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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Licking County detectives allege Newark, Etna men spoke to kids online, traded child porn
Two Licking County men face child sex crime charges, as authorities separately accuse them of having child pornography and trying to get sexual content from minors online. William W. J. Doran, 21, of Etna, and Allen L. Vanwey, 50, of Newark, each face one charge of pandering obscenity involving a minor in unrelated cases, Licking County Common Pleas Court records show, after Licking County sheriff's detectives arrested them May 29, according to a Sheriff's Office news release. Doarn posted a $100,000 bond May 30 and was released from the Licking County jail, where Vanwey remained on a $500,000 bond as of May 31, according to online court records. In a criminal complaint, detectives allege Vanwey admitted to receiving nude photos and videos of a 9-year-old to whom he spoke on a messaging app and that he traded child sexual abuse materials involving children ages 3-10 with other users for about a year. Police allege in the complaint that chat logs show Vanwey asking users identifying themselves as 9- to 16-year-old girls if they would send him photos and at one point told other users looking for similar material that he was looking for images of babies. The complaint alleges that cybertips showing accounts tied to Vanway had dozens of files containing child sexual abuse materials. Detectives also allege chat logs show Doran speaking explicitly to minors online and receiving images from them while sending some of himself. They allege he admitted to engaging in sexual conversations with another user who said they were 14 and that some of his devices would likely have child porn on them. Doran and Vanwey are each next scheduled to appear in court June 12 for their respective preliminary hearings, online court records show. In a news release announcing the arrests, the Licking County Sheriff's Office said investigators are analyzing evidence detectives collected during a search of the defendants' homes. 'The Licking County Sheriff's Office remains committed to aggressively investigating all cases involving the online exploitation of children and will continue to work closely with partner agencies to bring offenders to justice,' the news released stated. Newark Advocate reporter Josué Perez can be reached at jhperez@ This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Licking County detectives allege Etna, Newark men traded child porn
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Granville Rotary awards five scholarships to graduating high school seniors
Five Licking County high school graduates, including three from Granville High School, shared in $9,000 worth of scholarships presented by the Rotary Club of Granville on May 19. An annual event, the scholarships presented to GHS graduates are the Carl A. Frazier and Mike Gregory awards, plus two scholarships to students at the Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County. The scholarships are funded by the club's Granville Rotary Foundation, which raises money from four major annual events: Taste of Granville, the Fourth of July Firecracker Five footrace, the Granville Chili Cook-off and the club's annual rose sale. Emma Mialky of GHS is winner of the $3,000 Frazier scholarship, named for a man known as 'Mr. Granville,' who is credited with service to the community as a banker, mayor, Rotarian and co-founder of the Granville Community Foundation. The scholarship is given to one outstanding member of the GHS graduating class who has shown exceptional service to the community. Amy Huddleston, the Rotarian who presented the scholarships, said Emma served as a mentor at GHS, assigned to check in with freshmen on academic and social concerns. As a result, Emma achieved genuine connections with her mentees by offering rides to sporting events, Young Life, or even just taking them out for coffee. 'Emma's commitment to fostering connections also goes beyond mentoring,' Huddleston said. 'Last year, she and her friends started a pickleball club as a way to bring people together and create more opportunities for friendship and fun. As president of the Interact Club, she organizes meetings and coordinates community service projects throughout the year.' Huddleston said that Emma, who will attend John Carroll University to major in Business Marketing, also played an integral role in her Government class's Veteran's Day breakfast this year and last, partnering with the Interact Club to bring more student involvement to the event. 'She has a beautiful heart and is the real deal,' Huddleston said. 'She will truly be missed in the hallways of Granville High School!' Blue Aces Katie Cotrell and Jackson Pelzer were each winners of a $1,500 Mike Gregory Scholarship, Huddleston announced, given to one GHS boy and one girl who excel both in the classroom and community, and as athletes. Mike Gregory, a Denison University graduate, was a charter member of the Granville Rotary Club in 1949 and was highly regarded in his profession by serving as president of the National Hardware Association in addition to being a community leader. A standout athlete at Denison, he operated the Gregory Hardware store in the three-story brick building that once stood where CVS Pharmacy is located today. Katie, who will attend the University of Cincinnati this fall, was selected for outstanding achievements and dedication both academically and athletically, Huddleston said. As a key player on the Granville girls basketball team, her exceptional defensive skills and leadership were instrumental in her team's success, including clinching the Licking County League-Buckeye Division championship. 'Her commitment to excellence extends beyond the court,' Huddleston said, 'as she has consistently demonstrated academic prowess, maintaining a high GPA and actively participating in community service initiatives.' Huddleston said Katie's 'resilience, work ethic and ability to inspire her peers make her a deserving recipient of this scholarship, which recognizes her as a role model and leader in her school community.' Jackson, who will attend Ohio University this fall to study Forensic Chemistry, was chosen for his remarkable achievements both on and off the football field. As a dedicated athlete, he was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-District, and Third Team All-Ohio. 'His leadership as a co-captain and his exceptional performance as an offensive guard have been pivotal in his team's success, including a perfect 10-0 season and multiple championship titles,' Huddleston said. Beyond athletics, Jackson has excelled academically, Huddleston continued, consistently making the honor roll and being an active member of the National Honor Society. 'His commitment to community service and his role as a mentor to younger students further exemplify his dedication to making a positive impact,' Huddleston said. Winners of $1,500 C-TEC scholarships are Allison Taylor and Craig McMillian. Allison, graduating from Lakewood High School and planning to attend Shawnee State University to major in Radiology, is described as a true force on and off the soccer field, Huddleston said, being named Second Team All-District in soccer her junior year. In cross country she was named to the All-District Second Team as a junior. 