Crime Stoppers rewards aid in solving Delphos home invasion
In Van Wert and surrounding counties Crime Stoppers rewards have helped catch suspects. A recent tip via Van Wert County Crime Stoppers led to the arrest of 27-year-old Andrew J. Miller in a July 10 home invasion on South Canal Street after a routine traffic stop by a Lima officer. The tip earned a $1,000 reward, the largest paid by the program, reflecting the seriousness of the crime and its impact on the community.
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Delphos
van Wert County
Doug Weigle
van Wert
Tim Garlock
Lima
Allen County
Garlock
Weigle
South Canal Street
Andrew J. Miller
Miller
Fairfield man charged in online child exploitation case
Police allege David Hollowell II, 46, sent a nude photo and discussed sexual activity with a person he believed to be a 13-year-old girl in an undercover online sting conducted by Virginia-based Crimes Against Children Task Force. He faces felony charges of importuning and disseminating materials harmful to juveniles and a preliminary hearing was set.
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Fairfield Twp
Fairfield Two
Hollowell
Butler County
Virginia
Crimes Against Children Task Force
Cording
Doug Lanier
Multiple minor crimes and a DUI case reported in the area
A series of small incidents include a missing 90 day supply of Zolpidem delivery, a marijuana plant theft behind a Moore Street residence, juveniles charged after fights at Skateway, a shed theft of an air compressor and weed eater, a purse theft of cash on Seneca Street, and a DUI with an endangered child involving Matthew Lowery on Logan Avenue. A home break in on Yankee Road stole two fish tanks, a dog kennel, a fan and a push lawn mower.
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Skateway
N. Verity Parkway
Woodlawn Avenue
Seneca Street
Yankee Road
Birthday stabbing and domestic violence reported in Middletown
A 30 year old Middletown woman said she was stabbed in the elbow and beaten by three women at Miller's Lounge on Charles Street after a birthday celebration. She identified no suspects and was treated at Atrium Medical Center. A 25 year old Middletown man was charged with felony domestic violence and unlawful restraint after refusing to drop a steak knife and attempting to block his girlfriend from leaving. He was tasered and cuffed. the girlfriend was treated at Atrium Medical Center. A separate pull over along Interstate 75 ended a pursuit after a drug transaction, with speeds above 125 mph. no arrests were reported and police sought tips from the public.
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Middletown
Miller’s
Charles Street
Atrium Medical Center
Miller’s Lounge
Sutphin Street
Arnold Lynn Jr
Lynn
Rick McCr Asa
Towne Mall
Ohio 122
West Carrollton
Rick McCrass
Ex OSU star faces prison on long drug weapon case
Warren ex football standout Van DeCree once a 1973 74 All America end faces possible prison time after probations violations tied to drug test failures and a suspected fake sample. He previously entered a treatment in lieu program but now faces Sept 16 hearing with potential multi year sentence.
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OSU
Warren
van DeCree
Ohio State University
Peter Kontos
Trumbull County Common Pleas Court
Kontos
Trumbull County Adult Probation Department
Warren Western Reserve High School
Tracy Hunt
DeCree
Hunt
Mother and son found dead in Tallmadge
Decomposed remains found behind a northeast Ohio home are identified as Wendy Ralston, 31, and her 5 year old son Peyton, who lived there. Police say the cause and time of death are undetermined with the medical examiner’s office saying results could take weeks. The deaths are treated as homicides. The mother alerted police after visiting the home and finding the remains.
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Tallmadge
Ohio
Ron Williams
Wendy Ralston
Peyton
Williams
Ralston
Firearms instructor shoots student during safety class in Fairfield County
Firearms instructor Terry J. Dunlap Sr. accidentally fired a .38-caliber bullet during a gun safety class in Fairfield County. The bullet ricocheted off a desk into student Michael Piemonte’s right arm causing minor injuries. Piemonte and his wife Allison attended the daylong concealed carry course. no charges filed. Piemonte was treated at Ohio Health Grant Medical Center and released.
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Lancaster
Fairfield County
Terry J. Dunlap
Michael Piemonte
Dunlap
Violet Two
Piemonte
Allison
Pataskala
Licking County
Ohio Health Grant Medical Center
Columbus
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By Lot Tan
David Hollowell
Elmo Place
Moore Street
Matthew Lowery
Logan Avenue
Lowery
Gabe
Middletown Journal
Meum Letstits
Rick Tecrase
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