Charges Filed in Preble County Attempted Rape Case

(EATON, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today that a Preble County man has been indicted on charges including attempted rape of a victim under the age of 10.

A grand jury indicted Bradley Monebrake, 32, of Eaton, on five felonies involving an alleged sexual assault:

  • One count of attempted rape of a victim under the age of 10 with sexually violent predator specification (F-1)
  • One count of attempted gross sexual imposition with sexually violent predator specification (F-5)
  • One count of possession of criminal tools (F-5)
  • Two counts of violation of a protection order (F-5)
  • One count of obstruction (M2)
  • One count of voyeurism (M3)

If convicted, Monebrake could face life in prison and lifetime registration as a Tier 3 child sexual offender.… Read full story

Brown Joins Colleagues in Pressing Walmart to Grant Priority Access or Make Accommodations for People with Disabilities

In Letter to Company’s President and CEO, Senators Pressing Walmart to Ensure Social Distancing Policies Abide by the Americans with Disabilities Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following complaints from Americans across the country who were unable to access Walmart stores due to long wait times, U.S.

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NIH Statement on World Asthma Day 2020

Today on World Asthma Day, the National Institutes of Health stands with patients, families, advocates, researchers, and health care professionals to raise awareness about this common chronic respiratory disease, the people it affects, and the biomedical research that improves its prevention and treatment.… Read full story

Starting Point Plans Reopening

Starting Point is moving ahead with a phased reopening plan. Beginning Monday, May 4th the staff and select volunteers will return to get organized and formalize ongoing risk-management procedures before re-opening the Center to the public on Monday, May 18th.

We have continued offering high-risk clients pregnancy tests and ultrasounds on a case by case basis throughout the past 6 weeks and will continue to do so until formally re-opened.
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