ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A night of terror unfolded on Friday night, leaving two individuals hospitalized as a result of a disturbing series of incidents. The chaos ensued when a man’s rampage infiltrated a local residence, prompting a response from law enforcement.
According to a social media post shared by the family of the victims, the harrowing ordeal began around 9:30 PM when an intruder forcefully entered the victims’ home on Blain Highway, wielding a hammer. The assailant assaulted the residents, leaving them injured and traumatized. Shockingly, this marked only the beginning of his violent spree, as he reportedly targeted four other houses in the vicinity, perpetuating a reign of terror.
The family disclosed their experience, urging others to exercise caution when approached by strangers seeking assistance. The perpetrator, the family said, manipulated the two residents goodwill, fabricating a story of a motor accident in an attempt to gain entry before launching his brutal assault.
Law enforcement responded to the rampage. Deputies from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, along with troopers from the Ohio Highway Patrol, arrived at the scene after the attack.
The wave of break-ins extended beyond the initial residence. Bishop Hill Road and two additional homes within the Huntington Hills fell victim.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of the alleged assailant, Michael Colter, Jr. He now faces a slew of serious charges, including multiple counts of felonious assault, abduction, assault, criminal trespass, and aggravated burglary. Colter is currently in custody at the Ross County Jail, awaiting a court appearance scheduled for the coming week.
Updates and further details will be provided by The Guardian as they become available, shedding light on the extent of the devastation caused by one man’s nightmarish actions.
