today the loved ones of 57-year-old cathy chatfield -- the runner killed in a hit and run last month -- sat in court to see the man who police say took her life.-- he was in court today-- facing a judge. 9 on your side's rose-ann aragon has the story... pkg in court today 24-year-old thomas stidhum-- police say he was the driver who hit and killed 57-year-old cathy chatfield--a woman running a race--on the sidewalk. nats: 911--one vehicle -- two people are walking away. police say on december 6th the driver ran leaving after grabbing his license plate and a backpack--but a month later he was found. they say he resisted arrest and had to be tazed-- chatifield's running team-- seeing the suspect for the first time. nats: resisting arrest?lawyer: yes, judge. he denies the allegation and indicates he was injured by the officers and they took him down unnecessarily. his bond-- 10- thousand dollars-- straight cash-- nats: you think based on the allegations of the apprehension, i can expect him to return to court voluntarily? lawyer: he denies those allegations that's all i have to say, jud

but supporter of cathy chatfield were disappointed the judge did not address the pending charges for the hit and run-- including aggravated vehicular homicide. tampering with evidence and failing to stop. "we wish this could have taken its course earlier, but we definitely want to make sure he gets his time." they say they don't want what happened to her to happen to anyone else. "we all love her as a coach, as a friend, as a family member... we're streets but we want him permanently off the streets." it's time to check weather tensions continue in oregon. the stand off between protestors and the government is ongoing.who joined in .. and what that will mean in the we are tracking the big change over and snow in the forecast. 9 is on your side with live reports on road conditions throughout the morning. tensions on the rise in burns, protesters with militia groups showed up. members of groups like the "pacific patriot network" and "the idaho chapter of three percent patriots" have also arrived in oregon..to create a "security buffer" between law enforcement and the protestors. they'r

but supporter of cathy chatfield were disappointed the judge did not address the pending charges for the hit and run-- including aggravated vehicular homicide. tampering with evidence and failing to stop. "we wish this could have taken its course earlier, but we definitely want to make sure he gets his time." they say to her to happen to anyone coach, as a friend, as a family member... we're glad he's off the streets but we want him permanently off the streets." it's time to check weather with meterologist jason adams. we are tracking snow across the tri state. 9 is on your side with live reports on road conditions throughout the morning. steven avery has a new lawyer. you may know that name from the wildly popular netflix series "making a murderer".his conviction for a 2005 murder is the subject of the documentary series.chicago lawyer kathleen zellner announced friday her firm will now represent avery...avery's conviction has been upheld on appeal.thousands have signed tensions on the rise in burns, oregon as 'more' armed protesters with militia groups showed up. members of groups

of killing.why he's not answering you're watching good morning your side for the first time, cathy chatfield's loved ones got to see the man accused of of taking her life.chatfield was hit and killed last month while participating in a weekend race.police say thomas stidhum took off after running her down.9 on your side's rose- ann aragon has the story... pkg in court today 24-year-old thomas stidhum-- police say he was the driver who hit and killed 57-year-old cathy chatfield--a woman running a 911--one vehicle -- two people are walking away. police say on december 6th the driver ran --nowhere to be found -- only leaving after grabbing his license plate and a backpack--but a month later he was found. they say he resisted arrest and had to be tazed-- chatifield's running team-- seeing the suspect for the first time. nats: resisting arrest?lawyer: yes, judge. he denies the allegation and indicates he was injured by the officers and they took him down unnecessarily. his bond-- 10- thousand dollars-- straight cash-- nats: you think based on the allegations of the apprehension, i can expect him to

after weeks of unanswered questions, friends of cathy chatfield got the see the driver accused of killing the runner face a judge.9 on your side's timyka artist was there for the arraignment. she has the suspect's side of the story and why he won't be getting out of jail anytime soon. as to bond my client maintains that he was not the person behind the wheel that day"and with that the judge slapped 24 year old thomas stidhum with a 1 million dollar straight cash bond. 9 on year side was there in court when the defendant plead not guilty to vehihicular homicide, fleeing the scene of a crime and tampering with evidence in the hit and run death of 57 year old cathy chatfield.the person who left chatfield to die on dorchester avenue, abandoned his car, ripping the license plate off the back to hide his tracks.when after weeks police finally caught up with stidhum in , they say he resisted arrest and twice had friends say they plan to see the case through, praying for justice justice we appreciate that the judge sset the bond so high. his is a flight risk. he hurt our friend, killing her. but

