Birchum, Kirk Shannon was booked on 4/10/2025 1:43 PM
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Vinton Co. sex offender indicted on federal child porn charges
McARTHUR, Ohio — A previously convicted sex offender from Vinton County has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to child pornography and obscenity, including the use of computer-generated content, authorities said. Cody L. Prater, 27, of McArthur, faces charges of receiving and possessing child pornography and obscene visual representations of child […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – April 09, 2025
On April 8, 2025, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to 21 reported incidents throughout the city. From traffic violations and warrants to thefts, domestic issues, and several ongoing criminal investigations, law enforcement officers addressed a range of public safety concerns. Several investigations remain open, and arrests were made in select cases. Traffic Stop Leads to […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – April 9, 2025
The daily activities in Ross County included a variety of incidents ranging from non-criminal threats and assistance with a structure fire, to several criminal matters such as trespassing, disorderly conduct, traffic violations, and a violation of a protection order. Here are the details: Non-Criminal Threat in Londonderry Case Number: SO-P2501599 On April 9, 2025, deputies […]
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Ross Co. teacher under investigation for sexting student
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department (CPD) has released a partial, heavily redacted report nearly two weeks after initiating an investigation into inappropriate text messages between a teacher’s aide and a student, withholding key details, despite a 2022 Ohio Supreme Court ruling mandating transparency. The investigation began March 20 when the Ross County Sheriff’s […]
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Raymond J. Pack Scholarship opens for Ross County high schoolers
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The 2025 Raymond J. Pack Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications, offering financial support to Ross County high school seniors pursuing higher education. Established in 1998 to honor Raymond J. Pack, a late local educator and guidance counselor, the scholarship is funded by the Peter J. Blosser Scholarship Trust, a nonprofit aiding […]
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Food bank drive-thru to be held in Chillicothe
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Knights of Columbus Council #15793 will hold a drive-thru food distribution for Ross County residents on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon behind St. Peter Church, located at the corner of Church and Water streets. Residents in need can access the distribution by entering the parking lot via […]