GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio — The Gallia County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a tense standoff on Monday evening, as authorities responded to reports of a barricaded individual on Swisher Hill Road, near Little Kyger Road, in Cheshire Township. Deputies were dispatched to the scene and worked to establish communication with the individual to de-escalate the situation.
Details of the incident remain scarce at this time. The exact circumstances surrounding the standoff have not been released.
In a Facebook message, the sheriff’s office asked that residents avoid the area.
This is a developing story, and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.
