Circleville – On June 8, 2023, the Circleville Police Department Communications Center received a 911 call regarding an Armed Robbery at Ted Lewis Park.
Circleville Police officers responded to the park and spoke with the victims, who were able to give detailed statements of the incident. The suspects were able to elude police until today. Investigators were able to identify all the suspects who engaged in the Armed Robbery.
Throughout the morning hours of June 15, 2023, Circleville Investigators met with Chillicothe Police Department Investigators and arrested four suspects. All suspects were transported to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office where they will be held until their court appearances.
Arrested and charged were:
• Austin M. Garner, 19, of Chillicothe charged with Felony 1 Armed Robbery. • Aiden H. Hill, 18, of Chillicothe charged with Felony 1 Armed Robbery.
• Ethan M. Leist, 20, of Chillicothe charged with Felony 1 Armed Robbery and a Violation of Probation.
• Anthony C. Long Jr., 19, of Chillicothe charged with Felony 1 Armed Robbery.
The Circleville Police Department would like to remind the public that if you see something, say something. You can do this by contacting the Circleville Police Department Communications Center at 740-474-8888 ext.1 or if you would like to contact us anonymously you can use the tip line at 740- 477-3784 or [email protected]