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Two-county high speed pursuit ends with capture of four in stolen vehicle

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 9, 2023

An attempt to stop a speeding vehicle resulted in a 17-mile, 2 county high-speed pursuit for Hardin County Deputies on Monday night, August 7. The pursuit began at 11:33 p.m. when deputies observed the vehicle being operated in excess of the posted speed limit on N. Detroit St. in the City of Kenton. When signaled to stop the driver refused to do so, leading deputies south on Ohio Route 31 into Union County. The vehicle, which was found to be stolen, was stopped after the deployment of stop sticks and pit maneuver tactics. 

The car’s driver and 3 other occupants were taken into custody.  The driver was later arrested and transported to the Multi County Correctional Center in Marion, with charges pending for numerous traffic violations, felony fleeing, and receiving stolen property.  The other occupants were released. The incident remains under investigation. 

No injuries were sustained because of the incident.  

Hardin County deputies were assisted by deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office and by Osborn’s Towing and Recovery Service.  

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Search warrants result in two arrests related to narcotics

Posted by Staff on Sunday, August 6, 2023

Arrests in Dunkirk and Kenton

The Hardin County Crime Task Force with the assistance of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and Hardin County Special Response Team executed search warrants simultaneously early today at 210 S. Main Street, Dunkirk and at 16035 Co. Rd. 140, Kenton. The warrants were obtained following an extensive and on-going investigation. 

As a result, a 39-year-old male and a 33-year-old female were taken into custody. Charges are pending on the male for trafficking in and possession of narcotics and possession of drug abuse instruments. Charges related to narcotics possession and possession of drug abuse instruments are pending against the female.  Both individuals were lodged in the Multi-County Correctional Center in Marion. 

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Retention incentives awarded for Ada-Liberty Township Ambulance District

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Ada/Liberty Joint Ambulance District has been awarded $13,460.78 for nine first responders.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that thousands of first responders across Ohio will receive incentives from the State in recognition of their dedication to public safety and their ongoing commitment to public service.

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Main St. accident causes suspected serious injuries

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 1, 2023

By Paula Scott

At 7:38 p.m. on Monday, July 31, a two-vehicle injury accident occurred on the east side of the 300 block of N. Main Street in Ada. The report provided by the Ada Police Department provides the following details.

Witness Deleana Downing stated that while northbound on Main she was stopped for a red light at Highland. She saw a vehicle coming upon her extremely fast and got in the left lane so it could pass her. She saw the vehicle move to the right and hit a parked pick up truck.

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One-car crash east of Kenton under investigation

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 24, 2023

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a one-vehicle crash at Ohio 67 West near County Road 115, which left a Lima man with serious injuries early today. 

The investigation revealed that the driver Matthew Dennis Bollinger, age 24 of Lima, was traveling east on Ohio 67 when he apparently lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and rolled over. 

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6-state project focuses on Move Over violations

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 17, 2023

July 16-22 initiative responds to crashes killing and injuring civilians and officers

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol joins forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on Move Over violations. The initiative began on Sunday, July 16 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue through Saturday, July 22 at 11:59 p.m.

The high-visibility enforcement initiative includes the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and the West Virginia State Police, as well as OSHP.

Since 2018, Ohio State Highway Patrol cruisers were struck in 61 crashes that were “Move Over” related. During that same time period, the Patrol issued 26,739 Move Over violation citations. These crashes resulted in the deaths of two civilians and 56 injuries to officers and civilians. In 2022, there were only 11 such crashes, 38 percent fewer than in 2021.

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