CRIME & SAFETY
Meigs County investigation leads to four arrests, seizure of drugs, firearms and cash
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — Meigs County deputies searched two Pomeroy homes this week as part of a drug investigation which led to multiple arrests and the seizure of controlled substances, guns and cash. A social media post from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office listed four arrests that were...
Authorities search for missing Meigs Co. teen
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio — The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office has issued a special news release regarding a missing juvenile. Allie Swartz, a 16-year-old girl, was last seen at her residence on Beech Street in Middleport on the evening of May 2, 2024, at approximately 9:00 PM. Allie is...
Search for missing Mason County man continues along the Ohio River
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WCHS) — Barges tied up overnight in the Ohio River created problems for a search party looking for a missing Mason County man. Forty-year-old Daniel Higginbotham was last seen swimming in the Ohio River Monday evening near Point Pleasant. The man’s disappearance was not reported to police until about 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Point Pleasant woman sentenced for assault
POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mason County woman was sentenced on Wednesday based on a felony assault conviction. According to the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, on Wednesday, May [2], 2024, Cierra J. Smith – 24 years old of Point Pleasant, WV – was sentenced in Mason County Circuit Court by Judge R. Craig […]
Two people arrested in Athens on drug charges
ATHENS, Ohio (WTAP) - On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Athens County Drug Task Force concluded an investigation related to drug trafficking at a home on North Lancaster Street in Athens. Detectives searched the home and seized money, evidence of drug trafficking and suspected cocaine. DeKarion Branch and Kal-El Wells...
Vehicle crash reported on Mount Vernon Road in Salisbury Township
GAP, Pa. — A vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Cains Road in Salisbury Township around 2:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No injuries or road closures have been reported. Commuters should be advised when traveling. Crews are at...
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