Crime
25-year-old Jacub Carver charged with murder in shooting death of 24-year-old Ronnie Rowe in Green Township
A fatal shooting on Thursday evening in Green Township, Ohio, has left one man dead and another facing murder charges, according to Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman.
Incident Details
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Disterdick Lane. Deputies and detectives arriving at the scene found the body of 24-year-old Ronnie L. Rowe of South Shore, Kentucky, behind the wheel of a Chevy Equinox riddled with multiple bullet holes.
Investigators determined that Rowe was fatally shot while seated in the vehicle. His body has been sent to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy.
Suspect and Witness Located
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that detectives identified the shooter as 25-year-old Jacub Tyler Carver of Franklin Furnace, Ohio.
Carver was detained at the scene and later charged with one count of murder, a first-degree felony.
Detectives also learned that another male had been inside the Chevy Equinox during the shooting.
This individual fled the scene but was located minutes later walking along U.S. Route 52 in the Franklin Furnace area. He was detained and taken to the Sheriff’s Office for questioning.
Legal Proceedings and Investigation
Carver is currently being held on a $100,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Monday, November 18, 2024.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations (BCI) was called to assist with processing the crime scene. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Sheriff’s Statement
“This tragic incident is being thoroughly investigated to ensure justice for the victim and his family,” Sheriff Thoroughman stated.
Anyone with additional information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office.
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.