Todd Weiland, 58, of Newark, Ohio, was shot and killed late on December 28, 2023, on Jacksontown Road in Licking Township. Responders arrived shortly before midnight; deputies and fire personnel performed CPR but Weiland was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witness interviews at the location led to the arrest of 41-year-old Richard Kreager of Columbus on charges of receiving stolen property and possessing weapons while under disability. Authorities said they would consult the Licking County Prosecutor’s Office about possible additional charges. The sheriff’s office described the shooting as an isolated incident and said there was no ongoing threat.

The investigation is ongoing as law enforcement seeks more details to clarify what led to the shooting. If anyone has information about Todd Weiland or the circumstances that night, please come forward.