ONTARIO — Two suspects were detained at an Ontario residence Thursday and are under investigation for allegedly receiving stolen property, according to the Ontario Police Department. The Ontario Police Department and the Richland County Allied Special Operation Response Team, in coordination with the Mansfield Police Department, joined forces Thursday in executing a search warrant at […]
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Ontario’s Dylan Bailey recounts experience after being shot in line of duty
ONTARIO — Police officer Dylan Bailey shares his recovery journey and coming back to work after Feb. 11, 2024.
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Ontario CIC to organize executive board
Economic development chair Josh Bradley listed four individuals who expressed interest in leading a CIC board. Councilman Dave Rehfeldt suggested creating a list of seven individuals and having council members vote on the top four to join the board.
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Ontario police receive green light for city-owned shooting range
ONTARIO — Hill said the Ontario Police Department currently leases a private property on Snodgrass Road for shooting practice. City Council authorized the department to build a practice facility on municipal grounds.
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Ontario police officer, Mansfield Sr. alum Jon Sigler promoted to sergeant
ONTARIO — Some of Jon Sigler’s favorite memories as a police officer involve his family. The new sergeant joined the Ontario Police Department in 2006, serving as a patrol officer, detective and hostage negotiator.
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DeHart is Ontario’s first female police sergeant
DeHart, a 2014 Ontario High School graduate, joined the Ontario police force in 2018 after graduating from the North Central State College Police Academy. She was promoted to sergeant in January.
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Ontario Police Dept. restructures: Council agrees to 4 sergeants, 14 officers
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday that confirms some changes are in store for the Ontario Police Department.
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Ontario Police swear in boy with brain tumor as honorary officer
ONTARIO — Allen Sexton, 3, is the first Ontario Police honorary officer. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 10 months old. His mother said supporters can donate to their GoFundMe and pray for Allen.
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City of Ontario orders digital speed signs for select high traffic areas
ONTARIO — Police Chief Tommy Hill suggested West 4th Street, Mabee Road and Shelby-Ontario Road as speed sign locations.
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Crestline man arrested after 15 bullet holes found in Crawford County home
WHETSONE TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Crestline man was arrested on a felonious assault charge Tuesday after 15 bullet holes were found in a house in Whetstone Township, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday morning, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a resident in the 1500 block of Olentangy Road […]