Busy day for Meigs County deputies: Responding to fights, traffic stops, and more

POMEROY, Ohio — Meigs County deputies were kept on their toes yesterday, responding to a variety of calls across the county. Here’s a snapshot of their activity:

Responding to the Community:

• Domestic Dispute: Deputies resolved a fight call on Wickham Road in Pomeroy by separating the involved parties.
• Disabled Vehicle: Assistance was provided to a woman with a disabled vehicle on SR 7 near US 33.
• Tree Removal: A fallen tree on Bald Knob-Stiversville Road in Portland was reported and secured for removal by the highway department.
• Medical Assistance: Two females stranded with a broken-down vehicle in Racine were transported to a nearby residence.
• Traffic Stops: Two traffic stops were conducted, resulting in verbal warnings for vehicle defects and speeding.
• Threats Complaint: Deputies responded to a complaint of threats on New Lima Road in Rutland and confirmed there was no physical danger, resolving the situation peacefully.
• Unclear Emergency: Following up on an unknown emergency call on Rocksprings Road in Pomeroy, deputies transported a woman to a nearby residence and resolved the situation.
• Fight Resolution: An altercation on E. Main Street in Pomeroy was de-escalated by deputies, with the male subject leaving the scene voluntarily.

Arrests Made:

• Randi Stalnaker: Arrested for a probation violation through Meigs County Common Pleas Court.
• Josh Rathburn: Arrested on warrants for domestic violence and obstructing official business through Meigs County Court.