Hamilton County Man Sentenced in the Overdose Death of Clermont Woman
Clermont County Prosecutor Mark J. Tekulve announced that Steven Wayne Noumoff was sentenced by Judge Victor Haddad to 8 to 12 years in prison. In October of this year, the defendant pled guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter, Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, Tampering with Evidence, Trafficking in Heroin, and a separate Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound.
On September 10, 2023, the defendant began communicating by social media and text with a young female victim, K.D. The defendant and victim negotiated for the defendant to travel from Hamilton County to the Goshen area of Clermont County to exchange money for narcotics. The defendant arrived near the victim’s home, met with her and exchanged the drugs for money, then left. The victim overdosed and died within a few hours on those drugs. Upon learning of the victim’s death, the defendant erased text and social media messages from his phone, to hinder any investigation. Undeterred, the defendant continued to traffic drugs to unsuspecting users until eventually apprehended.
During the sentencing hearing, Assistant Prosecutor Clay Tharp noted that, although the victim was somewhat at fault for seeking illegal drugs, the 8 year sentence was appropriate for the defendant to protect the public. Tharp also noted that this was a particularly egregious case, as the defendant was aware of the dangerous nature of his actions, but continued to deal indiscriminately regardless of the possible outcome.
“This is a tragic case in which a drug dealer, with no regard for anyone but himself, cost a troubled young lady with a bright future her life. We thank Clermont County Sheriff’s Office for their tireless work in getting this dangerous offender out of our community. Without their excellent investigation, this may have gone unsolved. We see this type of case far too often in our County, and we will continue to pursue every drug trafficker to full extent of the law. “- Mark J. Tekulve, Clermont Prosecuting Attorney.