cathy chatfield was running the seven hills run-walk when she was struck by a car on dorchester avenue.she died from her injuries.earlier this week - cincinnati police said that thomas stidhum is the person responsible for her killing.9 on your side is working to learn how he was arrested.we will bring you new information as we get it during this newscast. more breaking news.cincinnati mayor john cranley just vetoed a property tax for cincinnati homeowners.the city council approved the budget wednesday that included the increase. cranley says he hopes council will work with him to avoid raising taxes. a homicide, and possible cover-up.a man charged in this west price hill crime faces a judge. scary moments on board a flight, caught on camera.what forced this plane to make an an expensive crime.neighbors in westwood say they're tired of waking up to this - cars covered in spray paint.9 on your side's kristen swilley talked to them about what they say is happening all too often. kristen on cam: some of its so vulgar we cant even show it to you. but most of the vandalism here is just annoying

police say he is 24-year-old cathy chatfield was hit and killed last month near the intersection of dorchester avenue and reading road. at the time, cathy was taking part in the annual seven hills run. police say the driver did nothing to help cathy following >> at the presence of mind to remove the license plate from the car, and then run away. he had that in his mind assuming to throw off the police and not connect him to the crash. lisa: crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to his arrest. the number is -- 20-year-old nikolai gray junior is being held on $500,000 bond. he is facing six charges including four counts of felonious assault. he allegedly fired shots in the car hitting the child. reports of an uptick in overdoses in wilmington since the start of the new year. wilmington police officials tell us two of those overdoses have proven to be fatal. they say they suspect a deadly mixed with fetanyl is to blame. investigators say since they' ve january 1, seen 12 overdoses. police used narcan for the overdoses that were non-fatal. all the overdoses happened in just a

thomas stidhum was arrested last week following the december 7th hit and run that killed cathy chatfield. chatfield was running in the 7 hills walk run on dorchester avenue. police say stidhum ditched his car and ran away. last week-- they arrested him. he's now being held on one million dollars bond. <"we appreciate that the judge sset the bond so high. his is a flight risk. he hurt our friend, killing her. but he also hurt others as well."> well.">stidhum pleaded not guilty in court. a woman visiting the tri-state is going home with one million dollars after matching five numbers in last night's powerball. powerball.linda windey bought her powerball ticket at the walton travel center.she only spent six dollars... on tickets.and never thought that millionaire. "i was down here visiting cause i was having a hard time in new york" "i actually had just got home from work and checked the numbers online" online"windey says she plans to spend time with family after collecting the one million dollars. the walton travel center is getting a check for 10 grand - just for coming up next. next.wher

taser.stidhum is accused of hitting and killing runner cathy chatfield on dorchester avenue last month ... during the seven hills run walk. witnesses say stidhum jumped the curb ... hitting chatfield ... then removed his plates and ran away. a butler county couple could need a new place to stay ... after a truck plows into their home... home...dionna davis says she was asleep when the truck came crashing into her 1800s log cabin style home in madison township early this morning ... a house she and her fiance only just started renting this month.she credits that very truck from crashing all the way into the house.the driver suffered only minor injuries and davis wasn't hurt ... but odot and zoning officials say the damage may mean the home isn't safe to live in anymore. officials say the accident was caused by slick roads. neighbors in westwood say they are taking matters into their own hands ... after several cars are hit by vandals with graffiti. graffiti.nine on your side photographed several vehicles that had been spray painted ... including at least one tagged with an obscenity too

(vo) police are looking for 24- year-old thomas stidhum-- a man they say hit 57-year-old cathy chatfield -- and ran -- she was participating in the seve hills run and walk--here on dorechester -- police say before he ran away he took his license plate and a backpack-- now he's charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular homicide, tampering with evidence and leaving the scene-- (sot)(***lt. bruce hoffbauer-cpd traffic unit***) "" (cont vo)records show in with aggravated vehicular assault. police say stidhum has had a history of reckless driving, violence and drug use -- he was also wanted on unrelated charges of domestic violence and drug abuse-- roe: police say because stidhum wasn't in custody at the time-- they cannot say whether or not drugs or alcohol were involved--they're asking for your help to locate him. reporting live ra 9 oys. a small explosion at crossroads church sends five people to the hospital. hospital.it happened in the boiler room at the west side location in miami township just before 4 today.officials say a failure of the boiler sent shrapnel flying... whil

