Good morning, Pike County. Hide-and-seek isn't just for children, as Chillicothe police discovered when they found two fugitives playing an adult version of the game—one tucked under a bed and another concealed in a bathtub at McArthur Gardens Apartments. Joseph Larue and Shanna Cantrell learned the hard way that bathtubs and bed frames make poor escape routes when officers are responding to trespassing complaints, especially when you're already wanted on outstanding warrants.
From fugitive hide-and-seek to barnyard visitors, our community experienced quite the contrast in activities. While police tackled a chaotic 24 hours of missing person reports, disorderly conduct calls, and domestic disputes across town, the Northside Branch of the library transformed into a temporary petting zoo. "Bring the Farm to You" created a heartwarming scene where chickens, goats, and ducks brought rural charm to an urban setting—proving that sometimes the most unexpected encounters happen in the most familiar places.
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🚔 Two fugitives found hiding in bathtub and under bed during arrest. Police responded to a trespassing complaint at McArthur Gardens Apartments in Chillicothe, Ohio, where they discovered Shanna Cantrell illegally inside an apartment. Officers found Joseph Larue hiding under a bed with an active felony warrant for drug possession, while Cantrell was discovered concealed in the bathtub with an outstanding warrant for a probation violation. Both suspects were arrested on their existing warrants and faced additional charges including obstruction and trespassing, with court appearances scheduled for June 2.
🚓 Chillicothe police tackled 24 hours of chaos across town. Officers responded to various incidents on June 2, 2025, including a missing person report that later involved a runaway juvenile. The day's activity included multiple disorderly conduct calls, warrant services, theft reports, and drug offenses during traffic stops. Police also handled domestic disputes and welfare checks, with many cases remaining under investigation. The department closed the busy day responding to a domestic disturbance on Sycamore Street involving possible criminal trespass.
🐐 Farm animals bring joy to library patrons in Chillicothe. Chickens, goats, ducks and more delighted visitors at the Northside Branch of the Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library on May 28, 2025. The special event, hosted by "Bring the Farm to You," transformed the library lawn into a temporary petting zoo. Families gathered to interact with the animals in this unique educational experience that brought rural life to an urban setting.
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