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Chillicothe man accused of attempted murder returns to court
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man, held on a $1 million bond, is set to return to court today for a pretrial conference. Jason Lytle, who was charged with attempted murder last summer, is once again in the spotlight. Lytle was initially charged after he allegedly used his vehicle...
Ross County – Motorcycle Crash on State Route 772 Leaves Chillicothe Man Seriously Injured
Chillicothe – An investigation is underway by the Ohio State Highway Patrol following a motorcycle injury crash that unfolded on State Route 772 near milepost six in Ross County. On the evening of May 20th, 2024, at around 6:13 PM, a 1999 Harley Davidson 883 motorcycle, operated by Tony...
Chillicothe man arrested at school on felony drug charges
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio —A Chillicothe man was arrested over the weekend after being secretly indicted by the Ross County grand jury. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, Jordan Howard, 31, was arrested at a Chillicothe City School-related function on May 18. Howard faces felony drug possession charges. He remains in...
Chillicothe man charged in drive-by shooting
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A Chillicothe man was arrested and charged following a drive-by shooting. On May 1st, deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Route 41. Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a black Ford Fusion, with one occupant identified as Wyatt Swackhammer. Law...
Former Fraternal Order of Police building in Lancaster set on fire for the second time
For a previous report on this story view the video player above. LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) – For the second time in three years, the Lancaster Fire Department suspect arson in a blaze that damaged a former Fraternal Order of Police building. Early Monday morning firefighters responded to reports of a fire at the former FOP […]
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