• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle

DA Defies County Dems, Sends Epic Message to Criminals After Burglar Dropped by Armed Store Manager

December 28, 2023
Energy Department Could Ax Costly Renewable Energy Offices

Energy Department Could Ax Costly Renewable Energy Offices

May 16, 2025
Justin Bieber ‘Not Among Sean Combs’ Victims,’ Rep Says

Justin Bieber ‘Not Among Sean Combs’ Victims,’ Rep Says

May 16, 2025
Gutfeld Slams Springsteen for Criticism of Trump During Overseas Tour

Gutfeld Slams Springsteen for Criticism of Trump During Overseas Tour

May 16, 2025
Congress Calls On Prestigious University To End CCP-Linked School Allegedly Leaking ‘Sensitive’ Data

Congress Calls On Prestigious University To End CCP-Linked School Allegedly Leaking ‘Sensitive’ Data

May 16, 2025
MIKE WACKER: To Fix Tech, Think Like An Engineer

MIKE WACKER: To Fix Tech, Think Like An Engineer

May 16, 2025
Russia, Ukraine Agree To Largest POW Swap Since Start Of War

Russia, Ukraine Agree To Largest POW Swap Since Start Of War

May 16, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: State Prosecutor Joins National Fight Against Sadistic ‘764’ Pedophile Cult

EXCLUSIVE: State Prosecutor Joins National Fight Against Sadistic ‘764’ Pedophile Cult

May 16, 2025
Trump Wants to Meet With Putin ‘Soon’

Trump Wants to Meet With Putin ‘Soon’

May 16, 2025
Doc Who Revived Zombie Virus From Frozen Corpse Now Has Keys To Fauci’s Old Agency

Doc Who Revived Zombie Virus From Frozen Corpse Now Has Keys To Fauci’s Old Agency

May 16, 2025
Trump Ready to Issue New Tariffs After 90-Day Pause

Trump Ready to Issue New Tariffs After 90-Day Pause

May 16, 2025
Trump Responds to Former FBI Director’s Alleged ‘Hit’ Post

Trump Responds to Former FBI Director’s Alleged ‘Hit’ Post

May 16, 2025
Former FBI Director James Comey’s ’86 47′ Post Condemned By White House

Former FBI Director James Comey’s ’86 47′ Post Condemned By White House

May 16, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Friday, May 16, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home News

DA Defies County Dems, Sends Epic Message to Criminals After Burglar Dropped by Armed Store Manager

by Western Journal
December 28, 2023 at 2:08 pm
in News
250 2
0
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A Republican prosecutor made a bold statement about property crime this week when she said people who burglarize businesses should expect to be shot.

The comment from Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers was related to a case in which a man is accused of shooting and killing a burglar as he attempted to flee the scene of a break-in, WXIX-TV reported.

According to Powers, 16-year-old Travis Johnson, 19-year-old Amontae Carter and three other teens broke into a smoke shop in Delhi Township in the Cincinnati suburbs on Oct. 20.

Tony Thacker, 29, was living in the back of the business, which he managed. He allegedly opened fire on the teens, who fled in stolen cars.

Johnson was killed in the gunfire. Carter was struck by three bullets, according to his attorney, but he survived.

After the shooting, Thacker and his 21-year-old brother Malachi Thacker allegedly tried to disable the store’s security system and removed shell casings from the area.

Powers is bringing numerous charges against the brothers.

Tony Thacker is charged with felony assault, tampering with evidence, and having weapons under disability. He is not allowed to possess firearms due to a criminal conviction as a juvenile, according to WXIX.

Malachi Thacker is charged with tampering with evidence.

In a statement about the charges, Powers — a Republican in a deep-blue county — condemned Tony Thacker’s alleged actions.

“There is simply no justification for shooting at someone as they are running away,” Powers said.

But the prosecutor also had a message for would-be robbers.

“However, I want to make perfectly clear — these retail thefts will not be tolerated,” she added. “If you try to rob a store, you should expect to be shot.”


Powers has charged Carter, the other teen who was shot, with multiple crimes, including murder. Carter’s bond was set at over $1 million and he faces up to life in prison if convicted.

The other suspects, ages 15, 16 and 17, are also facing felony charges, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Their cases are being transferred to adult court.


This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

Tags: burglarycrimegunsOhioRepublicansSelf-DefenseU.S. News
Share196Tweet123
Western Journal

Western Journal

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th