CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 20-year-old man was arrested in Chillicothe after police say he attempted to fill a fake prescription at a local pharmacy. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, Abdullahi Abdukadir Osman was arrested after the Pharmacist said he had received a call from a supposed doctor out of Washington State. The prescription was […]
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Homeowner kills intruder in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A man is dead after deputies say a homeowner shot and killed him during a home invasion. According to initial reports from law enforcement, a man gained entry into a house in the 1000 block of Thrailkill Road just before midnight on Sunday. The 9-1-1 caller told dispatchers that the reported […]
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Clark County deputy killed in the line of duty
CLARK COUNTY, Ohio — According to Clark County Sheriff Deb Burchett, 15-year veteran Deputy Matthew Yates was killed at a residence in the Harmony Estates Mobile Home Park. Reports say that Deputy Yates and others responded to a call at the mobile home park. The Sheriff’s Office said that shortly before 12 p.m., shots were […]
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Body discovered along flood wall in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are investigating the discovery of a body along the flood wall Sunday evening in Chillicothe. Officers along with emergency personnel responded to the area near Riverside and Hirn Street shortly before 6 p.m. after a 9-1-1 caller told dispatchers they found a person deceased. According to initial reports the individual was […]
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Trial starts Tuesday for Ross Co. woman accused of hiding elderly woman’s body
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The trial for a Ross County woman accused of being involved in a conspiracy to cover up the death of an elderly woman in order to collect her social security checks is scheduled for Tuesday. 39-year-old Anna Mead was indicted by a Ross County Grand Jury on May 6 following an […]
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Crash claims the life of Minford man
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, 19-year-old Joshua J. Alley was traveling northbound on Blue Run Road in Scioto County when he veered off the side of the roadway, hitting a tree and a culvert. The 2015 Nissan Altima eventually overturned before coming to a stop. Alley would succumb to his […]
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Storms and excessive heat on tap for your Sunday forecast
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Heat and the potential for severe storms are on tap for your Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, much of the area remains under a risk for severe weather this evening, with high winds and heavy rain being the primary threats. In addition to the potential for severe weather, much of […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office investigates reported stabbing in Bainbridge
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office, along with medics from Paxton Township, responded to the 100 block of West Third Street around midnight for a reported stabbing Sunday morning. According to initial reports from the 9-1-1 caller, a 44-year-old male was suffering from a stab wound to his arm. The circumstances surrounding […]
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-vehicle crash along Western Ave. in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A multi-vehicle accident brought traffic to a stop along Western Avenue in Chillicothe. The call came in shortly after 2:30 p.m. of a three-vehicle collision. According to initial reports, the injuries were non-life-threatening. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while crews work to clear the scene. The cause of the crash […]
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Tree crashes through Chillicothe home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— Medics and firefighters responded to South Sugar Street in the city of Chillicothe around 1:30 p.m. after a 9-1-1 caller said a tree had fallen on their house. According to initial reports from first responders, a large tree crashed through the residence, knocking down power lines in its wake. The tree also landed […]