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Inmate faces court over deadly shank as pressure on Ohio prisons intensifies

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An inmate at Lebanon Correctional Facility, Kaiden Cantrell, will be arraigned today in Ross County, for possessing deadly weapons within a detention center. Court documents detail that Cantrell was found with two makeshift weapons, or “shanks,” one nearly four inches long and the other approximately seven inches in length. The charges come […]

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Alleged rapist, murderer, and gang members among nine charged in Ohio immigration crackdown

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio disclosed new federal charges against nine individuals for alleged violations of immigration laws, including serious allegations of rape, murder, and gang involvement. Among the newly charged is Sixto Garcia-Garcia, 34, who faces multiple counts of rape and sexual battery in Franklin County, […]

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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – March 16, 2025

Chillicothe Police Department officers responded to multiple incidents on March 15, 2025, including drug-related offenses, theft, disorderly conduct, and vehicular crashes. Several investigations remain ongoing. Below is a summary of key incidents reported throughout the day. Drug Paraphernalia and Possession Case Number: PD-P2501321 Officers responded to a report of an overdose at Scioto Shoe Mart […]

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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – March 16, 2025

On March 16, 2025, law enforcement in Ross County, Ohio, responded to and documented several incidents involving traffic violations, arrests related to warrants and other offenses, and an emergency hospitalization. The incidents include traffic stops, arrests for driving under the influence, and various violations of law. Below are the summaries of these cases: Traffic Stop […]

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