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Lack of safety belt usage prevalent in July 4th weekend traffic fatalities

OHSP releases July 4th statistics

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 16 people lost their lives in 15 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Wednesday, July 3 at midnight and ended Sunday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m.

Focus on sober driving this holiday weekend

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at midnight on Wednesday, July 3 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.

Ada Police are investigating Rite Aid prescription medication theft

Updated 2:30 p.m. June 25

The Ada Police Department is in the process of investigating a robbery that took place at Rite Aid,  610 S. Main St. Ada, OH.  

On June 24, 2024 at 8:54 p.m. Ada officers were dispatched to Rite Aid in reference to a robbery that had just occurred. The suspects were described as three black males wearing “Covid-19” style masks in all black clothing. No weapons were presented or seen. There were no reported injuries.  

Semi and train crash in Mt. Victory under investigation

June 19, 2024__The Hardin Co Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a semi-truck/trailer versus train crash that occurred on the east/west line of CSX Railroad in Mt. Victory.

Ada Police Department sees increase in vehicle theft and theft from vehicles

The Ada Police Department made the following announcement on Facebook on June 18:

"In our area we are seeing an increase in thefts from vehicles and thefts of vehicles.

"We would like to take a moment and remind the citizens of Ada to please remove all valuables from your vehicles. Remove the keys, and lock your car. If possible please secure them in a garage.

"If you see something suspicious please call us day or night."

At the June 18 Ada Council meeting Police Chief Alec Cooper reported that a vehicle was stolen and recovered on June 17. The keys from the car were missing. 

Ada Police Department
115 W. Buckeye Avenue, Ada, Ohio
Phone 419-634-0010

Search for missing McGuffey man enters 3rd month

Property owners are asked to check inside buildings, note soil disturbances and report anything suspicious to 419-673-1268

June 3 Media Release

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