ONTARIO — Police officer Dylan Bailey shares his recovery journey and coming back to work after Feb. 11, 2024.
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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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Bail set at $10K for man accused of inducing panic at Avita hospitals
ONTARIO — Randy Dawson’s bail was set at $10,000 Thursday morning after he allegedly made verbal threats at Avita’s Ontario and Galion hospitals Wednesday morning.
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Male arrested after making verbal threats at Avita Hospital in Ontario
ONTARIO — Chief Tommy Hill assured there was no active shooter incident at the Avita Hospital or Richland Mall, despite social media rumors.
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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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Ontario Council still weighs cannabis sales moratorium
ONTARIO — Lawmakers will discuss whether to extend the current cannabis sales moratorium indefinitely at upcoming meetings on Oct. 2 and 16.
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Ontario students engage in local government at Council meeting
About 90 middle and high school students in Ontario Local Schools got a crash course in local government Wednesday morning.