ZEIGLER TEEN FOUND IN OHIO

2/18/25

The search is over for a missing Zeigler, teenager.

According to Zeigler Police, the 14-year-old girl was located by police in northeast Ohio late Wednesday afternoon.  She had been reported missing early Tuesday morning.

Police said events in finding her unfolded quickly on Wednesday after the teen made contact with a relative who then contacted police.  This led to a relay of information and events, which included the name of a suspect connected with the teen’s disappearance and real-time location in Massillon, Ohio.

According to Perry Township Police, their officers found the missing teen inside the suspect’s vehicle during a traffic stop.

Zeigler Police said the suspect appeared to be en route to the police department in Massillon.

Perry Township Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Steven D. Myers.

Myers was arrested and booked into the Stark County, Ohio, Jail on an interference with custody charge.

No other information is being released at this time, but police said the case remains under investigation.