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Franklin Co. man busted in Chillicothe online child sex sting

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 38-year-old man from Hilliard was arrested in Chillicothe after allegedly arranging to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl for sexual activity, according to a police report. Nicholas Matthew Chabot faces charges of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and attempt, stemming from a joint operation on Jan. 6, 2026,…

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Serious crash along SR 772 in Ross County

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Emergency crews responded Monday afternoon to a reported rollover crash along State Route 772 near Rozelle Creek Road. The call came…

Man charged in deadly Ross County hit-and-run

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A possible suspect has been taken into custody in the deadly hit‑and‑run crash that killed Joshua R. Hopkins in Ross County,…

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