Good morning, Ross County. Creativity reaches new heights in the art of excuse-making, as demonstrated by one local man who insisted that the substance found during his arrest was merely "candle wax," not methamphetamine. Blake Long's imaginative defense came after he'd already tried claiming he was "Timmy," a 17-year-old version of himself, apparently hoping officers wouldn't recognize him despite previous encounters. Lab technicians are now tasked with the unusual job of distinguishing between home decor and controlled substances.
Meanwhile, Chillicothe police had their hands full with 18 incidents in a single day, ranging from shoplifting at Walmart to cemetery escapades. In a refreshing twist of fortune, one lucky local resident beat astronomical 1-in-1.67-million odds to claim a $300,000 lottery jackpot. After taxes, she'll take home $216,000—considerably more than what "candle wax" would fetch on the open market.
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🚨 Man claims "candle wax" isn't meth during arrest in Chillicothe. Blake Long was arrested on July 27, 2025, after attempting to provide a false identity to Officer Jonathan Davis who recognized him from previous encounters. When approached, Long falsely claimed his name was "Timmy" and later said he was only 17 years old to avoid arrest on an active warrant. During a search, officers discovered a substance resembling methamphetamine, which Long insisted was "candle wax." He now faces charges of obstructing official business while authorities await lab results on the seized substance.
🚔 Chillicothe police tackle 18 incidents in single chaotic day. Officers responded to a variety of calls on July 27, 2025, including assaults, thefts, warrant investigations, and domestic violence complaints across the Ohio city. The day began with a midnight traffic stop and continued with incidents at local businesses, including multiple shoplifting cases at Walmart and theft reports at Champs Sports. Police also dealt with unusual situations, including an unruly juvenile running from a cemetery and a physical altercation at Quality Inn, with most theft and warrant investigations remaining open.
💰 Lucky Chillicothe woman shatters 1-in-1.67-million odds for lottery jackpot. The unnamed winner claimed a $300,000 top prize in Ohio Lottery's $5 Special Edition Cashword scratch-off game purchased at Par Mar #111 on Star Drive. After taxes, she'll take home approximately $216,000, while the store receives a $3,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Three more top prizes remain available in the game, which offers overall winning odds of 1 in 4.11. Since 1974, the Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education across the state.
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