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Dayton man pleads guilty after bragging about bar shooting

Dayton, OH

Jacob Brady, 28, has pleaded guilty to felonious assault and tampering with evidence stemming from a bar shooting incident. The shooting occurred during the early hours of June 22 at Pat’s Bar.

As part of a plea agreement, two firearms-related charges were dismissed. Witnesses reported that the shooting involved a romantic rivalry between Brady and a 23-year-old man.

Court documents indicate that the conflict escalated over a woman the victim was with, who had no interest in Brady. While Brady claimed the victim was threatening him, this assertion was contradicted by witness statements gathered at the scene.

Surveillance footage captured the incident, showing Brady firing at the victim, who then went to the hospital via ride-share. The victim survived his injuries.

After being taken to the Montgomery County Jail, Brady was reportedly overheard making light of the situation, stating, “I’m gonna put that on a T-shirt — ‘BLAM, that boy down.'”

Brady is scheduled for sentencing on December 8.

Babysitter charged after infant suffers severe injuries

Cincinnati, OH

A 37-year-old babysitter has been charged in connection with allegations of nearly beating an infant to death while the child’s mother was at work. Amanda L. Greger faces two counts of endangering a child and one count of tampering with evidence.

On November 10, staff at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital reported a suspected case of child abuse to the Goshen Township Police Department. The alleged incident occurred at a residence on Woodville Pike involving a 1-year-old girl.

The infant was admitted with “altered mental status” and appeared to have suffered multiple injuries, including blood seeping from her right eye and a diagnosed brain bleed.

Greger was watching the child overnight on November 9. According to the child’s mother, when she returned home the following morning, she found her daughter asleep and later noticed abrasions on the infant’s lip and lethargy.

Greger was reportedly asleep in the same room as the child when the mother found her daughter’s injuries. The babysitter was wearing a hooded sweatshirt covered in what appeared to be blood and vomit.

Police executed a search warrant at the Woodville Pike home and discovered bloodstains throughout the room. The child’s clothing was located in a washing machine, cleaned but still stained.

The victim’s mother confirmed the clothing found was the same her daughter wore prior to sustaining the injuries.

Lindsay Bilby, the victim’s aunt, established a GoFundMe page to assist the family. The page identified Melissa Bilby as the mother and described Greger as a trusted friend.

According to the fundraising page, the child is receiving intensive medical care for her injuries, which include a brain bleed, bruised organs, and fluid accumulation.

In court on Thursday, a judge ordered Greger to remain in detention on a $500,000 cash bond. If released, she must avoid contact with the victim or any other children. Greger is scheduled to return to court on December 1.

Father leaves one-year-old in car while shopping at Aldi

Solon, OH

A 28-year-old father is facing child endangerment charges after allegedly leaving his infant alone in a parked car. Dazshawn Richardson was shopping at an Aldi grocery store while his one-year-old child was left unattended in a vehicle.

The incident occurred in the parking lot on Friday at around 3 p.m., when a bystander reported a baby crying inside a locked car. Officers from the Solon Police Department responded and located the child in a car seat in the rear of a black Mercedes.

Upon arrival, police used a lock-out tool to gain entry to the vehicle and called for emergency medical personnel to assess the child. As medics approached, Richardson exited the store and identified himself as the child’s father.

After medical evaluation, the child was returned to Richardson’s care. He received a citation for child endangerment for his actions.

Body camera footage captures officers engaging with a female witness who had been waiting by the car, expressing concern for the baby. The witness indicated the child had been crying for an extended period.

Police observed that the child appeared cold and was shaking due to the temperature being around 40 degrees outdoors. Officers noted the vehicle was not running, and the heater was not on.

Richardson reportedly told officers he did not have change for a grocery cart and could not carry his child and the groceries at the same time. He acknowledged that his actions were reckless and acknowledged the risk to his child’s safety.

Responding authorities estimated the child was alone in the car for at least 15 minutes. As discussions turned to the involvement of Child Protective Services, Richardson was allowed to accompany his son in an ambulance, where he was seen crying.

Details on Richardson’s court appearance regarding the child endangerment charge have not been released.

Group home neglect leads to death of man with disabilities

Bazetta Township, OH A group home in Ohio is facing allegations of negligence after a resident died due to severe constipation. James Stewart, 41, experienced a “massive” buildup of impacted feces weighing over 20 pounds, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.

The lawsuit claims that the Clear Skies Ahead group home failed to provide necessary care for Stewart, who had a history of autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. His family asserts that staff did not take his complaints seriously during the weeks leading up to his death.

Stewart died on Thursday after reporting abdominal pain and constipation for several weeks. The complaint alleges that he showed visible signs of distress, including bruising on his abdomen. Despite his worsening condition, staff reportedly did not inform his physician or family about his health concerns.

On the day of his death, a staff member advised Stewart to “sit on the toilet,” but he was unable to have a bowel movement. A manager later found him unresponsive in his room. Emergency services discovered a discolored line across his abdomen, as well as significant swelling.

An autopsy revealed that Stewart’s colon had been obstructed by hardened stool for an extended period, which caused pressure on his internal organs. His family’s attorney stated that the case highlights the importance of accountability in care facilities.

Clear Skies Ahead and Fairhaven Industries, which was contracted by the group home, have not responded to requests for comment.