CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The investigation continues into a head-on crash that left one person in critical condition. The Guardian reported on the crash that happened shortly after 8 p.m. According to troopers with the Ohio Highway Patrol, a 2003 Dodge Durango, driven by Tyler Frazier, and passenger Devan Purnell, both of Londonderry, Ohio, were traveling […]
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One person airlifted following a serious crash near Chillicothe
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol along with fire and rescue personnel responded to a multi-vehicle crash along route 159 near Kenworth in Chillicothe. According to initial reports, the crash happened shortly after 8 p.m. this evening. One person, officials said, suffered serious injuries and was transported by medical helicopter to a Columbus […]
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Motorcyclist killed in afternoon crash in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe man was killed on Friday when he wrecked his motorcycle. Troopers said Randolph W. Cunningham, 67, was traveling on Lick Run Road when his motorcycle traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. Life saving measures were performed on the scene but Cunningham succumbed to his injuries as a result of the […]
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DAY 5: The bloody shoe print in George Wagner IV’s trial is finally introduced
WAVERLY, Ohio — On the fifth day of trial for George Wagner IV in Pike County, the so-called “smoking gun” was finally introduced: a bloody shoeprint at one of the crime scenes. Friday the jury only heard from one witness who was an Ohio BCI agent who processed the scene of Chris Rhoden Sr.’s house, […]
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Chillicothe seeking arsonist from garage fire
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Chillicothe Fire and Police Departments are looking for an arsonist from a Sunday garage fire. Officers said they were dispatched to a garage fire at the rear of 248 Long Street. “Chillicothe Fire Department is investigating this fire with the assistance of the State Fire Marshal’s Office and Chillicothe Police Department which […]
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Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office awarded nearly $200k in grant funding
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that 13 local law enforcement agencies will receive a total of $8.2 million to help them prevent and investigate incidents of violent crime in their communities. The grants represent the eighth round of the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. To date, Governor DeWine has awarded $45.9 million […]
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Pickaway Co. man arrested on child pornography charges
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A Pickaway County man is behind bars after detectives say he possessed and shared child pornography online. On Thursday, the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office and the Franklin County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed a search warrant at 1935 Chickasaw Drive in Circleville. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old […]
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Route 35 shutdown after car fire in Ross Co.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A car fire closed down a major highway Thursday afternoon. It happened on route 35 eastbound at the County Road 550 exit at around 5 p.m. No one was seriously injured but the car was a total loss. Traffic was closed down eastbound as crews worked the fire. Westbound lanes were restricted […]
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Firefighters in Ross Co. battled a residential structure fire
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Ross County battled a residential structure fire Thursday afternoon. According to initial reports, the call came shortly after 4:15 p.m. regarding a structure fire along the 12000 block of Pleasant Valley Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-story residential structure with flames coming from the roof of the […]
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Drug trafficking investigation leads to arrest of Athens Co. man
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — A drug trafficking investigation led to the arrest of a man, police say, was transported drugs from Columbus to Athens County. According to the Nelsonville Police Department, on Wednesday, law enforcement agents searched a residence on Grover Street after an investigation led to Nicholas Charles. A spokesperson for the department said Charles had […]