MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with KSAAT (Knox Substance Abuse Action Team), will be conducting alcohol and tobacco compliance checks during September. In Knox County, young people report that one of the ways they can access alcohol is to purchase it. In alcohol purchase attempts made by researchers across the […]
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Knox County law reports September 12, 2016
KCSO On 9/9/16, Brittany R. Harris was observed at a Mount Vernon Football game by her probation officer. The probation officer alerted deputies that the suspect had an active warrant out of the probation department. The warrant was confirmed and the suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Knox County Jail without incident. […]
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Fredericktown man arrested on Rape warrant
MOUNT VERNON – Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Fredericktown man Sunday who was indicted by the Grand Jury in July on charges of Rape and Gross Sexual Imposition. Steven Nyhart, 55, was arrested Sunday afternoon at an address on Danville-Amity Road following issuance of a statewide warrant. The rape charge is a first degree […]
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Judge Eyster speaks on drug crisis in Knox County
By Marty Trese, KnoxPages.com Editor MOUNT VERNON – The drug problem in Knox County is bad. Knox County Common Pleas Court Judge Otho Eyster termed it a “crisis” when he spoke Thursday afternoon to the members and guests of the Knox County Republican Women’s Club at The Alcove restaurant. Knox County Common Pleas court […]
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Knox County law reports September 9, 2016
FPD 9-8; Assisted EMS personnel on High St. Vandalism on N. Mulberry St. Fraud on N. Main St. Fraud on S. Mulberry St. Non-injury vehicle crash on W. Second St. MVPD Incidents: On 9/9/16 officers were dispatched to a Third Ave. address on a report of theft. Upon arrival officers spoke with the […]
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Knox County law reports Sept. 8, 2016
KCSO On 9/7/16 Deputy was advised of a suspect with an outstanding warrant at the incident location, the Centerburg Fire Station. The suspect, Christina L. Cruz, was arrested. On 9/7/16 deputy was advised of a burglary at a home in the 23000 numbers of Coshocton Road. Complainant advised someone entered the residence by breaking the […]
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Culbertsons create Arms of an Angel endowment fund at community foundation
MOUNT VERNON – Dave and Ellen Culbertson have a personal stake in the battle against drug abuse. In February 2009, following the accidental overdose death of their son Carl, the Culbertsons founded the Arms of an Angel Foundation to heighten awareness of the personal and family tragedy that surrounds substance abuse. This week the Culbertsons […]
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Knox County law reports Sept. 7, 2016
MVPD Arrests, Charges, Citations: Robert Wirick, 26, Crystal Avenue, Mount Vernon was charged on 9/6/16 was charged with hypodermic needle possession/display during a traffic stop. Dale Klein, 25, Roosevelt Avenue, Mount Vernon, was cited 0n 9/6/16 with expired or unlawful license plates during a traffic stop. Ronald Wood, 59, Sunset Street, Mount Vernon was charged […]
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KCH offers Tai Chi class
MOUNT VERNON – If you have not taken advantage of the opportunity to experience the benefits of Tai chi, now is the perfect time! The slow, synchronized movements of Tai Chi put minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. It is easy to learn and use, […]
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Suspect arrested in construction site theft
FREDERICKTOWN – The theft from a Kokosing Construction job site in Richland County resulted in the recovery of the stolen property in Fredericktown and the arrest of John A. Deucore, 43, Mansfield. Fredericktown Police Chief Roger Brown said Kokosing Construction notified the FPD of the theft of approximately $6000 of paving equipment from the Richland […]