Former Dohn High School Superintendent and Contractor Face Federal Fraud Charges

Cincinnati, OH, September 3, 2026 — In Cincinnati, federal authorities have brought charges against Leando Ramone Davenport, the former superintendent of Dohn Community High School, and Jonathan Larry Ballew, a contractor, in connection with an alleged fraud scheme. The indictment outlines accusations of defrauding the school through the submission of fraudulent invoices and the exchange of kickbacks.

The alleged scheme involved millions of dollars in school payments, with a portion of these funds reportedly being returned as proceeds of the fraud. Specific details regarding the exact amounts, the timeline of the alleged activities, or the precise nature of the fraudulent invoices and kickbacks were not elaborated upon in the summary provided.

The charges mark a significant development for the Dohn Community High School, a public charter high school in Cincinnati. Federal investigations into financial impropriety can lead to complex legal proceedings. Both Davenport and Ballew are now subjects of this federal indictment.

The specifics of the investigation, including the identification of the specific millions of dollars involved and the exact mechanisms of the alleged kickback scheme, are expected to be further detailed as the legal process unfolds. The contractor’s name, Jonathan Larry Ballew, and the former superintendent’s name, Leando Ramone Davenport, are central to the federal indictment.

Further information regarding the court proceedings, potential penalties, or the school’s response to these charges was not available in the provided summary. The case is proceeding within the federal court system in Cincinnati.

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