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Washington CH woman gets community control in Highland County drug theft case
A Washington Court House woman was sentenced to community control recently after pleading guilty to theft of drugs in Highland County. As previously reported, Quinnesha Dixson, whose age is not listed, was indicted by a Highland County grand jury in February and charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony; and theft of drugs, a fourth-degree felony.
Amanda Woman to Face Charges of Assault, Robbery, and Obstruction Following Competency Evaluation
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO — Lindsey Pyle is set to face multiple charges, including assault, robbery, and obstruction, after being found competent to stand trial. The charges stem from an incident on July 12, 2023, at the Goodwill store located at 24799 US 23 in Circleville, Ohio. According to the official...
Pickaway Co. Prosecutor considers criminal charges in shooting death of prison lieutenant
ORIENT, Ohio – The Pickaway County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing possible criminal charges in the shooting death of an Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections lieutenant during a training exercise at the Corrections Training Academy in Orient. The Guardian was the first to break the tragic story of...
Ross County – Man Arrested with Stolen Steak in His Pants, and a Stolen Truck
Chillicothe, OH – On July 16, 2024, Chillicothe Police arrested David Skylar Au in connection with a motor vehicle theft incident after locating him in the 200 block of Caldwell St. with steaks in his pants. According to Chillicothe Officers, who led the arrest, Au was apprehended and advised...
Daily Police Activities in Circleville: Incident Overview for July 16, 2024
Circleville, OH – The Circleville Police Department responded to a variety of incidents across the city on July 16, 2024, highlighting their proactive efforts in maintaining community safety and addressing citizen concerns. The day began with reports of a suspected drunk driver on Morris Rd at 12:03 AM. However,...
Hillsboro man pleads guilty to Ross County bank robbery
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Hillsboro man has pleaded guilty to robbing a bank in Ross County. William Eads, 49, was arrested in April after robbing the Buckeye State Bank located at 101 East Main Street in the village of Bainbridge on April 18, 2024. Eads reportedly entered the bank...
Man Found Hiding in a Bush after Several Attempted Burglary Attempts Sentenced to Prison
CIRCLEVILLE, OHIO — Justin Melvin of Columbus Ohio, implicated in a series of attempted burglaries and a tense apprehension involving local law enforcement, has been sentenced to prison following a court hearing on July 17, 2024. The incident unfolded on April 1st, 2024, when officers responded to multiple reports...
Computer breach causes council conflict
The Greenfield Village Council on Monday, July 15, revealed that unauthorized access was found to the Greenfield Police Department’s computer network. That news was discussed by the council. who deliberated on how to proceed with information from an independent review of allegations by Greenfield Police Chief Jeremiah Oyer of the allegations, which were found from the review done by Hamilton Township Chief of Police Scott Hughes.
Ross County Grand Jury indicts man over attack
CHILLICOTHE — A Ross County Grand Jury recently indicted a homeless Chillicothe man after he attacked another individual according to Todd Bost, an investigator for the Ross County Prosecutor's Office. Officers were dispatched to an incident in the Floyd Simantel Clinic in Chillicothe after a man was attacked. The victim stated he had gone to sit in the sunroom when the door was forced open and the defendant came in striking him and choking him. Officers noted...
Daily Police Log Reveals Diverse Calls Across Circleville
Circleville, OH – The Circleville Police Department has released its daily incident log, highlighting a range of responses and investigations conducted throughout the city on July 15, 2024. In the early hours, officers responded to routine traffic stops and reports of suspicious persons. Calls included an alarm drop at...
Circleville Police Activity Highlights from July 12-14, 2024
CIRCLEVILLE, OH (July 15, 2024) – The Circleville Police Department has released their weekend report detailing a flurry of incidents from July 12th to July 14th. During this period, officers responded to a total of 148 calls, ranging from routine traffic stops to more serious incidents. The weekend began...
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