MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding two individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list. What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed to “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information directly leading to […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office receives Earth Day grant to clean up illegal dumping
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office will receive funds from the Ohio Attorney General’s office in an effort to clean up illegal dumping. The announcement was made Tuesday as part of a rollout of nearly $1 million in grants to more than two dozen local governments throughout Ohio. The goal is to clean up […]
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Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after Koogle Road stabbing incident
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder Sunday after allegedly stabbing another man in the head inside an apartment on Koogle Road in Mifflin Township. Bond was set at $100,00 cash on Monday in Mansfield Municipal Court for Quincey J. Courts, according to online court records, which listed his […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office hires Ashland County official to lead jail
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Jail has a new administrator, but a familiar face in area law enforcement circles. Former Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Dave Blake, 65, is replacing Richland County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Chris Blunk in the top spot at the 266-bed county corrections facility that opened in 2008 at 73. Second […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office expands license-plate camera reader usage
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office controls several Flock license-plate reader cameras in unincorporated areas around the county.
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U.S. Marshal’s Office seeks Richland County fugitive
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Maxwell Davis. Davis is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals Service for a probation violation. Davis is also wanted by the Columbus Police Department for aggravated […]
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Men with sex, weapons charges sought on Fugitive of the Week list
MANSFIELD — The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force seeks the public’s help in finding four individuals as part of its “Fugitives of the Week” list. What was previously known as “Most Wanted” was changed to “Fugitives of the Week” at the request of local authorities. Reward money is available for information directly leading to […]
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2024 drowning sparks talks about Richland County rescue efforts
Proposed is an evaluation of the capability of rescue teams as currently configured and deployed, and as they should evolve into the future.
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RCSO investigating dead body found south of Lexington near B&O Trail
RICHLAND COUNTY — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dead body found Sunday morning near the Richland B&O Trail south of Lexington. The body of the white male was found 50 to 60 feet west of the bike trail, according to Tom Stortz, investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office. Stortz, who said […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office promotes CO Hannah Daniels to Sgt.
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has announced the recent promotion of Correctional Officer Hannah Daniels to Correctional Sergeant. “The Richland County Sheriff’s Office congratulates Sgt. Hannah Daniels and we look forward to continuing to carry out our mission in serving and protecting the residents of Richland County,” said sheriff Steve Sheldon. The ceremony […]