The following announcement was made on the Ada, Ohio Police Department Facebook page:

On September 12, 2023, Ada Police officers arrested an escapee from the Worth Center in Lima, Ohio.

On September 11, officers were made aware that Ray Cline Jr. had escaped from the Worth Center in Lima on the night prior. On September 12, officers received a tip that Cline was spotted in the Village of Ada walking near Main Street. 

Officers arrived and took Cline into custody without incident. He was subsequently transported to the Multi-County Jail in Marion, Ohio on an unrelated bench warrant. Other charges are currently pending.

Ada Police Chief Alec. J. Cooper thanked the Hardin County Prosecutor's Office, the Hardin County Sherrif's Office and the Kenton Police Department for their assistance with the arrest.

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