Crime News Results near Shawnee, OH

  • Shooting

    9/3/26

    200 block of woody st, lancaster
    Officers responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the 200 block of Woody Street; a woman and two children ran from the home as additional gunshots were heard; no one found inside after search; Lancaster PD detective bureau investigating;
  • Shooting

    9/3/26

    200 block of witte st, lancaster
    Shots fired inside Lancaster home during domestic disturbance; SWAT and K-9 responded; person of interest sought; no injuries reported
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  • Shooting

    9/3/26

    200 block of witte street, lancaster
    SWAT and K-9 units responded to shots fired inside a home. Officers heard additional gunshots from behind the house upon arrival. A woman and two juveniles fled the residence and were evacuated. No injuries reported. Suspect Joseph Christopher Smith,
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  • Assault

    9/1/26

    5000 block of township road 383, hopewell twp, oh
    Shooting/Stabbing. U/D: Helicopter requested. Air Evac 107 dispatched. LZ at Genesis Perry County hospital.
  • Shooting

    9/1/26

    5000 block of township road 383, hopewell twp, oh
    Shooting/Stabbing. PCSO and Medic 222 o/s of a male with a gunshot wound to the chest in a vehicle.
  • Shooting

    8/9/26

    100 block of e fair ave, lancaster
    Shooting/Stabbing. LPD o/s of a male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head at the county fairgrounds.
  • Shooting

    8/4/26

    2800 block of culbertson rd, muskingum county
    Shooting
  • Other

    7/3/26

    Valley st and riverside dr, newark
    Perp Search/Chase. NPD officer in a foot pursuit. Male suspect running westbound.
  • Other

    6/28/26

    900 block of hebron rd, heath
    Suspicious Device. Delayed: HPD o/s, possible explosive device found in a vehicle. Columbus bomb squad requested.
  • Shooting

    6/27/26

    900 block of s 30th st, heath
    Shooting/Stabbing. HPD o/s of a person with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. HFD en route.
  • Shooting

    6/21/26

    5200 block of pleasant valley rd, muskingum county
    Shooting
  • Other

    6/11/26

    E main st and n 1st st, newark
    Perp Search/Chase. LCSO and NPD searching for three juveniles who fled on foot from a deputy.
  • Other

    6/6/26

    Hebron rd and fox run dr, heath
    Veh Pursuit. Newark PD in pursuit of a vehicle. Southbound, speed 120 MPH. Wanted for firing shots.
  • Other

    6/6/26

    Hebron rd and fox run dr, heath
    Veh Pursuit. U/D: Vehicle crashed near Enterprise Dr in Hebron. Suspect fled on foot. K9 requested.
  • Shooting

    6/6/26

    Sr-16 e and b and mt vernon rd, newark
    Shooting/Stabbing. LCSO and NFD o/s of a victim of a shooting. Suspect involved in a pursuit.
  • Shooting

    5/16/26

    10600 block of west pike, muskingum county
    Shooting
  • Other

    5/15/26

    Hopewell dr and franklin ave, heath
    Veh Pursuit. Newark PD in pursuit of a motorcycle. Eastbound, speed 70 MPH.
  • Other

    5/15/26

    Hopewell dr and franklin ave, heath
    Veh Pursuit. U/D: Motorcycle stopped at National Rd SE & Jacksontown Rd SE in Licking Twp. Suspect in custody.
  • Other

    4/4/26

    300 block of w church st, newark
    Perp Search/Chase. NPD officer in a foot pursuit. Suspect running southbound.
  • Arrest

    3/29/26

    16600 block of riverside dr, nelsonville
    A 28-Year-Old Man Was Arrested And Charged With Multiple Offenses Including Murder Following A Shooting.
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  • Shooting

    3/21/26

    2900 block of granger hill rd, muskingum county
    Shooting
  • Shooting

    3/15/26

    4500 block of roseville rd, muskingum county
    Reckless Shooting
  • Shooting

    3/14/26

    100 block of w main st, newark
    Shooting/Stabbing. NPD o/s of a stabbing. Male victim wounded in the neck. Air Evac meeting Medic 3 at hospital.
  • Other

    3/4/26

    1300 block of granville pike, lancaster
    Bomb Threat. Threat of pipe bomb at Lancaster High School. LPD/FCSO searching bldg. Columbus bomb dog requested.
  • Other

    1/10/26

    00 block of wyoming st, newark
    Perp Search/Chase. NPD searching for a suspect who fled on foot. Perimeter being set up.
  • Shooting

    1/2/26

    500 block of s mill st, baltimore
    Shooting/Stabbing. FCSO on scene of victim with gunshot wound. Tourniquet applied