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Appeals court orders new sentencing for Jake and Angela Wagner in Pike Co. Massacre
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio appellate court has reversed the convictions and sentences of Angela Wagner and her son Edward “Jake” Wagner in the eight-victim Pike County murders, finding the trial judge illegally imposed sentences before the defendants completed their obligations to testify against family members under plea agreements. Judge Jonathan P. Hein, a…
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 25, 2026
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 10 incidents on June 24, 2026, ranging from early morning through evening. Calls included domestic violence, warrant service,…
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 24, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 10 incidents on June 24, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and criminal complaints to arrests for drug…
Bizarre Clermont Co. hearing raises questions about protection order procedures involving journalist
BATAVIA, Ohio — A nearly four-hour civil protection order hearing in Clermont County Common Pleas Court took an unusual turn Tuesday when Judge William…
Circleville Police Calls for Service – June 23, 2026
The Circleville Police Department responded to 37 calls for service on June 23, 2026. Notable incidents included a stolen vehicle report, a breaking and…
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – June 23, 2026
On June 23, 2026, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 15 incidents ranging from traffic violations and disorderly conduct to a non-suspicious death investigation.…