'One of Allison's greatest strengths is her ability to balance athletics with academics,' Huddleston said. 'Allison has earned her CPR and Personal Trainer certifications. She has challenged herself by taking college-level courses where she has demonstrated exceptional academic ability and a strong passion for learning.' 'She has been active in helping her community with fundraising, clothing drives and volunteering to help youth,' Huddleston said. 'Her positive attitude, strong moral values, and willingness to help others makes her a beloved member of her school and community.' Craig, a Lakewood High School senior who was part of C-TEC's Construction Technologies Program, will attend Ohio State-ATI to major in Livestock Production and Management. 'Academically, Craig maintains a 4.0 GPA, and is a member of the National Technical Honor Society,' Huddleston said. He was winner of numerous Grand and Reserve Champion awards for his dairy feeders at the Hartford Fair and works maintaining the family farm which has 200 to 300 head of feedlot cattle along with 800 to 900 acres of row crops. 'Last,' Huddleston said, 'Craig's service to the community involves volunteering for the Homeless Shelter, setting up and tearing down for the Hartford Fair, donating time and food items to the 'Stock the Trailer' campaign that serves to help the Licking County Food Pantry.' Information submitted by the Rotary Club of Granville. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Granville Rotary awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors
CBS News
17-05-2025
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Truck driver found guilty on lesser charges in bus crash that killed 6 on school trip
A truck driver who triggered a chain-reaction crash with a bus that killed three Ohio high school band students and three adults was convicted of vehicular homicide Friday but cleared on more serious charges. The three students killed in the 2023 crash were on a charter bus, and a teacher and two chaperones in another vehicle hit by the tractor trailer also died. Licking County Judge David Branstool found Jacob McDonald, of Zanesville, guilty on six misdemeanor counts of vehicular homicide, but ruled that he was not guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide, a felony. The judge said McDonald's actions in causing the crash were negligent but not reckless. McDonald could have faced three decades in prison if he had been convicted on all of the more serious charges, but instead he now faces a maximum sentence of 18 months, according to his attorney. Some family members of the victims left the court before the judge finished announcing the verdict. Prosecutors said McDonald was speeding and failed to brake for slowing traffic on Interstate 70 because he was looking at his phone. His defense attorney, Chris Brigdon, disputed that, saying that the cellular data cited by investigators did not clearly show what was happening before the crash. Brigdon said after the verdict was announced that McDonald was still devastated by the crash because he knows he caused it. According to investigators, McDonald's truck hit an SUV and pushed it into the bus, which was carrying students from the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District in eastern Ohio. Some of the vehicles caught fire. Five vehicles were involved in the crash in Licking County, east of Columbus. The bus was carrying the students to an Ohio School Boards Association conference in Columbus.
Associated Press
16-05-2025
- Associated Press
Truck driver found guilty on lesser charges in bus crash that killed 6 on school trip
NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — A truck driver who triggered a chain-reaction crash with a bus that killed three Ohio high school band students and three adults was convicted of vehicular homicide Friday but cleared on more serious charges. The three students killed in the 2023 crash were on a charter bus, and a teacher and two chaperones in another vehicle hit by the tractor trailer also died. Licking County Judge David Branstool found Jacob McDonald, of Zanesville, guilty on six misdemeanor counts of vehicular homicide, but ruled that he was not guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide, a felony. The judge said McDonald's actions in causing the crash were negligent but not reckless. McDonald could have faced three decades in prison if he had been convicted on all of the more serious charges, but instead he now faces a maximum sentence of 18 months, according to his attorney. Some family members of the victims left the court before the judge finished announcing the verdict. Prosecutors said McDonald was speeding and failed to brake for slowing traffic on Interstate 70 because he was looking at his phone. His defense attorney, Chris Brigdon, disputed that, saying that the cellular data cited by investigators did not clearly show what was happening before the crash. Brigdon said after the verdict was announced that McDonald was still devastated by the crash because he knows he caused it. According to investigators, McDonald's truck hit an SUV and pushed it into the bus, which was carrying students from the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District in eastern Ohio. Some of the vehicles caught fire. Five vehicles were involved in the crash in Licking County, east of Columbus. The bus was carrying the students to an Ohio School Boards Association conference in Columbus.
The Independent
16-05-2025
- The Independent
Truck driver found guilty on lesser charges in bus crash that killed 6 on school trip
A truck driver who triggered a chain-reaction crash with a bus that killed three Ohio high school band students and three adults was convicted of vehicular homicide Friday but cleared on more serious charges. The three students killed in the 2023 crash were on a charter bus, and a teacher and two chaperones in another vehicle hit by the tractor trailer also died. Licking County Judge David Branstool found Jacob McDonald, of Zanesville, guilty on six misdemeanor counts of vehicular homicide, but ruled that he was not guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide, a felony. The judge said McDonald's actions in causing the crash were negligent but not reckless. McDonald could have faced three decades in prison if he had been convicted on all of the more serious charges, but instead he now faces a maximum sentence of 18 months, according to his attorney. Some family members of the victims left the court before the judge finished announcing the verdict. Prosecutors said McDonald was speeding and failed to brake for slowing traffic on Interstate 70 because he was looking at his phone. His defense attorney, Chris Brigdon, disputed that, saying that the cellular data cited by investigators did not clearly show what was happening before the crash. Brigdon said after the verdict was announced that McDonald was still devastated by the crash because he knows he caused it. According to investigators, McDonald's truck hit an SUV and pushed it into the bus, which was carrying students from the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District in eastern Ohio. Some of the vehicles caught fire. Five vehicles were involved in the crash in Licking County, east of Columbus. The bus was carrying the students to an Ohio School Boards Association conference in Columbus.
