ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Two individuals reported being pepper-sprayed while walking along a county road, according to law enforcement.
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the alleged assault that occurred Tuesday afternoon along County Road 550.
According to the victims, a man driving an SUV came close to running them over while they were walking along the road.
The victims told deputies that the suspect returned, exited the vehicle, and pepper-sprayed them in the face before fleeing the scene.
Medical personnel were dispatched to treat the victims.
Law enforcement officials at the time of this publication have not disclosed any additional information about the attack or the potential suspect’s identity.
‘The case remains under investigation.