Butler County Sheriff's Office

On June 24, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a property owner in Middletown was digging around the base of an old oak tree when they uncovered what appeared to be a cannonball.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit was notified, and Bomb Unit Specialist Grimes responded to the scene to investigate.

Upon examination, the item was determined to be a 4.75-inch diameter solid shot cannonball, weighing approximately 7.8 pounds.

The cannonball was safely recovered by the Butler County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit.

Discoveries like this serve as a reminder that historical military artifacts can still be found throughout our area. If you ever uncover what appears to be military ordnance or another suspicious item, do not handle it. Leave it where it is and contact local law enforcement so it can be evaluated safely.

Weather Wonder: June 24, 2026

It is something you have probably seen in the sky before, where the clouds look like a flying saucer or a stack of pancakes. These clouds are called Lenticular Clouds (also known as Altocumulus Stand Lenticular clouds). Lenticular clouds are associated with waves in the atmosphere that develop when relatively stable, fast moving air is forced upward over a topographic barrier (such as a mountain) that is oriented perpendicular to the direction where the upper-level wind is blowing. When there is enough moisture present above the mountain-top level, Lenticular Clouds develop within the crest of mountain waves, where the air is rising. These clouds are continuously developing and dissipating within the wave’s crest and downwind of the crest. This is why they appear to be stationary, even though winds are moving through the entire cloud. They are most often seen in the winter or spring when winds aloft are typically stronger.

Information by:
https://www.weather.gov/abq/features_acsl

Sheriff Jones was on with Bill Cunningham today on 700 WLW talking about crime in Cincinnati and keeping Butler County safe! Tune in!

Bill Cunningham | iHeart as heard on 700 WLW

Law enforcement is often measured by the arrests we make, but some of the most important moments never result in handcuffs.

On June 5, Deputy Renkel was working an extra-duty assignment at Countryside Mobile Home Park when he was alerted to a young girl, Evelynn, who was suffering a seizure and had stopped breathing.

By the time Deputy Renkel arrived, Evelynn had begun breathing again but continued to seize. While there was little he could do medically beyond basic care, he immediately went to work comforting and supporting the family during one of the most frightening moments of their lives. He held Evelynn, helped keep her as comfortable as possible, attempted to cool her down with wet towels due to her high fever, and provided reassurance to her mother and grandmother until paramedics arrived.

Sometimes being a deputy isn't about making arrests or writing reports. It's about being there when people need someone the most. It's about providing comfort in a crisis, remaining calm when others are overwhelmed, and making a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Thank you, Deputy Renkel, for reminding us that the badge represents compassion just as much as it represents law enforcement.

Note: The look she's giving our deputy is priceless ❤️❤️

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
369 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA

FAYETTE UNION

IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA

DEARBORN FRANKLIN RIPLEY

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

BOONE CAMPBELL KENTON

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO

ADAMS HIGHLAND

IN SOUTHWEST OHIO

BROWN BUTLER CLERMONT
CLINTON HAMILTON WARREN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALEXANDRIA, AURORA,
BATESVILLE, BELLEVUE, BLANCHESTER, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE,
BURLINGTON, CONNERSVILLE, COVINGTON, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON,
DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, ERLANGER, FAIRFIELD, FLORENCE,
FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GEORGETOWN, GREENDALE, GREENFIELD,
HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO,
INDEPENDENCE, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MANCHESTER,
MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MILFORD, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT ORAB,
MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OXFORD,
PEEBLES, RIPLEY, SEAMAN, SPRINGBORO, SUMMERSIDE, VERSAILLES,
WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WEST UNION, WILMINGTON, WI******ER,
AND WITHAMSVILLE.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit was excited to participate in this years Respect For Law Camp and educate all the attendees!

It is truly an honor when we have the opportunity to pour back into our community!

🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE 🚨

If you hear loud booms between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. today in the Trenton, Madison Township, or St. Clair Township areas, there's no cause for alarm.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit will be conducting a controlled explosives demonstration at the Bomb Range on Woodsdale Road for participants attending Respect for Law Camp.

This is a planned training and educational event. Thank you for your understanding.