VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — On January 30, 2023, the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported theft in progress at Steelial Construction on Mine Road. According to the caller, multiple males were seen going in and out of one of the buildings and taking items.
Deputies arrived on the scene and located a vehicle matching the description provided by the caller. Two individuals, Forrest Blevins (61) of Wellston and Harry Heeter (58) of Wellston, were found inside the vehicle and taken into custody.
A third suspect fled the scene, but was later identified and is expected to face criminal charges. Blevins and Heeter were transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
A bond hearing is scheduled to take place this week in Vinton County Court. The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation and additional charges are possible.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.