Chillicothe, Ohio – On June 19, 2024, Deputy Rush conducted a traffic stop on a red Kia Optima with only one functioning headlight on Three Locks Rd. The driver, Roger Edgar Oney Jr, was found to have an expired registration and a suspended driver’s license. Upon further investigation, a loaded Sig Sauer P-226 firearm was found in the center console, improperly secured and accessible to the driver and passenger.
Roger was arrested for improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle and was transported to the Ross County Jail. He was also issued citations for driving with an expired registration, driving under non-compliance suspension, and having only one functioning headlight.
The passenger, Shirley Bailey, was questioned and stated that Roger normally carries a firearm for protection while selling items on Facebook marketplace. No domestic dispute or arguments were reported.
The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the firearm and loaded magazines were secured and taken into custody. The incident is under further investigation.
