The day’s incidents reported in Ross County reflect a mix of offenses, from disorderly conduct and drug-related incidents to theft and vehicle-related violations. Notably, there were several non-criminal reports and multiple incidents involving warrants and traffic violations, highlighting the varied nature of the day’s activities. Unruly Juvenile Incident Case Number: SO-P2406106 On December 27, 2024, […]
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Petition calls for resignation of Ohio’s prison system head following officer’s death
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In the aftermath of the tragic slaying of a Ross County corrections officer, a growing online petition is demanding the resignation of Annette Chambers, the Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC). The petition, which has been rapidly gaining signatures, expresses deep concerns about the safety of correctional officers […]
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Ohio law aims to reduce license suspensions
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — The Ohio Poverty Law Center is praising a bill passed in the lame-duck session of the Ohio General Assembly that is intended to reduce the huge number of Ohioans whose driver’s licenses are suspended because of unpaid debts or drug offenses. The bill awaits Gov. Mike DeWine’s signature. In […]
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Chillicothe P.D. Crime Log – December 26, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of incidents on December 27, ranging from theft and criminal trespass to assaults and alcohol-related offenses. Officers are continuing investigations into many of the cases, with several arrests made. Below is a summary of the day’s activity: Case Number: PD-P2407210 | Offense: Theft – […]
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Inmate had previous run-in with RCI corrections officer before fatal attack
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Recent documents from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) disclose that the inmate accused of fatally assaulting Correction Officer Andrew Lansing on Christmas Day had prior disciplinary interactions with the same officer earlier this year. The inmate, identified as 27-year-old Rashawn L. Cannon, was serving time for felonious assault and […]
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Company with ties to Benghazi take over nuclear conversion operations at Piketon
PIKETON, Ohio – A Canadian engineering and nuclear services company with a complex corporate history has been awarded a $2.3 billion contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage nuclear materials at two key facilities, including one in Piketon, Ohio. AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., formerly known as SNC-Lavalin, will operate the depleted uranium hexafluoride […]
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Single-vehicle crash claims life of Ross County man
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a tragic single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a Frankfort man early Friday morning. The crash occurred at approximately 2:08 a.m. on Norman Hill Road near Montgomery Lane in Ross County. According to investigators, a 2002 Ford F-350 driven […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff Crime Log – December 26, 2024
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office handled a variety of incidents on December 26, 2024, including traffic offenses, disorderly conduct, theft, harassment, as well as several non-criminal incidents. Investigations were initiated in each case to address the complaints and determine any legal actions required. Here are the summarized reports for each incident: Assistance to EMS on […]
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Former corrections officer sentenced for killing fellow officer in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — David Pearson, a former firearms instructor for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, was sentenced Thursday to six months in jail and fined $1,000 for the accidental shooting that resulted in the death of Lieutenant Rodney Osborne during a training session earlier this year in Pickaway County. Pearson, who initially […]
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Another blow to Circleville Police: four months in, another safety director is gone
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The city of Circleville is once again without a public safety director after Rob Ware abruptly resigned on Friday, marking the fourth such departure in recent years. In his resignation letter to Mayor Michelle Blanton, Ware cited the recent failure of a crucial public safety levy in November as a pivotal reason […]