ASHLAND — An Ashland County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officer has been charged with criminal negligence that allegedly put the lives of other deputies in danger, according to copies of her disciplinary files and criminal investigation paperwork reviewed by Ashland Source. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled June 6 for Deputy Cindy Benner in Ashland Municipal […]
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Norton road rage homicide suspect arrested in Columbus
COLUMBUS – A man sought in a May 17 road rage incident in Norton was arrested Wednesday afternoon by members of the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) and the Columbus Police Department’s SWAT Team. The Norton Police Department identified Dacarrei Tovon Kinard, 30, in connection with the incident and an arrest warrant was […]
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Two men new to Fugitive of the Week list, and a Mansfield woman, sought by authorities
MANSFIELD — Two men new to the Fugitives of the Week list are among those sought this week by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. What was previously known as Most Wanted has been changed to Fugitives of the Week, at the request of local authorities. Jerry Arthur, 48, is 5-foot-9, 200 pounds with […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $66,000 to improve Board of Elections offices
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved spending $66,000 in capital funds to improve and better secure the local Board of Elections office. The unanimous vote came during a meeting with Director Matt Finfgeld and Deputy Director Jane Zimmermann. Funds will be used to better secure the offices from the public lobby, purchase new […]
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Marion police officer seriously injured after emergency response vehicles collide
MARION – A Marion Police officer was seriously injured and an ambulance driver and passenger were transported to a hospital Monday afternoon when two city emergency response vehicles collided while responding to a call, according to the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Marion Police officer Daniel Ice, 51, of Marion, was transported from […]
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One escaped convict found dead in Ohio River, the other captured in Kentucky
HENDERSON, Kentucky — One escaped prisoner from Ohio was captured in Kentucky, and the other was found dead floating in the Ohio River on Sunday afternoon, according to the United States Marshals Service. James Lee was apprehended after the vehicle he was in crashed. Bradley Gillespie, who fled on foot and was at-large after the […]
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Leadership Unlimited celebrating 40th anniversary with June 8 dinner
MANSFIELD — Leadership Unlimited has graduated 1,000 Richland County community members since its founding in 1982. The program is a 10-month exploration of Richland County’s landscape, needs, community initiatives and leadership opportunities. It aims to develop confidence and skills in rising leaders from a variety of professions. Brady Groves, president of the Richland County Foundation, […]
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ODOT: Construction updates on projects in Richland, Crawford counties
RICHLAND COUNTY — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. U.S. Route 30 minor rehabilitation – U.S. 30, from the 5th Ave interchange ramps to just past the Ashland County Line, will have lane closures for pavement repairs. One lane of traffic […]
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2 people arrested after 80 neglected dogs found by Richland County authorites
UPDATED AT 9:45 P.M. The Humane Society of Richland County is reporting that $16,208 has been donated so far by 275 people to defray the costs of caring for the animals found on Saturday. ONTARIO — Two people have been arrested and 80 animals removed from a Richland County residence, according to Saturday reports from […]