Ohio drug-seizure accounts: Who’s watching the money?
Ohio drug-seizure accounts: Who's watching the money? By Bonnie Jean Feldkamp COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When the Vinton County Fair was...
Crime
Gallia Grand Jury Indicts Several Meigs Countians
Gallia Grand Jury Indicts Several Meigs Countians (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is...
Following Alleged Altercation and Chase, One Man in Custody
Following Alleged Altercation and Chase, One Man in Custody POMEROY, Ohio - One man is in custody following an alleged...
Ohio’s Sexual-Assault Response Network Faces Massive Cuts
Ohio's Sexual-Assault Response Network Faces Massive Cuts By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio -- In an already challenging year, advocates...
Meigs November Grand Jury Returns 14 Indictments
Meigs November Grand Jury Returns 14 Indictments (Editor’s Note: An indictment by a grand jury does not mean the individual is...
Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Events Held in Pomeroy and Gallipolis
The drug take back event at Holzer Meigs Emergency Department was successful. Submitted photo. Drug Take Back Drive-Thru Events Held...
Office of Criminal Justice Services Seeks Requests for Proposals for Family Violence Prevention Service Act Programs
Office of Criminal Justice Services Seeks Requests for Proposals for Family Violence Prevention Service Act Programs COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department...
Search Warrant Execution Leads to Alleged Drugs, Stolen Items Found
The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in Long Bottom and were assisted by the Gallia-Meigs Major Crimes...
Stolen Tow Truck Recovered Following Investigation
A stolen tow truck was recovered in Meigs County following a joint investigation with Meigs and Gallia County Sheriff’s Offices...
Stolen Dirt Bike Returned to Family, Two Arrested
From left, Sheriff Keith Wood and Sgt. Frank Stewart strap the recovered dirt bike down before returning it the family...
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information on Stolen Dirt Bike
This dirt bike belonged to the late Justin Hill and holds great value to the family. Submitted photo. Sheriff’s Office...
Deputy’s Notebook: September 5-22, 2020
Deputy’s Notebook: September 5-22, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook...
Drugs Allegedly Discovered Following Search Warrant
Drugs Allegedly Discovered Following Search Warrant POMEROY, Ohio - A search warrant execution has resulted in an arrest. According to...
Gallia Sheriff Investigating Apparent Shooting Death
Gallia Sheriff Investigating Apparent Shooting Death GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin has released a statement in regards...
U.S. Marshals Rescue Victims of Human Trafficking
US Marshal U.S. Marshals Rescue Victims of Human Trafficking Investigators charge individuals for sex offender violations, other related chargesWASHINGTON, DC...
Report: One in Ten Older Ohioans Victimized by Fraud
Report: One in Ten Older Ohioans Victimized by Fraud By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio - It's estimated that nearly...
Fire Marshal Seeks Information in String of Arsons, Reward Offered
One of the fires in the early morning hours of July 26 was a vehicle fire. Photo by Carrie Rose....
Mother Sentenced for Harming Child
Margerete Watson Mother Sentenced for Harming Child GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces that Margarete Watson, 23,...
Deputy’s Notebook: July 15-30, 2020
Deputy’s Notebook: July 15-30, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Deputies respond to all sorts of calls. The notebook...
Operation Predator Nets Multiple Suspects
Rodney AultWillard WilliamsJon MatteaKyle SammonsGeorge CremeansChristopher JettRodney WeaverRyan Washburn Operation Predator Nets Multiple Suspects GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Multiple suspects have...
FirstEnergy CEO Addresses Householder Scandal
FirstEnergy CEO Addresses Householder Scandal AKRON, Ohio - On July 27, 2020 FirstEnergy Corp. released statements regarding the investigation and...
Governor DeWine Calls for Householder to Resign Following Arrest
Governor DeWine Calls for Householder to Resign Following Arrest COLUMBUS, Ohio — Following the news conference by U.S. Attorney DeVillers...
Ohio Research Brings to Light Brain Injuries from Domestic Abuse
Ohio Research Brings to Light Brain Injuries from Domestic Abuse By Mary Schuermann Kuhlman COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Sometimes, the impacts...
Detroit Man Arraigned on Heroin Charge, Bond Set
Meigs Independent Press file photo of the Meigs County Courthouse. Detroit Man Arraigned on Heroin Charge, Bond Set POMEROY, Ohio...
One Man Arrested Following Search Warrant Execution
One Man Arrested Following Search Warrant Execution POMEROY, Ohio - One man has been arrested following the execution of a...
