Rodney Hinton Jr. Denied Bond in Deputy's Death, Courtroom Chaos Ensues

Rodney Hinton Jr., accused of intentionally driving into and killing retired Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson during a graduation traffic detail, was denied bond at a court hearing marked by a brief disturbance from the gallery. The incident occurred a day after Hinton's son was fatally shot by police during a stolen vehicle investigation, reportedly after pointing a gun at an officer. Prosecutors argued that Hinton posed a significant risk to public safety, while his attorney claimed Hinton was mentally ill at the time of the incident and requested mental health treatment for him while in custody. Testimony indicated Hinton accelerated toward Henderson, who was in full uniform and directing traffic, and surveillance footage reportedly captured the crash. Judge Tyrone Yates described the case as highly unusual and ordered Hinton held without bond until trial, with a grand jury session scheduled to review the charges further. The courtroom was crowded with family, friends, and law enforcement, reflecting the case's high tension and public interest.