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Man who killed Clermont County deputy sentenced to life plus 115 years Cameron Knight Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
Accused of ambushing and killing a Clermont County sheriff ’s deputy, Wade Winn agreed to plead guilty to aggravated murder Monday, Sept. 23 in court in order to avoid the death penalty, offi cials said. Winn, 24, will serve life plus 115 years in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Deputy William Brewer and the attempted murder of Lt. Dominic DeRose, who was shot, along with fi ve other deputies who were fi red at. As part of the plea agreement, several charges were dropped including specifi c parts of charges. These dismissals took the death penalty off the table. On Monday, Sept. 23, the courtroom was full. An overfl ow room set up for the hearing was standing-room only. Dozens of deputies were in attendance along with their families. Winn’s family and loved ones were also there. ”You will never be released from prison,” Clermont County Common Pleas Judge Anthony Brock said during the hearing. This prompted some of the supporters of his mother, sitting behind him, to burst into tears. Many supporters of the deputies were also crying during the hearing as the judge read the charges. Winn answered questions from the judge by saying, “Yes, your honor,” and, “No, your honor.” Winn showed little emotion. The bruises and scrapes that were on his face when he was arrested were healed.
In this photo made from video, Wade Winn, center, sitting with his attorney, agreed in court to plead guilty to aggravated murder to avoid the death penalty. POOL
His hair was combed and wore a blue button-down shirt and khakis. The recommended sentence was agreed upon by both Winn, his lawyers and the prosecution. He is pleading guilty to one count of aggravated murder and six counts of attempted aggravated murder. Judge Anthony Brock read through
all the necessary documents and asked all the necessary questions, but during the sentencing briefl y became emotional. “These are the worst form of the offense of aggravated murder.” Brock said. “They were there to help Mr. Winn.” He choked up as he said: “Our community lost a hero.”
Judge Brock asked Winn’s defense team why they did not attempt to plead “not guilty by reason of insanity.” Winn’s lawyer, Gregory Myers said Winn’s “voluntary ingestion of drugs” undercut that defense, but added that mental health issues were “front and See MURDERER, Page 2A
Eastbound State Route 32 opened a third lane Madeline Mitchell Cincinnati Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK
A third lane was scheduled to open to eastbound traffi c on State Route 32 in Clermont County, according to a press release from the Ohio Department of Transportation. According to the release, the thru lane was scheduled to be ready by Friday, Sept. 20. The opening will be in eff ect between Glen Este-Withamsville and Olive Branch Stonelick roads. Clermont County is in the midst of multiple projects working to improve local traffi c between the I-275/State Route 32 interchange and the Old State Route 74/ Shayler Road intersection, the release states. Clepper Lane and Old State Route 74 reconstruction projects are a part of this eff ort.
A third lane is opening on eastbound Route 32. PROVIDED/OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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