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.
On the afternoon of Monday, October 7, Ohio Northern University issued the following notice regarding the lockdown of the Lehr administration building due to an email threat. Later in the day, the university posted a notice that the Lehr Building will resume normal operations on Tuesday Oct. 8, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
On September 29 two Ohio Northern University students who are also on the football team were arrested by the Ada Police Department and charged with felony offenses to be heard by the Hardin County Municipal Court and Judge Gregory A. Grimslid.
Brennon Norris has been charged with menacing and burglary in an incident involving Austin Crouch-Hadley. A preliminary hearing is set for October 4 regarding these charges.
Cooper Ray Braden has been charged with assault and burglary in an incident involving Austin Crouch-Hadley. A preliminary hearing is set for October 4 regarding these charges.
