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Ross County Sheriff’s Office Blotter: April 1, 2024

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ross County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a variety of calls for service throughout the day on April 1st. Here’s a summary of some of those incidents, in chronological order: These are just some of the calls Ross County Sheriff’s deputies responded to on April 1st.

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Scioto Valley faces increased threat of Tornadoes on Tuesday

NORMAN, Oklahoma— The National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) have increased the likelihood of severe weather for the Scioto Valley, advising residents to prepare for severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes . The greatest risk for severe weather is forecast for Tuesday afternoon and evening, between 12 […]

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Former school resource officer indicted on sexual battery charges

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A former school resource officer in Preble County has been indicted on charges of sexual battery and tampering with evidence, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced today. Mason Williams, 26, of Eaton, is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student at National Trail High School, where he was previously […]

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Ohio Attorney General urges capital punishment reform amid Republican push for nitrogen gas

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released the 2023 Capital Crimes Report today, reiterating his call for reform of the state’s capital punishment system. “No criminal penalty – capital or otherwise – should carry an empty promise of justice,” Yost said. “Ohioans on both sides of the death-penalty debate can agree that our […]

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Chick-fil-A coming to Bridge Street in Chillicothe

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — After months of speculation and anticipation, the much-beloved fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has officially released that they are coming to Chillicothe. In a press release issued early this morning, Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy expressed his excitement about expanding into the heart of Chillicothe. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring demand and support from […]

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Missing Ross County man is dead: medical issue cited as community questions timeliness of search

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The family of Manuel Woods, the Ross County man reported missing two weeks ago, has offered a possible explanation for his death while the community expresses concerns about the search efforts undertaken by local authorities. Woods, who reportedly left a residence on Stoney Creek Road south of Chillicothe with his dog Milo, […]

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Chillicothe pizza delivery driver reports being assaulted by customer

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe pizza delivery driver reported being assaulted by a customer over the weekend. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, the driver stated they attempted a delivery to a residence in the 300 block of West Water Street. After receiving no answer at the door initially, the driver recounted returning to their […]