MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to inform the community of the road closures and traffic delays expected on Saturday, Aug. 10, due to the “Shawshank Hustle” at the historic Ohio State Reformatory located at 100 Reformatory Road. The southbound lane of Olivesburg Road/ State Route 545 will be temporarily closed between […]
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Mansfield Police Sgt. Brane completes Supervisor Training & Education program
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police formally congratulates Sgt. Stephen Brane for his recent graduation from the Law Enforcement Foundation’s Supervisor Training and Education Program (STEP) on May 22. Sgt. Brane was one of 35 students attending the 31st session of the program. “As Chief, Leadership development is something I want to focus more […]
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Mansfield Police seek public’s help in locating 17-year-old runaway
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to ask the community for assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. Savanna Pappendick (pictured above) ran away from a residence in Mansfield Ohio on Feb. 26. Savanna is thought to possibly be in the area of Hollywood Maryland with friends. However, that information has not been […]
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Mansfield Division of Police to host 2024 Bike-A-Palooza
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to remind the public of the annual “Bike-A-Palooza” community event at North Lake Park from 10am-1pm on Saturday May 11th, 2024. Bike-A-Palooza is a free family festival hosted by the Mansfield Division of Police and featuring a bike ride with a cop, bicycle safety rodeo, bicycle raffle, […]
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Sgt. Jonathan Ahles to retire from Mansfield Police Dept.
MANSFIELD — Sergeant Jonathan P. Ahles has announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective March 4, 2024. “Sergeant Ahles’ retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police, the citizens of this community and culminates a career that has exemplified the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” stated Mansfield police […]
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Bradshaw bids adieu to Mansfield Police Dept.
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police said goodbye on Friday to one of their own. Sheila L. Bradshaw, Operations Supervisor of the Record and Data Section announced her retirement from department, effective Dec. 1. “Sheila’s dedication to the City and Division of Police, her work ethics and conscientiousness for her position, have always been […]
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Mansfield Police seek public’s help in 8th murder probe of 2023
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police are asking for the public’s help in its probe into the ninth homicide of the year. Jahajee Cobb, 25, was shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to Bob Ball, the chief investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office. Three other people sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds during the incident at […]
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Mansfield Police seek help identifying photo connected with elderly stabbing case
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police have released the photo of a person of interest in connection with last week’s stabbing of a 74-year-old woman. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the person in the photo attached to the top of this story. Police said the person is wearing a dark-colored hoodie (possibly […]
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Mansfield Police continue search for suspect(s) in elderly stabbing case
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police continue to search for the suspect(s) involved in a Thursday morning stabbing in the 900 block of Brookfield Drive. Police reported that a woman in her 70s was stabbed more than 30 times around 7 a.m. The victim’s daughter reported the assault in a 9-1-1 call to Mansfield Police. 911 call […]