MANSFIELD — A three-hour hostage situation early Saturday morning ended with Mansfield police killing the suspect, according to Chief Jason Bammann. None of the victims in the incident were injured, he said. The suspect was identified Saturday afternoon as Michael Oswalt II, 41, according to Bob Ball, chief investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office. […]
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Grand jury: Mansfield man faces life sentence for alleged rapes of children
Jose Flores, 46, was indicted on 10 counts of rape by a Richland County grand jury and faces life in prison if convicted.
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Mansfield-area leaders gather for Spread the Light kickoff
MANSFIELD — Leaders from numerous local civic groups came together for a Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Graham Auto Mall, 1515 W. Fourth St. in Mansfield. We ACT (co – founders Angel Singleton, Tim Holt and Brigitte Coles), Community Activist Doc Stumbo, and the Mansfield City School District Peace on My […]
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Spread the Light 2024 to honor safety forces & promoting peace in the community
MANSFIELD — We ACT, Community Activist Doc Stumbo and Mansfield City School District Superintendent Stan Jefferson would like to invite the public to the Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. at Graham Automall, 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield, to honor local safety forces and promote peace in the community. The Spread […]
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Grand jury: Shelby man could face life sentence on sex charges
David Irwin, 44, has been indicted on 20 charges by a Richland County grand jury — which include rape and sexual battery among others.
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Grand jury: Man with Mansfield, Shelby ties could face life sentence on sex charges
Earl Whipple, 50, faces a possible life sentence related to alleged sexual assaults committed during an 18-month period.
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METRICH’s Bridge operation yields 3 arrests, drugs seized
MANSFIELD — Three felony arrests were made after a joint operation among Richland County authorities netted a confiscation of multiple drugs, according to a Friday afternoon press release from the METRICH Enforcement Unit. The operation included 108 traffic stops. In addition to three arrests, authorities seized 33.5 grams of crack, 16 grams of cocaine and […]
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Grand jury: Perrysville man indicted on 42 charges, including attempted murder
Jareth Vance, 32, of Perrysville, has been indicted on 42 charges by a Richland County grand jury and remains in the Richland County Jail.
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Perrysville man faces nearly 200 years behind bars
A Richland County grand jury has indicted Jareth Vance on 42 charges, most relating to a Feb. 11 incident at Landings Court in Ontario.
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Shelby Police: Man charged after shots fired
SHELBY — A Shelby man was arrested and charged with a felony after a Sunday incident in which Shelby police report shots were fired. The suspect has been identified as Darrell Hall, 62, of Shelby, police noted in a Monday morning press release. Hall is incarcerated pending an appearance in Shelby Municipal Court. On Sunday, […]