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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. ![]()
The SxS will be used at community events such as the Coshocton County Fair. ![]()
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.
COSHOCTON COUNTY SHERIFF
Christopher Walters
Coshocton County Guns vs Hoses charity softball game was a huge hit! ![]()
Firefighters hosed the cops, but fun was had by all and all for a great cause!![]()
Thank you to all that donated, participated, played, and came out to watch! Thank you WLPD SRO Amanda Rossiter for organizing the event! ![]()
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. ![]()
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.