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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”.
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.
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...
Former Piketon Gaseous Diffusion Plant Being Cleared and Re-Developed
Chillicothe and Pike County — The former Piketon Gaseous Diffusion Plant is gradually making way for industrial redevelopment. Two speakers explained what is happening at the decommissioned federal atomic fuel plant for the League of Women Voters of Chillicothe – Ross County. For Earth Day they hosted Jeremy...
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...
Ross County – Disturbance on Bridge St., Man Fights with Police in Mental Health Episode
Chillicothe, OH – A routine patrol in the area of Bridge St. and E 5th Street took an unexpected turn as officers encountered a male individual causing a disturbance in the midst of traffic. The incident unfolded as Officer Cody Moore observed the individual, later identified as Larry Bowman, standing in the middle of Bridge St.
What to know to start your week: Another super load, public comments for bridge replacement
CHILLICOTHE – As part of the Ohio Department of Transportation—District 9’s Planning Department, the district’s Environmental Office is seeking public input for a bridge replacement project on Township Road 428 in Pike County. PIK-TR-428-0.04 (PID 117984) It is proposed to replace the bridge on TR 428...
Pirates & Titans get shutout softball wins
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two of the top teams in Ohio high school softball won big on Wednesday night in Scioto County. The #2 team in Division III Wheelersburg Pirates blanked Waverly by a final of 10-0. Also, Portsmouth Notre Dame beat Green 23-0 as the Titans are the third ranked team in Division IV and here are the highlights from both games.
Greene murder trial rescheduled for July 22
The trial of Aden Greene has been rescheduled for July, according to court records. Greene, 18, was charged with murder in the shooting death of Nathaniel Chase McQuinley, 20, of Wheelersburg, at a party July 29, 2023. The Scioto County Grand Jury indicted Greene, then a 17-year-old juvenile, with murder, attempted murder, and four counts of felonious assault.
Fatal shooting at training academy classified as reckless homicide; employee placed on paid leave
SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- A reckless homicide investigation has been opened following the death of a lieutenant at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. Lt. Rodney Osborne was killed during a training exercise at the tactical firing range at the Correctional Training Academy in Pickaway County on April 9.
Suspect identified in Bainbridge bank robbery, manhunt underway
BAINBRIDGE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office has released new details regarding a bank robbery that occurred on Thursday afternoon in Bainbridge. Deputies were dispatched to the Buckeye State Bank located at 101 East Main Street following a hold-up alarm. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with bank...
Chillicothe Correctional Institution’s Honor Guard Pays Tribute to Veteran at Long-Awaited Funeral
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The somber chords of remembrance echoed through the air as the Chillicothe Correctional Institution’s (CCI) Honor Guard stood in solemn tribute at the funeral services of Ward Thomas, a U.S. Army veteran whose disappearance in 1972 had long shrouded his fate in mystery. Announced by...
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: April 23, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) responded to the following incidents on April 23, 2024:. 1:09 a.m. – Warrant Served: Deputies served a warrant on South Mcarthur Street in Ross County. 7:09 a.m. – Traffic Violation: A driver was cited for failure to obey...
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