On August 8th 2016 at approximately 9:34 PM Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a male subject lying in the roadway at 23601 SR 93 Lot 116. Upon arrival of Emergency personnel it was discovered that 60 year old Ronald May was injured from unknown causes. Mr. May, of Coshocton, was transported to Coshocton Memorial Hospital and was flown to Grant Medical Center. Assisting at the scene was Coshocton County EMS, West Lafayette Fire Department and Life Flight. This incident remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office.
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Beginning Monday at 6:00am, 12/22, and continuing throughout the day on Tuesday, 12/23/2025, Poplar Street will be closed. Please us an alternate route.
Thank you,
Angie Williamson
City of Coshocton Public Works
740-622-2033
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On December 13, 2025, at approximately 1:28 a.m., deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1000 block of Chestnut Street. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, deputies located an unknown device. Due to the nature of the item, the Franklin County Bomb Squad was requested to respond to the scene. The device was rendered safe by the bomb squad.
Assisting on scene were the Coshocton City Fire Department, Coshocton County EMS, Franklin County Bomb Squad, Coshocton County Emergency Management Agency, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Prince’s Wrecker Service, and REACT.
***Update***
During the initial traffic stop, two adult males were taken into custody as a result of the search of the vehicle.
Later that same day, at approximately 12:05 PM, detectives executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Adams Street. As a result of the search warrant, detectives located narcotics, narcotics trafficking equipment, and stolen firearms.
On December 15, 2025, after detectives conducted interviews, processed evidence, and completed follow-up investigations, Stephen R. McConnell, 53, of Coshocton, was formally charged with Illegal Manufacturing or Possessing Explosives, a Felony of the Second Degree.
The passenger of the vehicle, Arthur J. Krem II, 39, of Coshocton, was formally charged with Illegal Conveyance of Prohibited Items onto the Grounds of a Detention Facility, a Felony of the Third Degree.
This incident remains under investigation, and additional charges are anticipated following further review by the Coshocton County Prosecutor’s Office.
Coshocton County Sheriff
Christopher Walters
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Coshocton County Engineer’s Office announced today that County Road 24 in Bethlehem Township will be closed beginning, Monday, December 15ththrough Thursday November 18th. County Road 24 will be closed between State Route 60 and County Road 28, from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm for tree trimming.
The road will re-open to traffic each day at 4:00 pm. Weather Permitting.
Anyone with questions may contact the Coshocton County Engineer’s Office at 740.622.2135 or visit them online at www.coshoctoncounty.net where updates will be provided.
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Coshocton County is now under a level 1. Please continue to drive with caution.
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On December 13th, 2025 at 3:32 P.M, The Sheriff’s Office received a call of a single vehicle accident with injuries in the 26000 block of State Route 83 in Keene Township. ![]()
Upon arrival of Emergency Personnel, it was determined that Dennis Murray, 61, of Coshocton was traveling Southbound on State Route 83, when Mr. Murray drove off the right side of the roadway, striking a guardrail. After striking the guardrail, Mr. Murray’s vehicle flipped on its top and went to the left side of the roadway. Mr. Murray then struck an embankment. After Mr. Murray’s vehicle struck the embankment, the vehicle came to a rest on its wheels in the ditch. Mr. Murray had a passenger in the vehicle, Joyce Murray, 70, also of Coshocton. Both Mr. and Mrs. Murray were transported to Genesis Medical Center of Coshocton with minor injuries. ![]()
Assisting at the scene was CCEMS, Three Rivers Fire District, and Prince’s Wrecker Service. ![]()
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CHRISTOPHER WALTERS Christopher Walters
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