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Ross County – Man Arrested for Strangulation, Domestic Violence, and Possible Rape Charges
Ross County – A man has been charged with several domestic violence charges after a serious incident that occurred on 5/12/24. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, they were called to a home after a victim called 911 after leaving her home after her live-in boyfriend attacked her. In the report, the victim claimed that the suspect identified as Peyton Hill had slapped her with an open hand, punched her multiple times, choked her, and raped her. She explained to police that he had come home drunk from family’s house and fell asleep on the couch. She said the violence happened after their infant son woke her and Hill up crying around 3 am. When she encountered Hill she asked if he had brought supplies home that she had asked but he said no and got angry with her. That was when she said the violence erupted and he grabbed her and assaulted her. She said that she then attempted to remove the baby from the home and was assaulted a second time. Finally leaving home with the baby she went to a family member’s home and called the police.
Ross County – Violent Altercation Sends One to Columbus by Med Helicopter, One Arrested
In the early hours of May 7th, 2024, law enforcement rushed to respond to reports of a fight in the vicinity of 370 McKellar Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a scene of chaos and bloodshed. The victim was found severely injured, bleeding profusely from his head. Recounted being ambushed by...
Chillicothe Police daily activity report: May 13, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Chillicothe Police Department responded to a variety of calls on Monday, May 13, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. 2:24 AM: Theft complaint | 637 Liberty St. 5:04 AM: Red light violation | 317 E. Main St. 5:33 AM: Red light...
Wanted fugitive from Louisiana found locked up in Ross County Jail
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A man wanted by authorities in Louisiana was apprehended yesterday in Ross County, according to the local Sheriff’s Office. Deputies discovered that Dominik Littlejohn, an inmate currently held at the Ross County Jail on a local theft charge, was also wanted out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana on two counts of felony theft.
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: May 13, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to a variety of calls for service on Monday, May 13, 2024. Here is a snapshot of those calls. 12:52 AM: Possessing drug abuse instruments, obstructing official business, warrant | SR-772, Chillicothe. 1:15 AM: Disorderly conduct | Dry Run...
Ross Co. garage fire under arson investigation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A garage fire in Ross County is currently under investigation for possible arson, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on May 9 at a residence on Pam Lane, just south of downtown Chillicothe. Upon arrival, deputies found the garage fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews...
Line Cutting at Circleville Rural King Leads to Fight
On May 5th, 2024, a disturbance at the Rural King store located at 23625 US 23 South prompted law enforcement intervention, resulting in an arrest and medical attention for the victim. Circleville Police were dispatched to the scene at 11:21 am, and found himself responding to reports of a fight....
Circleville OVI Checkpoint Yields Results: Two Arrests Made
Circleville, Ohio – Law enforcement agencies including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, and Circleville Police Department, collaborated on an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) checkpoint on Friday, May 11, 2024, along Lancaster Pike in Circleville from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The OVI checkpoint,...
Large Fight in Circleville Ends with One Charged, So Far
A chaotic scene unfolded on the night of May 11th, 2024, when law enforcement responded to reports of a large fight at the 400 Block E. Franklin St. Though two vehicles were reported fleeing the scene, they evaded capture, prompting officers to converge on the site of the altercation at on E. Franklin St.
HEROES – Residential Structure Fire in Kingston Prompted Quick Action from Neighbors
KINGSTON, OHIO – Emergency responders rushed to Hallsville Pike on May 12, 2024, following reports of a residential structure fire with potential entrapment. The incident unfolded between 1:51 PM and 1:52 PM. Upon receiving the dispatch, En route to the location, it was reported that two neighbors, identified as...
Firearm Fragments Found by Circleville Student During Community Service Outing
In a recent community service outing at Ted Lewis Park, seventh-grade students from Circleville Middle School made an unexpected discovery: pieces of a deteriorated firearm. The incident occurred under the watchful eye of staff members, who promptly secured the rusted fragments and notified local law enforcement for further investigation. According...
PV ADAMH Board commends officers for Crisis Intervention Team training
The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board is pleased to announce that 28 law enforcement officers and first responders, who serve in the Paint Valley ADAMH Board region completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training on Friday, May 10. The weeklong, 40-hour class is designed to train law enforcement officers and first responders in skills that assist them in interacting with individuals experiencing crisis due to a mental illness and/or a developmental disability with a strong focus on de-escalation and active listening skills.
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