Three of four escapees from Gallia Jail in custody
Three of the four escapees from the Gallia County Jail have been captured by law enforcement. Three of four escapees...
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More information released as escapees still sought from Gallia Jail
The license plate and example of what the vehicle escapees from the Gallia County Jail may be driving. Submitted photo....
Racine man sentenced in Gallia County
Paul C. Byus Racine man sentenced in Gallia County GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Racine man has been sentenced on a...
Four escape from Gallia County Jail
Four escape from Gallia County Jail GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Four prisoners have escaped from custody of the Gallia County Sheriff’s...
Stanley to be awarded Ohio State Bar Foundation Award
Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James Stanley at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Submitted photo. Stanley to be awarded Ohio State...
Reedsville man dies in Athens County motorcycle crash
Reedsville man dies in Athens County motorcycle crash ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio - A Meigs County man has died following a...
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict on Gross Sexual Imposition Charges, Not Guilty of Rape in Hess Trial
John W. Hess waits during a break for his trial on rape and gross sexual imposition charges resumes. Photo by...
Middleport Woman Among Others Sentenced in Gallia County Court
Middleport Woman Among Others Sentenced in Gallia County Court GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Middleport woman has been sentenced for violating...
Pomeroy Man on Trial in Alleged Rape Case of Child
Pomeroy Man on Trial in Alleged Rape Case of Child Editor’s Note: The Meigs Independent Press does not identify victims...
Pomeroy Man Arrested in Major Human Trafficking Sting
Pomeroy Man Arrested in Major Human Trafficking Sting COLUMBUS, Ohio - A Pomeroy man was one of more than 100...
Pomeroy Man Indicted in Fatal Crash
Pomeroy Man Indicted in Fatal Crash POMEROY, Ohio - A man has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a...
Two Men Escape, Being Sought by Gallia Sheriff’s Office
Jesse Partlow, 30, and Brynn Martin, 40, escaped from the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office during transport. Partlow is described as...
Rep. Edwards Receives Highest Honor for Legislator from Fraternal Order of Police
State Representative Jay Edwards has been named legislator of the year by the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio. Submitted...
Patrol Reports Fewer Fatal Crashes during Labor Day
Patrol Reports Fewer Fatal Crashes during Labor Day COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10 traffic fatalities...
Body Armor Grants Available to Local Law Enforcement
Meigs County law enforcement has received body armor grants. These are for pieces similar to level 4 body armor for...
Meigs County Grand Jury Returns Indictments in 24 Cases
Meigs County Grand Jury Returns Indictments in 24 Cases (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the...
Former Eastern Coach Indicted on Sexual Battery Charge
Former Eastern Coach Indicted on Sexual Battery Charge POMEROY, Ohio - A former Eastern Local Basketball Coach has been indicted...
Gilmore Sentenced in Multiple Theft Cases
Gilmore Sentenced in Multiple Theft Cases POMEROY, Ohio - One man has been sentenced on theft charges in Meigs County....
Gallia County Escaped Prisoner Back in Custody
Richard Clements Jr. Gallia County Escaped Prisoner Back in Custody GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A prisoner that escaped from the Gallia...
Man Escapes Gallia County Jail, Still at Large
Richard Clements Jr. Man Escapes Gallia County Jail, Still at Large GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Three people allegedly attempted to escape...
Two Meigs Residents Among those Sentenced in Gallia County
Two Meigs Residents Among those Sentenced in Gallia County GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces...
Middleport Man among those Indicted by Gallia July Grand Jury
Middleport Man among those Indicted by Gallia July Grand Jury GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Middleport man has been indicted by...
Second Victim Discovered Following Weekend Fatal Crash
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - A second victim has been discovered from a collision which occurred on August 4, 2019. Meigs...
Fatal Crash on State Route 7
Fatal Crash on State Route 7 MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - One person is dead following a crash on State Route...
Stepping Up Initiative Forming to Address Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders in Meigs
Stepping Up Initiative Forming to Address Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders in Meigs MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Each year there...
