An elderly couple who dressed up as Santa and Mrs.Claus to surprise their daughter at work were pulled over for speeding in Ohio on Saturday — as the starstruck deputy who sidelined them fretted over landing on the Naughty List.
The Fulton County Sheriff deputy sauntered up to the vehicle like any other car stop, but couldn’t contain himself once he spotted the festive couple in the front seats, according to body camera footage posted by the sheriff’s department on Facebook.
An elderly man and his wife were pulled over while they were en route to surprise their daughter at work. Fulton County Ohio Sheriff
“Santa!” The deputy exclaimed as he shone the flashlight in the driver’s side window.
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The panicked St. Nick hastily informed the officer that he had a CCW — or a Concealed Carry Weapon.
“Santa has a CCW? Times are rough!” The deputy guffawed.
“You gotta protect yourself,” Santa noted.
“And the North Pole isn’t what it used to be!” Mrs.Claus later added.
The pair were dressed up as Santa Claus and Mrs.Claus. Fulton County Ohio SheriffSanta was speeding in his haste to see his daughter. Fulton County Ohio Sheriff
The jolly driver admitted he hadn’t been paying attention to his speedometer as the deputy explained that he had pulled him over for speeding.
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“Santa, do you have your driver’s license?” The deputy asked, barely stifling a laugh as he continued to play along despite knowing the man’s legal name.
The man opted to step out of the vehicle while he tried to find his license and huffed that “Santa’s 100 years old” as he struggled to stand.
The deputy joked that he would be losing his presents for pulling over Father Christmas himself.
The deputy let the pair off with a friendly warning. Fulton County Ohio Sheriff
“Santa, slow your speed down,” the deputy implored.
“It’s Nick, you know!” Mrs.Claus piped up from the passenger’s seat.
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“I’ll get Rudolph on you!” Santa quipped.
At Mrs.Claus’ request, the deputy and Santa posed for a photo.
The trio wished each other a “Merry Christmas” before going their separate ways.
“Ho ho *hold on!* Santa and Mrs. Claus were spotted flying a little too fast through Fulton County. No coal was issued—just a friendly reminder that even sleighs need to slow down. Christmas is still on schedule! Stay safe and happy holidays!” the sheriff’s department wrote on Facebook.
The real Santa Claus can be located while he’s delivering presents on Christmas Eve using NORAD’s Santa tracker.
Former Ohio State defensive back Marshon Lattimore was arrested on Jan. 7 in Lakewood, Ohio, and now awaits possible charges of carrying a concealed weapon and improperly handling firearms in a vehicle, according to multiple reports.
Lattimore, currently on the Washington Commanders, was booked into jail but later released. The police report lists a 9mm Glock as evidence, per ESPN.
Police say Lattimore was arrested because he failed to inform the investigating officer that he had a firearm in the vehicle when asked.
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In a statement to 3News, the Commanders said, “We have been made aware of the arrest and are gathering more information. We have informed the NFL League office and have no further comment at this time.”
Lattimore played for the Buckeyes in 2015 and 2016. He was selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He has made the Pro Bowl four times and was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2017.
In 2021, Lattimore was arrested in Cleveland and initially charged with a felony for receiving a stolen firearm. The charge was dismissed, but Lattimore pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. He received one year of probation and a suspended 180-day jail sentence, according to ESPN.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The conversation around Ohio State football’s championship aspirations often centers on offensive firepower, but a sophomore cornerback might play an important role in helping the Buckeyes accomplish their goals next season.
Devin Sanchez arrived in Columbus as the nation’s top cornerback recruit, and after a freshman season where he earned meaningful snaps in critical moments, the expectations have escalated.
No longer is it enough for Sanchez to be a reliable contributor. He must take a step toward becoming a true lockdown corner who can eliminate one side of the field.
“Is Devin Sanchez ready to be the dude because he’s going to have to be,” co-host Stefan Krajisnik said on Buckeye Talk. “I don’t mean is he ready to be a reliable starter — I mean it’s time… to be a dude. I don’t think it’s putting unrealistic expectations on a guy like Devin Sanchez to be an All-Big Ten first team caliber-type guy.”
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The coaching staff has demonstrated their belief in Sanchez’s potential by giving him high-leverage opportunities against elite competition as a true freshman. Against Texas last season, while other freshmen barely saw the field, Sanchez was trusted in critical moments – a telling sign of the program’s expectations.
Next season’s rematch with Texas will provide an opportunity to see how much progress Sanchez has made since the last time he faced the Longhorns.
As co-host Andrew Gillis put it, “Is he ready to announce himself to the world as lock down?”
The transformation starts now. Co-host Stephen Means made it clear that spring practice represents a crucial development period.
“We should be walking away from spring practice thinking that’s the best cornerback in the Big Ten and his only competition is (Oregon’s) Brandon Finney,” Means said. “That should be the goal for Devin.”
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What makes Sanchez’s development so critical is how it affects the entire defensive structure. If he can become that elite cornerback who eliminates one side of the field, it changes what Ohio State can do with their other 10 defenders. It allows for more aggressive pressure packages, more safety help to other areas, and ultimately, a more disruptive defense.
For Ohio State fans, Sanchez’s development represents one of the most fascinating storylines to follow this offseason. His progression from promising freshman to elite sophomore could be the difference between a playoff appearance and a national championship.
One of Ohio State’s true freshmen along the offensive line is set to enter the portal, as Tyler Bowen is set to enter his second season as line coach.Getty Images
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State freshman offensive lineman Jayvon McFadden is set to enter the transfer portal, per a report on Wednesday afternoon.
He was a member of the 2025 recruiting class as a four-star recruit and the No. 391 overall prospect in the 247Sports composite. McFadden appeared in one game for Ohio State this season, and played 15 snaps.
The Buckeyes now have just two members of the OL class in 2025 left — offensive tackle Carter Lowe and interior lineman Jake Cook.
Ohio State was unlikely to have McFadden enter the two-deep in the 2026 season, considering what talent the team is expected to have come back to the roster.
A wild transfer portal continues to march on for Ohio State.
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Andrew Gillis covers Ohio State football and recruiting for Cleveland.com. He provides updates on Ohio State football as a whole, its prospects and the Buckeyes each week. He previously covered the Bengals for…
