MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — Meigs County deputies patrolled the county on Thursday, February 8th, responding to a range of calls for service. From assisting with traffic stops and suspicious vehicles to conducting well-being checks and investigating threats, the day offered a glimpse into the varied duties of local law enforcement.
Traffic Enforcement and Assisting Other Agencies:
Deputy activity began with a traffic stop on Texas Rd in Pomeroy, resulting in a citation for driving under suspension. Later, a suspicious vehicle on 3rd St in Syracuse was addressed, and deputies assisted Meigs County EMS, the Middleport Fire Department, and the State Highway Patrol with a motor vehicle crash on SR 7 near Shady Cove Rd.
Community Response and Investigations:
Deputies took a report for threats in Pomeroy and conducted a well-being check on a juvenile in Middleport, ensuring their safety. Two separate traffic stops on US 33 resulted in verbal warnings for speeding, demonstrating the commitment to safe driving practices.
Ongoing Investigations:
Two incidents remain under investigation: a reported juvenile complaint on Chester Rd in Pomeroy and a brush fire in Reedsville.