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OSHP Lieutenant C. L. Holloway: 'If you are going to drink, designate a driver or make other transportation arrangements to avoid a senseless tragedy'
Aug 24, 2023
OSHP Lieutenant C. L. Holloway, Mount Gilead Post Commander, said in a news release that while 362 vehicles were stopped during the Aug. 21 Friday night sobriety checkpoint, none were diverted.
UPDATE: OSHP investigates fatal crash in Liberty Township
Jan 23, 2023
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at approximately 1:58 p.m.
OSHP investigates 3-vehicle fatal crash in Morrow County
Nov 30, 2022
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Interstate 71 near milepost 146 in Harmony Township, Morrow County.
Fredericktown woman victim in fatal wreck Monday morning
Oct 1, 2022
A fatal accident involving a car and a horse-drawn cart on Green Valley Road in Wayne Township on Monday morning is being investigated by the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
1 dead in single vehicle crash on State Route 13
Sep 7, 2022
A 44-year-old Crestline man died in a single-vehicle accident on Tuesday night on State Route 13 near milepost 16 in Morris Township, Knox County.
Mount Vernon OVI checkpoint results
Aug 31, 2022
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Mount Vernon Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation, conducted an OVI checkpoint on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.
Patrol OVI sobriety checkpoint in Knox County Friday
Aug 25, 2022
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Knox County tomorrow evening.
Mount Vernon woman killed in car crash Aug. 1
Aug 5, 2022
A Mount Vernon woman was killed in a car crash August 1 near Airport Road in Miller Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Ohio commits another $10M to law enforcement
Jul 16, 2022
Police officers in nearly two dozen law enforcement agencies across Ohio will share in nearly $10 million of potential retention bonuses as part of the state’s ongoing effort to increase law enforcement staffing levels.
OSHP investigating single-vehicle fatal crash in Knox County
May 20, 2022
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Thursday, May 19, at approximately 5:24 p.m., on state Route 3 near Township Road 267.
Two-vehicle fatal crash in Knox County
Mar 24, 2022
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Thursday, March 17, at approximately 2:22 p.m., on State Route 229 and U.S Route 62, Harrison Township.
OSHP investigating two-vehicle fatal crash in Knox County
Feb 27, 2022
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at approximately 10:50 a.m., on State Route 13 near Milepost 12 in Clinton Township.
Patrol identifies contributing factors to fatal crashes from 2021
Feb 7, 2022
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, six contributing circumstances accounted for 71% of fatal crashes in 2021.
OSP's body cams show 'a lot more of what the trooper is seeing'
Jan 14, 2022
Body cams worn by Ohio State Troopers in District 6, including Knox County, will improve accountability by showing exactly what they see during incidents and investigations.
Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for winter weather
Jan 4, 2022
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles in preparation for inclement weather.
Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to focus on impaired driving arrests
Dec 17, 2021
As part of the Patrol’s ongoing efforts to make Ohio roadways safe, troopers continue to focus on impaired driving this month and throughout the holiday season.
Ohio State Highway Patrol warns motorists to buckle up every trip, every time
Dec 10, 2021
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to buckle up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so every day.
Dangerous counterfeit prescription tablets found in Ohio, officials say
Dec 7, 2021
State officials are warning residents counterfeit/fake prescription tablets that look like alprazolam (Xanax) and oxycodone (Oxycontin) are being sold in Ohio.
State Highway Patrol promotes Mount Vernon Nazarene grad
Nov 16, 2021
The Ohio State Highway Patrol promoted a Mount Vernon Nazarene University graduate Anetra D. Sims-Byrd to the rank of staff lieutenant, the agency said.
Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates two weekend crashes in Knox County
Nov 6, 2021
The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is investigating a pair of fatal auto accidents in Knox County that occurred this weekend.