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We have received multiple reports of people getting text from the Ohio BMV threatening Enforcement Penalties if the recipient doesn't follow a link provided to pay for unpaid traffic violations. THIS IS A SCAM. Do not click the link! The picture attached is a sample of the scam text. As a reminder, the BMV will never send out text messages to peoples phones.
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The Sheriff’s Office purchased a SxS and trailer. It is now ready for use. This SxS was purchased with ESAC (Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification) monies, which is forfeited drug money. ![]()
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The SxS will be used at community events such as the Coshocton County Fair. ![]()
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The SxS will also accompany the Drone Response Vehicle for search and rescue.
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On July 20th, 2025 at 11:01 AM, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a motor vehicle accident with possible injury near the 14000 block of SR 16 in Virginia Township.![]()
Upon arrival of emergency personnel it was determined a 23 year old male Samuel Langton, of Canton, was traveling Westbound in the 14000 block of SR 16 when he failed to negotiate a curve. Mr. Langton went off the right side of the roadway, over an embankment and into a ditch. Mr. Langton’s vehicle then rolled multiple times before striking a tree where the vehicle came to rest on its side in the ditch. Mr. Langton was transported to Genesis of Coshocton with non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Langton was cited for Failure to Control.![]()
Assisting on scene was Coshocton County EMS, Conesville Fire Department and Prince Wrecker Service. ![]()
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Christopher Walters
Coshocton County Guns vs Hoses charity softball game was a huge hit! ![]()
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Firefighters hosed the cops, but fun was had by all and all for a great cause!![]()
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Thank you to all that donated, participated, played, and came out to watch! Thank you WLPD SRO Amanda Rossiter for organizing the event! ![]()
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100% of the proceeds went to a young man battling cancer. This event raised $3,062.00 that was given to his family to help in any way possible. ![]()
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See you all next year!
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On 07/17/2025 at approximately 5:24 PM the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to an injury accident on TR 155, near 53188 TR 155 (Hickory Flats Golf Course), in Lafayette Township.![]()
Upon arrival of deputies, it was determined that a pick-up truck had run off the left edge of the roadway, struck a culvert, and ran into a retaining wall. Two unknown males, approximately 40 years of age, fled the scene on foot and were reportedly picked up by a third party a short distance away.![]()
It is believed that the driver of the vehicle sustained a facial injury. If anyone has any information about the occupants, contact the Sheriff’s Office at (740) 622-2411.![]()
Assisting at the scene was West Lafayette Police Department, Coshocton County EMS, West Lafayette Fire Department, and Bradford’s Towing.
