- A 17-year-old Ohio teenager missing for 263 days was found on August 21 at the Springfield home of former teacher Jobe Binkley.
- Binkley was arrested and charged with interference with custody after previously denying to law enforcement that the teenager was inside his residence.
- The 48-year-old suspect pleaded not guilty to the charge, with a pre-trial hearing scheduled for later this month.
- Binkley was fired from the Springfield City School District in February 2025 for violating technology policies after previously being investigated over interactions with students.
- Investigators are examining electronic devices to determine if Binkley will face further charges related to the minor.
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