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Sanitation Worker Finds Wanted Suspect Hiding in Trash Can

Sanitation worker discovered the suspect hiding in a trash bin after a foot pursuit; the 27-year-old had an outstanding warrant and was booked on multiple charges.

  • During a routine pickup, an Ohio sanitation worker found a wanted man hiding inside a trash can and signaled police, leading to his arrest.
  • On Monday, a Huber Heights officer attempted a traffic stop but the driver fled on foot; officers lost sight of him and established a perimeter to search the area.
  • The suspect, Jonathan McMillan, 27, was booked into Montgomery County Jail on resisting arrest and had a Miami County warrant.
  • The Huber Heights Police Department credited Officer Perez for a swift response that led to the suspect's safe custody, with police confirming the suspect was taken into custody without injury.
  • The department’s post used the nickname `Oscar the Grouch` and circulated dash‑cam footage of officers during the incident, increasing public visibility.
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Ohio sanitation worker surprised to find police suspect in trash can

A sanitation worker in Ohio got an unexpected surprise when he opened a trash can and found a man hiding inside.

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Suspect dubbed 'Oscar the Grouch' caught hiding in Ohio garbage can

A person who allegedly fled during a traffic stop was caught after reportedly hiding in a garbage can, and the discovery was caught on video.

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WLWT broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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