ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a foot pursuit that turned into a water rescue Wednesday afternoon. According to initial reports, deputies responded to the area of Falls Road outside of the village of Bainbridge on a possible burglary in progress. Deputies located two individuals near the scene when […]
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Search underway for man accused of assaulting two-year-old child
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — Law enforcement across the region are searching for the suspect accused of assaulting a 2-year-old child. Shortly before 10 a.m., Tuesday morning, a BOLO (Be-on-the-look-out) was issued for the suspect and his vehicle. According to officials, an arrest warrant for felonious assault was issued for Cory Morrison of Amanda, Ohio. Morrison, […]
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Scioto Valley under threat of severe weather
NORMAN, Oklahoma — The Scioto Valley remains under a threat of severe weather today. According to the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, scattered showers and storms are expected to develop during the afternoon and early evening hours. Forecasters say some severe storms may develop ahead of a line of storms triggered by an approaching cold front. The […]
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Names released in fatal Pickaway Co. crash
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio—The Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office released the names of those involved in a fatal crash that happened Tuesday evening in northern Pickaway County. The crash occurred along route 23 in the area of route 762. According to a press release by the Sheriff’s Office, a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, driven by 33-year-old James B. Daniels II, was traveling […]
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Investigator’s seek answers on recent arson fire on route 772
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio— The Ross County Sheriff’s Office with arson investigators are seeking information on a fire that happened along route 772 in Ross County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies on July 13 were dispatched to a residence after receiving a call from the property owner. The man told deputies that one of the trailers […]
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At least one killed along route 23 in Pickaway County
COMMERCIAL POINT, Ohio — One person was killed and another left seriously injured after a crash along route 23. It happened at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night near route 762, close to Greenlawn R.V. The Guardian has learned that one person died in the single-vehicle rollover, while another was heavily entrapped in the wreckage and […]
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Multiple overdoses reported at a Chillicothe apartment complex
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Medics, along with officers from the Chillicothe Police Department, responded to what dispatchers called a “multiple overdose situation.” The 9-1-1 call came in shortly after 7 p.m. I’m Tuesday. Medics from the city’s fire department responded to the scene. Dispatchers told responding officers that multiple people had overdosed in a white Buick […]
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New Holland’s police chief will make more than $50,000 a year
NEW HOLLAND, Ohio — A controversial figure who has taken back his old job will be paid an annual salary. New Holland Police Chief Jason Lawless, who was hired last week as the town’s top cop — for the second time — will make approximately $50,000 a year in the job. Lawless previously held the […]
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Chillicothe law director injured in hit-and-run accident while walking downtown
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident that left the city’s law director injured. According to the report obtained by the Guardian, city Law Director Anna Villarreal was attempting to cross Main Street near downtown when a vehicle struck her. It was not known immediately by police if the driver targeted […]
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Portsmouth man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old child
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio — A Portsmouth man is facing rape charges following an investigation by the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff David Thoroughman, 18-year-old, Cody Lee Taylor, was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 5-year-old child. The sheriff said that his office was contacted on Monday regarding the alleged rape. The child, […]