Olivia Clendenin, 29, from Franklin, Ohio, was convicted on February 3, 2026, of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault, and illegal discharge into a habitation following a New Year’s Eve party shooting. The incident occurred early January 1, 2025, at a Clearcreek Township home on Dearth Road, where she allegedly fired eight rounds from a .40-caliber handgun after discovering her husband and boyfriend together at the event.
Shooting Details
Clendenin arrived upset, tried unsuccessfully to get her husband to leave, then returned and drove through the yard while shooting, striking a 29-year-old innocent man on the porch in the abdomen. [query] Her husband tipped off police; she crashed her mother’s Jeep nearby shortly after. The victim survived serious injuries; no other harm reported.
Trial Outcome
A Warren County Common Pleas jury delivered guilty verdicts last week; sentencing is pending, with Prosecutor David Fornshell predicting at least a decade in prison. Additional charges like OVI and improper firearm handling were dropped. Fornshell emphasized the victim’s innocence amid Clendenin’s personal drama. [query]
Legal Context
Held initially on $200,000 bail with no-contact orders, Clendenin pleaded not guilty earlier but was overruled by evidence. This case highlights domestic entanglements escalating to public danger, common in Ohio felonious assault prosecutions. Sentencing details will follow from Warren County court updates.
