Police in Warren County said a body was recovered from the Little Miami River in Hamilton Township on Sunday morning, June 14, 2026. The Hamilton Township Police Department said officers responded to the river near Grandin Road and found the body at about 9:15 a.m.
Authorities later identified the deceased as a 73-year-old man. Police said his name is being withheld for now until his next of kin have been notified. Officials did not immediately release further details about how the man ended up in the water.
At this stage, investigators said they do not suspect foul play. The cause of death has not been made public, and police have not said whether any additional agencies are assisting in the investigation.
The discovery prompted a police response in the area as officers examined the scene and began gathering information. The Little Miami River location near Grandin Road is in the township portion of Warren County, north of Cincinnati.
Police said the case remains under investigation. No timeline has been announced for when more information may be released.
The incident has drawn attention in Maineville and surrounding communities as authorities work to determine what happened before the man entered the river. For now, officials are focusing on notifying family members and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the recovery.
Law enforcement has urged patience as the investigation continues. Because the death is still being examined, officials said they are limiting public details until more facts are confirmed.
