Alleged domestic distpute turns violent, stabbing suspect in custody
POMEROY, Ohio - A suspect is in custody after an alleged stabbing in Syracuse, Ohio. What allegedly began as an...
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Suspect in thefts, torching of vehicle arrested
POMEROY, Ohio - A man suspected of being involved with the theft and torching of vehicle has been arrested. Meigs...
Benjamin Mitchell to serve 11 years in prison for brutal torture of local woman
Victim tells of harrowing events as she struggled for survival. Benjamin Mitchell awaiting sentencing. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY –...
Gallia and Meigs first responders work together to find missing Gallia man
CHESHIRE - First responders from Gallia and Meigs Counties were searching for a man that had gone missing while looking...
Gallipolis Post OSP Trooper receives Criminal Patrol Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Gallipolis Post Trooper has been recognized for his efforts to go "beyond the plate" in the...
Commissioners to file breach of contract lawsuit against Village of Rutland
More litigation is expected over the old bus garage property. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY – Issues with Rutland Village...
Gallia man convicted on federal heroin charge
Gallia-Meigs Task Force participated in investigation HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A Gallia County man has been convicted on federal drug charges....
Former Eastern Band Booster treasurer enters guilty plea for theft from organization
POMEROY – A Coolville woman has entered a guilty plea on a charge of theft from a school organization. Appearing...
Deputy’s Notebook for Feb. 6 to Feb. 16, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Rep. Smith applauds change in trafficking and possession penalties
COLUMBUS—State Representative Ryan Smith (R-Bidwell) today announced the passage of legislation by the Ohio House that makes changes to drug...
Law enforcement looking for 17-year old runaway
Xavier Cooper POMEROY - Law enforcement is looking for a 17-year old runaway. Christopher and Sarah Cooper, Racine, reported their...
Morger indicted on charges for allegedly trying to meet 14-year old for sex, $100,000 bond set
James Morger awaits his appearance in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY - A...
Judge grants preliminary injunction on contested Rutland property sale
POMEROY – Judge D. Dean Evans has returned a ruling to grant the injunction blocking the Village of Rutland from...
Deputy’s Notebook: Jan.29-Feb.4, 2017
Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Sheriff’s bond issue failed for lack of second to make May ballot
Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood discusses the proposed bond issue with County Commissioners Randy Smith and Tim Ihle at a...
County contends taxpayers to be ‘on the hook’ if injunction not granted, awaiting judge’s ruling
County Commissioner Randy Smith gives testimony as he is questioned by Meigs County Prosecutor James Stanley at the injunction hearing....
Update: Area teen found safe
UPDATED - Franklin (Dalton) Dickens has been found safe according to the Meigs County Juvenile Court. UPDATE - The Meigs...
Runaway teen sought by Meigs Juvenile Court
Franklin (Dalton) Dickens, 16 UPDATE: Franklin Dalton Dickens has been found and is safe according to the Meigs County Juvenile...
$500,000 bond set for robbery suspect
POMEROY – The suspect in the Syracuse gas station robbery has been arraigned on charges of robbery and burglary. Derek...
Arguments heard on injunction for disputed Rutland property
POMEROY – Arguments were heard in the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in the matter...
Syracuse TNT Gas Station robbery suspect in custody
Derek Nichols POMEROY - Sheriff Keith Wood reports that charges are being filed against Derek Nichols, 27, of Pomeroy for...
Local coach and college student’s car stolen and torched
Theft of vehicle being investigated by Sheriff's Office Casey Pickens' car was stolen and torched on Feb. 8, 2017. SYRACUSE...
Sheriff implements TIP line for reporting drug activities
POMEROY - The Meigs County Sheriff's Office is making it easier for anyone that wants to give them tips. Meigs...
Racine PD efforts to combat drug activity boosted with grant
Items displayed above were confiscated as evidence in drug cases in the past year by the Racine Police Department. Photo...
Grant research opportunity available to study human trafficking prevalence in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In collaboration with Gov. John R. Kasich’s Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, the Office of Criminal Justice...
