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Weekend 911 calls for Ada first responders, August 18-21

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, August 23, 2023

The Hardin County Sherrif's office dispatch center provided following 911 call log for Ada agencies during August 18-21:

08/18/2023 10:23:23 - ASSIST ANOTHER AGENCY NORTHERN VIEW 

08/18/2023 18:10:13 - DOMESTIC DISPUTE EDWARDS ST

08/18/2023 20:03:45 - THEFT E LINCOLN AVE 

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Early morning tractor trailer-bicycle crash kills cyclist

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning crash on State Route 235 near County Road 80 north of Alger that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Jayden Elwood of Ada. 

Hardin County Central Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call at 5:07 a.m. reporting a bicyclist possibly being struck by a tractor trailer travelling north bound on State Route 235. Responding deputies were able to locate the bicycle and rider--later identified as Elwood, off the east side of the roadway, where he was determined to be deceased. 

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Two Ada crashes in 25 MPH zones reported on Aug. 14

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Photo by Ken Collins

S. JOHNSON ST. ROLLOVER DISABLES 2 VEHICLES

The Ada Police Department reported that at 10:37 a.m. on August 14, a vehicle traveling south on S. Johnson St. struck a legally parked vehicle at 721 S. Johnson. The moving vehicle rolled onto the driver’s side and front and side airbags deployed. The parked car was pushed some 7 feet south of its original position.

Annalisa Hughes, 34, who was driving an SUV, claimed no injuries on scene. The parked vehicle was unoccupied. 

Disabling damage to both vehicles was noted and Hughes’ SUV was towed from the scene.

Ada Police, Fire and EMS units reponded to the incident.

MAIN ST. NEAR LINCOLN
A two-car crash occurred on Main Street north of Lincoln Ave. at 11:19 a.m. on Monday, August 14.

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Two-county high speed pursuit ends with capture of four in stolen vehicle

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 9, 2023

An attempt to stop a speeding vehicle resulted in a 17-mile, 2 county high-speed pursuit for Hardin County Deputies on Monday night, August 7. The pursuit began at 11:33 p.m. when deputies observed the vehicle being operated in excess of the posted speed limit on N. Detroit St. in the City of Kenton. When signaled to stop the driver refused to do so, leading deputies south on Ohio Route 31 into Union County. The vehicle, which was found to be stolen, was stopped after the deployment of stop sticks and pit maneuver tactics. 

The car’s driver and 3 other occupants were taken into custody.  The driver was later arrested and transported to the Multi County Correctional Center in Marion, with charges pending for numerous traffic violations, felony fleeing, and receiving stolen property.  The other occupants were released. The incident remains under investigation. 

No injuries were sustained because of the incident.  

Hardin County deputies were assisted by deputies from the Union County Sheriff’s Office and by Osborn’s Towing and Recovery Service.  

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Search warrants result in two arrests related to narcotics

Posted by Staff on Sunday, August 6, 2023

Arrests in Dunkirk and Kenton

The Hardin County Crime Task Force with the assistance of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and Hardin County Special Response Team executed search warrants simultaneously early today at 210 S. Main Street, Dunkirk and at 16035 Co. Rd. 140, Kenton. The warrants were obtained following an extensive and on-going investigation. 

As a result, a 39-year-old male and a 33-year-old female were taken into custody. Charges are pending on the male for trafficking in and possession of narcotics and possession of drug abuse instruments. Charges related to narcotics possession and possession of drug abuse instruments are pending against the female.  Both individuals were lodged in the Multi-County Correctional Center in Marion. 

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Retention incentives awarded for Ada-Liberty Township Ambulance District

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Ada/Liberty Joint Ambulance District has been awarded $13,460.78 for nine first responders.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that thousands of first responders across Ohio will receive incentives from the State in recognition of their dedication to public safety and their ongoing commitment to public service.

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