GROVE CITY, Ohio (WCMH) – Hours after Grove City police arrested a man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend Thursday morning, multiple agencies are looking for him again.

Lancaster police started looking for 38-year-old Quinntel Bagley as an escaped prisoner around 1:22 p.m. While Grove City officers were taking him from Fairfield Medical Center to a cruiser, he ran away from them and out of the parking garage into woods nearby.

Bagley then broke into a home and stole a car outside of the hospital in the 700 block of Pleasantville Road, according to Lancaster police. He was seen driving a silver or grey Hyundai Santa Fe at the intersection of Coonpath Road and Old Millersport Road. Grove City police later said they had found the car abandoned in the area of State Route 33 near the Hamilton Road exit.

Grove City police said Bagley was last seen moving on foot, trying to carjack someone around 4:45 p.m. Officers are in the area searching for him.

Ohio Department of Transportation cameras showed the car abandoned on the side of the highway, with law enforcement surrounding it around 5:30 p.m.

Lancaster police said Bagley should be considered dangerous, and if spotted the public should not approach him. Grove City police confirmed he was still at large as of 5 p.m., and asked anyone who spots him to call 911.

According to a Grove City police release, officers originally responded to reports of a missing woman around 4 a.m. The victim’s car was found abandoned at an undisclosed address.

Police suspected that the woman had been kidnapped and began searching for Bagley. Approximately three hours later, the woman was found at a Grove City gas station and Bagley was arrested a short time later.

An investigation revealed that Bagley had surprised the woman at her home, grabbed her, and forced her into his vehicle, according to Grove City police. They said Bagley faces charges of aggravated burglary and kidnapping. With his escape from the hospital and seizure of a car, he could also face two additional charges, Lancaster police said.

A registered Tier II sex offender, Bagley had served 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping and felonious assault in 2012. Three counts of rape, two counts of felonious assault and one count of kidnapping were dropped as part of the plea agreement.

Bagley had about three of five years remaining of post-release control when he was arrested Thursday.

NEW MATAMORAS, Ohio (WTAP) – The Spongy Moth has, over the years, invaded different parts of Ohio, including a portion of Washington County.

According to Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Spongy Moth Program Manager Jonathan Shields, the moths can affect up to 300 different plants, with Oak trees being the main ones.

Following recent trapping of the month, it was determined that an area near New Matamoras had increased numbers, which led to it being sprayed along with other parts of the state.

Shields explains more about the spray that they use.

“The treatment that we did is called mating disruption, and the product that we use contains the pheromone that is very specific to the Spongy Moth. The males can’t really tell if they are moving toward a female moth or toward a little droplet of the product that we put out there. It makes it very difficult for them to find a mate, and the result is that the following year, we have a much lower population of Spongy Moth,” said Shields.

He went on to add that in order to help prevent the spread, you should check items like campers, sheds, and other items before you move them to a new area.

For more information on Spongy Moths you can visit Spongy Moth Program – Ohio Department of Agriculture or Slow the Spread Program.

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CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Enquirer) – Hamilton County residents: Money might be waiting for you at the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds.

The Ohio Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that Hamilton County ranks third among counties with the largest amount of unclaimed funds safeguarded by the state of Ohio, according to our media partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Of the approximately $4 billion currently in possession, more than $267 million belongs to Hamilton County residents and businesses.

Here’s how to check if you have missing money and how to claim it.

What are unclaimed funds?

Unclaimed funds are lost or forgotten money that businesses and banks report to the division after accounts become inactive, typically 3-5 years.

The money comes from inactive checking and savings accounts, refund/credit balances, uncashed cashier’s checks, stocks and bonds, forgotten utility deposits or last paychecks.

The state of Ohio attempts to return the funds to its rightful owners through various means, and it manages these funds through the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds.

How do I check to see if I have unclaimed funds?

Residents can go to missingmoney.com to find out if they have any unclaimed funds.

The division also posts legal ads annually in newspapers across the state listing the names of people, businesses and entities in those publications’ circulation areas who have unclaimed funds.

In addition, the division also sets up kiosks at various events across the state, such as the Ohio State Fair, where people can stop by and receive help to see if they have unclaimed funds.

How do I get my unclaimed funds?

The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds website explains how to search to see if you have unclaimed funds, how to claim them and how to submit a formal claim form to obtain the funds.

Depending on the type of funds the state is holding, you may be required to provide proof of address, proof of identification, a social security number or a W-9 tax form. If the claim is over $1,000, you may also need it notarized.

People claiming funds can upload their forms on a division webpage to submit the claim form and supporting documents on the division website, or people can also choose to mail them to its Columbus office.

Claims can take up to 120 days for review, and if claims do not provide the necessary forms, it could delay or potentially stop the process.

You can also check the status of your claim on the division webpage.

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