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Ross County Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: June 11, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Deputies responded to various calls on Tuesday. Here is a snapshot of those cases. 06/11/24 – 01:37 AM – TREGO CREEK, CHILLICOTHE. Obstructing Official Business; Falsification – Public Official, Mislead; Disorderly Conduct; Warrant. Deputies Rush and Ramsey were dispatched to the area of...
Local man dies in Ross County crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred on US 23 near State Route 207. On Friday, June 7th, at approximately 1:55 PM, a 2005 Honda Pilot driven by 22-year-old Alexander Pollard from West Union, Ohio, was traveling south on US 23 with 23-year-old passenger Nicholas Fisher from Peebles. According to authorities, the vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway, crossed the median, and entered the northbound lanes of US 23. The vehicle began to overturn, ejecting Mr. Pollard. It continued off the left side of the roadway and came to rest under the State Route 207 overpass. Mr. Pollard died from his injuries at the scene. Mr. Fisher sustained serious injuries and was transported to Adena Regional Medical Center by Union Township Emergency Medical Services.
Man busted in Chillicothe to be extradited to Texas
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A man wanted by police out of Texas was arrested in Ross County. According to the Chillicothe Police Department, Officers initiated a traffic stop on North Bridge Street during the overnight hours on Monday. The passenger in the vehicle, Jerith Hawk Pastorelli, was wanted for Larceny...
Police called to Chillicothe apartment over dead mouse
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a harassment complaint after a resident of Westland Estates Apartments reported finding a dead mouse placed on her front door handle. A sergeant from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the scene on Sunday, in response to the complaint made by...
Weekend fires in Ross County under arson investigation
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — State investigators are probing a series of fires that erupted over the weekend just south of Chillicothe, raising suspicions of arson. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies and firefighters responded to Massieville Road shortly after midnight on June 8, following reports of multiple fires in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered several structures ablaze.
Ross County Grand Jury: Drug Delivery from Columbus Intercepted
The Grand Jury returned all 14 of their cases on Friday, May 24th, with four open for release to the public. From testimony in the the Grand Jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. The U.S. 23 Major Crimes Task Force received intelligence...
Ross County Grand Jury: Stolen Gun Tossed Into Dumpster in Chillicothe Park
The Grand Jury returned all 14 of their cases on Friday, May 24th, with three open for release to the public. From testimony in the the Grand Jury in one of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. On April 17th, a Chillicothe Police officer responded to...
Ross County – Reports of Counterfeit Money Used at Yard Sales
Ross County – Police are investigating the use of counterfeit money at garage sales over the weekend. According to the Chillicothe police department there were called to Oneida road when a resident claimed that during her yard sale she received a counterfeit bill. She told police that a person gave her the bill for good and it went unnoticed.
What to know: U.S. 23 resurfacing work this week and other projects
The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Ross County. All outlined work is weather permitting. Projects with active or future traffic impacts are linked to OHGO.com. Ohio 28 Culvert Replacement: Work is set to begin on June 24 for a culvert replacement project on Ohio 28 between...
Good Samaritan Food Network of Ross County seeing increase in clients, donations tracking down
“….(A)nyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.” Luke3:11. The Good Samaritan Food Network of Ross County (often referred to as Good Sam) has for the past 40 plus years endeavored to follow Christ’s teachings by feeding the hungry of Ross County. As the largest food pantry in Ross County our building at 255 Woodbridge in Chillicothe served 9026 households comprised of 26,927 individuals in 2023 and we are on track to see an increase of approximately 25% in those numbers in 2024. Since Jan. 1, 2023 we have had 1,330 new households added to those we already serve. To be eligible for our services a household must have income of 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines. We furnish enough food for approximately 5 days to each household and our clients may only receive food once a month.
Fatal crash closes route 23 near hospital in Ross County
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A fatal crash closed Route 23 outside Chillicothe on Friday. It happened at around 2 p.m. near the Route 207 connector ramp, northbound. Troopers were called to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident. According to the highway patrol, a 2005 Honda Pilot, driven by...
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