MANSFIELD — A jury found suspended Mansfield Police officer Mike Garn guilty of sexual battery, menacing by stalking, tampering with evidence, 10 counts of dereliction of duty and 12 counts of misuse of a law enforcement computer. The 10-man, two-woman jury deliberated more than 17 hours over the course of four days before the verdicts […]
Noah Jones, staff reporter
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Mansfield officer’s trial in 16th hour of deliberation
MANSFIELD — The jury in the trial of Mansfield police officer Michael Garn is still out after more than 15 hours of deliberation. Garn is charged with 34 counts, including several felonies. Garn has been suspended without pay since March of 2015. Specifically, jurors are weighing 15 counts of misuse of a computer, 11 counts […]
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Jury reconvenes Thursday in Mansfield police officer’s case
MANSFIELD — The wait continues for Mansfield police officer Michael Garn. A 10-man, two-woman jury was unable to come to a verdict on his case on Wednesday in its first full day of deliberations. Garn, who has been suspended without pay since March of 2015, is charged with 34 counts, including several felonies. Specifically, jurors are […]
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Jury has case in trial of Mansfield police officer
MANSFIELD — Closing arguments wrapped up the lawyers’ portion of the Michael Garn case on Tuesday in Richland County Common Pleas Court. The case against the 42-year-old Mansfield police officer is now in the hands of the jury consisting of 10 men and two women. Garn is charged with 34 counts total, including 15 counts […]
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Mansfield ocean swimmer prepares for Catalina Challenge
MANSFIELD — Snow was falling outside the YMCA in Mansfield when Tim Kosiba jumped into the pool. The environment offered an intriguing backdrop for what lies ahead of the Mansfield man. The 35-year-old, who works in Shelby, has his sights set on a July 27, 21-mile swim from Santa Catalina Island to Rancho Palos Verdes, […]
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Mansfield golfers shine on Masters course in Augusta
MANSFIELD — Surrounded by the likes of Justin Timberlake, Bubba Watson, Gary Player and Nick Faldo at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, two young golfers with Mansfield ties were busy driving, chipping and putting at the sport’s Mecca. Charlie Danuloff, 9, and Nicole Adam, 13, competed in the Drive, Chip and Putt ancillary […]
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“Whose Wives Are They Anyway?” to open Friday
MANSFIELD — If there were ever a break from politics and gloomy weather, actor Beau Roberts said he and his playmates hope “Whose Wives Are They Anyway?” can provide enough laughter to leave worries behind. The play, which opens its doors Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m. and continues April 9, 15, 16 and 17 […]
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Mansfield cop’s trial starts with opening statements
MANSFIELD — Opening statements in the case against suspended Mansfield police officer Mike Garn began Monday at the Richland County Common Pleas Court in Mansfield. Garn, 42, was indicted Feb. 12 on 40 charges, including 25 felonies. The charges include 17 counts of misuse of the Law Enforcement Automated Data System, 14 counts of dereliction […]
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Mansfield Police Dept. considers body cameras for future
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield police are considering body cameras to patrolling officers’ uniforms in their sights. Still, the department has concerns that are holding back the deployment of this technology. So far the department has tested different models to see what camera options are the best fit. “We look at battery life, picture quality, size […]
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Fortney to be presented with highest volunteer service award
MANSFIELD — The Heart of Ohio Council for the Boy Scouts of America have a new Silver Beaver Award winner. The eight-year Veteran scout Dale Fortney, of Ashland, has been selected the highest award bestowed on a local scouter for outstanding volunteer service. Fortney is the Johnny Appleseed Trail District Commissioner. “Through his outstanding dedication […]