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Knox Sheriff's detectives investigate death at Bell Church Road home

Knox County Sheriff's detectives are conducting an investigation into the death of an unidentified individual discovered at a residence on Bell Church Road on July 12.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 18, 2025

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Suspect arraigned in Buckeye Lake shooting death

The Licking County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that murder suspect Richard Lindgren was returned to the county on July 15 and is currently in custody at the Licking County Justice Center.

By Mount Vernon News | Jul 18, 2025

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 150 cases on docket, July 21-25, 2025

By Kate Sarmiento | Jul 16, 2025

The following 150 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of July 21-25, 2025

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 131 cases on docket, July 14-18, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jul 10, 2025

The following 131 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of July 14-18, 2025

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 108 cases on docket, June 30-July 4, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jun 26, 2025

The following 108 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of June 30-July 4, 2025

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 134 cases on docket, June 23-27, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jun 19, 2025

The following 134 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of June 23-27, 2025

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Licking County jury finds Fogle guilty of assault, firearms charges

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 16, 2025

A Licking County jury found Tracy Fogle guilty on June 12 in the assault of a family member and her boyfriend with a firearm at their home.

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 116 cases on docket, June 16-20, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jun 12, 2025

The following 116 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of June 16-20, 2025

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Grand jury indicts suspect in 1989 homicide of Newark woman

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 11, 2025

Advances in DNA testing have led to the indictment of a 67-year-old Newark man by a Licking County grand jury in connection with the 1989 cold case homicide of Helen Stuart.

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 468 cases on docket, June 9-13, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jun 4, 2025

The following 468 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of June 9-13, 2025

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Licking Sheriff's detectives arrest two in child exploitation investigations

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

Detectives from the Licking County Sheriff's Office have arrested two men following the execution of two residential search warrants on May 29.

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Keesee faces additional sexual abuse charges after indictment amendments

By Mount Vernon News | Jun 2, 2025

A second arraignment for Gary "Tom" Thomas Keesee Jr., 36, of Johnstown, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, following a superseding indictment that added charges in the rape case against him.

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 167 cases on docket, June 2-6, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 29, 2025

The following 167 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of June 2-6, 2025

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Memorial Day accident in Clinton Township claims life of Centerburg man

By Mount Vernon News | May 26, 2025

A Centerburg man has died following a single-vehicle accident on State Route 229 in Clinton Township, Knox County.

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 94 cases on docket, May 26-30, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 22, 2025

The following 94 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of May 26-30, 2025

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 138 cases on docket, May 19-23, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 15, 2025

The following 138 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of May 19-23, 2025

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 464 cases on docket, May 12-16, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 8, 2025

The following 464 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of May 12-16, 2025

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Mount Vernon Police chief plans to add drug detective

By Mount Vernon News | May 5, 2025

Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan requested the City Council during its April 28 meeting to authorize the hiring of an additional police officer for his department.

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Mount Vernon Municipal Court: 108 cases on docket, May 5-9, 2025

By Mount Vernon News Report | May 1, 2025

The following 108 cases are on the Mount Vernon Municipal Court docket for the week of May 5-9, 2025

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Defunct Licking County used car dealership sued for failing to provide vehicle titles

By Mount Vernon News | Apr 28, 2025

A Licking County used-car dealership is among six defunct businesses that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has sued for failing to provide vehicle titles to numerous customers.

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