CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office has released its daily activity report for April 21, 2024. At 12:36 AM, Deputy Rush initiated a traffic stop on US 23 Southbound near the Eastern Ave exit after observing a vehicle make a traffic violation. The driver was charged with disorderly conduct, failure to stay in marked […]
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Petland under fire: Lawsuit alleges sale of sick dogs, links to ‘Puppy Mills’
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Petland, one of Ohio’s largest pet retailers, is facing serious allegations following a lawsuit filed earlier this year. The lawsuit claims that Petland knowingly sold a sick dog to a family and failed to rectify the situation. The plaintiffs allege that Petland was aware of the animal’s condition but did not disclose […]
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Suspect identified in Bainbridge bank robbery, manhunt underway
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office has released new details regarding a bank robbery that occurred on Thursday afternoon in Bainbridge. Deputies were dispatched to the Buckeye State Bank located at 101 East Main Street following a hold-up alarm. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with bank employees who confirmed the robbery. The suspect, […]
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Traffic stop in Chillicothe leads to arrest and drug seizure
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A routine traffic stop escalated into an arrest on Saturday when local police seized drugs and paraphernalia from a vehicle in the area of East 7th Street. Officers from the Chillicothe Police Department observed a Silver Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck, driven by 59-year-old Kevin Dunning, traveling along Sugar Street. Dunning, who […]
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Commander suspended amid reckless homicide investigation into fatal shooting at Correction’s Training Academy
ORIENT, Ohio — An investigation is still underway following the tragic death of Lieutenant Rodney Osborne during a training exercise at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) training range in Orient, Pickaway County. As part of the ongoing investigation, David Pearson, West Regional Operations Commander, has been placed on administrative leave as of […]
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Two mushroom hunters find possible human remains in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the discovery of what appears to be possible human remains in a remote area of Ross County. The incident was reported late Saturday evening. According to preliminary reports, deputies responded to a call near the intersection of Black Run Road and Baum Hill Road […]
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Amazon driver finds body floating in a Circleville pond
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey announced today that on April 19, 2024, at approximately 3:18 P.M., the Pickaway County Communications Center received a 911 call from an Amazon delivery driver who reported discovering a human body floating in a pond at 23561 Smith-Hulse Road in Circleville, Ohio. Deputies, detectives, and medics responded to […]
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Cops and mowers: Greenfield P.D. gives back to community
GREENFIELD, Ohio — The Greenfield Police Department announced a new initiative to support senior citizens and disabled veterans in their community. From the first week of May through the end of September 2024, officers will offer free bi-weekly lawn care services on their own time. The program is open to senior citizens and disabled veterans […]
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Chillicothe man takes deal, pleads guilty to child porn charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man will be heading to prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges. Kenneth Moss, Jr. was indicted in October 2023 on six felony counts related to child pornography. According to court records, Moss was charged with pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor. The allegations stem from an incident […]
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Chillicothe Police daily activity report: April 18, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department has released their daily activity report for April 18, 2024. 4:36 AM – Disorderly Conduct, 368 E 2nd St: Officers dispatched to a possible domestic dispute. 6:52 AM – Disorderly Conduct (Intoxicated), 118 Whaley Pl: Officers respond to a suspicious person complaint at Zane Square Apartments. 11:21 AM […]