Arson Fire Closes Hocking County Courthouse, Woman Charged

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Authorities in Logan in Hocking County say a female suspect led officers on a chase after allegedly vandalizing homes and the county courthouse with fire.

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Police say the woman, Miranda McCormick, 31, is being charged with arson.

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At the Hocking County Courthouse, they saw smoke and flames coming from inside the building. At that point, officers called the fire department and then confronted the woman who they say pulled a large knife on officers and ran from the area.

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The woman then barricaded herself inside a nearby apartment and attempted to jump out of a second story window. While inside, police say she started a small fire inside the apartment. Officers forced their way inside and arrested her.

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St. John Elementary and Central Elementary closed for the day as a precaution.

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Ms. McCormick is known to area law enforcement and is reported to suffer from mental health issues.


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