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Bluffton police officer killed on I-75; three suspects in custody

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, March 31, 2022

A Bluffton police officer has been killed an attempt to stop suspects driving at high speeds across the state. Three suspects have been apprehended as of 12:49 p.m., according to the State Highway Patrol.

A vehicle speeding in excess of 100 m.p.h. was identified multiple times by the Ohio State Highway Patrol in the early hours of March 31.

At 2:30 a.m. Bluffton Police officer Dominic Francis was attempting to deploy stop sticks when he was struck by the suspect vehicle. Officer Francis later succumbed to his injuries from the crash.

The three suspects then left their vehicle and fled on foot eastbound.

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Ambulance Board meeting rescheduled for April 11

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The ambulance board meeting has been rescheduled from April 18 to April 11, according to Nancy Kindle, Fiscal Officer for the Ada-Liberty Joint Ambulance District.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the EMS building, 530 N Gilbert St, Ada.

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Investigation finds murder-suicide

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 21, 2022

The following announcement was made by Hardin County Sheriff Keith A. Everhart at 12:46 p.m. on March 21, 2022:

An incident initially thought to have been a traffic crash which resulted in the deaths of the car's two occupants, has been determined to be the result of an intentional criminal act. 

At 5:38 p.m. on Thursday evening March 17th, Hardin County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle off the road and fully engulfed in flames in a field on County Road 75 at County Road 30 in Liberty Township. 

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Fatal car fire occurred March 17 in Liberty Twp.

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 18, 2022

Statement issued 8:42 a.m. on March 18, 2022

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic crash that claimed the lives of 2 persons on Thursday evening, March 17, 2022.

At 5:38 p.m. Hardin County Central Dispatch received a report from a passerby of a vehicle off the road and fully engulfed in flames in a field on County Road 75 at County Road 30 in Liberty Township.

Upon their arrival, emergency responders were unable to gain access to the vehicle due to the intensity of the flames. Once the fire was extinguished, the two occupants of the vehicle were discovered to have perished. Their identity has not been released pending positive identification.

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Ada Police Dept. accepting job applications

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Posted on Ada Police Department Facebook page on March 15, 2022:

The Ada Police Department is in the process of accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer.

The Ada Police Department serves a community of nearly 6,000 residents and prides itself on being named one of Ohio's and the Nation's Safest Towns.

Our agency enjoys the support of those we serve and through our village Mayor and Council, enjoy a newly remodeled police facility, modern cruisers and equipment.

Our officers work 10-hour shifts with 3, 4-day weekends in a row.

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2021 Year-End Report from Ada Police Department

Job market, illness impacts staffing
Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, February 5, 2022

The Ada Police Department has provided the Ada village council with a 2021 Year-End Report that provides insight on staffing developments, information on the number of offenses, incidents and arrests, and financials.

Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger provided the Icon with the attached copy, which includes the following totals:

1,641 Calls for Service

2,488 Officer Initiated Activities (traffic stops, open doors, etc.)

261 Written Reports (105 Criminal, 228 Non-Criminal with some overlap)

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