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Former Fayette County deputy faces dozens of child‑pornography‑related felony charges
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — A former Fayette County sheriff’s deputy facing a growing number of child‑sex‑related felony charges has been released on an own‑recognizance bond as his cases move toward a June trial date, according to court records. Justin W. Bennett, 34, of Washington Court House, was indicted Feb. 6 on 24 counts of…
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Governor DeWine visits Jackson County school as state vision program delivers free eyeglasses to 23 students
JACKSON, Ohio — Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff visited Northview Elementary in Jackson on Monday as part…
Lucasville student arrested after allegedly threatening to bomb their school
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — A Scioto County woman is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening to bring a bomb to Northwest High School while riding…
One dead, one in custody following deadly shooting in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — One person is dead, and another is in custody following a shooting at a Ross County residence Sunday afternoon, according…
Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – April 25, 2026
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 15 incidents on April 25, 2026, ranging from traffic violations and welfare checks to more serious offenses…
Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 24, 2026
The Chillicothe Police Department responded to 21 incidents on April 24, 2026, ranging from non-criminal welfare checks and found property reports to arrests for…