Well-being Check Leads to Discovery of Deceased Woman

RACINE, Ohio – A deceased woman was found during a well-being check in Racine.

According to Sheriff Keith Wood, on January 14, 2018 at approximately 4:34 p.m. the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office received a request to do a well-being check at 201 Main Street in Racine, Ohio.

When deputies arrived, there was water running from the residence and carbon monoxide alarms going off inside. Deputies forced entry into the residence and found Lois M. Plotner, 57, deceased inside the residence. The cause of death is unknown at this time and an autopsy has been requested by the coroner.

Meigs County EMS units as well as the Racine Fire Department were also at the scene to assist. The firefighters used a gas monitor and crews tested the air in the building. It was determined that there was no CO present at that time.