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Appeals court vacates Pike Co. deputy’s sentence for inmate beating
WAVERLY, Ohio — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of a former Pike County sheriff’s deputy for violating an inmate’s civil rights but vacated his sentence, citing an improper enhancement for obstruction of justice. Jeremy Mooney, 38, was sentenced to 100 months in prison last year after a 2023 trial where he…
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Ohio car dealer indicted in odometer fraud scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus man faces federal charges for allegedly tampering with odometers on vehicles sold at his former Whitehall car dealership, authorities…
Members of Ohio’s congressional delegation champion auto tax credits
WASHINGTON — A new legislative proposal introduced in Congress seeks to make American-made vehicles more affordable by allowing consumers to deduct auto loan interest…
High speed chase in Chillicothe ends with child endangerment, drug charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A routine traffic stop in Chillicothe, escalated into a high-speed chase this week, resulting in the arrest of a man on…
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 22, 2025
On April 21, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 20 reported incidents ranging from criminal mischief, shoplifting, and drug possession to traffic violations,…
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – April 22, 2025
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office documented and investigated several incidents on April 22, 2025. The day included slow-speed traffic monitoring, unfounded burglar alarms, non-criminal…