PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Circleville Police Department and Pickaway County Sheriffs Office are currently on the scene of what appears to be a hostage situation at the Roadway Inn on Route 23 in Circleville.
According to early reports, a woman called 911 and claimed that she was being held hostage by a man wielding a machete. The Guardian has not been able to independently confirm this information, but officials have stated that additional motel rooms are being evacuated as a precautionary measure.
The situation is currently ongoing, and authorities are working to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible.
The public is advised to avoid the area surrounding the motel, and anyone with any information related to the incident is urged to contact the Circleville Police Department or the Pickaway County Sheriffs Office immediately.
This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for further developments on this developing situation.
