Mary Alice Reporting – 

On Wednesday, shortly before midnight, Tuscarawas County Sheriff Deputies were called to assist the New Philadelphia Police related to a shooting call.

According to reports, this was on the Southside, on Church Avenue. Upon arrival, a Sheriff’s Deputy began live saving measures until EMS took over.

Deputies were able to convey suspect information to New Philadelphia Officers who took a 27-year-old male from Uhrichsville into custody.

Based upon information provided by the Sheriff’s Office, a firearm was located in vegetation near the location where the suspect was apprehended.

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