CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Law enforcement officials are investigating a string of credit card skimmer incidents that have plagued grocery stores across southern Ohio in recent weeks. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this week that skimmers were found attached to card readers at the Corner Market on Charleston Pike and Save-A-Lot on Western Avenue in […]
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DOE announces progress on Piketon Atomic Plant demolition amid local concerns
PIKETON, Ohio — The United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced earlier this month that plans are on track to begin the demolition of the X-333 Process Building at the site of the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. In a press release on July 9, 2024, the DOE confirmed the successful completion of characterization activities […]
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Columbus man and Arizona supplier plead guilty to major fentanyl distribution scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In Columbus, Ohio, a local man and his supplier from Arizona have admitted to their involvement in a scheme to unlawfully distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl in the city in 2023. According to legal documents, 26-year-old Ontario M. Yarbrough of Columbus ran a drug operation in the city’s Hilltop neighborhood. From […]
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Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: July 22, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on Monday, July 22, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. 03:52 AM – E Patrician Ct, Chillicothe (SO-P2403577 – Alleged Mentally Ill) Officers responded to a report of a possible theft. Upon arrival, they met with a […]
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Alleged hospital flasher evades deputies in Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On July 18, 2024, deputies responded to Adena Regional Medical Center following reports of a man exposing himself to people. Adena Security informed the responding deputies that they had received three calls about the alleged flasher. Deputies conducted a search of the Adena campus but were unable to locate the man. Shortly […]
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Protest at county courthouse scheduled in Chillicothe amid rising tensions with law enforcement
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A protest has been scheduled in Chillicothe as tensions continue to rise between citizens and local law enforcement. Lesha Malone, a community mental health professional and civil rights activist, along with other community members, will hold what they call a “Silent Protest” on the Ross County Courthouse steps on July 28, 2024, […]
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Ex-Columbus Zoo CEO admits to stealing millions, others await sentencing
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The former CEO of the Columbus Zoo, Tom Stalf, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to embezzling over $2.29 million in a scheme that lasted over a decade, according to Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber. Stalf admitted to his role in the heist during a hearing in Delaware County Common Pleas Court. The […]
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Chillicothe P.D. daily activity report: July 22, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Monday, July 22. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. Case Number: PD-P2403915Offenses: Domestic ViolenceReported Date/Time: 07/22/24 00:08Street Name: N Bridge StInitial Narrative: I was dispatched to Rally’s on N Bridge St in reference to a welfare check. Case […]
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Body cam released: Chillicothe man arrested after fleeing from police
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department has released body cam footage from the arrest of a local man who refused to communicate with officers and then fled on foot. On June 1, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence on Leggett Avenue for a welfare check. According to the report provided by the police, […]
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High-speed chase that crossed two states began in Jackson County
JACKSON, Ohio — Two people were arrested on Monday after leading law enforcement in two states on a high-speed chase. It all began in Jackson County along Route 35. The chase continued from Jackson into West Virginia. The driver and their passenger then traveled along I-64 East near the area of West Moreland. Troopers say […]