CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Here is a snapshot of their calls for service. Location: 128 Teatsworth Dr Location: N Bridge St Location: 28 N Paint St, Chillicothe, OH 45601 Location: 236 Knoles Ave Location: N Paint St Location: 68 W Water St (Yoctangee […]
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Escaped inmate on the run in Hocking County
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement in Hocking County has issued a special alert today regarding a prisoner escapee. The individual was last seen near exit 33 and 78. Described as a white male with dark hair, wearing blue jeans and sporting a goatee, the escapee is not considered armed or dangerous. Authorities are actively […]
Posted inChillicothe, Ross County
Chillicothe man arrested for setting off fireworks inside apartment building
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man was arrested last night at the Scioto Woods Apartments on Western Avenue in Chillicothe after allegedly setting off fireworks in the hallways, causing alarm among residents. Deputies were dispatched to the scene following reports of a man igniting fireworks inside the building. Upon arrival, deputies encountered multiple concerned residents outside […]
Posted inLocal News, Pickaway County
Man commits suicide in custody after pursuit in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A high-speed pursuit on May 25, 2024, ended in tragedy as the suspect, identified as 52-year-old Leon Hettinger, took his own life in custody just hours after his arrest. The incident unfolded around 3:30 PM when the Ohio Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 23 in Pickaway County. […]
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Child dies while attending hotel pool party in Wheelersburg
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — New details have emerged regarding the tragic drowning of a child from Scioto County in a swimming pool at a Wheelersburg hotel. Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman reported that a 911 call was received around 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 2, reporting that two children had drowned. The incident occurred at […]
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Inmate sues ODRC after swallowing 25 batteries at Lucasville prison
LUCASVILLE, Ohio — A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Ohio Department of Corrections by an inmate alleging denial of medical care at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. The plaintiff, 38-year-old James Harris, reportedly attempted suicide by swallowing over 20 batteries while incarcerated. According to his attorneys, prison staff denied him necessary […]
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9-1-1 lines down in Pickaway County
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — Officials with the county have announced that 911 phone lines are currently not working. Officials say that in case of an emergency, residents are asked to call 740-474-2176. The reason behind the outage has not been released at this time. UPDATE: 911 service has been restored within the county.
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Child dies in Scioto County hotel drowning
WHEELERSBURG, Ohio — A tragic incident unfolded at a Wheelersburg hotel on Sunday evening, where an 11-year-old child drowned. Deputies in Scioto County are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. The incident occurred around 6 PM at the Quality Inn. The identity of the child has not been released, and the exact circumstances […]
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Dayton woman in critical condition after falling down garbage chute and becoming trapped inside trash compactor
DAYTON, Ohio — In an unusual incident that unfolded in Dayton, a woman is in critical condition after falling down a garbage chute at a high-rise apartment on Monday. According to the Dayton Fire Department, the woman became seriously entangled in the garbage compactor. The severity of the situation necessitated a nearly two-hour rescue operation […]
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Chillicothe police officer escapes disciplinary actions after violent arrest of vape-using teen
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — No disciplinary action was taken against an officer who violently threw a teen to the ground, knelt on the back of their neck, and later arrested the teen over the use of a vape. The Guardian broke the story of the violent arrest of the 16-year-old. According to the department’s report, the […]