JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio — A man is in jail today, charged in connection with the stabbing of his own grandmother.  According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call, early Saturday morning, from a 70-year-old woman at her Hall & Davis Road home. Deputies arrived on the scene and found the […]
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Man arrested in Chillicothe after allegedly flashing gun during road rage incident
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police responded to a call, Thursday, March 23, regarding an incident where a man was followed and threatened by another motorist in a reported road rage incident. Officials say it all began near the bottom of Carlisle Hill and escalated when the driver began tailgating the victim’s car and yelling at him. […]
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Driver eludes troopers in multi-county pursuit
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — Troopers from various counties in central Ohio engaged in a multi-county pursuit on Wednesday afternoon, according to initial reports. The pursuit began in Fayette County and the suspect fled from troopers along I-71. Around 1:30 p.m., the chase entered Franklin County and involved troopers from West Jefferson and Pickaway County. Speeds, […]
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Vinton Co. Sheriff’s Office releases daily activity report for March 23
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio — The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office has released its daily activity report for March 23, 2023. The report outlines a range of incidents and complaints that were handled by deputies over the course of the day. The report shows that at 10:32 am, deputies received a complaint of a trash dump on […]
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Possible child abuse case under investigation after disturbing incident in Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local authorities are investigating a disturbing case of suspected child endangerment, which occurred on Wednesday evening in the 600 block of East Second Street in Chillicothe. According to the police report, a woman called the police to report that an individual had shown up at her home carrying a two-year-old child. The […]
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Portions of Ohio brace for potential weekend flooding
WILMINGTON, Ohio — As the weekend approaches, concerns over potential flooding continue to grow around the southern Ohio region. According to the National Weather Service, several rounds of showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected to hit the area through Saturday morning, with heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. The Flood Watch area, which […]
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Overnight stabbing in Chillicothe leaves one seriously injured
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating an overnight stabbing that left one person seriously injured. The incident occurred during the early morning hours on Friday, MArch 24, at 390 East Fourth Street, according to the police report. The male victim was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center for medical attention. The Police […]
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Recent Chillicothe restaurant inspections show multiple violations at several local eateries
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Several Chillicothe restaurants were cited for multiple health code violations in inspections conducted on March 17 and 20, 2023. The inspections were conducted by the Ross County Health District. Taco Bell, located at 1247 Western Ave, was cited for not having soap at the handwashing sinks located at the front line and […]
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Athens Co. Sheriff’s Office releases its daily activity report for March 23
ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls on March 23, 2023, according to their daily activity report. Deputies were dispatched to different locations in Athens County to address a range of issues, from potential threats to well-being checks. One of the incidents that deputies responded to was a […]
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Chillicothe Police Department warns of crooks posing as officers in latest phone scam
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Residents of Chillicothe are being warned by the local police department about a new scam that is circulating in the area. According to the police department, scammers are making calls pretending to be law enforcement officers and demanding money in relation to an arrest warrant. These scammers are also imitating the Chillicothe […]