Legislators introduce county jail funding bill
The small holding facility of the Meigs County Jail located in the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. The Meigs County Jail...
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Deputy’s Notebook: Feb. 11-14, 2021
Deputy’s Notebook: Feb. 11-14, 2021 Editor’s Note – This information is provided by the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and is...
Deputy’s Notebook: Feb. 10, 2021
Deputy’s Notebook: Feb. 10, 2021 Editor’s Note – This information is provided by the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and is...
Law enforcement make arrests following alleged drug bust in Pomeroy
Law enforcement make arrests following alleged drug bust in Pomeroy POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports that on February...
Deputy’s Notebook: Feb. 5-9, 2021
Deputy’s Notebook: Feb. 5-9, 2021 Editor’s Note - This information is provided by the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and is...
Heroin allegedly found following call of men passed out
Alleged heroin recovered following a call of two people passed out. Meigs County Sheriff’s Office photo. Heroin allegedly found following...
Response Filed in Deputy Discrimination Lawsuit
Meigs County Courthouse. Meigs Independent Press photo. Response Filed in Deputy Discrimination Lawsuit POMEROY, Ohio - In November, Curtis Jones...
Following Alleged Altercation and Chase, One Man in Custody
Following Alleged Altercation and Chase, One Man in Custody POMEROY, Ohio - One man is in custody following an alleged...
Meigs Elected Officials Announce Office Procedures as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Meigs Elected Officials Announce Office Procedures as COVID-19 Cases Rise POMEROY, Ohio - Various officials with Meigs County offices are...
One Fatality Following Morning Two Vehicle Crash
One Fatality Following Morning Two Vehicle Crash LONG BOTTOM, Ohio - A two vehicle crash has resulted in one fatality...
Meigs November Grand Jury Returns 14 Indictments
Meigs November Grand Jury Returns 14 Indictments (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is...
Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Events Held in Pomeroy and Gallipolis
The drug take back event at Holzer Meigs Emergency Department was successful. Submitted photo. Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Events Held...
Deputy Files Lawsuit, Alleges Discrimination at Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Files Lawsuit, Alleges Discrimination at Sheriff’s Office POMEROY, Ohio - Following issues and allegations that have been arising in...
Person of Interest Sought Following Shooting Near Rutland
Anthony W. Smith Person of Interest Sought Following Shooting Near Rutland UPDATE - According to the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office,...
Double Fatal Crash on US 33
Double Fatal Crash on US 33 PORTLAND, Ohio - A two vehicle crash on US 33 has resulted in two...
Search Warrant Execution Leads to Alleged Drugs, Stolen Items Found
The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in Long Bottom and were assisted by the Gallia-Meigs Major Crimes...
Stolen Tow Truck Recovered Following Investigation
A stolen tow truck was recovered in Meigs County following a joint investigation with Meigs and Gallia County Sheriff’s Offices...
Stolen Dirt Bike Returned to Family, Two Arrested
From left, Sheriff Keith Wood and Sgt. Frank Stewart strap the recovered dirt bike down before returning it the family...
Silver Alert Issued for Pomeroy Man
Kenneth Hayes, 80, from Rocksprings Road in Pomeroy was seen on his 1995 Honda GL 1500 Goldwing Trike, red in color with Ohio registration EXN24. Silver...
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information on Stolen Dirt Bike
This dirt bike belonged to the late Justin Hill and holds great value to the family. Submitted photo. Sheriff’s Office...
Meigs to Hold Drug Take Back Event
Meigs to Hold Drug Take Back Event National Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Events to be Held on Saturday, October 24 POMEROY, Ohio...
Deputy’s Notebook: September 5-22, 2020
Deputy’s Notebook: September 5-22, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook...
Drugs Allegedly Discovered Following Search Warrant
Drugs Allegedly Discovered Following Search Warrant POMEROY, Ohio - A search warrant execution has resulted in an arrest. According to...
Gallia Sheriff Investigating Apparent Shooting Death
Gallia Sheriff Investigating Apparent Shooting Death GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin has released a statement in regards...
Fire Marshal Seeks Information in String of Arsons, Reward Offered
One of the fires in the early morning hours of July 26 was a vehicle fire. Photo by Carrie Rose....
