Former Most Wanted Pleads Not-Guilty

Last week’s Muskingum County most wanted suspect appeared in court Wednesday.

26-year-old Ronald Bates of Conesville pled not-guilty in front of Judge Kelly Cottrill to two fifth-degree-felony drug possession charges.

Bates turned himself into authorities.

Judge Cottrill modified his bond from $20,000 to $50,000. He remains in the Muskingum County Jail.