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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Jackson Walmart — search finds no explosive devices
JACKSON, Ohio — A bomb threat at the Jackson Walmart prompted a full evacuation and a multi-agency response on Wednesday afternoon before investigators determined the threat was unfounded. Jackson Police Department officers responded to the store at 3:42 p.m. after an unknown male caller contacted Walmart from an anonymous number and claimed he had placed…
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Chillicothe man leads officers on foot chase before arrest on warrant and drug charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man with an active arrest warrant led officers on a foot chase through a Washington Avenue neighborhood early Thursday…
Fairfield County man faces federal charges after traveling to North Carolina to kidnap and abuse 12-year-old girl
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A Bremen man is facing federal charges after he allegedly traveled to North Carolina, kidnapped a 12-year-old girl he had…
Mining operation next to Pike County wildlife area cited for 12 Ohio EPA violations
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A Pike County silica sand mining operation has been cited for 12 environmental violations after Ohio EPA inspectors found wastewater…
Portsmouth man arrested after investigators say child sexual abuse material found on devices
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — A Portsmouth man was arrested Thursday after investigators say child sexual assault material was found on devices seized from his home.…
Scioto County grand jury returns 12 indictments including rape, drug trafficking and grand theft charges
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Scioto County Grand Jury met April 17 and returned 12 public indictments across a range of felony and misdemeanor charges,…