ROSS COUNTY, OHIO – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office successfully apprehended Ernest Reed, a wanted fugitive, following their appeal to the public for assistance in locating him.
Ernest Reed, a 41-year-old individual also known by his alias “Bigworm,” had managed to evade authorities until the diligent efforts of the sheriff’s department led to his capture. Reed, measuring 6 feet 2 inches in height and weighing approximately 250 pounds, was wanted in connection with an attempted murder case that occurred on Thursday morning along State Route 772.
The sheriff’s department issued a warning stating that Mr. Reed should be considered armed and dangerous. They urged the public to refrain from approaching him and instead advised immediate contact with law enforcement.
In a recent Facebook update, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office announced that they successfully took Reed into police custody around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Currently, Ernest Reed is being held at the Ross County Jail on a parole violation warrant. Furthermore, pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation, he is expected to face additional charges.
This swift resolution highlights the exceptional dedication of the Ross County Sheriff’s Office in preserving the safety and well-being of the community.
