The Union County Sheriff's Office has a wanted notice.
According to the Union County Sheriff's Office, the notice lists original charges as theft from a person in a protected class and illegal use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or WIC program benefits, both identified in the posting as fifth-degree felonies.
The Union County Sheriff's Office can be reached at (937) 645-4110, the same number listed in the agency's notice.
What the Charges Involve
The theft charge described in the notice falls under a section of state law covering theft from a person in a protected class. Under certain conditions laid out in Ohio Revised Code Section 2913.02, that offense can rise to a felony of the third degree, though the available statutory text does not specify which conditions apply in this case.
The notice's second original charge, illegal use of SNAP or WIC benefits, is addressed separately under Ohio Revised Code Section 2913.46, which classifies that offense as a felony of the fifth degree except as otherwise provided. The Sheriff's Office notice itself labels both charges as fifth-degree felonies.
Public Asked to Watch for Her
Beyond the physical description and last known address, the sheriff's office has not released additional details about the circumstances that led to the original charges or the timeline of Stidham's disappearance from supervision. The agency's notice remains the primary source of information on her case as the search continues.
Officials have not said whether Stidham has been located since the notice went out. Residents in and around Marysville who spot her or have relevant information are urged to reach out to the Union County Sheriff's Office rather than approach her directly.
