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Ross County – High-Speed Chase Follows Theft at Chillicothe Walmart
Chillicothe, OH, June 12, 2024 – A high-speed pursuit ensued on Wensday after a female suspect fled from Walmart’s Loss Prevention Officers following an alleged theft incident. The chase involved multiple law enforcement units and was eventually terminated due to the dangerous driving behavior of the suspect. An...
Investigation ongoing into Ross County mobile home park shooting
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a residence in Carousel Court. The incident, was reported in the early hours of June 13. Deputies were dispatched to the scene following a call about a bullet found lodged in the...
FBP awards $24,000 in scholarships to students in Pike, Ross, Scioto and Jackson counties
PIKE COUNTY – Fluor-BWXT awarded $24,000 in in scholarships to students in Pike, Scioto, Ross and Jackson counties who are pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Unioto High School’s Chloe Detty, Charlie Lewis, and Grayson Misita are this year’s Ross County winners. “This...
Ross Co. Sheriff’s Office daily activity report: June 13, 2024
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ross County Sheriff’s Office responded to various calls on Thursday, June 13. Here is a snapshot of those calls for service. Narrative: On June 13, 2024, Deputy Dutcher was dispatched to Carousel Court in reference to a shooting. A bullet was found lodged in the wall of a residence. An investigation was started.
Ross County Grand Jury: Drug Delivery from Columbus Intercepted
Ross County — 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 on two of the cases, according to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office:. The U.S. 23 Major Crimes...
Ross County – Man Flees From Deputies after Home Invasion, Village Asks for Entire Town Stay Away Order
Richmond Dale, OH – June 12, 2024 – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office successfully apprehended Peter Schwarz, a wanted man who had been on the run, after he was found breaking into a vacant home in Richmond Dale. Schwarz, with a long history of criminal activity, now faces multiple charges including Breaking and Entering, Obstructing Official Business, Criminal Trespass, and Resisting Arrest.
Ross County Grand Jury: Stalking by Having Deputies Make a Welfare Check
Ross County — 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:. On March 14th, Ross County...
Ross County – Shooting Incident Under Investigation on Carousel Court
June 13, 2024, Chillicothe, OH – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident on Carousel Court, where a bullet was found lodged in the wall of a residence. A deputy was dispatched to the scene early on June 13th to begin the investigation. Upon arrival,...
Ross County Grand Jury: Stolen Gun Tossed Into Dumpster in Chillicothe Park
Ross County — 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:. On April 17th, a Chillicothe...
How many have been served at the local resource center?
CHILLICOTHE — Ross County Community Action opened the doors to its new homeless shelter and resource center in December of last year. During the opening, many community members noted how needed the facility was, almost six months after the opening let's take a look at how often this resource has been used.
Matters of Graves Importance: Library Summer Music Series will continue through July
The Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Summer Music Series at the Northside Branch started on June 12 with Yoctangee Fire. The library invites everyone to these free, fun evenings and encourages folks to bring a chair, a snack, and enjoy an hour of local music. June 18 is the next show with The Great Seal of Ohio Band. Wrapping up the June schedule is the Ashley Huffer Trio on June 26. Watch this column for...
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