Cincinnati police say calls to Crime Stoppers helped lead authorities to a suspect in a rock-throwing case that left a young woman seriously injured.
Police arrested a 16-year-old male on Tuesday. That was the same day local restaurant owner Jeff Ruby announced he was doubling the reward for information to $10,000.
On June 14, 23-year-old Joyce Baresel suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured skull, when a rock came through the open window of the cab in which she was riding and struck her in the head.
Cincinnati Police Chief Tom Streicher says the teenager confessed to the crime and gave authorities the name of a second suspect allegedly involved in the incident.
The Fugitive Task Force is currently searching for 18-year-old Joseph Burdine. Police say he lives in the 2500 block of Riverside Drive. That's not far from where the crime that injured Baresel happened.
Officer Howard Moy says the juvenile suspect appeared to be very remorseful after hearing about the injuries to Baresel. According to police, the juvenile says he does not believe he was the one who threw the baseball-sized rock that injured Baresel.
The Batavia resident spent two weeks in the hospital. She suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured skull.
Friends say she is recovering at home, but continues to need 24 hour care. Baresel's friends tell 9News that she appreciates all of the support from the community.
Police say there may be more suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (513)352-3040 or text tips to (513)352-3050.
