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Press Release: Apparent Accidental Shooting

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:22:40 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Apparent Accidental Shooting Under Investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office

Date: June 12, 2024

Subject: Apparent Accidental Shooting Under Investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office

Holmes County Sheriff Tim Zimmerly reports that his Deputies are investigating an apparent accidental shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Clark Township near TR 154.

Sheriff’s dispatch received a 911 call regarding the shooting at around 4:43 P.M. and E.M.S. personnel and Deputies were sent to the scene.

Initial investigation by Deputies indicates a 12-year-old Stone Creek boy was apparently accidentally shot while transporting a single shot rifle on a 4-wheeler. The rifle fell off the ATV while the boy was traveling through a farm field. The rifle hit the ground then discharged.

The victim was shot with a .22 caliber rimfire bolt action single shot rifle. The round entered his chest and then exited through his shoulder, causing only a single wound. The boy was conscious and alert at the time of EMS arrival.

The victim was transported to a nearby landing zone by East Holmes E.M.S. and then transferred to Akron Children’s Hospital by Metro Life Flight Helicopter. His condition is unknown as of this morning.

Deputies were assisted on the scene by East Holmes Fire and EMS.

Investigation into the incident is continuing.

Timothy W. Zimmerly, Sheriff

Press Release: Bomb Threat Under Investigation

Fri, 24 May 2024 16:28:20 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bomb Threat at the Walnut Hills Retirement and Nursing Facility Under Investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office

Date: May 24, 2024

Subject: Bomb Threat at the Walnut Hills Retirement and Nursing Facility Under Investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office

Holmes County Sheriff Tim Zimmerly reports that his Deputies responded to a report of a bomb threat at Walnut Hills Retirement and Nursing Facility, 4748 Old Pump Street, Walnut Creek Twp. around 9:51 a.m. this morning.

The threat was telephoned into the facility and was taken by an employee. The threat was specific to time/day of detonation, but not to a device location. The staff immediately began evacuation preparations of the residents in both buildings prior to arrival of authorities. The residents of both facilities were evacuated for a period of time while deputies, fire and ems personnel secured and searched the facilities for any potential threats.

All residence of the facilities were under the care of staff while the evacuation was in place. EMS did check out two of the residents for minor medical complaints during the evacuation. Holmes County EMA also assisted deputies in securing additional facilities and transportation means for the residents should the need for relocation be necessary. Once both buildings were cleared and secured, all residents and staff were allowed to return to their respective facilities.

Deputies were assisted at the scene by East Holmes Fire and EMS, Holmes County EMA, Ohio Fire Marshall, and Walnut Hills Staff & Administration.

Deputies are continuing the investigation.

Timothy W. Zimmerly, Sheriff

Press Release: Fatal Crash Under Investigation in Beach City

Thu, 02 May 2024 16:32:49 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fatal Crash in Beach City is Under Investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office

Date: May 2, 2024

Subject: Fatal Crash in Beach City is Under Investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff's Office

Holmes County Sheriff Tim Zimmerly reports that his Deputies are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that killed a Beach City Man around 5:18 p.m. yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred on State Route 515 in the intersection of County Road 168 in Walnut Creek Twp.

Adam E. Miller, age 19, of Beach City was pronounced dead at the scene by Paint Twp. (Winesburg) EMS. Miller was operating a 2014 Kawasaki Motorcycle at the time of the crash.

Investigation by Deputies indicates that Miller was southbound on State Route 515 when a 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup, driven by John F. Owens, age 88, of Sugarcreek, pulled into his path from a stop sign at the intersection County Road 168. Miller then struck the driver’s side front bumper of the truck and was ejected from the motorcycle. Both vehicles remained in the intersection after the crash. Miller was wearing a helmet and Owens was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No impairment from either driver is suspected.

The intersection was closed for several hours as the crash was investigated.

This crash remains under investigation by deputies.

Assisting deputies at the scene were Paint Twp. (Winesburg) Fire and EMS. Holmes County Coroner Dr. Leon Miller, and Holmes County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Muzic.

Timothy W. Zimmerly, Sheriff