not. 'It's here now. It's here in this state. You can go online to Google, iGaming, iCasinos, slots, whatever, and you can pop it up immediately,' Hayes said. Casino leaders say illegal online gambling is already happening in the Buckeye State. They argue this bill would crack down on that and allow for more regulation, stopping minors from gambling online. Their other argument is that online gambling would create an additional revenue stream for the state. 'This has a chance to produce a lot more tax revenue for your state, protect the citizens of your state, and make sure that you get some tax dollars in the process,' Hayes said. Executive Director of Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Derek Longmeir said the social costs outweigh the potential tax benefit. 'Problem Gambling Network of Ohio isn't typically opposed to gambling legislation. We just want to make sure that the safeguards are in place,' Longmeir said. Sports betting had been legal in Ohio for about two years now and Longmeir said the timing of this bill concerns him. 'The casino Control Commission is working through doing a study that won't come out until later fall. So we think it's premature to further expand gambling without knowing what the impact of sports betting has been,' Longmeir said. The bills are still in the committee right now in both the house and the senate. They have to be passed out of each committee then each chamber before heading to the Governor's desk. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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21 hours ago
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Skating rink at center of service dog controversy changing owners
A Springfield skating rink at the center of controversy earlier this year is closing its doors — for now. News Center 7's Amber Jenkins was in Springfield to learn more. She will have the latest LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Local spa accused of operating as brothel; 2 arrested 'I lost everything;' Home torn apart in SWAT standoff Hope remains to save historic Catholic church engulfed in flames, Archdiocese says USA Skate announced a new family would be taking over the rink just a few months after a viral video showed the owners denying service to a boy and his service dog. The boy's mother told News Center 7 the owners were discriminating against them. We will continue to update this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
