A Kenton woman was charged after allegedly breaking into a garage on Broadway Street Sunday evening. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area to investigate the incident and a report that the suspect was involved in a confrontation with the homeowners. The suspect was identified as 45 year old Tammie J. Dible, who was issued a summons for criminal trespassing.
A Kenton woman is facing drug related charges following a domestic dispute to start the weekend. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of Vernon Street to investigate the incident. Officers discovered that the suspect, a 45 year old woman, was in the 600 block of Scioto Street and was allegeding in possession of a white powder substance that was stated to be methamphetamine. She […]
A Kenton man is also facing drug related charges following an incident over the weekend. According to the report from the Kenton Police Department, an officer was flagged down at Forest Court Apartment regarding drug activity. The alleged suspect was located driving a vehicle within the apartment complex a short time later. 34 year old Christopher Rager was charged with possessing drug abuse instruments and for driving with a suspended driver's license. A hypodermic syringe was […]
A theft was reported to Kenton police over the weekend. According to the report, a Kenton woman told officers a named suspect stole $660 from her. A 16 year old Kenton boy was charged with theft.
The Kenton City Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet tonight. Mostly personnel matters are on the agenda. Also, the Board will vote on two money issues, one on whether to approve a bid for over $55,700 for roof repair at the Kenton Middle School and a bid for over $57,000 for brickwork at the Middle School. The meeting will start at 7 this evening at the Kenton Elementary School.
FINDLAY, OH – Antoinette Jolliff, 26, of Cardington, Ohio will be assigned as the new state wildlife officer in Hancock County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Officer Jolliff is one of 10 new wildlife officer cadets who have been undergoing extensive training and were sworn in as commissioned state wildlife officers during ceremonies on March 15 in Columbus. Besides the 17-week Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training, the cadets had eight weeks of specialized […]
If you suspect someone of committing fraud, waste, or abuse against Social Security, those incidents should be reported. The Social Security Administration's Ohio Inspector General Fraud Hotline takes reports of alleged fraud, waste, or abuse. Reporting is easy, safe, and secure. You can reach the office by internet, phone, mail, or fax. The telephone number is 1-800-269-0271 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The fax number is 410-597-0118. Or you can […]
A Groveport man was arrested in Hardin County Thursday on a warrant from Union County. According to the Daily Media Release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, a deputy from Union County met with a Hardin County deputy Thursday evening and took custody of 37 year old Andre J. Burke on the outstanding arrest warrant. Burke was then transported to the Marysville Police Department and released after posting bond.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is asking motorists to remember to Move Over or Slow Down. That after a trooper's cruiser was struck by a semi this morning along Interstate 77 near Marietta while conducting a traffic stop. The trooper was transported by air to Grant Medical Center in Columbus with non-life threatening injuries. Two others involved were transported to a local hospital in Marietta. Ohio law requires drivers to move over or slow down and proceed […]
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