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OSHP: Man critically injured after motorcycle crashes into utility pole in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A motorcyclist was critically injured when he crashed into a utility pole in Ross County on Monday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Just before 6:15 p.m., a man riding a 1999 Harley Davidson 883 motorcycle was heading north on state Route 772. While approaching up-ahead traffic in the northbound lane, the motorcyclist crossed the centerline and overturned.
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...
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...
Hillsboro Police Report
The following is the Hillsboro Police Report for May 13-17. Nicholas Cordy, 40, of Ripley was arrested on two outstanding warrants. Nathan Back, 27, of Hillsboro was cited for driving under suspension. May 16. Todd Parr, 46, of Columbus was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Logan Blanton, 30, of Mount...
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...
Two Adults and Two Children Saved During Water Rescue in Highland County
ROSS COUNTY – Paint Creek emergency crews sprang into action at 1:52 pm on Friday, May 18th, when a distress call summoned them to Felson Park. The urgency of the situation arose as two adults and two children found themselves trapped in the water. Upon their arrival, the Greenfield...
Four rescued from Paint Creek’s high water
Two adults and two juveniles who were swept away by high waters Saturday in Paint Creek in Greenfield were rescued safely by six members of the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District and two officers from the Greenfield Police Department. The incident happened around 2 p.m. in the creek near Felson...
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