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Madeira man charged with brutal abuse of child

MADEIRA, OH (FOX19) - A Madeira man is behind bars after police say he caused third degree burns to a 2-year-old boy and dislocated his elbow.

David Dalton Jr., 28, is facing two counts of endangering children.

Madeira officers were called to the emergency room at Bethesda North Hospital over the weekend after a child was brought in with a severe burn on his foot and a possible broken arm. The child was taken to Children's Hospital.

After an investigation, officers determined Dalton grabbed the child's right arm several times on Thursday until he heard a pop. On Friday, police say Dalton placed the child's right foot in hot water, causing severe burns.

The child has possible third degree burns on the top of his foot and ankle, and second degree burns on the bottom of his foot. He has had three pins placed in his right elbow, which had been dislocated.

Magazine scam alert in Madeira

MADEIRA, OH (FOX19) - It is one of the oldest scams in the book, and Madeira residents need to be on high alert. Reports of a magazine subscription scam are circling the East side neighborhood.

Several calls have come into the Madeira Police Department of people buying magazines and then finding out it is a scam. A group of young people between ages 18-20 are said to be involved. They claim that half the money is going towards college books and the other half is being sent to the troops. These scam artists have a clever hook to their stories.

Madeira Police searching for additional Assault Victims

MADEIRA, OH (FOX19) - Police are searching for additional victims of a Madeira man charged with having an inappropriate relationship with a 9-year-old girl.

Samuel T. Jillson, 54, was charged and indicted with two counts of Gross Sexual Imposition after an investigation of his improper touching of a 9-year-old girl. Following his arrest, other victims have come forward and admitted they had also been assaulted by Jillson.

Madeira Police believe that there may be even more victims since Jillson lived at a trailer park in Madeira that was close to the McDonald Commons, a public park. Jillson was a frequent visitor to the park at nights.

Police are asking that if you have had any information, if you have had any contact with Samuel Jillson, or if you know anyone who has been abused by Samuel Jillson, to call Detective Eric Hoeffel of the Madeira Police Department at (513) 272-4214.

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Man charged with raping 6-year-old girl

LOVELAND - A 25-year-old Loveland man is being held on a $250,000 bond accused of raping a 6-year-old girl.

Troy Debruler is accused of sexually assaulting the girl on Wednesday at her home in Loveland. Police say Debruler is the boyfriend or an acquaintance of the girl's mother and lived in the home with the girl.

Authorities learned of the alleged incident on Saturday when the girl's grandmother called police. Hamilton County Child Services removed the girl and her siblings from the home and placed them with relatives while the case is being investigated.

Debruler's case will go in front of a grand jury next week.

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Thong-wearing neighbor arrested

MADEIRA, OH (FOX19) - A Madeira man was arrested Wednesday after police say he trespassed on his neighbor's yard and pleasured himself while wearing only a black thong.

Brian Luedeker, 37, is charged with Voyeurism, Public Indecency and Criminal Trespass.

The incident happened Wednesday night on Juler Avenue in Madeira.

Luedeker was taken to the Hamilton County Justice Center, but has been released on bond. He will be in court August 27.

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Police: Mom accused of beating autistic son

MADEIRA, OH (FOX19) - A Madeira mother is behind bars after police say she beat her 9-year-old son.

Tammy Hobbs, 46, is charged with endangering children and domestic violence.

According to a police report, Hobbs caused physical harm to her son, who is autistic. The boy reportedly told police, "Mommy hit me with a belt."

Her bond was set at $10,000 and a temporary protection order was issued.

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Man in court for Loveland murder

LOVELAND, OH (FOX19) - A Loveland man will be in court Wednesday morning, charged with murder.

Investigators say Howard Williford, 53, shot and killed Debra West, 49, on June 18 on Iroquois Drive in Loveland. Williford also shot himself, and had to be air lifted to the hospital following the incident. He was just released from the hospital.

Williford is charged with one count of murder.

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