Breaking News: US Route 250 in Rowsburg Shut Down for FBI Activity

Joe Lyons • October 22, 2024

Breaking News: US Route 250 in Rowsburg Shut Down for FBI Activity

Rowsburg, OH – In a developing story, US Route 250 in Rowsburg was shut down this morning as the FBI executed a search warrant at 158 Front Street. The operation was supported by Deputies and Detectives from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, sparking considerable local attention.

Witnesses reported seeing law enforcement officers with guns drawn as they secured the area.

Traffic was blocked off at County Road 251 and US Route 250 at County Road 175, with detours in place to reroute vehicles around the closed stretch.

When asked for more details, the officer-in-charge at the scene declined to provide any additional information, directing inquiries to the FBI Cleveland Public Affairs Office. He did, however, assure that there was “no public danger” from the ongoing operation.

Later in the morning, FBI Cleveland Public Affairs Officer Susan Licate responded to a FOIR and issued a brief statement: “The FBI was conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity at 158 US Route 250, Polk, Ohio. While I am unable to provide further details, I want to assure the community that there is no reason for concern regarding public safety.”

At this time, the nature of the FBI’s investigation remains undisclosed, and there is no indication of any immediate threat to the public.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.