WSAZ+ | 24 confirmed measles cases reported in Pike County, OH, other top stories
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24 confirmed measles cases reported in Pike County, Ohio, infant hospitalized:
The Pike County General Health District says it is reporting a total of 24 confirmed cases of measles in Pike County, along with two suspected cases.
The health district also reported that an infant has been hospitalized with measles.
Measles symptoms may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a rash. Symptoms generally develop seven to 14 days after exposure but can take up to 21 days to appear.
Police say investigation underway after apparent “murder suicide”:
The Charleston Police Department has confirmed new details in an apparent murder-suicide investigation.
The incident occurred at a home located at 1645 Clay Avenue on the West Side of Charleston.
Police say when they arrived at the home, they found two adults dead from gunshot wounds inside. They also confirm that the two people were married and shared the home together.
Neighbors say that they never had any issues with the couple and were surprised to hear about the incident.
“Well we lived here over 40 years, they lived here roughly around 30 years, maybe a little bit more than that. They were really good neighbors, always kinds, always sweet, always very nice, generous,” Neighbor Micheal Mcguffin said.
No names or further details have been released at this time.
The incident remains under investigation by the Charleston Police Department.
Man facing multiple charges after pipe bomb found in home:
A man is facing multiple charges after a pipe bomb was found in a home in Boone County, according a criminal complaint.
Ronald Burgess, 44, is charged with child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury and illegal possession of a destructive device or explosive.
On Wednesday, deputies performed a search warrant at a home on Elderberry Lane in Hewett Creek, according to a criminal complaint.
Deputies stated they found that a three-year-old juvenile lived at the residence with Burgess.
In an interview with deputies the day before, Burgess stated he used narcotics inside the garage of the home but claimed that the juvenile was not present.
After learning this information, deputies stated they performed the search warrant.
During the search, deputies stated they found “multiple items consistent with the manufacturing and distribution of narcotics, along with a large quantity of drug paraphernalia.”
The criminal complaint states they also located an item believed to be a pipe bomb, along with other materials consistent with the manufacturing of additional explosive devices.
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