COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Tucson, Arizona, woman has pleaded guilty in federal court after being caught hauling 50 kilograms of cocaine in a rented moving truck from Arizona to Ohio. Andrea Celaya-Rodriguez, 28, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, acknowledging her role in transporting the massive drug shipment across state lines. According […]
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Anduril secures millions in Pentagon contracts as Ohio taxpayers foot the bill for development incentives
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio —As defense contractor Anduril Industries continues to land lucrative government contracts, Ohio taxpayers are now footing the bill for a massive development project tied to the company’s expansion in Pickaway County. Governor Mike DeWine recently announced that $92 million from the All Ohio Future Fund will be used for infrastructure improvements across […]
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Truck driver, security guard involved in heated confrontation at Chillicothe truck stop
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police responded to a reported altercation at the Pilot truck stop on East Main Street Monday night after a security guard claimed a truck driver had threatened him with a gun. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:21 p.m. after receiving reports of a […]
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Chillicothe middle school student targeted in online sextortion scam
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe Middle School student fell victim to an online sextortion scam after sending explicit images to an unknown individual on TikTok, according to a police report from the Chillicothe Police Department. Officers were contacted on February 24 after the eighth-grade student reported the incident to authorities. The student stated that they […]
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Chillicothe police respond after child possibly ingests THC edibles
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A three-year-old girl was taken to Adena Regional Medical Center on Sunday night after concerns that she may have ingested THC edibles, according to the Chillicothe Police Department. Officers responded to the hospital at approximately 8:26 p.m. after medical staff reported the situation. Authorities have not released further details about the child’s […]
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National study finds ‘suffering’ for Ohio families and economy without paid leave
SUSAN TEBBEN, Ohio Capital Journal — A national study found a lack of paid leave drops “devastating” costs on Ohioans and keeps the economy from growing. New research from the National Partnership for Women & Families looked at the national and state-level impact of paid leave policies on economic outcomes. About 72% of Ohioans don’t have paid […]
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Miscommunication sparks false active shooter alarm at Muskingum University
MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio — In a startling turn of events on Monday evening, Muskingum University found itself at the center of a social media storm following reports of an active shooter on campus. The incident, which began with a routine domestic dispute between two students, escalated due to miscommunication and the rapid spread of misinformation […]
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Chillicothe Police Crime Log – February 24, 2025
Today’s incidents in Chillicothe, Ohio, involved a range of offenses, including traffic violations, disorderly conduct, drug-related incidents, and endangering a child. Multiple investigations are ongoing, with reports of unattended vehicles, a hit-and-run, and an overdose. Authorities responded to various locations throughout the city, ensuring public safety and initiating necessary inquiries. Unattended Vehicle Obstructs Traffic Case […]
