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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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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…

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.…

Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – June 23, 2026

The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to 22 incidents on June 23, 2026, ranging from criminal trespass and theft complaints to drug possession arrests…

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