Montgomery County • May 23, 2025
Good morning, Montgomery County. A wave of relief swept through the community as 21-year-old Jesse Chapman was located by Dayton Police after disappearing from Miami Valley Hospital Wednesday night. The young man, who had been at the facility for a mental health evaluation, was found safe after authorities launched a search and public information campaign—a bright spot amid a week that also saw tragedy with the loss of 18-year-old Tayshawn Cobb in a shooting incident on Pinecrest Drive.
Despite the upcoming NATO Spring Parliamentary Assembly restricting access to parts of downtown from May 21-27, Montgomery County residents won't lack for entertainment options. The weekend calendar is bursting with alternatives from the Cheese Fest at Austin Landing to vintage markets, live music performances, and even a flash tattoo fundraiser for cat adoption. These diverse events showcase our community's resilience and ability to find joy even as official proceedings transform our downtown landscape.
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🏥 Missing man found after disappearing from Ohio hospital. Jesse Chapman, 21, was located by Dayton Police after going missing from Miami Valley Hospital shortly before midnight Wednesday. Chapman had been at the hospital for a mental health evaluation when he disappeared, prompting a search by local authorities. Before being found, he was last seen wearing plaid pajama bottoms and a dark-colored T-shirt. Police had asked the public to contact them or Miami Valley Crime Stoppers with any information about his whereabouts.
🎭 Dayton bustles with events despite NATO assembly restrictions downtown. From May 21-27, much of downtown Dayton will have limited access as officials gather for the NATO Spring Parliamentary Assembly. However, residents can still enjoy numerous activities throughout the weekend, including the Cheese Fest at Austin Landing, a vintage market, live music performances, and animal adoption events. Other highlights include a Mental Health Awareness celebration, a food truck rally, and a special flash tattoo fundraiser for cat adoption.
💔 Tragic gunfire claims 18-year-old's life in Dayton neighborhood. Tayshawn Cobb died after being shot at least once Wednesday evening on Pinecrest Drive. Officers responded around 6:45 p.m., finding Cobb with critical injuries before he was transported to the hospital. Another 18-year-old, Manuel Perez, was arrested and booked on suspicion of reckless homicide. The Dayton Police Department's Homicide Unit continues investigating the incident.
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