Investigation continuing into April 4 homicide
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
POMEROY The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other law enforcement agencies, continue to investigate the April 4 murder of a Pomeroy man.
Speaking with
Ohio Valley Publishing on Monday, Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood said his office, along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and law enforcement agencies in West Virginia, continue to investigate the shooting death of Kane Roush, 25, of Pomeroy.
“We are continuing to investigate and follow leads,” said Wood. He added that BCI is assisting with the processing of evidence in the case, including the autopsy report and evidence gathered at the scene of the shooting. Numerous interviews have also been conducted as part of the investigation.
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Edwards, Stephens introduce county jail funding bill
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On Tuesday, State Representatives Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) and Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), pictured, held a press conference to introduce and discuss legislation that would establish a County Jail Construction Funding Formula. Also at the press conference, area sheriffs, including Gallia Sheriff Matt Champlin and Meigs Sheriff Keith Wood. (Ohio House | Courtesy)
COLUMBUS State Representatives Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) and Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) on Tuesday held a press conference to introduce and discuss House Bill 101, legislation that would establish a County Jail Construction Funding Formula.
According to a news release on behalf of the two representatives, under House Bill 101, the County Jail Construction Funding Formula would be structured similarly to that of Ohio’s school construction formula, which has been in place for over two decades and has proven to be very successful in assisting s