will be arraigned this morning.you'll remeber that is the man police arrested for running down cathy chatfield while she ran a race in mount auburn back in december.police say he took off after hitting chatfield and was only arrested last firday.stidhum suffered seveal cuts to the face while resisting arrest. police has to use a taser on him. stidhum's lawyer says his client wa not resisting and was taken down unnecessarily. this morning police are looking for the killer who murdered a hamilton man inside his home. home. a family friend tells 9 on your side a man broke into the house and shot christopher sandle as his mother watched. 9 on your side's ashley zilka tells us more about the 13:45 "christopher sandle just celebrated his birthday three days ago, but police say this morning his life was taken inside this home. 5204:33he paid for me to get a ride home wake up and this is what happened. 38austin belden would be the last time he saw his best friend.now... christopher sandle junior- known as cj- was shot at his home on millvile avenue. he rachel mccoy- a family friend- told 9 on your sid

cathy chatfield was hit while she was running in the seven hills run.officers say stidum ripped off the car's license plates and ran away. 3 right now.. a local man accused of selling heroin is now federal charges.the hamilton county heroin task force got a federal indictment for john wade of bond hill police say he sold several batches of heroin laced with fentanyl, and one of those batches killed chad trammell. trammell overdosed last july. wade has a preliminary hearing this afternoon. 3 a lot of time and resources have gone into the tri-state's fight against the heroin epidemic.state leaders will meet today to talk about how to solve the problem.ohio attorney general mike dewine will hold an emergency meeting with ohio law enforcement and public safety officials in columbus this morning.they'll discuss ideas that work ... such as treating drug overdose scenes as crime scenes, using naloxone to save lives, and addressing addiction in jails. they'll also cover using the state's automated prescription reporting system to find dealers. 3 the co-chairs of the child poverty coalition will

cathy chatfield was hit and killed last month near the intersection of dorchester avenue and reading road. at the time, cathy was taking part in the annual seven hills run. police say the driver did nothing to help cathy following the crash. >> he had the presence of mind to remove a license plate from the car and run away. and he had that in his mind, i' m assuming, to throw off the police and in any way not connect him to this crash. mike: crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to his arrest. the number is 513-352-3040. taking advantage of tragedy. sheree: it' s still happening -- scammers are using the recent death of local hamilton firefighter patrick wolterman to trick people out of money. mike: wlwt news 5' s emily wood for. emily: sheree and mike, this happened last week before hasn' t stopped. looking into three local phone numbers associated with these bogus calls. they say the callers claim to be from charities to help the families of fallen firefighters and police officers. the early morning fire that claimed the life of 28-year-old patrick wolterman bec

cathy chatfield was hit and killed last month near the intersection of dorchester and reading road. at the time, cathy was taking part in the annual seven hills run. police say the driver did nothing to help cathy following the crash. >> he had the presence of mind to remove a license plate from the car and run away. and he had that in his mind, i' m assuming, to throw off the police and in any way not connect him to this crash. lisa: crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. the number is 513-352-3040. new video this morning of a robbery and shooting at a north college hill business where the owner of the business was shot in the back. police hope new video can help identify the person who shot the automotive. it' s surveillance video from a nearby business. 63-year-old joe leach is in critical condition. police still don' t know if he was targeted for some reason or if this was a crime of opportunity. lawmakers at the nation' s capital appear to be laying the ground work for a contentious 2016. leaders from both parties are showing that major hurdles

stidhum is accused of jumping a curb on dorchester avenue last month, hitting and killing runner cathy chatfield as she ran in the seven hills run walk. witnesses say he then removed his plates and left the scene.stidhum received medical care before being booked in jail. neighbors in westwood say they're tired of waking up to find their cars covered in spray paint. some of its so vulgar we cant even show it to you. but victims say most of the vandalism is just annoying and expensive. at least 10 cars were tagged with white spray paint sometime late wednesday night. many neighbors say they've been targeted in the past, but for some this is a they're not happy about it. sot: elain faison, 17 seconds over it from one end to me a couple thousand dollars to get the truck repainted because you can't just paint one part of the truck. and it's just hard seeing that and dealing waking up in the morning with that especially when you're going to work." work."some of the neighbors there plan to form a watch group as police continue to investigate. exactly one month afer a man was found dead inside a blazing

