Meigs grand jury returns January indictments
Meigs grand jury returns January indictments (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty...
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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...
Investigators seeking missing juveniles
From left, Nathan Perkins, Dillion Wright and Ozzy Huffman are being sought by authorities. Investigators seeking missing juveniles UPDATE -...
Troopers seize $102,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine in Meigs County
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers filed felony drug charges against two North Carolina men after a traffic stop in Meigs...
Reviewing Ohio’s fight against human trafficking in 2020
Reviewing Ohio’s fight against human trafficking in 2020 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost set the fight against...
Ohio drug-seizure accounts: Who’s watching the money?
Ohio drug-seizure accounts: Who's watching the money? By Bonnie Jean Feldkamp COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When the Vinton County Fair was...
Patrol notes increase in fatalities during New Year’s holiday
Patrol notes increase in fatalities during New Year’s holiday COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10...
Patrol warns against driving impaired for New Year’s holiday
Patrol warns against driving impaired for New Year’s holiday COLUMBUS, Ohio - Even though New Year’s Eve celebrations will look...
Troopers Urge Sober Driving for Christmas
Troopers Urge Sober Driving for Christmas COLUMBUS, Ohio - Even though holiday celebrations will look different this year, the Ohio...
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...
Gallia Grand Jury Indicts Several Meigs Countians
Gallia Grand Jury Indicts Several Meigs Countians (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is...
Cunningham Named Gallipolis Trooper of the Year
Cunningham Named Gallipolis Trooper of the Year POMEROY, Ohio - Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Shawn A. Cunningham has been...
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...
Governor DeWine Authorizes Ohio National Guard to Provide Security Support at Local Jails
Governor DeWine Authorizes Ohio National Guard to Provide Security Support at Local Jails COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine...
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...
Ohio’s Sexual-Assault Response Network Faces Massive Cuts
Ohio's Sexual-Assault Response Network Faces Massive Cuts By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In an already challenging year, advocates...
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...
Office of Criminal Justice Services Seeks Requests for Proposals for Family Violence Prevention Service Act Programs
Office of Criminal Justice Services Seeks Requests for Proposals for Family Violence Prevention Service Act Programs COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department...
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...
Meigs Grand Jury Indicts 23 in October
Meigs Grand Jury Indicts 23 in October Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is...
