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Man pulls gun during Ross County road rage incident
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A motorist reported that a firearm was pointed at her during a road rage incident on April 22, 2024. The victim told deputies she believes the other driver was angered by her. Deputies with the sheriff’s office were dispatched to an address on US 23...
Hillsboro man charged with bank robbery
A Hillsboro man is being held in the Ross County Jail in Chillicothe after being charged in the April 18 robbery of the Buckeye Savings Bank in Bainbridge. Williams L. Eads, 49, has been charged with robbery, a third-degree felony, by the Ross County Sheriff’s Office and is being held on a $25,000 bond, according to Chillicothe Municipal Court online records.
Man spits on Chillicothe cop, ends up in jail
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe Police Department officer was spit on while responding to a report of a man behaving erratically in traffic on Wednesday. The officer, according to his report, observed a man standing in the middle of Bridge St. at E 5th Street while vehicles were traveling nearby. Upon approaching the individual, later identified as Larry Bowman, the officer was met with an angry verbal barrage.
HIGHLAND COUNTY S.O. REPORTS
The Highland County Sheriff’s Office has released the following information:. A resident of the 11000 block of Milner Road reported a child was being combative. After investigation, a female juvenile was charged with domestic violence and transported to juvenile detention. April 22. INCIDENTS/ARREST. A resident of the 8700 block...
Counterfeit cash leads to arrest at a Chillicothe Dollar General
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local authorities were dispatched to the Dollar General store at 609 Central Center in response to a case involving counterfeit bills. Upon arrival, officers made contact with store employees who reported that a customer, identified as Jamie Ford, attempted to load money onto a prepaid card using four $50 bills. The bills, when checked with a currency marker, were found to be counterfeit. Further inspection revealed that all four bills shared the same serial number, “PG11642988A”.
Chillicothe nursing facility sued for wrongful death
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A new lawsuit has been filed against Westmoreland Place, also known as Westmoreland at CareCore, a local nursing facility. The plaintiffs allege that the facility failed to provide adequate medical care for their loved one, William Allen, ultimately leading to his death. Allen was a short-term...
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: April 24, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) responded to the following incidents on April 24, 2024. Please note: Some incidents may still be under investigation. 2:47 a.m. – Warrant: Deputies responded to a tip regarding a wanted individual on South Main Street in Kingston. The individual...
Rescue crews respond to rollover crash in Ross Co.
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Emergency services are currently responding to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the 4200 block of Route 772, just south of Chillicothe in Ross County. The call came in from a passerby just after 1PM. Fire and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. Motorists are...
Chillicothe CPS investigation leads to drug raid and arrests
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio –– Two men and a woman were arrested on Tuesday, April 23, after an encounter with police at a Chillicothe residence. The incident stemmed from a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation. Officers were dispatched to 465 Willow Lane, to assist a CPS worker in locating a...
Local card and shirt store to close after over 50 years
CHILLICOTHE — In his over 50 years in business with Neff's Hallmark Jerry Neff has seen trends come and go through his store. However, he soon won't be a part of his loyal customers' lives as he plans to close the store at the end of May. At Neff's...
Search underway in Chillicothe: Driver flees after crash
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A search operation is currently underway on Route 772 at Patton Hill Road, following an incident involving a silver car found abandoned in a ditch. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene, disappearing into a nearby field. Deputies, along with troopers from the Ohio...
How DNA technology helped lay an Ohio World War II veteran to rest
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Ohio World War II veteran, Ward Raymond Thomas, was laid to rest in April in a traditional military service in Chillicothe. The path to get to that moment was anything but traditional. Thomas had been missing for more than 50 years. In 1942, when Thomas was...
Coroner confirms human remains were found in rural Ross County
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Coroner’s Office confirmed that human remains were discovered over the weekend in a rural area of Ross County. The Guardian was the first to report the unsettling find on Sunday afternoon. Preliminary reports indicate that deputies were dispatched to a location near...
Local officials in Bainbridge delay road repairs due to asphalt plant issues
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — Local officials in Bainbridge have issued an update regarding the ongoing efforts to repair potholes and sunken areas on the village’s roads. According to a spokesperson, the initial plan was to begin filling in these road imperfections at the start of this week. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the asphalt plant is currently not producing hot mix, delaying the repair process.
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