ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office along with first responders were dispatched to the 9000 block of Dry Run Road in Kingston on a reported shooting. It happened just before noon today. According to preliminary reports, the incident may have been self-inflicted. The Guardian could not independently confirm these claims. The investigation, […]
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Driver survives early morning rollover crash in Pickaway Co.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — An early morning rollover crash in Pickaway County remains under investigation. That is what officials are saying this afternoon. According to the Pickaway Township Fire Department, emergency crews responded to the crash along Route 56 East just south of Tarlton Road just after midnight. The vehicle’s occupant was already […]
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Mobile home fire under investigation as arson in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A mobile home fire in Bainbridge is under investigation for possible arson. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and firefighters responded to a property on Copperas Mountain Road around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The deputy on the scene stated in their report that no one was at the […]
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Man runs from troopers in Ross County after hit-and-run crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man flees from troopers and deputies in Ross County following a hit-and-run crash. It happened yesterday afternoon just before 2 p.m. According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies aided troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol along Old Route 35 after receiving information about a hit-and-run accident. Deputies said in […]
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What happened to Brandi Sutton? Human remains found behind Hobby Lobby in Chillicothe identified
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — After a year of secrecy surrounding a case handled by the Chillicothe Police Department, new information is beginning to surface. The events unfolded on Thursday, April 14, 2022, when authorities responded to a report of human remains discovered in a wooded area behind Hobby Lobby on Bridge Street in Chillicothe. Notably, the […]
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Doctor not credentialed identified in controversial, deadly heart surgeries at Adena
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In an update to a story that’s been causing significant controversy in Ohio, the Guardian has now identified Dr. Jarrod Betz as the doctor behind the cardiac surgeries at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe that are currently under scrutiny. Dr. Betz is alleged to have performed “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)” […]
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Senate Bill 122 aims to reform Ohio’s bail system
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State Senators Nathan Manning (R) and Paula Hicks-Hudson (D) have introduced a bill aimed at reforming the bail system in Ohio. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 122, seeks to ensure that defendants are released on the least restrictive conditions that will reasonably assure their appearance in court, protect the safety of […]
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Scioto County man arrested for shooting another in the face
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio- Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman reported a shooting incident that took place on Saturday, May 20, at 2874 Tatman-Coe Road in McDermott, Ohio. The incident was brought to the attention of authorities through a 9-1-1 call made by a female, who claimed that her husband had been shot in the face. Upon […]
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High-stakes police raid in Chillicothe nets drugs and multiple arrests
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — In the culmination of a months-long investigation, members of the Chillicothe Police Department executed a narcotics-related search warrant at 368 East 7th Street on Monday. The Chillicothe Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) was called in to assist with the execution of the search warrant. Upon entering the premises, law enforcement officers […]
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Chillicothe Police execute drug warrant in city limits
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Law enforcement served a search warrant Monday evening in Chillicothe. It happened at around 7 p.m. on East 7th Street, where tactical units were seen going inside a home. The police used their armored vehicle and SWAT team to serve the warrant. It was not immediately released what law enforcement was seeking […]