Vehicle Stolen in Syracuse
Further Update The vehicle has been recovered and suspect in custody. See related story for further information here. UPDATE Law...
Courts and Police
Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access Temporarily Closed
RACINE, Ohio – The boat ramp and parking lot at the Horace W. Karr Ohio River Boating Access have been...
Making a Bomb Threat is a Crime with Severe Consequences
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Since the beginning of the year, bomb threats have been reported at multiple schools across the state....
Meigs Man Arraigned on Rape Charges
Brice Hupp appeared in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. $500,000 Bond Set POMEROY, Ohio...
January Grand Jury Returns Indictments
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It is...
Offices Delayed or Closing Jan. 17, 2018
Roads across the county are snow and ice covered. This is a portion of State Route 124 had icy spots...
New Advocate Program to Help Children in Meigs and Gallia Counties
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio – Children in Meigs and Gallia Counties will have advocates in the cases with a new CASA...
Area Law Enforcement Selected for National Mental Health Learning Program
From left to right are, Trisha Gibson, Director of Forensics, Captain Donnie Willis (Jackson County), Sheriff Keith Wood (Meigs County),...
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...
Bailey Indicted in Alleged Bearbaiting Case
POMEROY, Ohio – A Meigs County man has been indicted on multiple charges in relation to an alleged bearbaiting case....
Meigs County Man Indicted on Rape Charges Against a Child
POMEROY, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that a Meigs County man has been charged with raping...
Names Released in New Lima Road Deaths
POMEROY, Ohio - The names of the individuals found dead on New Lima Road have been released. According to...
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Suspicious Deaths
UPDATE MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - In a statement released Jan. 10, 2018 from the Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood...
Meigs Woman Sentenced in Connection with Gallia Man’s Death
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Meigs County woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison connected to the death of...
Two Charged with Trafficking Drugs Following Investigation in Middleport
Suspected drugs, cash and paraphernalia discovered during the execution of a search warrant on Mill Street in Middleport. Submitted photo....
Deputy’s Notebook Dec. 14, 2017 to Jan. 1, 2018
(Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Observing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in Meigs County
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Victim’s Assistance Program are calling on the people of...
Drugs Allegedly Found During Search Warrant Execution
LONG BOTTOM, Ohio - Drugs and other paraphernalia were allegedly seized following the execution of a search warrant. According to...
Union questions conditions at Meigs Sheriff’s Office
Conditions at the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and Jail are being questioned with an environmental study being requested from the...
Fatalities During Holidays Down According to Preliminary Report
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fewer fatalities were reported in preliminary data from the Ohio State Highway Patrol for the holiday season....
Weather Advisory Issued for Meigs, Road Crews Working to Keep Up
The Ohio Department of Transportation District 10 crews are working on roads. Remember to not crowd the plow. ODOT District...
Firefighters Save Pets at Tornado Road Structure Fire
Firefighters working on the structure fire. Photo by Madalyn Wood. RACINE, Ohio - Two fire departments responded to a house...
Law Enforcement Officers go Shopping with Area Youth
Meigs County Sheriff’s Deputies along with other area law enforcement officers went shopping with area youth before Christmas. Photo by...
Rutland Mayor Resigns, Council Hears Complaints Against Police Chief
Rutland Council hears concerns and complaints during the Dec. 18, 2017 meeting. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. RUTLAND, Ohio – New...
Several Meigs Residents Indicted by Gallia Grand Jury
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It...
