Pomeroy man attempts to flee police, arrested on drug charges
Michael J. Hankinson POMEROY, Ohio - A man is in custody following an alleged attempt to flee law enforcement and...
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Deputies make drug bust
Items confiscated. Submitted photo POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood reports that on Saturday, July 14, 2018 his...
Man taken into custody after execution of search warrant
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio - One man has been taken into custody on drug related charges following the execution of a search...
Convicted drug traffickers sentenced
POMEROY, Ohio - Several individuals in separate cases have been sentenced on drug related charges. Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James...
Health committee approves legislation reducing flow of opioids, expanding treatment options
COLUMBUS, Ohio — State Representative Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) today announced that the Ohio House Health Committee has passed legislation he...
Deputy’s Notebook: May 12-June 3, 2018
(Editor’s note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook is a listing of...
Man that led police on chase, crashed at Eastern HS sentenced
A high speed chase ended at Eastern High School where the suspect, Jason Austin, crashed into the school's sewer plant....
Pomeroy Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Drugs and Cash
POMEROY, Ohio - A traffic stop has resulted in three people being taken into custody along with $3,000 cash and...
Troopers Seize $43,000 Worth of Methamphetamine in Gallia County
Alleged drugs taken as a result of a traffic stop in Gallia County. Submitted photo. GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - On May...
Multiple People Arrested in Warrant and Indictment Round-up
Suspected drugs and paraphernalia discovered by law enforcement. Submitted photo. POMEROY, Ohio - According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood,...
Traffic Stop Leads to Two Arrests on Drug Charges
From left, Herbert Bare III and Misty Baird. MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Two people have been arrested following the discovery...
Identity Released in Bradbury Road Barricade Incident
Eric Morris MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The identity of the suspect that had allegedly attempted to barricade himself during an...
Three Taken into Custody Following Traffic Stop
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - Three people were taken into custody following a traffic stop by a Meigs County Sheriff’s Deputy....
Meigs Prosecutor’s Office Releases Stats on 2017
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley has released a review of the office’s activity in 2017....
Middleport Police Make Arrest Following Search Warrant Execution
MIDDLEPORT, Ohio – The execution of a search warrant has resulted in the arrest of one man. According to Middleport...
Task Forces Serves Search Warrant, Suspected Drugs and Paraphernalia Found
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio - The Major Crimes Task Force of Gallia-Meigs serve a search warrant in Syracuse, Ohio and reportedly...
Two Wanted Meigs Individuals Picked Up in North Carolina
POMEROY, Ohio - Two people wanted in Meigs County have been taken into custody in North Carolina. According to Meigs...
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....
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...
Petition for Constitutional Amendment Related to Drug Crime Penalties Certified
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Attorney General’s Office today certified a petition for a proposed amendment to the Ohio...
Law enforcement agencies net third largest drug bust since task force inception
Sheriff tells drug dealers they aren’t wanted in Meigs Drugs and cash law enforcement says were discovered during the execution...
Convicted heroin dealer sentenced to prison, caught with 2,000 grams of heroin
POMEROY, Ohio - A man has been convicted and sentenced for trafficking heroin in Meigs County, Ohio on Nov....
Meigs Grand Jury returns indictments on 27 individuals
POMEROY, Ohio - Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley has released the November Grand Jury indictments. The Meigs County...
Bailey sentenced for trafficking drugs
Michael Bailey leaving the courtroom following sentencing. Photo by Carrie Gloeckner. POMEROY, Ohio - One man has been sentenced for...
Bend Area Celebrate Recovery marking five year anniversary
MASON, West Virginia - A local recovery group is celebrating 5 years of operation this month. Bend Area Celebrate Recovery...
