Resident

Franklin Resident Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Violating Federal Firearms Law

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Franklin, Pennsylvania – A Franklin resident has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for violating federal firearms law. Philip John Dechant, a 40-year-old convicted felon, was found guilty of owning multiple firearms around April 2020, in violation of the law that prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms or ammunition. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported that Dechant’s sentence was handed down on January 18. The investigation leading to his prosecution was conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Under federal law, it is illegal … Read more

Former Drug Addiction Treatment Center Resident Arrested for Burglary at Unoccupied House in Chillicothe

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Chillicothe, Ohio – The Ross County Grand Jury has concluded its session with 19 cases, including one misdemeanor and three pending release to the public. Among the cases heard was an incident involving a resident of Safe Haven DARTS, a local drug addiction treatment center. The resident reported missing items from a rental house on East Main Street. During the grand jury testimony, it was revealed that a police officer had been shown video footage of the suspect, 28-year-old Brandon G. Seward, entering the house and taking items from the refrigerator at 3:41 am on … Read more

Drug Addiction Treatment Center Resident Caught Committing Burglary in Ross County Home

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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A resident of Safe Haven DARTS, a Drug Addiction Treatment Center in Ross County, reported missing items from a house they rented on East Main Street. The incident came to light when a police officer reviewed surveillance footage showing 28-year-old Brandon G. Seward entering the house and taking items from the refrigerator. Charges of second-degree felony burglary have been filed against Seward, who had not been a client for 10 days and was assigned to a different residence at the time of the incident. If convicted, Seward could face up to eight … Read more

Former Drug Center Resident Faces Felony Charges for Burglary at Safe Haven DARTS

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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – The Ross County Grand Jury concluded its session on January 12th, presenting a total of 19 cases to the court. Among these cases, one was returned as a misdemeanor while three others are pending release to the public. According to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office, details emerged during the grand jury testimony related to a felony case. The incident involved a resident of Safe Haven DARTS, a Drug Addiction Treatment Center, who reported missing items from a rented house located at 160 East Main Street. On December 13th, surveillance footage showcased 28-year-old … Read more