The longest-tenured sheriff in Richland County history said Sunday evening he believes “people and businesses should make their own decision.”
Sheriff Steve Sheldon
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Concerned residents ask officials about potential ICE work in Richland County
Sheriff Steve Sheldon said Thursday he will meet with a group of residents concerned about potential federal immigration law enforcement activity.
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UPDATE: Suspect named in stabbing incident that led to soft lockdown at 2 nearby Madison Local Schools buildings
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated at 4:55 p.m. MADISON TOWNSHIP — Zachary Michael Zeiter, 34, is being sought in connection with a stabbing incident on Wednesday that led to the soft lockdown of two Madison Local School buildings, according to a press release from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. “Our office has identified the […]
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Mansfield woman arrested for inducing panic at Clear Fork schools
BELLVILLE — A Mansfield resident has been arrested after allegedly making Facebook posts about bringing a gun into a Clear Fork Schools building. Tamara D. Sylvester-Neighbors, 29, of Mansfield, was booked into the Richland County Jail on Friday. She has a pending arraignment on a felony charge of inducing panic, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s […]
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Investigation initiated into second inmate death in a month at Richland County Jail
MANSFIELD — The second death of an inmate in less than a month following a “medical emergency” at the Richland County Jail is under investigation, according to Richland County Sheriff’s Capt. Chris Blunk. Rebecca Westfield, 54, of Mansfield, was pronounced dead May 7 at 5:25 a.m. at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, according to Tom Stortz, an […]
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Richland County Sheriff warns citizens of phone scam
MANSFIELD — The scammers are alive and well and bothering the good people of Richland County — again. On Monday morning, the Richland County Sheriff’s office sent out a press release acknowledging that citizens within and surrounding the county have been receiving calls from a scammer identifying themselves as a law enforcement officer from the […]
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UPDATED: Mansfield woman, 32, dies as inmate at Richland County Jail after ‘medical emergency’
MANSFIELD — A 32-year-old female inmate died Sunday morning after a “medical emergency” in the Richland County Jail, according to a press release from Sheriff Steve Sheldon. Candice Crose of Mansfield was pronounced dead at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at 9:52 a.m., according to Bob Ball, the chief investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office. She […]
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RCSO: Enhanced medical services for Richland County jail inmates too costly
MANSFIELD — Enhanced medical services at more than $1 million annually for Richland County Jail inmates apparently proved too expensive in 2024. The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a one-year, $700,590 contract with Southern Health Partners that maintains services at largely the same level as available under Advanced Correctional Healthcare, which had […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office plans $283K body-worn camera upgrade
MANSFIELD — Capt. Jim Sweat said a $283,366 upgrade to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera program is the latest example of the department embracing new technology. The effort, half of which is being funded by a state grant, will provide 50 new body cameras for the department through a new contract with Axon […]
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Richland County under Level 1 snow emergency
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon issued a Level 1 snow emergency Tuesday morning after a quick snow blanketed the area. Under Ohio’s snow emergency systems, a Level 1 means roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously. Sheldon issued the declaration […]