The Stark County man accused of grabbing and firing a New Philadelphia officer’s gun during an arrest, has been indicted by a Tuscarawas County Grand Jury.
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio - The Stark County man accused of grabbing and firing a New Philadelphia officer’s gun during an arrest, has been indicted by a Tuscarawas County Grand Jury. Dyllan Riter was indicted on the charges of attempted murder, felonious assault, and grand theft of a firearm.
Ritter, 28, allegedly grabbed the gun during an arrest attempt on Jan. 14. New Philadelphia Police Chief Tessa Pohovey said officers were requested for a welfare check in the 1800 block of East High Ave. for a man lying against a tree in a wooded area.Officers located the man, later identified as Riter, and discovered he had two active felony warrants with a violent offender designation.While on the ground, Riter allegedly gained control of an officer’s gun, removed it from its holster, and fired one round and reportedly stated, “I am going to keep shooting.”High school secretary arrested after husband finds her with studentFormer Strongsville Assistant Athletic Director charged with public indecency in Target parking lot
Stark County Man East High Avenue Incident Resisting Arrest Dyllan K. Riter
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