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56 grams of meth seized after traffic stop in Jefferson County | WTOV

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Members of the Jefferson County Drug Task Force seized 56 grams of methamphetamine aftera traffic stop by Wintersville police over the weekend.

Two people – 51-year-old Charles Thompson, of Steubenville, and 46-year-old Christopher Price, of Wintersville – were arrested.

The Steubenville K-9 unit and the Ohio State Highway Patrol assisted at the stop

Source: 56 grams of meth seized after traffic stop in Jefferson County | WTOV

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Woman arrested after children found locked in closet of Steubenville home | WTOV

Steubenville police were called to a residence on 6th Street on Tuesday night after the Steubenville Fire Department was freeing two children locked in a closet. The officers reported seeing six children without adult supervision, several under the age of 5 — and one disabled. Michaela Curenton is now being charged with child endangerment. Her video arraignment was set for Wednesday afternoon in Steubenville Municipal Court.

Source: Woman arrested after children found locked in closet of Steubenville home | WTOV

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Body found in backseat of car in Steubenville, Ohio Union Cemetery | WTOV

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTOV) — An investigation is underway in Jefferson County after a body was found inside a car in a cemetery in Steubenville. It happened at Union Cemetery. The male’s body was found in the backseat of a red Ford Taurus that groundskeepers say had been parked at the cemetery since Friday. Some had seen the car over the last few days, but no one had looked inside until Wednesday morning. Officials are investigating foul play.

Source: Body found in backseat of car in a Steubenville cemetery | WTOV

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Pair jailed on drug charges following arrest at Steubenville business | WTOV

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Two people are in jail after being arrested outside of a Steubenville gas station Friday night.

Steubenville police responded shortly after 11 for an alleged shoplifting call.

Upon arrival, officers noticed a hypodermic needle sticking out of the top of the alleged suspect’s shirt.

The woman and a male driver were arrested for drug possession charges after officers found more hypodermic needles in the car, plus cocaine and fentanyl.

Source: Pair jailed on drug charges following arrest at Steubenville business | WTOV

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Steubenville man sentenced for possession of stolen firearms | WTOV

A man is headed to prison after investigators discovered he had three stolen firearms in his Steubenville home. William King Jr. entered a guilty plea to a bill of information on Monday. His charges were having weapons under disability and receiving stolen property. This stems from a December investigation. King was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Source: Steubenville man sentenced for possession of stolen firearms | WTOV

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Chicago man faces multiple drug charges after bust in Steubenville | WTOV

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A large amount of drugs seized in Steubenville on Thursday night landed two people in jail.

Jamal Goings, 30, of Chicago, was arrested, along with 22-year-old Mayia Dokes of Mingo Junction, who was present at the search and arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear.

Goings faces multiple drug charges, including drug trafficking and possession, following a search in a Steubenville home.

Policed seized 60 grams of fentanyl, 30 grams of crack, and $500 during the search.

Source: Chicago man faces multiple drug charges after bust in Steubenville | WTOV

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One man arrested after shooting in Steubenville | WTOV

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — One man has been arrested after a shooting in Steubenville.

Officers ultimately responded to 508 Woodland Avenue for reports of shots fired, where man was found with a bullet in his hand.

Investigators found both rounds from a .22 caliber and a .9 mm hand gun.

William King Sr. was arrested and taken into custody overnight.

He is charged with felonious assault and is being held at the Jefferson County Justice Center.

Source: One man arrested after shooting in Steubenville | WTOV

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US marshals rescue 45 missing children as part of ‘Operation Autumn Hope’ | Fox News

The operation was carried out with cooperation from dozens of agencies in apprehending individuals related to sex crimes as well as rescuing dozens of children.

U.S. marshals in Ohio rescued 45 missing children and 109 additional human trafficking survivors during “Operation Autumn Hope,” the state’s attorney general announced.

“Our Human Trafficking task forces – local law enforcement teaming up with the state – conducted a massive statewide sting last week,” Yost wrote in a statement on Twitter. “Operation Autumn Hope is the largest single HT operation in state history.  Our goal: an Ohio where no human is bought or sold.”

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Yost said 76 missing and exploited children cases were cleared, including 45 “by physical recovery by the U.S. Marshals Service.” Marshals from Southern Ohio and Southern West Virginia were involved with the operation, according to a statement from the Marshals’ offices.

Source: US marshals rescue 45 missing children as part of ‘Operation Autumn Hope’ | Fox News

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Several illegal slot machines seized from Steubenville business | WTOV

An illegal casino was invaded on Wednesday in Steubenville. It happened on 4244 Sunset Boulevard. Officials say they had been hearing complaints about the illegal casino for a while, so the police department called on the Ohio Casino Control Commission to help them with the investigation. They were able to seize several illegal slot machines. “Numerous citizens have complained about this,” Steubenville City Manager Jim Mavromatis said. “These are lengthy investigations — and they take time.

Source: Several illegal slot machines seized from Steubenville business | WTOV

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