🚗 Drunk driver nearly smashes into police cruiser on Ohio road. Kevin Groves was arrested after his erratic driving brought him within one foot of hitting a Chillicothe police vehicle at an intersection. The officer observed Groves speeding and switching lanes dangerously before the near-collision on Western Avenue. Field sobriety tests revealed multiple signs of impairment, and a subsequent breath test showed a blood alcohol content of 0.149—well above the legal limit. Groves, who initially claimed to have had just two beers but later admitted to consuming a 12-pack, was transported to Ross County Jail and received an administrative license suspension.
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🚓 Blue Envelope Program helps disabled Ohioans during traffic stops. The Southern Ohio Council of Governments has launched this statewide initiative to improve communication between law enforcement and individuals with developmental disabilities. The program includes an envelope for storing important documents, a car decal alerting officers to potential communication needs, and a wallet card for everyday use. "It's amazing that something as simple as an envelope can do so much," said SOAG co-coordinator Travis Dresbach. Free Blue Envelope Packets are available at participating County Board of Developmental Disabilities offices throughout Ohio.
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👮♂️ Chillicothe officer breaks ankle during chaotic meth arrest. Officer Kyle Curry suffered a broken fibula while apprehending Walter Davis Jr., who was found rolling in the street under the influence of methamphetamine. Another officer, Jonathan Davis, injured his knee during the takedown as the suspect resisted arrest. Davis had displayed erratic behavior including profuse sweating, mood swings, and inability to stand still before officers attempted to detain him for disorderly conduct. Both injured officers received treatment at Adena Regional Medical Center while Davis was booked on assault and disorderly conduct charges.
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