HCSO Alerts

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office – OH Evidence Submission Portal

This page can be used to securely submit evidence of criminal activity. See the links below for the current cases HCSO is accepting evidence for.

Request for Video Regarding Homicide at Arise Auto: 26-02332

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section is seeking the public’s help in submitting video and tips regarding the homicide we are investigating that occurred in Lockland on Friday, May 8th. 
 
Please see the link below and share the QR code with anyone who may have information they’d like to share related to this investigation.
 
Report Filed:
Address
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Video Request
524 N Wayne Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45215, USA
DESCRIPTION
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in connection with a homicide investigation that occurred on May 8, 2026, at Arise Auto Center located on North Wayne Avenue in Lockland, Ohio. Detectives are asking residents and business owners in the Village of Lockland and the Village of Lincoln Heights to review any available surveillance footage, including Ring camera footage and vehicle dash camera footage, for possible video evidence related to this investigation. Investigators are specifically requesting residents review footage captured on May 8, 2026, between the hours of 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM. Detectives are attempting to identify a possible suspect described as a male, black, heavy build, with long dreadlock-style hair (possibly a wig). The suspect was last observed wearing gray sweatpants and a black shirt/sweatshirt. Witnesses reported the suspect running from the area and entering the creek located behind the business of Arise Auto Center, traveling southbound through the creek.
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