William Riffe convicted of Circleville shooting and sentenced to prison

Circleville, Ohio — William P. Riffe II, 33, of Columbus, was convicted of felonious assault and possession of weapons while under disability, earning him a prison sentence of 8 to 12 years and restitution of $61,868.98.

The charges stem from a shooting that occurred on June 10, 2023 on Villa Drive. The Circleville Police Department received reports of a disturbance in the area and arrived to hear gunshots. Officers quickly discovered that a person had been shot, while the suspect fled.

A manhunt was launched, involving local police, the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and drone teams from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified Riffe as the suspect, but he managed to evade capture at that time.

In the weeks that followed, Circleville Police investigators tirelessly pursued leads, receiving numerous tips from the community. Their efforts culminated in a tip received earlier this week indicating Riffe’s location in Columbus. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) was contacted to assist in apprehending Riffe and his fiancée, Bobbi Jo Moore.

Moore, 46, also of Circleville, was charged with obstructing official business. She was convicted of obstructing justice and sentenced to three years in prison.

Authorities continue to focus on community safety while working to prevent similar incidents in the future.