Zanesville police say an area woman remains in critical condition at Good Samaritan hospital after a shooting incident.
Chief Eric Lambes says it happened around 5:15 Thursday evening at 1127 Lafayette Street. Chief Lambes says 50 year-old Margaret Miller was shot in the chest by her 42-year old husband, Dwayne following an argument. She was then locked in a bedroom. Mrs. Miller was able to call out to neighbors for help and authorities were notified. Mr. Miller fled the home on foot...
Local law enforcement work to tie a robbery suspect to other open cases within the county.
With assistance from the Muskingum County Sheriff's the Zanesville Police have arrested 37-year-old Teddie Hunter. Investigators believe that Hunter not only robbed the BP Station at the corner of Maple Avenue and Brandywine Boulevard, Monday night, but robbed the Speedway on Blue Avenue January 24.
"For whatever reason Teddie Hunter was doing these. At some point he was becoming what...
The Zanesville Police Department is investigating an early morning robbery.
It happened at the Speedway on Blue Avenue.
Detective Sgt. Harry Taylor says a suspect entered the business and demanded money from the cashier.
He says no weapon was shown.
Detective Taylor says the suspect fled the store in a mid- size red two door sedan.
The suspect is described as a white male with a mustache, between 25 and 35-years-old, medium height and thin build.
The case...
Zanesville Police said an incident on Larzelere Avenue is under investigation.
It happened around 11 p.m. Monday at the Larzelere Apartments, which is part of the Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority. Police said it was first reported as a stabbing, but the investigation revealed otherwise.
"It doesn't look like there was an actual stabbing," said Captain Tony Coury of the Zanesville Police Department. "There was a reported assault. Officers were able to...
A Zanesville Police Officer will face disciplinary action after a compromising photo surfaces.
The photo is currently making the rounds on social media websites. It was taken January 17 in downtown Zanesville on 6th Street around 5 to 6 a.m. It shows Patrolman Brooks sleeping in his vehicle while on duty. Chief Eric Lambes said the picture speaks for itself.
"It doesn't make any of us look good, but we do want to investigate and look into the matter," explained Chief...
A major accident closes part of the downtown to traffic Tuesday afternoon.
The Zanesville Police Department said that a semi-truck was heading east on Main Street and a Ford Explorer was heading west when they were hit by a white Chevy traveling on 7th Street.
Lt. Bill Shaw said at this time it appears the Chevy ran a red light striking the semi and Explorer.
"7th and Main is one of the problematic intersections from the fact that the downtown area was laid out 200...
The Zanesville Police Department ended 2012 on a good note and have high hopes for 2013.
In the last year the police department hired seven new officers, five of whom are already out on their own. Chief Eric Lambes says the new officers are a blessing since there has been a shortage in the past.
"Things have started to turn around. The Mayor has approved replacing many of our officers, we're still short a few but we're very happy with what we have and it's a lot easier to...
Police will be out in full force to keep party goers safe this New Year's Eve.
The Zanesville Police Department is increasing its patrol tonight. Chief Eric Lambes says crews will be out on the main roads to catch drunk drivers.
"We just as soon everybody went out and had a good time and made it home safely and that's what we're going to strive to do so whatever we need to do we're gonna make sure that people get out, enjoy the New Years and get home safely," said...
Many people plan to travel for the holidays leaving homes empty.
Zanesville Police Captain Tony Coury said that if you plan on leaving your home for any significant amount you should make sure to lock your doors and windows. He also suggests putting a stop delivery on mail and newspapers and let others know you'll be away.
"Talk to your neighbors. Let them know," said Captain Coury. "You can also call the Zanesville Police Department if you live inside the city...
The Zanesville Police Department hopes to fund a new program, to cut down on problems around the city...
For the last few weeks, the department has put its Directed Activity Patrol to the test. Officers have worked in teams of two, to address issues in Zanesville, ranging from stop sign and speed violators, to drugs and prostitution.
"What we're doing is we're putting a two-man team together, to just kind of combat that... Be aggressive... We're not cutting warnings to too...
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