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Ross County – Man Arrested for Entering Apartment He Has Previously Been Tresspassed From
Chillicothe, Ohio – On July 2, 2024, the Chillicothe Police Department responded to a report of trespassing at McArthur Gardens. The incident involved William Woods, who was reportedly inside an apartment from which he had previously been barred. Upon arrival at the scene, the responding officer knocked on the...
Pickaway County – Suspect Arrested Following Serious Traffic Accident
Circleville, OH – On May 7, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., deputies responded to a head-on traffic collision in the area of SR 56E, near the intersection of Old Tarlton Pike in Circleville, Pickaway County. Upon arrival, deputies observed two vehicles with severe front-end damage. The first vehicle’s driver...
Man wanted out of Chillicothe stabbing remains on the run
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Guardian has learned of new details in the overnight stabbing of a Chillicothe man. The incident, sources close to the situation told the Guardian, originated in the area of South Mulberry Street in the city. The exact circumstances leading up to the stabbing remain unclear....
Theft and Drug Arrest at Walmart in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Ohio – On July 2, 2024, a theft incident at the Walmart located at 85 Rivertrace Lane led to the arrest of Skylar Ours, who was found with suspected narcotics. The Chillicothe Police Department received a report of a theft from the store, with the suspect, identified as Skylar Ours, fleeing the scene in a maroon Dodge truck. Officers were dispatched to the location, and the suspect vehicle was located and stopped on US 35 East by a responding officer.
Armed robbery reported at Rite Aid in Greenfield
Three suspects allegedly robbed the Rite Aid in Greenfield at gunpoint Monday evening. The Greenfield Police Department, along with the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a call of the robbery at 109 Jefferson St. in Greenfield at 7:26 p.m. Monday. “Upon investigation it was determined that three black...
Greenfield man sentenced to 4 years in Highland County Task Force case
A Greenfield man indicted on 15 counts in May in connection with a Highland County Task Force investigation has been sentenced to four years in prison. Jeffrey D. Everhart II, 42, was indicted May 7 on one count of aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, a third-degree felony; one count of aggravated possession of methamphetamine, a third-degree felony; one count of having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony; six counts of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, five fourth-degree and one fifth-degree felonies; and six counts of possession of a fentanyl-related compound, four fourth-degree and two fifth-degree felonies.
Greenfield pharmacy robbery possibly linked to others, officials said
GREENFIELD, Ohio — Following the recent robbery at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Greenfield, authorities are investigating a potential connection to a series of similar incidents across the state. Before the Greenfield robbery, another Rite Aid pharmacy fell victim to a robbery in Ada, Ohio, raising suspicions of a...
Ross County – Teenager Assaulted at Wendy’s: Suspect Arrested
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — On June 30, 2024, at approximately 4:17 PM, officers responded to a disturbance at Wendy’s located at 102 N Bridge St. The incident involved a physical assault that left a teenager unconscious. Upon arrival, the Officer made contact with the 16-year-old’s father, who reported that...
Chillicothe Police daily activity report: July 3, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Officers with the Chillicothe Police Department responded to various calls on July 3. Initial Narrative: While on patrol, I made contact with several individuals in the area of the Floodwall and Hirn St. Investigation continues. Case Number: PD-P2403488. Reported Date/Time: 07/03/24 12:37 AM. Offenses: Disorderly Conduct.
Pickaway-Ross Basic Peace Officer Academy receives STAR Academy Designation
CHILLICOTHE — The Pickaway-Ross Adult Education Basic Peace Officer Academy, in partnership with Ohio University Chillicothe, has achieved the Ohio Attorney General's STAR Academy designation. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost visited the Adult Education campus on June 28 to present this award, recognizing the outstanding achievements of the inaugural academy. ...
Update – Armored Truck Crash on Ashville Pike Injures Two, Cause Property Damage
Ashville, Ohio — An armored truck crash on Ashville Pike in Ashville yesterday at approximately 10 a.m. resulted in two injuries, including one serious injury. The GardaWorld armored truck was traveling southbound on Ashville Pike when the driver overcorrected near the intersection of Miller Road and Ashville Pike, according to a report from the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office.
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