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16 indicted by Washington County Grand Jury

MARIETTA — Sixteen people were indicted by the Washington County Grand Jury this week, including a Marietta man charged with multiple counts of rape. Jarred Lee Madison Richards, 23, 27360 State Route 7, Marietta, was indicted on three counts of rape, all first-degree felonies, and three ...

Wirt County prosecutor announces charges in drug investigation

ELIZABETH — Wirt County Prosecuting Attorney Austin Grimmett announced Tuesday the arrests and/or filing of criminal charges against 18 individuals following an extensive drug trafficking investigation dubbed "Operation Blackjack." The investigation was conducted jointly by the Wirt County ...

Fatal Washington County motorcycle crash under investigation

NEW MATAMORAS — A single-motorcycle crash involving a fatality occurred on June 27 at approximately 3:30 a.m is currently being investigated by the Marietta Patrol Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on State Route 7 near Milepost 54 in Grandview Township. According ...