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Ada police canine unit assists in narcotics investigation

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Ada Police Department’s canine unit assisted the Hardin County Crime Task Force in a narcotics investigation on July 29, according to Keith Everhart, Hardin County Sheriff.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., on July 29, the department initiated a traffic stop on County Road 144 near County Road 195 east of Kenton.

As a result, 125 individual hits of heroin were confiscated along with other drug paraphernalia.

Two adult females were arrested on numerous charges including possession, trafficking and tampering with evidence.

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Grand jury indicts April 5 Bluffton Circle K armed robbery suspect

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 30, 2016

A Hancock County grand jury has indicted a Michigan man in connection with the April 5, armed robbery of the Circle K store located on Commerce Lane in Bluffton. 

Police officers arrived within a minute of the robbery and were able to immediately secure the scene. 

CLICK HERE FOR STORY ON THE
ROBBERY POSTED EARLIER ON THE ICON.

Officials were able to issue an immediate media release with the suspect photo as well as an alert to regional police agencies. 

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Red Cross assisting family involved in Mt. Cory house fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 24, 2016

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire that occurred on Lincoln Street in Mt. Cory on Thursday.

The Red Cross provided assistance to the family of four for emergency shelter and immediate needs such as clothing and food and also provided comfort kits of personal hygiene items to those affected.

Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. Said the Red Cross urges everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.

The American Red Cross of Hancock County is a United Way partner.

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Crime Task Force arrests two in buy/bust operation

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 16, 2016

 On June 15 The Hardin County Crime Task Force conducted a buy/bust operation of stolen items, according to Keith A. Everhart, sheriff.

During the operation $1,325 cash, two vehicles, eight hits of heroin, 43 pills, seven suboxone strips, and approximately $1,144.78 worth of stolen items from local businesses were recovered. 

One male and one female were arrested and transported to the Multi County Correctional Center on Theft and Receiving Stolen Property charges. 

Other charges are pending in this investigation. The Hardin County Crime Task Force was assisted by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and Osborn's Towing.
 

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Ada Police Department certified for adopting new police standards

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Ada Police Department recently received certification for adopting new police standards, according to Michael Harnishfeger, police chief.

"Ada police have adopted and fully implemented the new state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board," said Harnishfeger. "The implementation is part of the state's efforts to strengthen community and police relations."

Ada police joins several law enforcement agencies who recently became certified by meeting standards for the use of force, including deadly force and agency recruitment and hiring.

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Ada junior high students watch K9 drug detection in action

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 13, 2016

Earlier this week, Sgt. Matt Purdy and K9 Jaeger demonstrated drug detection to the Ada junior high students.

The officers of the Ada Police Department have been and continue to be in the schools teaching our SAFER Program including anti-bullying, drugs, safety belt, internet safety to students during the month of May.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE A VIDEO OF THE DEMONSTRATION FROM THE ADA POLICE FACEBOOK.

 

 

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