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682 citations issued in Ohio during I-75 enforcement project

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 24, 2023

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COLUMBUS–The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on speed, safety belt and OVI enforcement on Interstate 75. During the project, 682 people in Ohio were issued citations including 618 for speed and 52 for safety belt violations. Additionally, 12 people were cited for OVI.

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Celebration of lifesaving efforts with Ada's "miracle man"

Posted by Staff on Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Tuesday, February 21 Village Of Ada Council Meeting was an exceptional event with more than 30 guests squeezed into the council chambers at 115 W Buckeye Ave. Mayor Dave Retterer called the meeting to order and as usual conducted the pledge of allegiance--after which the meeting was far from typical.

Guests warmly greeted Robert Trebilcock, who was introduced as Ada’s miracle man following his rescue by Ada police officers, and Ohio Northern University security guards, as well as Ada-Liberty Fire and Ada-Liberty EMS squads on January 30.

Police Chief Alec Cooper presented lifesaving awards to the officers who responded in the incident, Sergeant John Iten and Patrolman Andrew Peterman as well as ONU Public Safety Officers Garrett Molands and Amy Lutterbein.

The officers responded to a single vehicle accident call on West Lincoln Avenue and found Trebilcock in a locked vehicle with no signs of life. They broke into the vehicle and then used an automated external defibrillator to shock Trebilcock and began CPR. The Ada-Liberty Fire department also responded to the call and assisted with CPR, which was noted as being a very physically demanding task.

The Ada-Liberty EMS squad had Trebilcock on his way to Lima Memorial Hospital some three minutes after arriving on scene. EMTs applied a mechanical CPR device and placed an advance airway device, and actively supported the patient en route to the hospital.

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Investigation of suspicious death near Forest; victim's brother is arrested

Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 18, 2023

The investigation into the death of a Wyandot County man has resulted in the arrest of his brother. 

Hardin County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a rural Forest home Thursday morning following a 9-1-1 transfer call from the Wyandot County Sheriff’s Office, reporting a death at the residence.  Upon their arrival, deputies found 71-year-old Wayne Breidenbach deceased. The circumstances of the death were considered suspicious.

Following the investigation, the death has been determined to be a homicide.  As a result, the victim’s brother, 68-year-old Dana Lee Breidenbach was arrested and lodged at the Multi County Correctional Center in Marion with charges pending for Involuntary Manslaughter and Using Weapons While Intoxicated.

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Ada Police Department has opening for full-time officer

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 19, 2023

The Ada Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer and has made the folloing announcement:

The Ada Police Department serves a community of nearly 6,000 residents and prides itself on being named one of Ohio's and the Nation's Safest Towns.

Our agency enjoys the support of those we serve, and through our village Mayor and Council, enjoy a newly remodeled police facility, modern cruisers, and equipment.

Our officers enjoy 10-hour shifts with 3, 4-day weekends in a row.

The Village of Ada offers a competitive wage and benefits package.

The Village of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Those interested in this position may send a resume to 115 W. Buckeye, Ada, Ohio 45810 or pick up an application at the Ada Police Department, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. We are located at 115 W. Buckeye, Ada, Ohio.  If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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2022 Ada Police officer accomplishments recognized with certificates, awards

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 11, 2023

By Paula Scott 

On Monday, January 9, 2023, the Ada Police Department presented awards to officers for accomplishments from 2022. The awards recognized exceptional service including life-saving actions and risking threat to their own lives, as well as community and administrative activities.

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January 8 house fire on Christopher Circle

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 9, 2023

UPDATED 2:50 P.M. JANUARY 10

By Paula Scott

At approximately 5:35 p.m. on January 8 safety services responded to a 1st alarm structure fire at 932 Christopher Circle, Ada. No injuries to occupants were reported. Family pets may have perished.

Preliminary details from Ada-Liberty Township Fire Chief Jay Epley indicate that the home, owned by Jeffrey Wold, sustained extensive damage.

Chief Epley later told the Icon that a neighbor called 911 and notified the residents that an outdoor grill in the back yard was on fire and that the house was on fire.

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