Update on Millers Run Fallen Timber Rd Murder
NEWS RELEASE
September 3rd, 2025
Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman stated that an arrest has been made in connection to the homicide that took place on September 1, 2025, located at 218 Millers Run, Fallen Timber Road, Lucasville, OH 45648.
Sheriff Thoroughman states that his 911 communication center received a 9-1-1 call on Monday, September 1st, 2025 at 9:40 pm. The caller stated that he had stopped by the residence to check on his friend and had found his friend unresponsive and possibly deceased.
Sheriff Thoroughman stated that detectives have been investigating the homicide non-stop since it was reported and that they were able to identify a person of interest on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Later that day, after searching several locations, detectives were able to locate the individual inside a business in the City of Portsmouth. This was at 3:23 p.m. He was detained and transported to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, where he was later arrested and charged in connection with the homicide.
Arrested was James Paul Ruggles, age 33, currently listed as homeless. Ruggles has been charged with Aggravated Murder, a felony of the 1st degree, Aggravated Arson, a felony of the 1st degree, Felonious Assault, a felony of the 1st degree, Murder, a felony of the 1st degree, Arson, a felony of the 1st degree, Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the 3rd degree, Resisting Arrest, a felony of the 4th degree, and Obstructing Official Business, a felony of the 5th degree. Ruggles is being held without bond and will appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Thursday, September 4,2025.
Sheriff David Thoroughman stated that this is still an ongoing investigation that will result in more charges being presented to the Scioto County Grand Jury on a later date.
appreciate the detailed update from the sheriff's office on this case. the timeline from the 911 call to the arrest in portsmouth is clearly laid out. it's a serious matter, and the article presents the facts without sensationalism. hoping the judicial process provides clarity for the community. Wisk AI
It's good to see an arrest has been made in the September 1 homicide on Millers Run in Lucasville, and the 9:40 p.m. 911 call detail adds important context. If true-crime updates keep you up late, MyNightfall offers helpful tips on how to stop doomscrolling at night and how to stop scrolling at night, along with advice about no phone before bed.
This update provides important information about the ongoing investigation and arrest. It’s good to see law enforcement acting quickly while continuing to gather evidence. Room and linen sprays may be a lighter topic, but they can help create a fresh atmosphere at home.
Seeing that an arrest has been made in the September 1 homicide on Fallen Timber Road is a relief, especially after reading that the 911 caller had stopped by the residence. I hope this brings some answers to the family and the Lucasville community as the case moves forward. Animal Guessing
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