At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Monday, November 4, the Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received several calls about a car accident in the area of State Route 68 and Township Road 114, in Pleasant Township.
A gold Chrysler Pacifica driven by Lee Newman of Dunkirk was traveling Northbound when it went of the left side of the roadway and struck a tree. James Hagenbuch, of Findlay, the front passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Dr. Fritz of the Hardin County Coroner’s Office.
A backseat passenger, Douglas Inmon of Dunkirk ,was transported to Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus by Careflight with suspected serious injuries.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, the Alger Fire Department responded to a call for service just outside of the village on Township Rd. 92.
The fire destroyed a home and contents belonging to Steve and Angela Decker. The family was was not at home at the time of the fire. Animals belonging to the family were killed in the blaze.
Throughout the month of November, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is conducting an online survey to identify traffic safety concerns and obtain feedback about interactions with the agency.
From the Ada, Ohio Police Department at 7:20 p.m., October 23
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:20 p.m. the Ada Police Department was alerted by the Ada High School and the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, of a potential threat made against the high school by a student.
Ada officers located the student at his residence, as he had not been at the school. The student was detained and transported to the Ada Police Department.
A possible injury rollover accident occurred in Ada on October 10, 2024 at 8:44 p.m., when a driver failed to stop at the intersection of Klingler Rd./County Road 35 at State Route 81.
Walter Henry Gibson, 27, of North Lewisburg, Oh. was traveling northbound on Klingler Rd. in the area of State Route 81, when his Toyota Prius ran the stop sign at the intersection of CR 35 and SR 81. This caused a Ford Expedition traveling eastbound and driven by Mary Theresa Soto, 59, of Ada, Oh, to strike the Prius.
The Prius came to a rest in the roadway, while the Expedition overturned in a nearby yard. Both vehicles were disabled.
Ada Police Department Facebook announcement on October 15, 2024
We are seeking the community's assistance in identifying the two males pictured. The two males are wanted in connection with a theft that occurred within the Village of Ada in September of this year.
If you know or may know who they are please contact us at 419-634-0010.
