LARRY CRIMMEL
Sex: Male
Race: White
Age: 82
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 180lbs
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Brown
Description: Mr. Crimmel suffers from Alzheimer’s. He was last seen wearing a black and blue striped button-down shirt.
On June 21, 2018, at 1:30 PM, Mr.… Read full story
Category: Top Stories
Two Howard Juveniles Arrested
Two Howard, Ohio juveniles were arrested and placed in a juvenile detention facility on Monday (3/26/18) after an investigation by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, stated Lieutenant Light. The investigation revealed that they are suspected of damaging dozens of mailboxes and an out-building in the overnight hours of Sunday, March 25, 2018, into Monday morning, in the northeastern portion of Knox County. … Read full story
Person of Interest
This gentleman is a person of interest in a shoplifting case. If anyone has any information on who this is or where we can find him please contact the Mount Vernon Police Department 740-397-2222. Patrolman Trowbridge is handling the case.… Read full story
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Suspects
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify two suspects that were observed returning stolen property on March 6, 2018, to the Dollar General Store on Parrott St. If you have information please leave a message for Sgt. Ferenbaugh 740-399-3903.… Read full story
Mount Vernon Middle School Safety Update
Mount Vernon City Schools believe that it is important to keep an open line of communication with parents and community members in matters of student safety and school security. We became aware of a situation this morning at Mount Vernon Middle School where some inappropriate/threatening graffiti was found in a bathroom stall. … Read full story
Endangered Missing Adult Alert for Dorothy Reeder
A Missing Adult Alert has been issued by the Columbus Police Department statewide.
Information as of January 31, 2018, at 9:02 PM
Be on the lookout for a missing adult. On January 31, 2018, at 3:00 PM, Ms. Reeder left her residence and failed to return.… Read full story
Closings and Delays for Knox County
Knox County is currently under a level 1 Snow Emergency and the following schools and businesses are closed or delayed in opening today.
Centerburg Local Schools: Closed
Central OH Tech College-Mt. Vernon: Closed until 12 noon
Cochrans Little Lambs: 2 Hour Delay
Danville Local Schools: Closed
East Knox Local Schools: Closed
Eastern Knox County Hot Meals Program: Closed
Faith Lutheran Christian Preschool: Closed
Fredericktown Local Schools: Closed
Knox County Career Center: Closed
Mount Vernon City Schools: Closed
Mount Vernon Nazarene University: Opening at 12:00 PM
Station Break Senior Center: Closed
YMCA of Mount Vernon Preschool: Closed
Mount Vernon City Schools Closed January 5th
Knox Alerts:
Mount Vernon City Schools will be closed on Friday, January 5th, 2018 due to extremely low wind chills.
Overnight Burglary Investigation
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight burglary that occurred at Shearer Equipment on Harcourt Rd. just outside of Mount Vernon. At 5:06 am officers were dispatched to an alarm and upon arrival discovered that a front window had been shattered and several chainsaws were missing.… Read full story
Ohio Amber Alert for Missing Miski Ahmed
Date: 12/24/2017
Missing From: 2164 Albert Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224
Age: 2 years old
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Weight: 20 lbs
Clothing Description: Red jacket with black polka dots, jean pants
Vehicle Description: 2012 Grey Toyota Sienna
Vehicle Plate Number: HHU1856 (OH)
Suspect Name: “East & West”
Suspect Description: Black Somalian male, last seen wearing red shirt and tan pants
Miscellaneous Information: Child was in the vehicle when it was stolen
1-877-AMBER-OH (1-877-262-3764) or 911