Two Men Charged in Alleged $8 Million Scheme Targeting Dohn Community High School

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 6, 2026 —

Two individuals, identified as Jonathan Larry Ballew and Leondo Ramone Davenport, are facing accusations of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an alleged scheme involving funds from Dohn Community High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Authorities allege that over $8 million was diverted from the school.

The funds are reportedly intended to have been used for personal enrichment, including the purchase of luxury vehicles and the rental of high-end properties. Among the alleged expenditures was a rental home costing $30,000 per month, located in the vicinity of Miami.

The specific details regarding the timeline of the alleged diversions, the exact nature of the financial transactions, and the current status of the legal proceedings were not immediately available in the provided information. The charges of wire fraud and money laundering suggest a potential pattern of deceptive financial practices and the movement of illicit funds.

Dohn Community High School is an educational institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The alleged diversion of substantial funds from a school environment raises significant concerns regarding the integrity of financial oversight and the protection of educational resources. Further details concerning the investigation and any potential court proceedings are anticipated.

Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams, Jordan Gartner on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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