OCT 15 MEDIA RELEASE__On October 14, 2025, the Ada Police Department was notified by the Ohio Northern University Public Safety Department regarding a mass email distributed to university faculty and students by a former student.
Officers from the Ada Police Department reviewed the email and accompanying documentation and determined that no overt threats were made toward any individuals or groups. However, out of an abundance of caution, officers increased routine patrols on and around the university campus.
The Ada Police Department remains committed to working collaboratively with our public safety partners to ensure the continued safety and security of residents, students, and visitors within the Village of Ada.
The Village of Ada has announced, "There was an issue with an electrical line behind McDonald's that caught on fire, causing a power outage for many residents of the Village. We do not have an ETA on when power will be restored." AEP estimated restoration was 11:00 p.m.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is investigating several reports of theft and vandalism in the Village of Alger. These criminal acts occurred in the early morning hours of 10/15/2025 [October 15, 2025].
One juvenile has been taken into custody as a result of the investigation.
Residents in the Alger area are encouraged to contact Deputy Caleb Meadows at 419-673-1268 ext 1422 if they have any information concerning this event or if they are victims of theft/ property damage.
OCT 9 MEDIA RELEASE__The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle in Jackson Township, Allen County. The crash occurred on Napoleon Road near State Route 81 at approximately 4:32 a.m. this morning.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on Napoleon Road when it struck a pedestrian who was in the northbound lane. The Chevrolet Silverado was operated by Merl Hall, age 81, of Lafayette, Ohio. Mr. Hall was not injured in the crash.
OCT 1 MEDIA RELEASE__On September 29, 2025 the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, with assistance from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, and the US Post Office, confiscated one kilo of fentanyl as part of an ongoing investigation.
This investigation is ongoing with indictments expected to be presented to an Allen County Grand Jury at a later date.
Allen County Sheriff's Office
333. N. Main St.
Lima, OH 45802
419-221-5391
OCT 1 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call on October 1, 2025 at 00:03 hours regarding a stabbing incident in Mount Victory, Ohio.
Responding Sheriff deputies arrived to find James Collins, 48, of Mount Victory in the street suffering from several stab wounds. Mr. Collins was treated by EMTs with Southeast Hardin Northwest Union Fire Department and he was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries a short time later.
Suspect Andrew McCafferty, 46, of Mount Victory was taken into custody and charges are pending in connection with this incident.
Assisting at the scene were Southeast Hardin Northwest Union Fire Department, Hardin County Prosecutor, Hardin County Coroner, and Route 31 Towing.
