Wednesday, May 12, 1999
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Teacher suspended in nude photos case
MONTGOMERY — A Sycamore Junior High School teacher has been relieved of his duties while Montgomery police investigate allegations about nude computer pictures.
Ron Renshaw, an industrial arts teacher with the district for 27 years, is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, according to a statement from Superintendent Bruce Armstrong. Mr. Renshaw could not be reached Tuesday for comment.
The incident at the school involved “some type of nude photos,” Montgomery Police Chief Donald McGlothin said Tuesday. He would not comment further until the investigation is closed.
Lincoln Heights police investigating death
LINCOLN HEIGHTS — olice are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in his apartment Monday.
The body of Lenardo Crooks, 40, was found inside 641 Jackson St. on Monday, police said. They would not comment upon what may have caused his death, or what led to his discovery.
Officers only would say they are investigating. The Hamilton County coroner's office had not ruled on Mr. Crooks' death Tuesday night.
Burned man rescued in Clifton fire
Cincinnati firefighters rescued a 21-year-old man from a roof in Clifton at about 3 a.m. Tuesday as the man fled from a two-alarm fire.
Rodriquez Madaris was in good condition at University Hospital Tuesday after suffering second-degree burns on 35 percent of his body. The cause of the fire, at 2250 Wheeler St., is under investigation. Damage is estimated at $30,000.
Police: Woman stole neighbor's mail
ST.BERNARD — A 28-year-old Bernard woman stole her neighbor's mail in an attempt cover up the fact she had burglarized her neighbor's apartment and stolen her personal checks, authorities say.
On Tuesday, police charged Tunisha Sanders, 28, of the 4600 block of Tower Avenue, with theft, forgery and four counts of burglary.
According to police, Ms. Sanders entered her neighbor's apartment while she was at work at least four times between Jan. 1 and April 29 and stole a number of personal checks. Ms. Sanders forged her neighbor's signature and made the checks payable to herself, police said.
In attempt to keep her neighbor from noticing the missing checks, Ms. Sanders stole her neighbor's bank statements — with her canceled checks — from her mailbox, police said.
Ms. Sanders' boyfriend, Brian Danner, 28, of the Tower address, was arrested and charged with forgery for cashing one of the stolen checks, police said.
State education boss to visit Cincy area
Susan Tave Zelman, Ohio superintendent of public instruction, will visit schools in the Cincinnati Public, Mount Healthy and North
west districts Thursday.
A reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Mayerson Academy, 2650 Highland Ave., Corryville, is open to the public.
Ms. Zelman will tour Bloom Middle School in the West End, the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Over-the-Rhine, Houston Elementary in Colerain Township and eMount Healthy High School.
"Back the Blue' party Saturday in Winton Place
A “Back the Blue” party will end Police Memorial Week on Saturday in Winton Place with a community fund-raiser.
Cincinnati Police Chief Thomas Streicher Jr. is expected to meet with people at the festival, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Queen City Kroger, 4777 Kenard Ave.
The event, sponsored by Kroger and Q102 FM, will include food and music. Donations go directly to local law enforcement.
One dead, one missing in Lake Erie sinkings
TOLEDO, Ohio — One person died and another was missing in separate boating accidents on Lake Erie on Tuesday afternoon.
Each boat carried five people and went down within about two miles of each other, said U.S. Coast Guard Chief James Bordell.
Odyssey team world-class as kids, too
Fountain fix-up funds flowing in
'Star Wars' ticket adventure begins
Asylum or death?
Expansions, new building urged for Lakota
Findlay Market to fight crime
Coaster fans ready for 'Son of Beast'
House Senate rejects 'lemon' on title
Patton enjoys Aquarium preview
Potential Flynt jurors answer frank questions frankly
Summer bus fares will drop to 50Ä from airport to Kings Island
Ted Turner comes home to champion environment
Tornado widow feels pain, pride at son's kindergarten graduation
Cop's career jeopardized by fight with girlfriend
County cop charged with shoplifting
Kenton narrows jail sites to four
Lucas has 1st GOP opponent
CCM dean Werner to retire
Fat's a fact
GET TO IT
Alarms could link to city network
County, Cheviot reach accord on dispatch bill
Empty buildings may get fix-up
Forest Park asks for help to widen U.S. 127
GOP candidates debate
Homes and businesses expected on Monroe site
Miami won't fight hiring ruling
New ozone notch added for the 'sensitive'
Panel to explain Ohio 4 plan
Roselawn art focuses on diversity
School nurses dole out care
Sentencing postponed for former reporter
Teacher cooks up interest in science
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Unions fret over health care cost
Y closes building after fire to assess
