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Meigs County Sheriff's Office is requesting any information as to the whereabouts of Levi McGrath, age 39, of Athens at this time. McGrath is 5'10"tall, 178 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. He is believed to be injured and in need of medical attention, following an altercation Saturday.
The altercation took place between Buford W. Smallwood Jr.., age 34, from Vinton and McGrath. Witnesses' state that a fight had occurred between the two men, when allegedly a weapon was produced by Smallwood and a shot was fired at McGrath.
McGrath fled the scene and upon officers arriving at the scene, Smallwood fled on a motorcycle and officers pursued until losing site of Smallwood near the Gallia County line on Titus Road.
A voice mail from McGrath to a family member stated that McGrath had been injured by the gunshot and the residence on Bradbury Road, where this incident occurred at and where Smallwood fled from, was secured for a search warrant.
The Ohio State Patrol aviation unit was requested to assist in locating McGrath, who fled up in the woods after being shot at.
Ohio Division of Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey with K9 Mattis was also requested to help with this investigation and locating McGrath, as well as evidence in this case.
Officers were able to apprehend Smallwood off of Hutton Road, and he was transported to and incarcerated at the Middleport Jail pending arraignment, charged with Felonious Assault.