Vinton County Prosecuting Attorney William Archer, Jr.

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07/17/2026

Vinton County Prosecuting Attorney William Archer, Jr. announced earlier this week that the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has been appointed Special Prosecutor to handle the investigation and prosecution involving an alleged theft by an advisor/volunteer from the Vinton County Drama Club. Archer noted that his office has a conflict in handling the case.
Archer further stated, “The case needs to move forward. It is simply reprehensible that people would steal from children. That conduct is simply not going to be tolerated.”

07/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 1, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Irwin: 614-728-5417

Update on Vinton County Abuse Case

(McArthur, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson, Vinton County Sheriff Ryan Cain and Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer today provided an update on an ongoing investigation following the ex*****on of search warrants on Tuesday morning at a residence on Ohmer Street in Hamden.

At approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday, law enforcement executed court-authorized search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation involving allegations of domestic abuse and child neglect.

During the ex*****on of the warrant, investigators located 16 children inside the residence.

Gary Siders Jr., Elizabeth Siders, Gary Siders Sr. and Christina Siders were arraigned in the Vinton County Court of Common Pleas at 10:30 this morning. Each is charged with 17 counts of endangering children, a second-degree felony. All four remain in jail on $300,000 bond.

The 16 children were removed from the home and are in temporary custody of the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. The children were initially transported to local hospitals for evaluation. Some were treated and released, while others were transported to elevated medical care and remain hospitalized in serious condition.

“This case continues to reveal the unimaginable conditions these children were forced to endure. I said yesterday that what investigators encountered was pure evil, and the evidence we've uncovered since only reinforces that assessment,” AG Wilson said. “Our focus remains on protecting these children, supporting their recovery and ensuring everyone responsible is held fully accountable under Ohio law.”

As the investigation has progressed, investigators have learned that members of the Siders family have lived in multiple Ohio counties since 2008. Investigators believe the family largely avoided establishing medical and other government records during that time.

“The conditions these children lived in were horrific, and we are sickened by it. Fortunately, this tragic chapter has closed, but their recovery will take time,” Sheriff Cain said. “Our investigators will continue following the evidence wherever it leads.”

At this time, investigators have found no evidence of any threat to the public. Based on the evidence developed thus far, investigators believe this case involves prolonged and extreme interfamilial neglect and abuse.

The investigation remains ongoing and is being conducted by the Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, with assistance from the Hamden Fire Department, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Jackson County Job and Family Services.

Additional charges are expected to be brought by the Vinton County Prosecutor’s Office as more information is uncovered.

Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact investigators by calling 855-BCI-OHIO.

06/08/2026

Vinton County Prosecutor William L. Archer, Jr. and Vinton County Treasurer Vicki Maxwell announce that on July 6, 2026, the following properties will be sold at a Delinquent Land taxes Foreclosure, in the lobby of the Vinton County Court House, 100 East Main Street, McArthur, Ohio at 10:00 a.m.
Terms of sale- 10 percent down day of the sale by cash or certified check, balance due upon confirmation of sale.
All Sheriff Sales operate under the doctrine of Caveat Emptor (Let the Buyer Beware). The Vinton County Sheriff makes no guarantee as to the status of title.
First Sale-
Case Number- 26CV0016
Parcel Number- 02-00637.001, 02-00637.002 and 02-00636.000
Property Address- 35741 Depue Road, Hamden, Ohio 45634 and 35757 Depue Road, Hamden, Ohio 45634
Minimum Bid- $24,500.00

Second Sale-
Case Number- 26CV0001
Parcel Number- 07-00045.001 and 07-00045.002
Property Address- 51853 West Junction Road, Ray, Ohio 45672
Minimum Bid- $44,750.00

Third Sale- CANCELLED
Case Number- 26CV0007
Parcel Number- 08-00182.007
Property Address- 29386 Hart Ridge Road, McArthur, Ohio 45651
Minimum Bid- $31,750.00

Fourth Sale-
Case Number- 25CV0058
Parcel Number- 07-00354.000
Property Address- 31572 Beech Grove Road, Londonderry, Ohio 45647
Minimum Bid- $33,500.00

03/19/2026

UPDATED:

Vinton County Prosecutor William L. Archer, Jr. and Vinton County Treasurer Vicki Maxwell announce that on March 23, 2026, the following properties will be sold at a Delinquent Land Tax Foreclosure Sale, in the lobby of the Vinton County Court House, 100 East Main Street, McArthur, Ohio at 10:00 a.m.

