AG DeWine announces 13,000 rape kits tested, program continues to identify offenders
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. File photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that more than...
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Lesson in local government: Commissioners hold meeting at Southern High School
RACINE, Ohio – The Meigs County Commissioners held their weekly meeting this week while also educating Southern High School students...
Law enforcement training held in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Various law enforcement agencies came together for a training Sept. 26, 2017 in Middleport, Ohio. According to...
Coolville man convicted of attempting to meet 13-year-old for sex
POMEROY, Ohio – An Athens County man has been convicted for attempting to meet a 13-year-old for sex in Meigs...
Pomeroy Police looking for stolen car
UPDATE - According to the Pomeroy Police Department, the vehicle has been recovered by the Chillicothe Police Department. POMEROY, Ohio...
Three warrants issued for arrest
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney has announced several warrants have been issued. On September 20, 2017, the...
Bailey sentenced for trafficking drugs
Michael Bailey leaving the courtroom following sentencing. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio - One man has been sentenced for...
OSHP reports Labor Day enforcement efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol made more impaired driving, drug and seat belt arrests this Labor Day...
$3 million in grants for DART and QRT teams awarded to address opioid epidemic
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced this morning 40 law enforcement departments and their partners will receive...
Alleged shooting leads to discovery of meth lab
LANGSVILLE, Ohio – What started out as a report of a possible shooting turned into the discovery of an alleged...
One man dead following crash on Bashan Road
Emergency crews responded to a fatal crash on Bashan Road on Sept. 2, 3017 just outside of Racine, Ohio. Photo...
Patrol focused on impaired drivers for Labor Day Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will...
OSHP investigating fatal crash in Athens County involving a postal vehicle
ATHENS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Athens County, Ohio. According to a...
Criminal investigation of Ohio State Fair accident concludes
The Ohio State Fair. Submitted photo. COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State Highway Patrol has completed the criminal investigation into...
Multiple agencies respond to jack-knifed semi truck crash
Crews responded Sept. 1, 2017 to the scene of a semi truck crash. Photo courtesy of the Pomeroy Fire Department....
St Rt 681 gas fire out, road still closed
Before being extinguished, pillar of fire could be glimpsed through the trees as officials were monitoring the situation and kept...
Prosecutor announces warrants issued
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James Stanley has announced several warrants have been issued in connection with various...
Suspicious shooting death self-inflicted
Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Sheriff has given an update on the suspicious death of...
Meigs Sheriff investigating ‘suspicious’ death
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Meigs County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of what is being called a "suspicious...
Gallia Grand Jury includes indictments on two Meigs residents
(Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is guilty of a crime. It is...
Meigs Prosecutor releases active warrant list names
POMEROY, Ohio - In an effort to resolve older pending criminal cases in Meigs County Court, Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney...
Meigs EMA reminds fair goers of safety tips
ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio - As the Meigs County Fair approaches the Meigs County Emergency Management Agency would like to remind everyone...
11 indicted by Meigs Grand Jury in August
POMEROY, Ohio - The Meigs County Grand Jury met on Aug. 8, 2017 and indicted multiple individuals on a variety...
Middleport woman taken into custody by US Marshals, last suspect in Gallia man’s death
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - A Middleport woman wanted in connection with the death of a Gallia County man has been taken...
Meigs County Sheriff’s Office receives grant for Drug Use Prevention Education
Attorney General DeWine awards $2.7 million in grants across the state Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Attorney...
