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A Mount Gilead man and his 10‑year‑old daughter were killed Sunday evening in a two‑vehicle crash on Morrow County Road 25 near Ohio 61, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at 6:56 p.m. when a 2003 Jeep Liberty driven eastbound by 27‑year‑old Skylar Beveridge traveled left of center and …

A 24‑year‑old Mount Vernon man was killed Saturday night after crashing a dirt bike on Walnut Alley, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Dylan Severns was riding northbound just before 11 p.m. when he left the roadway near the intersection of Sunset Street and struck a utility‑pole guy wire. A guy wire …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 23 deaths in 20 fatal crashes over the four-day Labor Day weekend reporting period, which began Friday, August 29 at midnight and concluded Monday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m. According to preliminary Patrol statistics, at least four of the 20 fatal crashes recorded over the Labor Day weekend reporting period were OVI-related. …

COLUMBUS – With summer travel season in full swing, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the importance of adhering to posted speed limits. Speeding remains a leading cause of crashes, injuries and fatalities on Ohio roadways, and slowing down is a simple yet impactful action every driver can take to promote safety for themselves and others. “Speed-related crashes …

COLUMBUS — The 12th Public Safety Leadership Academy class graduated 35 law enforcement leaders today after 11 weeks of accredited, college-level training through a partnership with The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs. The training was hosted at the Patrol’s Training Academy and was offered at no cost to agencies through casino tax revenue distributed to the Ohio …

COLUMBUS – Earlier this month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and members of the 6-State Trooper Project joined together to focus on removing drugs and illegal weapons from our communities. During the project, troopers arrested 37 for drugs and 13 for illegal weapons violations. The enforcement effort included the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, …

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol will continue being highly visible on roadways across the state in an effort to reduce the number of fatal crashes. In addition, troopers are urging motorists to practice safe driving habits, such as using available safety belts, never driving while impaired and always following traffic laws. From 2020-2024 there were 5,804 fatal crashes on …

COLUMBUS – According to provisional statistics, eight people were killed in seven crashes on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday, resulting in the fewest deaths since 2018, when seven people were killed. The five-day Thanksgiving reporting period began on Wednesday, November 27 at midnight and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 1. Of the eight people killed, three were not wearing …

Mount Gilead -The Mount Gilead Post is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 03:52 AM, on State Route 95 near milepost 14 inFranklin Township, Morrow County. Abdul Mohammed, age 29, was operating a 2013 Nissan Altima westbound on State Route95 with two passengers, Sandeep Yadav, age 27 and Mahammad Ahmad, age 31. Isaac …

Columbus, OH – Emergency crews were dispatched to the Ohio Statehouse early Monday morning in response to a bomb threat, which was later determined to be non-credible. The Ohio State Highway Patrol immediately responded after receiving an email that allegedly described a bomb threat. Bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in to sweep the premises, including the parking ramp beneath the Statehouse, …