MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon announced Wednesday the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $82,442.42 in federal traffic safety funding to the Sheriff’s Office for federal fiscal year 2026-2027. “These funds are critical in ensuring that we are working diligently to keep our local roadways safe,” […]
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Mansfield man faces 7 felonies after crash when METRICH finds gun, drugs & cash
MANSFIELD — Bradley Fisher, 32, of Mansfield, faces at least seven felony charges after a traffic stop led to a car chase, and a crash with a Richland County Sheriff’s cruiser on Thursday. METRICH officials stated in a press release that Fisher was incarcerated and charged with Failure to comply with order or signal of […]
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Cram the Cruisers set for this weekend at Walmart & Kroger
MANSFIELD – Richland County local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to help filllocal food pantries with food items. On Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 local law enforcement agencies will be parked in front of several local grocery stores with their patrol cars to collect food donations that will be evenly dispersed among […]
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Sheriff: 2 Madison Middle School students charged after shooting threat
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Two children are in custody after an investigation into shooting threats regarding Madison Middle School. Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher filed charges against two 12-year-old students Wednesday morning. The charges stem from an alleged discussion between the two about bringing firearms to school to shoot classmates and teachers. Schumacher declined to disclose the […]
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3 men, 1 woman among Fugitives of the Week list
MANSFIELD — Three men and a woman are among the the Fugitives of the Week list compiled 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. Loretta Webb, 22, is 5-foot-3, 150 pounds, […]
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3 men, 1 woman among Fugitives of the Week list
MANSFIELD — Three men and a woman are among the the Fugitives of the Week list compiled 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. Rafael Martinez, 40, is 5-foot-9, bald with […]