If anyone has any information related to this case, they are asked to contact Lt. Brett Rider with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office 419-227-3535. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 419-229-STOP (7867).
UPDATED on February 1.
On 1-30-2024 at approximately 11:39 a.m. the Allen County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from a Columbus area car dealership regarding a 2016 Dodge Challenger that was stolen overnight from one of their lots. The vehicle in question was outfitted with tracking devices that showed it at the property of 525 S. Kemp Rd. Elida, Ohio 45806.
The Ada Police Department is among Ohio law enforcement agencies recently awarded grant funding to help cover costs associated with body-worn cameras. The Ada department received $26,057.20, which partially covers the expense of updating cameras, software and the associated 5-year service contract.
In December, Ada Police Department held its 2023 awards banquet.
Officer Michael Bollinger received a meritorious conduct award for his actions the night of a house fire on Christopher Circle.
Sergeant John Iten received a meritorious conduct award for coming to a peaceful resolution and incarceration with an armed suspect.
Chief (retired) Michael Harnishfeger was given a Chief’s Award for his 22 years of service to the Village of Ada.
Officer Michael Bollinger was given the 2023 Ada Police Department’s Officer of the Year award for his unwavering dedication to the residents of the Village of Ada.
Chief Alec Cooper noted, "I would like to thank the entire Ada Police Department and their families for all of the effort given in 2023."
