A juvenile was arrested Tuesday in connection with an arson fire at a vacant house during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Galion Police Chief: 3 Pa. men & teen in custody after attempted bank break-in
GALION — Four suspects were arrested by the Galion Police Department on Sunday in connection with the attempted break-in at the First Federal Bank West night drop box, according to chief Ryan Strange. Those in custody include three Pennsylvania men and a 16-year-old boy, Strange noted in a Monday afternoon press release. The adult suspects […]
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Three Galion police officers credited with saving resident, child from house fire
GALION — Three Galion police officers are credited with saving the lives of an adult and a child this week from a house fire. Chief Ryan Strange issued a press release Thursday praising the life-saving work of officers Tim Duncan, Kevin Schafer and Austin Chaplin. According to the chief, the three officers and the Galion […]
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Law enforcement available in Operation Bridge Days for those struggling with substance abuse
BUCYRUS — Local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Operation Bridge Days, July 17 and July 18 at the Crawford County Fair. The object of operation Bridge Days is to reach out to the community and assist people struggling with substance abuse. Officers from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Bucyrus Police Department, Galion Police Department, Crestline Police Department […]
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National Prescription Take Back Event set for April 27
MANSFIELD — On Saturday April 27 the METRICH Enforcement Unit will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement to present another Prescription Take Back event for the community. This event is sponsored by the Mansfield Division of Police, Richland County Sheriff’s Office Office, Shelby Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Plymouth […]
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2 Galion residents arrested in drug raid
GALION — Two Galion residents were arrested on Wednesday in connection with a search warrant executed at 533 1/2 Harding Way East. According to the Galion Police Department, the residents, 41-year-old Lauren Bennett and 37-year-old Michael Shick of Galion, were arrested on drug related charges. Methamphetamines, other suspected drugs, and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia items were seized […]
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Woman arrested in Ashland for 2014 Texas murder
ASHLAND — A 32-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday morning in Ashland in connection with a 2014 murder in Texas, according to a press release issued by the United States Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Zykeshalla Murphy, 32, was wanted by the Killeen, Texas Police Department for murder. Murphy and another male were […]
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2 arrested in joint raid with METRICH, Galion Police
GALION — Two people were arrested on Friday after a joint investigation between detectives from Galion Police Department and METRICH. The agencies conducted a executed a search warrant at 930 Harding Way East, Galion, after a probe into the sale of prescription drugs from the residence. The subject of the investigation, Shelby Compston of Galion, […]
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Galion Police reports July 31
GALION — Galion Police officers filed the following reports after their shifts on July 31. JULY 31