Terms of sale- 10 percent down day of the sale by cash or certified check, balance due upon confirmation of sale.

All Sheriff Sales operate under the doctrine of Caveat Emptor (Let the Buyer Beware). The Vinton County Sheriff makes no guarantee as to the status of title.

First Sale-

Case Number- 24CV0045
Parcel Number- 13-00570.000
Property Address- U.S. Highway 50, McArthur, Ohio 45651
Minimum Bid- $500.00

Second Sale- SALE CANCELED
Taxes and court costs have been paid in full.

Case Number- 25CV0054
Parcel Number- 02-00302.012 and 02-00307.007
Property Address- 37324 Zion Road, Hamden, Ohio 45634
Minimum Bid- $28,250.00

Third Sale-

Case Number- 25CV0028
Parcel Number- 13-00735.001
Property Address- 61596 Curry Road, McArthur, Ohio 45651
Minimum Bid- $12,250.00

Fourth Sale-

Case Number- 25CV0040
Parcel Number- 06-00727.000 and 06-00728.000
Property Address- 505 West Mill Street, McArthur, Ohio 45651
Minimum Bid- $33,000.00

03/02/2026

Vinton County Prosecutor William L. Archer, Jr. and Vinton County Treasurer Vicki Maxwell announce that on March 23, 2026, the following properties will be sold at a Delinquent Land Tax Foreclosure Sale, in the lobby of the Vinton County Court House, 100 East Main Street, McArthur, Ohio at 10:00 a.m.

Terms of sale- 10 percent down day of the sale by cash or certified check, balance due upon confirmation of sale.

All Sheriff Sales operate under the doctrine of Caveat Emptor (Let the Buyer Beware). The Vinton County Sheriff makes no guarantee as to the status of title.

First Sale-

Case Number- 24CV0045
Parcel Number- 13-00570.000
Property Address- U.S. Highway 50, McArthur, Ohio 45651
Minimum Bid- $500.00

Second Sale-

Case Number- 25CV0054
Parcel Number- 02-00302.012 and 02-00307.007
Property Address- 37324 Zion Road, Hamden, Ohio 45634
Minimum Bid- $28,250.00

Third Sale-

Case Number- 25CV0028
Parcel Number- 13-00735.001
Property Address- 61596 Curry Road, McArthur, Ohio 45651
Minimum Bid- $12,250.00

Fourth Sale-

Case Number- 25CV0040
Parcel Number- 06-00727.000 and 06-00728.000
Property Address- 505 West Mill Street, McArthur, Ohio 45651
Minimum Bid- $33,000.00

02/10/2026

The Vinton County Grand Jury met and the following individuals were indicted:
Erica Davis, 38, of McArthur, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree
Crystal Francis, 42, of New Plymouth, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree.
Kyle Brown, 36, of Ashland, one count of Nonsupport of Dependents, a felony of the fifth degree
Amanda Jo Ball, 44, of Vinton, one count of Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree
Owen Scarberry, 29, of McArthur, one count of Assault on a Peace Officer, a felony of the fourth degree and Domestic Violence, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
James Harris, 45, of McArthur, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree
Brian M. Knapp, 29, of Hamden, one count of Failure to Appear as Required by Recognizance, a felony of the fourth degree.
Cases are currently progressing through the Vinton County Common Pleas Court.

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