MANSFIELD — For Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Richland County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up to remind drivers: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. Anyone planning to attend a Super Bowl LX party should either plan for a designated driver or not […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office maintains law enforcement accreditation
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office was awarded its national accreditation on March 22 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in the Law Enforcement program. The agency was first accredited in 2017. Following a multi-year self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment and […]
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Clear Fork grad Hester promoted at Richland County Sheriff’s Office
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of Officer Chaz Hester from Correctional FTO Officer to Correctional Sergeant. Hester was hired as a Correctional Officer in 2021. He will be assigned to supervisor training on 2nd shift and then assigned to 2nd shift upon the completion of his training, Sheriff Steve […]
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Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day: Buzzed driving is drunk driving
RICHLAND COUNTY — St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the United States extend as far back as the American colonial period. Today, it is one of our nation’s most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades, and parties. These celebrations frequently feature themed cocktails and green pints, and the amount of alcohol consumed on this holiday is […]
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Richland County Jail 100% compliant after state inspection
MANSFIELD — Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon has announced that the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction inspected the Richland County jail. The jail was found to be in 100% compliance. The Richland County Jail, a (Full-Service Jail), is in compliance with 178 standards, 53 “Essential,” and 125 “Important.” Sheldon credited the staff at the jail […]
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Lucas, Galion grads promoted at Richland County Sheriff’s office
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has announced the recent promotions of two correctional professionals. Correctional Sgt. Noah Grochowalski was promoted to Correctional Lt. on Nov. 28. Correctional Officer Tyler Osbun was promoted to Correctional Sgt. on Nov. 28. Grochowalski was hired as a Correctional Officer in 2020 and was a Sergeant in the […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office receives $72K in traffic safety grants
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon has announced the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $71,934.14 in federal traffic safety funding to his office for federal fiscal year 2023-2024. “These funds are critical in ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to keep our local […]
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Authorities team to save missing Mansfield man’s life
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon said a coordinated effort among local law enforcement to find a missing 62-year-old man was likely a life-saving venture. “This effort among agencies likely saved this gentleman’s life,” Sheldon said. According to authorities, on Friday at 10:13 a.m., a family member reported that a man with medical issues […]
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Three fugitives with failure to appear warrants arrested in Mansfield
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT) and Richland County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau, with K-9 Unit assistance arrested three fugitives at the 200 block of Abbeyfeale Road Mansfield, Chelsea Square Apartments, on Wednesday. Taken into custody were James L. Yelton, a black male, 26, for a Fail to Appear Warrant; Devonte C. Thompson, […]