On Sunday September 23, 2012 at Approximately 7:54 pm the Pike County Sheriffs Office received a 911 call from Shirley’s Grocery on State Route 335, north east Pike County.  The caller reported that the store had been robbed at gun point and that the owner was chasing the suspect on foot.  While responding to the scene deputies learned the suspect dropped the gun and was being held by the store owner.  Kelli Kay Brown, 31, of Greenfield, Ohio was arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery F1 and Tampering with evidence F3.  This case is scheduled to be presented to the next term of the Pike County Grand Jury where additional charges may be filed.

Sheriff Henderson commends the individuals working at the store for their actions and quick thinking during this incident.  Their actions ultimately resulted in the apprehension and arrest of the alleged perpetrator.

At 1:01 a.m. today Judge Cassandra Bolt issued a search warrant for the residence.  A complete search of the property and mobile home was conducted.  During the search numerous items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine were located.  An investigation into the criminal activity resulted in the arrest of five individuals.  Johnny E. Friley age 32, Carisa B. Friley 35 both of Waverly, Ohio and Erika Skaggs age 26 of West Portsmouth, Ohio were all charged with Manufacturin Methamphetamine, Illegal Posession of Chemicals to Manufacture Methamphetamine, Tampering with Evidence, Child Endangering, and Posession of Criminal Tools.  Nikkia Murray age 18 and Dakota A Dickey age 18 both of Waverly, Ohio were charged with Illegal Possesion of Chemicals to Manfacture Methamphetamine.

All five individuals are currently incarcerated at the Scioto County Jail.

Sheriff Richard N. Henderson reports on 07-15-2011 at about 1151 a.m. Sheriff Deputies responded to the 3000 block of BoBo Road in reference to a fifteen month old unresponsive child.  Upon arrival Deputies were advised by the child’s mother that the child was found unresponsive in the family swimming pool.  Pike County Squad One arrived on scene and the child was transported to Pike Community Hospital and was pronounced deceased.  Investigation is pending at this time.

Sheriff Richard Henderson reports that on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:49 p.m., the Pike County Sheriff’s Office along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol were called to the area of St Rt. 32 just west of Shyville Rd in referene to an injury accident.  Further investigation found the accident had occurred due to a stabbing injury which the driver, Mallory Pettit, age 25, had sustained.  Mallory Pettit was taken from the scene by EMS personnel to the Pike County Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office along with the Piketon Police Department located a person of interest found to be a Michael H. Schaffner, age 30.  Mr. Schaffner was taken into investigative custody and was later arrested and charged with Aggravated Murder.  He was taken to the Scioto County Jail where he will be held pending his apperance in Pike County Court.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification was called to assist in the processing of the scene.  All evidence will be presented to the next term of the Pike County Grand Jury.