Fayette County LawWatch

Ohio lawmakers are reviewing House Bill 846, which would create a public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders maintained by the Bureau of...

A Fayette County store clerk's quick action prevented a couple from losing $12,000 to a phone scam that used fake arrest warrants. This case shows how alert bystanders help protect the community from fraud.

Fayette County residents can now search 10 years of felony arrest and sentencing data through the new Ohio Crime Statistics Dashboard.

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• White 2011 Ford F-350 with silver rims and oversized tires plus a silver boxed utility trailer were stolen from a Knape Road residence
• The truck...

• Ohio troopers and over 100 partners removed 158 impaired drivers through May 14-16 checkpoints and patrols
• More than 18,500 vehicles were checked,...

Ryan Thomas Mercer, 45, of Washington Court House was arrested at a Sonic drive-thru and faces a first-degree felony count of trafficking in drugs plus additional charges. Stay aware of local drug enforcement activity for neighborhood safety.

Arrests and Citations

• Sheriff's Office Reports: Jerrica Hites was cited for stop sign violation, Tythion Hodge for traffic control device...

A crash in Fayette County left 2 dead and 7 injured, highlighting ongoing risks on local roads for residents and the importance of cautious driving to support community safety.

Washington Court House Municipal Court holds jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases from offenses in Fayette County plus civil cases within its limits, making it a primary access point for those public records.

Fayette County residents gain better safety awareness through two complementary Sheriff's Office tools for tracking arrests and jail status.

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Crash reports may take up to 6 weeks to appear on the Ohio Crash System. If unavailable, contact the law enforcement agency that investigated the incident for traffic stop and accident details.

Fayette County residents can monitor local law enforcement activity through these free public resources:

• Criminal case dockets show defendant names,...

Recent reports from Washington Court House Police and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office show a pattern of traffic stops paired with drug-related...

Former Fayette County deputy Justin Bennett has been indicted on 24 additional counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor. This development highlights serious accountability issues within local law enforcement.

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