police say stidhum hit 57-year-old cathy chatfield last month near the intersection of dorchester avenue and reading road. he then is accused of removing the license plate from the car he was driving before running chatfield' cincinnati' s running community >> we all love her as a coach, >> would you continue to run with her? >> absolutely. and she will run with us. jonathan: he faces five in connection with chatfield' s death, including aggravated vehicular homicide. they arrested richar d a probation offense registration charge and they found an active methamphetamine lab inside his house. bond was set at $5,000. controversy before tonight' s game centering around a local radio station. 700 wlw radio is taking a lot of heat for a fake warning aimed at roethlisberger. in the big ben warning wlw ran. ben warning wlw extreme caution, especially if heavily consuming alcohol in the downtown area this weekend. it goes on to say he poses the 18-40-year-olds. the spoof ad is in reference to previous sexual assault allegations against the former miami university redhawk. we reached out to the r

police say evidence collected at the scene proves stidham killed 57 year old cathy chatfield during the seven hills run & walk last month. he's now charged with vehicular homicide. police say he never should have been driving because he has a long criminal past.if you know where stidham is -- call police. witnesses say he arrived at a drive-through -- without *pants*.and today he made his first court appearence because of it! stephen brown is charged with public indecency.court documents say brown went to the reading drive through the day after christmas and showed the employee a little too much of himself.another employee was able to get brown's license plate number and alert police.bond was set at five thousand dollars. clouds will also slowly build during the day but no rain is expected. rain is back for friday, and it'll be heavy at times. our best chance for rain on friday will be during the morning drive, especially between 4 to 8 a.m. after that, rain will lift more to the north. while we can't rule out a few isolated showers later in the day, it will generally be dry and mostly

guytelling his attorneys and the judge he's innocent in the fatal hit and run of 57 year old cathy chatfield. chatfield was participating in the seven hills run/walk in early december, when she was mowed down and left to die on the side of the road on dorchester charges of vehicular homicide, tampering with evidence and leaving the scene of an accident remained sealed until his capture. stidham did not go quietly..according to police...who had to tase him two times before he finally surrendered.the judge set his bond at 1 million dollars ((sot))07:717 it could've been any of us we are scared of the guy. it's brought back memories just like it was the day it happened.stidhum has two ovi felony priors. he is also facing a domestic charge on a separate unrelated incident. police say he does not have a valid licenseim timyka artist for the now new details about an area humanitarian... who has died. we told you about the passing of frank gurson from the freestore foodbank yesterday. today we wanted to update you on funeral arrangments.they've been made for friday at ten am. funeral home on cornel

police say stidhum hit 57- year-old cathy chatfield... last month near the intersection of dorchester avenue and reading road. he then is accused of removing the license plate from the car he was driving .. enjoy the mild start to the weekend because it will turn much colder by sunday morning. there will be showers tonight, expect a wet bengal's playoff game, a few snow showers sunday morning, but the real talker will be the bitter chill that's coming. plenty of clouds will linger today as a potent storm center organizes across the mid-south. this storm center will move into the ohio valley this evening bringing steadier rain in time for the big playoff game. most of saturday will be dry, until after dark. highs will reach the mid 50's for tailgaters and remain mild during the game around 50. rain will increase, especially toward the end of the game. as the storm center passes by early sunday morning temperatures will begin to fall after midnight. after starting around 46 at midnight temperatures will crash through the 30's to around free

cathy chatfield was running the seven hills run-walk when she was struck on dorchester avenue on december sixth. police say stidhum took off, right after he hit chatfield. phildelphia police say this is the man who ambushed an officer early yesterday.30 year old edward archer fired at least 11 shot as the officer was inside his cruiser. this is video of the exact moment.you can see archer run up on the officer.the officer was actually able to get out of the car and return fire, hitting archer in the buttocks. he was captured a short time later, and confessed all in teh name of the islamic state. (captain james clark, philadelphia police dept.) "he pledges his allegiance to the allah and that is the reason he was called upon to do this. " "that office is in critical condition this morning.and as the investigation continues, police say this is a stark reminder that isis has called for supporters to carry out attack on law enforcement. two refugees from the middle east have been arrested on terrorism charges. one of them is aws mohammad al-jayab (al jah-'yahb). he appeared in court in sacram