Pamela Reed, 41, of Pleasant City, Guernsey County, Ohio, United States and her husband have two daughters together. The children were born in 2013 and 2016.
Pamela Reed
Reed claimed that her younger daughter had several conditions including acute myeloid leukemia. The mother posted online photos of the girl’s treatment and collected around $8,000 from her fellow Pleasant City residents.
The girl is attending Shenandoah Elementary School in Sarahsville, Noble County, Ohio. She missed more than 280 days during the 2023-2024 school year.
Reed told the school that the girl was blind in her right eye and would be having a port implanted for her cancer treatments soon.
On January 4, 2024, a school administrator found out that the child neither has nor had cancer or leukemia. Detectives received a report claiming that Reed was lying about her younger daughter’s illnesses.
On January 8, 2024, Reed was arrested and charged with theft by deception. When interviewed by police officers, she tried to continued to lie but later admitted to exaggerating and fabricating medical conditions to receive monetary donations from organizations.
On January 9, 2024, Reed was arraigned. Represented by a public defender assigned to her case, she will be back in court on January 16, 2024 for a preliminary hearing.
Bond for Reed was set at $50,000. The name of her husband has yet to be released.
Pleasant City
Encompassing just 0.18 square miles of total land area, Pleasant City sits roughly 15 miles south of Cambridge along State Route 821, offering a relaxed pace of life defined by Appalachian foothills and rolling countryside. First platted in 1829 under the original name of Point Pleasant, the settlement served as a local trade center for area farmers and laborers during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Over time, the village adopted the name Pleasant City to distinguish itself from other municipalities in the state. Today, the 2020 U.S. Census places the population at 400 residents, maintaining a stable, small-town atmosphere anchored by tight-knit residential neighborhoods.
Pleasant City remains a quintessential example of small-town Appalachian Ohio living, preserving its historic roots while serving local families. While the village itself remains primarily residential, its proximity to major regional highways provides convenient connections to surrounding outdoor recreational sites. Destinations such as Seneca Lake, Salt Fork State Park, and The Wilds conservation center sit within short driving distance, making the area popular for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.
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