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Attorney for family of Ohio corrections officer killed says they 'don't have a narrative' on the incident
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The family of an Ohio corrections officer who was shot and killed during a training exercise earlier this year continues to look for answers as the man charged appeared in court on Wednesday. David Pearson, 44, was charged with negligent homicide in the death of...
Correctional officer accused of negligent homicide pleads not guilty
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WSYX) — An Ohio corrections officer facing a negligent homicide indictmentpleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. Last month, a grand jury in Pickaway County found that Operations Commander David Pearson was negligent in the firing of a Glock 34 handgun, killing another correctional officer, Lt. Rodney Osborne.
State prison employee charged in shooting death of corrections officer appears in Pickaway County court
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — An Ohio prison employee charged with negligent homicide in the death of a corrections officer appeared in Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday. During his court appearance, he pleaded not guilty to the negligent homicide charge and waived his right to a speedy...
Ohio training officer pleads not guilty in accidental shooting death of colleague
CLEVELAND, Ohio – A state training officer pleaded not guilty Wednesday in connection with the accidental shooting death of a prison guard earlier this year. David Pearson, 44, of West Chester is charged with negligent homicide after police say he fatally shot Lt. Rodney Osborne with a Glock 34 handgun during a training exercise at Corrections Training Academy in Orient in Pickaway County on April 9. He is charged in Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas.
Barry Arthur killed in Pickaway County multi-vehicle accident
PICKAWAY, OH, (August 04, 2024) - A fatal multi-vehicle accident took place on U.S. Route 23 north in Pickaway County, tragically claiming the life of 52-year-old Barry Arthur from Chillicothe. The sheriff's office reported the incident occurred at around 5:16 a.m. on Sunday when a 1998 Chevrolet truck slowed down...
Chillicothe man killed in Route 23 crash
PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — A Chillicothe man was killed early Sunday morning in a traffic accident on US Route 23. According to Pickaway County Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey, the crash occurred on August 4, 2024, at 5:16 a.m., near the intersection of Island Road Crossing. Deputies who arrived at...
Fatal Crash on US Route 23 Claims Life of Chillicothe Man
A devastating multi-vehicle crash occurred on US Route 23 North in Pickaway County, resulting in the loss of life of 52-year-old Barry Arthur of Chillicothe. According to Sheriff Matthew O. Hafey, the incident happened on August 4, 2024, at approximately 5:16 A.M. when a 1998 Chevrolet truck, driven by Kelsea Gussler, slowed down to turn left, causing a trailer to remain on the roadway. A 2022 blue Nissan, driven by Barry Arthur, rear-ended the trailer, and shortly after, Arthur exited his vehicle and was struck by a 2011 black Ford Escape driven by Timothy Gilliam.
Chillicothe man exits car after two-car crash, killed by third vehicle
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – A man exiting his car after a two-car collision died after being struck by another car Sunday morning in Pickaway County. According to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call regarding a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 23 North, just north of the Island Road crossing intersection. Deputies responded […]
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