06/01/2026
On May 31st, 2026, Meigs County Deputies responded to the following calls:
0014 – Traffic stop on SR 124 in Racine. The driver was issued a verbal warning for distracted driving.
0017 – Traffic stop on SR 7 near US 33 in Pomeroy. One male identified as Anthony Mitchell was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant through Meigs County Court and transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail. Mr. Mitchell was issued a citation for speed and driving without a motorcycle endorsement. A tow company was requested to collect the vehicle.
0200 – Assist the State Highway Patrol with a traffic stop on SR 7 near Collins Rd in Pomeroy.
0733 – Traffic stop on US 33 near Long Hollow Rd in Pomeroy. The driver, Saydou Talla, was issued a citation for speed.
0848 – Traffic stop on US 33 near TWP 129A in Racine. The driver, Freddy Gonzalez, was issued a citation for speed.
0850 – Traffic stop on US 33 in Portland. The driver was issued a verbal warning for a traffic control device.
0901 – Traffic stop on US 33 near Bashan Rd in Racine. The driver, Taylor Peddicord, was issued a citation for speed.
0922 – Traffic stop on SR 7 near Warehouse Rd in Pomeroy. The driver was issued a verbal warning for speed.
0930 – Traffic stop on US 33 near Pine Grove Rd in Racine. The driver was issued a verbal warning for speed.
0931 – Suspicious person on Carpenter Hill Rd in Pomeroy. Deputies patrolled the area, negative contact with a male matching the description given.
1057 – Domestic violence on SR 124 in Racine. Deputies arrived on scene, spoke with the caller, and took statements for a report. One male identified as Franklin Richards was taken into custody, charged with: domestic violence, resisting arrest, aggravated menacing, obstructing official business, as well as weapons under disability, and transported to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail.
1649 – Request for a phone call reference mail theft.
1824 – Follow-up investigation on Whipple Rd in Pomeroy.
1832 – Investigate a complaint of trespassing McCumber Rd in Rutland. Deputies arrived on scene, spoke with the caller, and determined it to be a civil issue.
2046 – Traffic stop on SR 7 near Howell Hill Rd in Pomeroy. The driver was issued a verbal warning for speed.
2121 – Assist Jackson Co WV with attempting to locate and stop a barge that lost power. Deputies were cancelled enroute by Jackson Co due to the situation being resolved.
2124 – Investigate a complaint of theft on SR 124 in Reedsville. Deputies arrived on scene, spoke with the caller as well as a family member, and found that no theft took place; the situation was resolved.