University of Rio Grande in Precautionary Lockdown
An incident this morning, October 24, that occurred in the Village of Rio Grande led The University of Rio Grande...
Crime
Four Arrested on Drug Charges
Four people have been arrested on drug charges related to a search warrant execution in Middleport. According to the Meigs...
Tranq-dope and Benzo-dope Increasing in Ohio
Potent Mixtures Pose Risk of Drug Poisoning Death, Skin Wounds A warning has been issued concerning "tranq-dope" and "benzo-dope" in...
Woman enters guilty plea in homicide case
POMEROY, Ohio - One of the defendants in a murder case has entered a guilty plea. Michele Burton, 53, of...
Two arrested following drug trafficking investigation
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Two people have been arrested following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking in Middleport. According to a...
Study: Ohio saw less crime in cities after constitutional carry took effect
Study: Ohio saw less crime in cities after constitutional carry took effect Six of Ohio’s eight largest cities saw less...
Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Crash in Meigs County
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - Two people are dead following a Sunday night head-on crash near Middleport on State Route 7. The...
Fugitives Captured in Racine Residence
On September 28, 2023, Officers with the Racine Marshal's Office, assisted by Deputies of the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, went...
Body found in Ohio River identified as Meigs County wanted person
Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch reports that on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, an unidentified male was found deceased upriver in...
Couple face high bonds in homicide case
POMEROY, Ohio - A couple charged in the death of a Pomeroy woman has been arraigned in court with high...
Arrest made in homicide case
Arrest made in homicide case Editor’s note: All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. POMEROY,...
Homicide being investigated in Meigs County
Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch reports that deputies with the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a...
Arrest made in two-county sting
On August 3, 2023, The Southeast Major Crimes Task Force ended a long-term investigation surrounding major drug suppliers from Columbus,...
Lovett Road search warrant leads to arrests
Editors Note: ALL suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch reports...
After Years of Budget Cuts, Ohio Boosts Support for Domestic Violence Survivors
By Nadia Ramlagan Advocacy groups say a $20 million statewide funding increase will help rebuild community domestic violence services after...
Meigs man sentenced for injuries to infant
POMEROY, Ohio - A Racine man will be serving three to four and a half years in prison for injuries...
Former Ohio House Speaker sentenced to 20 years for one of state’s largest bribery and corruption scandals
Larry Householder when he was elected Speaker of the House. File photo. Former Ohio House Speaker sentenced to 20 years...
Major Crimes Task Force and Meigs County Deputies make drug arrest
POMEROY, Ohio- On Wednesday June 28, 2023 Meigs County Sheriff's Office and the Major Crimes Task Force executed a search...
Investigation leads to search warrants and arrest in Middleport
EDITOR’S S NOTE: ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch...
Wayne O. Leib Jr. Sentenced for Murder of Dewayne Qualls
Wayne O. Leib, Jr. Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Aggravated MurderMeigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley announces that...
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Warns of Emojis Symbolizing Potential Drug Activity
Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center Warns of Emojis Symbolizing Potential Drug Activity (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center (ONIC)...
Search warrants lead to arrests on drug charges
Search warrants lead to arrests on drug charges Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch reports that on March 21st, 2023 at approximately 6:30PM the...
Racine man arraigned for Felonious Assault and Endangering Children
Devin Brown Racine man arraigned for Felonious Assault and Endangering Children Yesterday a Racine man was arraigned on charges related...
Racine, Ohio Man Convicted in Gallia County
10 SENT TO PRISON Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces the sentencings of 10 individuals in the Gallia...
Meigs County Grand Jury Indictments March 2023
Editor's note all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law March 2023 Grand Jury Indictments Meigs...
