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Ohio body-camera grants will improve APD capabilities

By Paula Pyzik Scott

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.

Defendant in Bowling Green rape case under house arrest in Ada

The Bowling Green Sentinal Tribune has reported that a former high school coach who is accused of rape will be residing in Ada while on house arrest. 

2023 Ada Police Department awards summary

From the Ada Police Department Facebook page.

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."

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Lethal drug mix found in Hardin County

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office posted the following on Facebook on January 5, 2023 regarding a lethal drug mix found in Hardin County:

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with Xylazine. Xylazine, also known as "Tranq" is a powerful sedative approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for veterinary use. Recent narcotics investigations by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and the Hardin County Crime Task Force have revealed the presence of this deadly drug mix circulating within our county.

New Year's holiday crash fatalities report

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt.

Sheriff Everhart 30th anniversary message

Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart posted the following message on his department's Facebook page on December 28.

Today marks my 30th year at the Sheriff’s Office. I began my career at the S/O December 28th, 1993. It has been quite the journey and I could not be more proud of the things that have been accomplished over the past 30 years. I spent 15 years as a Deputy working under Sheriff George Smith and then Sheriff Craig Leeth before being elected as Sheriff myself. I thank them both for the opportunities and guidance they gave me. The last 15 years I’ve spent as your Sheriff and am so humbled by the fact that you all have allowed me to have the best job in the world. I appreciate the support you have shown me and my staff over the years. We are a team, I’ve accomplished nothing alone. This is a team effort profession and let me tell you, you have the best people ever working at the Hardin County S/O.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge my family and friends. The support and understanding they’ve shown me over the years is amazing. I could not do this job without them. I thank them and love them all.

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