CRIME & SAFETY
Teacher being investigated after students see inappropriate video on social media
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Piketon High School teacher is under investigation after police say he posted an appropriate video of himself on social media. Scioto Valley Local Schools District Superintendent Wes Hariston says they reported the incident to the Piketon Police Department earlier this week. The Pike County Prosecutors Office and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation is also involved.
Hillsboro woman sentenced to community control for meth possession
A Hillsboro woman has been sentenced to community control after pleading guilty to a third-degree felony drug possession charge. Loretta Wilkin, 56, of Hillsboro was indicted in January on one count of aggravated possession of methamphetamine, a third-degree felony. She pleaded guilty to the charge March 20. A bill of...
Police investigate mysterious thefts at motorcycle shop: Bainbridge Township Police Blotter
Officers are investigating an incident at BMW Motorcycles. After employees arrived for work at 10 a.m. April 23 and found an open door, they called police. A $730 motorcycle jacket that had been on display was reported missing at the scene. Later, the company reported two motorcycles missing. Officers noted...
Chillicothe woman arrested for drug possession after traffic stop
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A Chillicothe woman was arrested on Wednesday for drug possession and related offenses following a traffic stop. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at a Family Dollar store. Upon arrival, they found Dixie Lutz exhibiting signs consistent with drug use. A search of her person revealed a syringe and a glass pipe, which Lutz admitted using for drug consumption.
Greenfield man gets 4 years in prison
A Greenfield man sentenced to four years in prison for trafficking and tampering with evidence was among five people sentenced recently in Highland County Common Pleas Court. Ray Cooper, 29, was sentenced to two years in prison for one count of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, a second-degree felony, which was ordered to be consecutive to another two years in prison on one count of tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. Cooper was given 76 days of jail time credit.
Toddler found riding tricycle in middle of busy Chillicothe street
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On Thursday, a two-year-old child was found riding a tricycle in the middle of a busy Chillicothe street. According to Chillicothe Police Department officers, while responding to the call, they were flagged down by multiple individuals who pointed out the child and a bystander. The child had been riding in the middle of the road. Officers proceeded to East Water Street and observed a small child standing outside, unsupervised, with the front door open.
Ross County – Two Year Old Found Riding Tricycle in Middle of Street Alone
CHILLICOTHE, OH (May 2, 2024) — Law enforcement officers were dispatched to 622 E Water St in Chillicothe following a report of a juvenile complaint. The initial narrative, provided by Officer Shelby Lott, indicated an ongoing investigation into the matter. Upon arrival at the scene, officers were approached by...
Leesburg man sentenced on attempted felonious assault charge
A Leesburg man has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison after pleading guilty to attempted felonious assault. Kevin D. Treadway, 50, of Leesburg was originally charged with felonious assault, a second-degree felony, in December. The indictment accused him of “knowingly causing serious physical harm” to a victim on or about Oct. 13.
Ross Co. man arrested after assaulting wife, mother-in-law with gun
KINGSTON, Ohio — A local man was arrested early Wednesday morning after a violent domestic dispute where he allegedly choked his estranged wife, struck her and her mother with a handgun, and threatened to kill them both. Jason Woodruff, of Chillicothe, was taken into custody after police found him...
Wilmington man gets community control in Highland County extortion case
A Wilmington man was sentenced to community control this week and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty to an extortion charge in Highland County. As previously reported, Christian I. Kittrell, 23, was indicted by a Highland County grand jury in March and charged with two counts of extortion, both third-degree felonies.
Alert: Ross County officials warn of spike in overdoses
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Health District (RCHD), Chillicothe Police Department, and Ross County Sheriff’s Office are issuing an urgent alert to the community about a significant increase in suspected drug overdoses. Within a 24-hour period, Ross County has experienced a higher-than-usual number of overdose incidents. The...
Waverly Council tackles police department needs
Waverly Village Council met in regular session Wednesday evening with a number of issues to discuss. First, Waverly Police Chief John Winfield approached council about the purchase of two new police vehicles. “We (the police department) were approved for these back in 2022, but there were some issues with getting the vehicles,” Winfield said. “Right now we have two vehicles waiting for us. Those will be outfitted, with council’s approval,...
Rogue prosecutors and the rise of crime
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