Monday, February 23, 2026

Crime

Police Report Break-Ins, Squatting at Former East Ohio Regional Hospital

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio — Martins Ferry police are asking for the public’s help after vandals and squatters were discovered inside the former East Ohio...

Repeat sex offender convicted at trial of child pornography crimes, including AI-generated child sexual abuse material

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal jury found a Vinton County man guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography and AI-generated images of child sexual...

Former Hancock County Deputy Sentenced to Two Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Circuit Judge David Sims sentenced former Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick J. Hoder Thursday following his guilty plea in November...

Ohio Woman Facing Grand Larceny Charges After Cross-State Chase

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — A Massillon, Ohio woman is facing grand larceny charges in Hancock County after allegedly leading police on a cross-state vehicle...

Former Ohio Judge Pleads Guilty to Felony Records Charge

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Former Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony charge of tampering with records. Celebrezze, 54,...

Opening Statements Begin in Federal Trial Tied to Ohio’s Largest Corruption Scandal

Cincinnati, Ohio - Attorneys delivered opening statements Tuesday in the latest federal trial connected to what has been described as the largest political corruption...

Three Men Sentenced in Separate Sexual Assault Cases in Ohio County

WHEELING, W.Va. — Ohio County Prosecuting Attorney Shawn Turak announced sentences for three recent sexual assault and solicitation cases this week. Chris Lipscomb, 54, received...

Gov. DeWine Announces Body Camera Grants for Ohio Valley Police Departments

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s office has announced a new round of funding to help local police agencies purchase body cameras, with...

Wheeling Police Launch Business Crime Watch Initiative

WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling Police Department is seeking to strengthen cooperation with businesses in the downtown and Centre Market areas. Police have scheduled the...

Trial Date Set in Belmont County Double Murder Case

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — The trial of Andrew Issac Griffin, who is accused of committing a double murder in Belmont County, now has a...
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