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For Immediate Release:
Contact: Chief Deputy Mike White
June 30, 2026
(513) 732-7511

Child Endangering Investigation leads to a Marijuana Grow Operation

On June 30th, 2026, a Clermont County Grand Jury returned an indictment for Brooklyn Maffey of Monroe Township (age 21) and William Wilson of Pierce Township (age 38) with the following charges:

Brooklyn Maffey:
(1) count of Endangering Children, a felony of the 2nd degree
(1) count of Corrupting Another with Drugs, a felony of the 2nd degree

 

William J. Wilson:
(1) count of Corrupting Another with Drugs, a felony of the 2nd degree
(11) counts of Weapons Under Disability, all felonies of the 3rd degree


On June 19th, 2026, at 1037 am, the Clermont County Communications Center received a 911 call regarding an unresponsive two-year-old male in the 2100 block of Laurel Lindale Road of Monroe Township.  During the call, the 911 call taker overheard information suggesting the child may have ingested marijuana.

Deputies with the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe Township EMS responded to the scene.  The child was determined to be in stable, non-life-threatening condition and was immediately transported to Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center for further medical evaluation and treatment. Medical test results indicated the child tested positive for cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found in cannabis plants that produce various physical and psychological effects.

Detectives from the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division responded and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.  During the investigation, the child’s mother, Brooklyn Maffey, provided a statement indicating she was uncertain as to the cause of the child’s medical condition but provided investigators with information regarding events and activities occurring prior to the incident. 

As the investigation progressed, detectives identified a residence in the 1100 block of Ivy Farm Way in Pierce Township as the likely location of the incident. Information developed during the investigation further identified an adult male William Wilson residing at that location who was suspected of cultivating and trafficking marijuana.

On June 22nd, 2026, detectives with the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division and Clermont County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Pierce Township Police Department, executed a search warrant at the residence on Ivy Farm Way.

Items seized during the execution of the Search Warrant:

·       ~$24,600 in cash

·       11 firearms

·       45 marijuana plants

·       ~12.33 pounds of marijuana flower

·       ~25.48 pounds of mushroom spores

·       ~754.1 grams of THC derivative items

·       ~147 varying types of pills

·       Items related to the cultivation, preparation, and trafficking of marijuana


During the execution of the search warrant, Wilson voluntarily provided a statement to detectives regarding the incident involving Maffey and her child.  He also acknowledged having direct knowledge of how the child came into contact with the substance.  Following the interview, Wilson was transported to the Clermont County Jail and charged with one count of Having Weapons Under Disability, a third-degree felony; one count of Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana, a fourth-degree felony; and one count of Trafficking in Drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On June 23rd, 2026, Wilson appeared before Clermont County Municipal Court Magistrate Matthew Graber for his arraignment. Wilson was provided with a $20,000 cash/surety bond.  On the same date, Wilson posted bond and was released on reporting bond.  He is next scheduled to appear before Clermont County Municipal Court Judge Katherine Terpstra on July 2nd, 2026, 1:00pm for his preliminary hearing.

After today’s indictment, Maffey and Wilson were arrested without incident by deputies with the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Clermont County Jail where they will be held without bond.  Both Maffey and Wilson are scheduled to appear before Clermont County Common Pleas Judge Jason Nagel on July 1st, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. for their arraignments on the charges outlined in the above-described indictment.

The case through Clermont County Municipal Court involving Wilson will be dismissed due to the aforementioned indictments.  Any future proceedings related to this incident involving Wilson will continue through the Clermont County Common Pleas Court.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be pursued pending laboratory analysis of items located during this incident.

Any additional inquiries related to this indictment or pending charges should be directed to the Clermont County Prosecutors Office at 513-732-7313.




             Brooklyn Maffey, Age 20                                   William Wilson, age 38