Preble County • March 26, 2025
Good morning, Preble County. In the realm of dramatic getaways, Christian Black's escape attempt deserves special mention. After crashing a stolen vehicle near I-70, the determined fugitive took a midnight swim across a Walmart pond—only to emerge soaking wet to find police patiently waiting on the other shore. The waterlogged suspect now faces charges of receiving stolen property and obstruction, adding a soggy chapter to local crime stories.
Meanwhile, a 13-hour manhunt ended with murder charges for Dametrius Turner, who allegedly shot a woman five times before fleeing the scene. In more uplifting news, six National Trail Middle School students are making waves on the airwaves, showcasing their newly-acquired podcasting skills on Kicks96 Radio. The collaboration between Preble County Historical Society and Brewer Broadcasting has these young broadcasters quite literally preserving local history through their voices.
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🔫 A 13-hour manhunt ended with murder charges in Miamisburg. Dametrius Turner, 32, has been indicted for allegedly shooting Leslie Renee Ross five times in a basement on Golden Arrow Court. After the March 12 shooting, Turner fled the scene, prompting police to post his image on social media. Alert citizens spotted Turner near West Carrollton and notified authorities, leading to his arrest with suspected methamphetamine in his possession. Turner, who is being held on $1.5 million bond, faces multiple charges including murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
🏊♂️ Man steals car, crashes, then dives into pond to escape. After crashing a stolen vehicle near I-70 in Englewood around 3 a.m. Sunday, Christian Black attempted a dramatic getaway by jumping a fence and swimming across a pond near Walmart. Police officers, guided by dispatchers monitoring traffic cameras, were waiting on the other side when the soaking wet suspect emerged. Black was checked by medics before being taken to Montgomery County Jail on charges of receiving stolen property and obstruction of official business. Authorities later confirmed the crashed car had been stolen from Beavercreek.
🎙️ Six middle school students hit the airwaves at Kicks96 Radio. National Trail Middle School students were awarded special interviews on Kicks96 Radio through a partnership between Preble County Historical Society and Brewer Broadcasting. The students had learned podcasting and documentary interview skills as part of a project to capture local history. Principal Derek Lucas and teacher Tyler Luce collaborated with PCHS Executive Director Lisa White on this initiative. "This is truly new generations preserving the past," officials noted about the students' accomplishment.
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