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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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