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Parkersburg man facing kidnapping, assault charges

PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg man was arrested on charges of kidnapping and unlawful assault against his girlfriend. Joshua Edward Sprouse, 43, 814 Neal St., Parkersburg, was arraigned in Wood County Magistrate Court on Friday. He was being held on no bond for the kidnapping charge and ...

Authorities arrest Parkersburg man on attempted murder charge

PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg man was arraigned on a charge of attempted murder following an altercation on Dec. 13. Keith Allen Stepchuck, 38, 1232 Juliana St., Parkersburg, was arraigned last Wednesday on a charge of attempted murder and held on no bond, according to records released by ...

Ohio lawmakers approve charging up to $750 for police and jail videos

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — People seeking copies of police and jail videos in Ohio may have to pay up to $750, or $75 for each hour of video released, if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a measure approved by the state Legislature this week. The fee was included in an amendment to the state's sunshine ...