CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those cases.
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Chillicothe Police daily case log: May 23, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls for service on Thursday, May 23. Here is a snapshot of those calls.
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Who was arrested in Ross County? May 23, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Who was arrested in Ross County on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those taken into custody. Additional Arrests:
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More than a dozen dogs found in abandoned Ross Co. house
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Police in Chillicothe discovered over a dozen dogs in a suspected abandoned home on May 23, 2024. Officers responded to a report of three loose dogs in an alley behind 181 Gerber Road. The dogs led police to the backyard of 253 Western Avenue, where approximately 12-14 additional dogs were found. Upon […]
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Pike County law enforcement tackles crashes, high-speed pursuits in hectic day
WAVERLY, Ohio — A series of unrelated incidents kept law enforcement officials in Pike County busy on Thursday, May 24, 2024. The first incident occurred at 1:31 p.m. when a car collided with a semi-tractor trailer at the intersection of US 32 and SR 220. The driver of the car, Grace York, 27, of McArthur, Ohio, was self-transported to Adena Regional for medical observation […]
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Bodycam captures Chillicothe Police attacking child unprovoked
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Chillicothe Police Department is facing scrutiny after an officer allegedly physically accosted a 10-year-old child who was witnessing the violent arrest of their father. The Guardian reported on the arrest of now-convicted attempted murderer Jason Lytle. While reviewing the police report and recently released body camera footage, the Guardian discovered a […]
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Killer in Chillicothe drive-by murder pleads guilty
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A Chillicothe man initially charged with murder has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 30-year-old Joseph Pollock. The shooting occurred in July 2023 at 189 East 4th Street. Authorities say Cameron Crews arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire on Pollock, and then fled the […]
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Arrest made in Chillicothe fire station truck theft
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A 2017 Chevy Silverado was stolen from the Chillicothe Fire Department Station #1 this week. The Guardian previously reported on the brazen theft. According to the police report, the truck’s owner reported the theft after returning from a fishing trip. Security footage reportedly revealed a male suspect entering the fire station and later driving off […]
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Has a forensic expert unmasked the anonymous author of the infamous Circleville letters?
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Has a forensic expert unmasked the anonymous author of the infamous Circleville letters? CBS’s 48 HOURS, the long-running true-crime series, marks its 36th anniversary as Saturday’s #1 non-sports primetime program for the 2023-2024 season by featuring the high profile local case. As part of its anniversary celebrations, 48 HOURS will revisit one […]
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Multi-county pursuit following traffic stop in Jackson Co.
JACKSON, Ohio — A routine traffic stop escalated into a high-speed pursuit this afternoon involving law enforcement agencies from three counties. The chase began at approximately 3:30 PM today after a traffic stop in Jackson County involving a dump truck. The chase has continued from Jackson, into Pike, and now Ross County. UPDATE: The Guardian […]