ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Additional details were released this morning in the pursuit following the daring escape of a kidnapping victim from her suspected captors, Anthony Jernee, and Terri Diaz. The Guardian was the only news team on the scene of the takedown and capture of the suspects. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, Officers […]
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Police search for runaway teen in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a runaway teen. 16-year-old Todd True was last seen wearing a black tee shirt, and green pants. Authorities say he also had a backpack full of clothing, and a skateboard. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Chillicothe […]
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Arrest made in the Friday murder of a Vinton County man
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — Murder charges have been filed against a Franklin County man who officials say was involved in a homicide. According to authorities, dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call during the early morning hours of Friday regarding a shooting in the New Plymouth area of Vinton County. Reports say deputies arrived on the scene […]
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Sandra Lynn (Whitley) Sharfenaker
Sandra Lynn (Whitley) Sharfenaker 56 of Bainbridge, went to be with her Lord, her mom and dad Friday, August 5, 2022 surrounded by her family at the James Cancer Center after a brief illness. She was born October 31, 1965 in Ross County the daughter of the late George Ray Whitley and Rose Ann (Whitley) […]
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Head-on crash along route 22 in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Rescue personnel responded to a crash along Route 22 near Mill Road in Pickaway County shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday. According to initial reports, two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision. The names of those involved and the extent of any injuries were not immediately released. The crash remains under […]
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Woman escapes kidnapping in Ross Co. as suspect leads chase
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A woman is safe and a man is in custody after he allegedly held her hostage with ties and shackles. It all went down in Ross County at around 2:30 p.m. near Nipgen. A homeowner in the area called 9-1-1 after he said he found a woman on his lawn with shackles […]
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Manhunt continues for homicide suspect in Pike Co. who has stolen car, gun
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Deputies in Pike County are continuing their search this weekend for a wanted man in connection to a homicide. Sheriff Tracy D. Evans says that Charles Jeffrey Meddock, 50, is sought for questioning in Deric Lansing’s death. Meddock is described as a white male, 5’10”, and 250lbs. On Thursday, the Sheriff […]
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ATV crash claims the life of a Scioto Co. man
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal ATV crash that happened around 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. According to troopers, 58-year-old Andy Adkins was riding a 2000 Honda TRX-400FW along Collier Road in Scioto County when he lost control, veering off the right side of the road. Adkins, officials say, was […]
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CDC confirms 45 cases of monkeypox in Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says there are now 45 cases of monkeypox in the Buckeye State. Nationwide, more than 7,000 cases of the viral disease have been confirmed, with New York, California, and Florida coming in with the highest number of cases. Experts warn that the disease can be spread […]
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Another car wash coming to Chillicothe on former Sumburger lot
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A new car wash is being built on the former Sumburger lot in Chillicothe. A banner went up this week at 1481 North Bridge Street that “Take 5” was “coming soon.” Take 5 is the second car wash company to announce in recents weeks their intent to build in Chillicothe. Across the […]