POMEROY, Ohio — Meigs County Deputies responded to a variety of calls on Sunday, February 25th, 2024. Here’s a summary of the incidents:
- 12:24 AM: Deputies investigated a report of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Sand Ridge Rd in Albany. The scene was secured for Meigs County EMS and statements were taken for a report. The incident is under investigation.
- 2:08 AM: A well-being check was conducted on a male on Carsey Rd in Albany. Everything was found to be okay.
- 7:21 AM: Deputies assisted Meigs County EMS with a medical emergency on Leading Creek Rd in Middleport. The scene was secured and EMS handled the remainder of the call.
- 8:47 AM: Deputies assisted Gallia County Sheriff’s Office with a breaking and entering and theft case along SR 7 in Cheshire. Statements were taken for a report, and Gallia County units located the suspect in their county.
- 9:14 AM: A complaint was investigated regarding a male causing issues on New Lima Rd in Rutland. Statements were taken from involved parties, and a female identified as Melissa Pauley was arrested for assault and strangulation. She was transported to the Gallia County Jail.
- 1:16 PM: Deputies responded to a domestic violence incident on S 3rd St in Racine. The female victim’s statement was taken, and Ethan Roberts was arrested for domestic violence and transported to the Middleport Jail.
- 3:44 PM: A juvenile complaint was reported on Darwin Rd in Shade. The caller’s statement was taken and Children’s Protective Services was contacted.
- 5:09 PM: Deputies investigated a report of two males slumped over in a vehicle on Dead Mans Curve Rd in Pomeroy. The vehicle was gone upon arrival, and Meigs County EMS was cancelled.
- 5:09 PM: A well-being check on a female on SR 124 in Pomeroy was cancelled en route after contact was made and everything was found to be okay.
- 6:20 PM: Deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated female on SR 143 in Pomeroy. The female was located and transported home. The situation was resolved.
- 7:18 PM: A well-being check on a female on SR 124 in Pomeroy yielded negative contact and no vehicles were found at the residence.
- 8:16 PM: A suspicious person call on Happy Hollow Rd in Middleport led to the identification and arrest of Robert Rathburn on an outstanding warrant through Meigs County Court. He was transported to the Gallia County Jail.
- 9:55 PM: Deputies requested assistance from an Athens County unit to handle a juvenile complaint on SR 143 in Albany. The situation was resolved.
