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Crime Bulletin: Central A/C and Refrigeration Unit Thefts
Over the past several months there has been an increase in "metal thefts" throughout Ohio.  Green Township has not been spared.  Be on the lookout for subjects stealing the catalytic converters off of vehicles, primarily in the parking lots of businesses.  If you see someone under a vehicle  (the theft can be committed in just a few minutes) call local law enforcement. 

Theft of copper and aluminium, such as lines, coils, and wiring from air conditioning equipment is also a growing problem.  Be on the lookout for subjects around a/c equipment, and contact the local law enforcement agency if you observe suspicious behavior.  If you have an alarm system, contact your company to determine if your outside a/c equipment can be added to your alarm system.

Snow Emergency Guidelines- Please Drive Carefully!
Township Declared Snow Emergency? Click here for more information.
County Declared Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Snow Emergency? Click here for more information.

Alert! Grandparents Scam
We have received calls and reports about an international "Emergency Cash Scam" that has hit our township. The victims receive a telephone call, purportedly from a family member who has been in a crash, or needs bail money, asking that funds be wired to assist them. The most recent victim in the township lost $6000 after wiring cash to Canada. Another potential victim called Green Township Police after receiving a call "from her grandson" and was warned of the scam, preventing any loss. Click here for more information.

Public Safety Announcement 10-27-08 Home and Personal Safety
We have received requests for tips regarding home and personal safety.  Click here here for a comprehensive guide from the National Crime Prevention Council. 

Next of Kin Registration for Ohioans
Any holder of a valid Ohio driver license, commercial driver license, temporary permit or State of Ohio identification card will now have the option of providing the name and information of a contact person they wish to be notified in the event the individual is involved in a crash or emergency and is otherwise unable to communicate with the contact person. Ohioans can now provide next of kin information for up to two contacts, online or through any BMV deputy registrar.

Parents Encouraged to Get State ID's for Kids
"Having an identification card on record can be an invaluable tool in the safe recovery of a child and the Ohio BMV encourages all parents to bring their children to one of our more than 200 locations statewide to get a State ID card," said Ohio BMV Registrar Mike Rankin. Click here for more information.

Alert! Internet Extortion Scheme
We have received calls about a nationwide extortion scheme that has surfaced here.  Click here for more information.

 Police Start Bike Patrol
In September, 2007 the Green Township Police Department started a bike parol unit. 

Vacation Checks
The Police Department will check on your house while you are away.  

UPDATE: The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office is no longer accepting referrals issued by police to the Private Complaint Program.   The only exception is for bad check cases, which may still be referred to Private Complaint, depending on eligibility and the circumstances.

I was given a referral for Private Complaint Mediation.  What does that mean?    

            The Private Complaint Mediation Service (PCMS) is designed to be the first step in the criminal misdemeanor process. Police jurisdictions refer most misdemeanor complaints to the service to attempt out-of-court settlements through mediation.

            It is best to bring your police referral to PCMS as soon as possible after receiving the referral; however PCMS will process the complaint beyond that three-day time period in place for warrant referrals.  PCMS will also review cases without a referral from police.

      A police officer responding to a citizen misdemeanor complaint has the discretion to refer the case to mediation unless an immediate arrest is warranted. You must go in person (click here for hours and location) to make the complaint and be interviewed by a PCMS Intake Worker. The Intake Worker conducts an interview to determine if the case fits within the scope of services and, if so, schedules a mediation hearing between the complainant and the alleged defendant. PCMS notifies the other party by ordinary mail of the scheduled hearing date, which usually takes place within three weeks of the time that the complaint is made. Mediation hearings are scheduled in the evenings and on Saturday mornings.

What if the Mediation Hearing is Unsuccessful?

            If the parties cannot settle the dispute to their mutual satisfaction, either party may ask the mediator to present the case to the prosecutor who is on duty at the time of the hearing. The prosecutor makes an assessment of the case to determine whether or not there is probable cause to issue a misdemeanor warrant. If a prosecutor does not find probable cause to issue a warrant, the mediator provides information to the parties about other options which may include filing a civil suit, consulting a private attorney or contacting an agency that is able to address the problem.

 

 

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