🥪 Jersey Mike's Subs brings fresh sandwiches to Pataskala this week. The new location opens Wednesday at 102 Etna Crest Blvd and will host a fundraiser for Watkins Memorial's athletic programs through Sunday. "We are delighted to continue our expansion in the Pataskala and Etna region," said operating partner Marcus Peaks. The shop will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with orders available in-store or through their website and app. Jersey Mike's has over 4,000 locations nationwide and has raised at least $135 million for various charities.
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🔍 Licking County's juvenile sex crimes skyrocket by nearly 300%. Internet crimes against children in the Ohio county jumped from just 36 cases in 2020 to a staggering 136 in 2024. The Licking County Sheriff's Office is responding by adding detectives to handle the growing caseload, with plans to create a multi-agency task force dedicated to these investigations. Detective Sergeant Justin Woodyard attributes the increase partly to improved technology helping catch offenders, but also to the county's rapid population growth. A recent case involving Gary Vasquez Jr., who pled guilty to dozens of charges related to child sexual abuse material, highlights the ongoing challenge.
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🔫 Bodycam footage reveals chilling moments after New Albany warehouse shooting. The Licking County Sheriff's Office released videos showing deputies responding to the February 4 mass shooting at KDC/One that left two dead and four injured. In one clip, victims identified the shooter as "Bruce" while telling deputies they had wrestled away his gun. Multiple agencies can be seen clearing the building and escorting employees to safety. Bruce Foster III has been charged with aggravated murder in the deaths of Kyle Vaver and Shekhar Chapagai.
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