WATCH: Raccoon holds meth pipe during Ohio traffic stop

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WLWT) — Shocking body camera video from an Ohio traffic stop shows a raccoon with a methamphetamine pipe. Police said it happened Monday night in Summit County, Ohio. Police said the owner of the car had an active warrant and a …

Raccoon in Ohio found holding meth pipe in a vehicle during traffic stop

AKRON, Ohio (LEX 18) — A raccoon in Akron, Ohio was reportedly found by police holding a methamphetamine pipe in a vehicle during a traffic stop on Monday, resulting in the arrest of a woman. According to a post from Springfield Township Police Department, …

Southwest Ohio Officials Inducted into OHSAA Hall of Fame

Fourteen individuals, including two from Southwest Ohio, will be inducted into the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Officials Hall of Fame. The annual Celebration of Officiating banquet is set for June 21 in Westerville, where 21 officials …

Jim Knowles pins Ohio State departure on timing of contract offer

In a surprising offseason move, Jim Knowles transitioned from Ohio State's defensive coordinator to Penn State, primarily due to the timing of Ohio State's contract offer. Knowles stated he would have stayed at Ohio State if they had presented the …

Jim Knowles Reflects on Awkward Exit from Ohio State to Penn State

Following a tumultuous exit from Ohio State, Jim Knowles is settling into his new role as Penn State's defensive coordinator. Despite leading the Buckeyes to a national championship, Knowles was left without a contract offer and felt unwelcome after …

Explore Ohio’s outdoors by entering the America 250 student contest

As part of the America 250-Ohio celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is hosting a special competition for Ohio students who love the outdoors. ODNR’s America 250 Field Trip competition offers students in grades 3 through 12 a chance …

Ohio EPA begins testing water for radiation in Luckey

Samples were taken at nine locations that use public water systems. It will take around a month to get results from these tests. LUCKEY, Ohio — Water is being tested by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency across Luckey after concerns were raised about …

Baylor transfer center Ojianwuna commits to Ohio State

Months after beating death of Ohio corrections officer, prison staff fears more violence

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Warnings of more officer-targeted violence are emerging months after Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Officer Andy Lansing died Christmas Day. Prosecutors say Officer Lansing died after he was severely beaten by an …

Ohio police find raccoon holding meth pipe during traffic stop

No, the raccoon will not be charged with drug possession. After an Ohio woman was placed under arrest during a traffic stop Monday, an officer returned to the vehicle to find the driver’s seat occupied by a pet raccoon with a glass methamphetamine pipe in …