MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to remind the community of the road closures and traffic delays related to the “Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival.” This event will take place beginning Friday, July 19 at the historic Ohio State Reformatory located at 100 Reformatory Road. In preparation for the traffic congestion, Mansfield […]
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2nd person dies after Nov. 8 shooting at Wood Street apartment in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A second person has died as a result of Friday afternoon’s shooting at an apartment on Wood Street, according to a Mansfield Police press release issued Monday afternoon. The woman, whose identity was not immediately available, died at OhioHealth Hospital in Mansfield immediately after the shooting. The other person, an unidentified man, died […]
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Mansfield honors fallen officers during Police Week
MANSFIELD — Police Week is a national week dedicated to honoring police officers and their families who have died in the line of duty. The week begins on May 12, and May 15 is Police Officer’s Memorial Day. During Police Week, the Mansfield Police Honor Guard will honor all fallen officers from Richland County on […]
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Bicyclist killed after collision with tractor trailer in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A 29-year-old bicyclist was killed Wednesday after a collision in Mansfield with a 2016 Freightliner Tractor Trailer, according to a press issued by the Mansfield Police. The incident took place at 5:37 p.m. at the intersection of South Main Street and West First Street. No names were released at the time of this […]
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Police: Youth arrested after threat to ‘shoot up’ Mansfield Middle School
MANSFIELD — A youth was arrested Thursday after Mansfield Police said they were working with school officials to identify an individual making threats. According to a press release issued Thursday at 10:01 p.m. by new police chief Jason Bammann, Mansfield City school administrators reported they received two email messages from a student account threatening to […]
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Mansfield phone scam includes impersonating a police officer
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to alert area residents of a possible phone fraud occurring in the community. “We have received complaints from area residents who advised they are receiving calls from the Mansfield Police Department requesting payment for fines,” stated assistant police chief Jason Bammann. “The caller advises that if […]
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Police seek help in locating missing Mansfield woman
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing person. Mariah D. McPherson is a 25-year-old female. She is 5-foot-4, weighs 96 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. McPherson was reported missing on Dec. 29, 2023. Her last known address was 1170 Harwood Dr. Apt. […]
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Vandayburg announces retirement from Mansfield Police
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police Parking Control Officer Kimberley S. Vandayburg has announced her retirement from the department, effective Sept. 5. Vandayburg began her career with the City of Mansfield on June 6, 1992, working as a Switchboard Operator. When the city became automated, she transferred to the Human Resources Department. On Aug. 9, 2004, Vandayburg […]
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Mansfield Police officer Perry to retire Aug. 9
MANSFIELD — Officer James Mark Perry has announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective Aug. 9, 2023. Officer Perry was appointed to the department on Feb. 20, 2007. During his career he served in the Community Services Bureau Patrol Section, Detective Bureau’s Major Crime Unit as a Family Violence Liaison Officer, Defensive […]
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Mansfield Police seek the public’s help in stabbing probe
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in its investigation into a Wednesday afternoon stabbing. According to a press release issued by Capt. Shari Robertson, authorities are looking into an incident that took place at approximately 12:19 p.m. Mansfield Police responded to the YMCA located at 750 Scholl Road in reference […]