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Lethal drug mix found in Hardin County

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office posted the following on Facebook on January 5, 2023 regarding a lethal drug mix found in Hardin County:

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with Xylazine. Xylazine, also known as "Tranq" is a powerful sedative approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for veterinary use. Recent narcotics investigations by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and the Hardin County Crime Task Force have revealed the presence of this deadly drug mix circulating within our county.

New Year's holiday crash fatalities report

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt.

Sheriff Everhart 30th anniversary message

Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart posted the following message on his department's Facebook page on December 28.

Today marks my 30th year at the Sheriff’s Office. I began my career at the S/O December 28th, 1993. It has been quite the journey and I could not be more proud of the things that have been accomplished over the past 30 years. I spent 15 years as a Deputy working under Sheriff George Smith and then Sheriff Craig Leeth before being elected as Sheriff myself. I thank them both for the opportunities and guidance they gave me. The last 15 years I’ve spent as your Sheriff and am so humbled by the fact that you all have allowed me to have the best job in the world. I appreciate the support you have shown me and my staff over the years. We are a team, I’ve accomplished nothing alone. This is a team effort profession and let me tell you, you have the best people ever working at the Hardin County S/O.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge my family and friends. The support and understanding they’ve shown me over the years is amazing. I could not do this job without them. I thank them and love them all.

Troopers urge sober driving this Christmas

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive sober this Christmas. In an effort to reduce fatal and injury crashes, troopers will focus on removing impaired drivers from our roadways from Friday, December 22 through Monday, December 25.

Multiple injury crash on SR 309

On November 22, 2023 at 11:35 a.m., the Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls in regards to an injury crash at the intersection of Co. Rd. 15 and St Rt 309. Upon arrival deputies found 2 vehicles off the west side of Co. Rd. 15 in a private yard.

Drugs seized at Kenton residence

In the early morning hours of November 7, detectives from the Hardin County Crime Task Force were requested to assist the Kenton Police Department in the investigation of a possible shooting that occurred in the 400 block of Levings Street in the city of Kenton.  

During the investigation, a search warrant was issued for a Levings Street residence, where detectives seized a quantity of suspected drugs including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription pills, and marijuana.  

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