ONE FLOWN TO GMC

One person was flown to Grant Medical Center following a Labor Day crash in eastern Licking County. According to the 911 Center, the crash occurred Monday around 5:45 p.m. on Interstate 70 west between Gratiot and Brownsville. The crash forced the closure of the roadway. The name and condition of the victim has not been released. The cause is under investigation.

NASHPORT MAN SENTENCED

A 30-year-old Nashport man is heading to prison after admitting to possessing child porn. Aaron Burt recently entered guilty pleas to 17 counts of viewing and sharing child sexual abuse materials. Burt was sentenced to 59 months behind bars.

FATAL OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

The investigation continues into a fatal shooting involving a law enforcement officer. According to a press release from the Licking County Sheriff's Office, Friday around 9:30 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a man trying to stab and kill his sister at a home in the 4000 block of Northridge Road. Upon arrival they found the home on fire. As they entered the home they encountered the man and one of the officers fired their weapon killing the man. The sister sustained a cut to her hand. No officers were injured.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SCAMS

Licking County Crime Stoppers, along with its partners, are asking everyone to be cautious when dealing with random phone calls and text messages. The same goes for social media. If someone unknown to you makes contact with you requesting money, crypto currency transfers, or gift cards, you should always be cautious of these types of requests. The people sending these requests have multiple stories that they use in order to steal from their victims. Unfortunately, these types of reports filed with local law enforcement have resulted in thousands, and in some cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars, being lost to unknown parties. If you are contacted by someone you do not know, or even by some one who claims to know you or your family, and they are asking for some sort of payment from you, please be extra vigilant. The scammers have nothing but time. If you feel you have been the victim of a scam, reach out to your local law enforcement agency.

UBER HEALTH

The Licking County Health Department's newest program Uber Health provides free rides to medical appointments for Licking County residents.

Health Commissioner Chad Brown said for more information visit the Licking County Health Department's Facebook page or website www.lickingcohealth.org.

A NEW PODCAST

The Public Children’s Services Association of Ohio is debuting a new podcast titled "3000 Good Things” which aims to highlight positive stories within the child welfare system.

Mike Kenny, Director of Strategic Initiatives, said through the podcast they are hoping to shift the narrative around child welfare in Ohio.