CRIME & SAFETY
Searchers find body of man missing since January
CROOKSVILLE — On Wednesday, April 24, at around 1:15 p.m., the Perry County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and advised that Kaleb Russell had been discovered deceased in the crawl space beneath a home located at 700 Ceramic Road. Russell had been reported missing on Jan. 19. Deputies promptly responded to the scene and confirmed the presence of a deceased male, later positively identified as Russell. Russell’s body was discovered by volunteers aiding the family in the search for him. At the request of the family, an autopsy will not be performed, and his remains released to the family. No foul play is suspected. The Crooksville Police Department remains the lead investigating agency in the case. Any questions concerning the case should be directed to the Crooksville Police Department at 740-982-2666.
Police Raid Uncovers Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Firearms in Lancaster
Lancaster, Ohio – April 30, 2024 – The South-Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the Lancaster Police Department and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, executed a targeted search warrant on April 30, 2024, at 4970 Delmont Rd. in Lancaster. The operation, spurred by an investigation into drug trafficking activities, aimed to disrupt illicit narcotics distribution in the area.
Alexandria’s police department is back after 12 years; chief aiming to modernize agency
Rain is falling when Alexandria Police Chief Dan Bunting stops his first vehicle of the night on March 22. The driver was going more than 20 mph over the speed limit on her way out of the village. Like most locals, she knows Bunting. He’s been the only police officer...
Jason Kramer of Lancaster facing drug charges in Perry County
PERRY COUNTY − Jason Kramer of Lancaster has been charged with possession of suspected methamphetamine with a firearm specification, a second-degree felony. According to the Perry County Sheriff's Office, detectives assigned to the CODE Task Force conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal narcotics Monday afternoon in New Lexington. K-9 Bruno was deployed and detected the presence of illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. During the search officers discovered the suspected methamphetamine and a loaded 9mm pistol.
Reynoldsburg man receives jail time for getting high while child drowned
A man from Reynoldsburg was sentenced to two years in prison for using getting high on marijuana while his child drowned in a pool. Nicholas J. Pruneau, 40, of Reynoldsburg appeared in Muskingum County Common Pleas Court recently for sentencing. Judge Mark C. Fleegle sentenced Pruneau to 24 months behind bars for his crimes of felony child endangerment, felony reckless homicide and misdemeanor child endangerment.
Lancaster police add new K-9 to team
LANCASTER, Ohio — The Lancaster Police Department has added a new four-legged friend to its team. The department announced that K-9 Barry and his handler, officer Chandler Evanichko, returned from their training Tuesday morning. The department shared on Facebook that Barry, a 14-month-old Belgian Malinois, was welcomed home by...
Insurance to cover portion of $713K theft loss from Granville Rec, investigation continues
After a cyberthief stole nearly $713,000 from a Granville Recreation District loan fund at Park National Bank late last year, the theft set in motion a series of ongoing investigations. In December, the GRD board signed off on a $713,000 wire transfer of funds from a bond note held by...
Man charged in fatal shooting near New Albany extradited from Virginia
For an earlier report on this story view the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man charged in the fatal shooting of a woman near New Albany has been extradited back to Ohio after being arrested over 400 miles east of Columbus. According to court records, 36-year-old Ryan Polk was arraigned on murder […]
Potential gas leak on Kurtz School Road in Hopewell Township
STEWARTSTOWN, Pa. — Crews responded to a possible gas leak on Kurtz School Road near Dave Anne Circle in Hopewell Township around 3 p.m. Monday. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. According to the York dispatcher, they are closing down the road. No other information has been...
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