Kiwanis member Corey Walker introduced fellow member Sheriff Jason Landers. Sheriff Landers introduced the department’s new technology to identify drugs. Tactic ID is a safe, and secure way to identify potential hazardous substances, whether liquid, solid, powder, or pill. When dealing with fentanyl, or carfentanil officers have the risk of inhaling the substance which could…
By: Bryce Steiner The 2016 election brought about dramatic accusations across the spectrum of news media in this country. It is believed by some that Russia influenced the election, helping Donald Trump to win the electoral vote necessary to take the presidency. Ohio has one of its biggest choices this year in “Issue 1” at…
Cecil, Ohio—Deputies continue to investigate tips coming into the office regarding the death investigation that began about 12:28 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018. The crime scene is located at 11243 Road 230, Cecil, Ohio. The victim of this homicide was the home owner Philip V. Koenn, age 60. Koenn was found deceased inside the residence…
Defiance – Troopers from the Defiance Post are currently investigating a one vehicle serious injury crash which occurred on Adams Ridge Road south of Allen Road in Adams Township, Defiance County at 1:58 PM today. Involved in the crash was a 16 year old female from Defiance, whom was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with…
Paulding, Ohio—Early this morning, agents with the Multi Area Narcotics Taskforce (MAN Unit) and deputies with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant for suspected Methamphetamine at 758 North Walnut Street, Paulding. During the execution of the warrant, 7 adults and a 3-year old child were located in the residence and detached garage.…
Maybe This Will Work By: Stan Jordan I know Valentine’s Day is here and gone, but if you didn’t shower your wife with the usual flowers and chocolates, how about this treat? Take her for a ride out in the country side. Now don’t give me this “Aw Pshaw” stuff, just read the rest of…
In the first six months of 2016, the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated a wide range of felony offenses and increased total drug arrests from the year before, thanks to troopers who take extra time during traffic stops to look for possible indicators of criminal activity. From January through June, troopers made 7,493 total drug…
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing legislation aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic. The bill, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Conference Report, is a result of negotiations between the House and Senate to iron out differences between legislation each body previously passed to address the crisis. “We cannot wait…
Sheriff Landers praises his staff for their hard work.Wilma A. Schwartz Death Investigation Paulding, Ohio—Paulding County Sheriffs Office investigators have handed over the murder case involving Wilma A. Schwartz to the Paulding County Prosecutor’s Office. Schwartz was found dead on March 14, 2016 at 10488 Road 1, Antwerp, Ohio. The case was presented to the…
(Supplement to Rochester Cemetery Death Investigation) Identification has been made in regards to the man’s body found at Rochester Cemetery last evening. The body is that of Frank H. Tracy, Jr., age 47, of Paulding, Ohio. Preliminary results on the cause of death involving Mr. Tracy were also released by Paulding County Coroner Joseph Kuhn.…
The Land of Gosh By: Stan Jordan The fact that the state of Ohio issue 3 about legalizing the use of marijuana, compels me to tell you about an old WWII army buddy of mine and their state of chaos dealing with the same issue. After the end of WWII, Ben went back to his…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings were recently visited by officer Gary Deatrick and his dog, Jano, and Officer Caleb Miller with his dog, Cooper. We learned how these dogs make loyal and faithful partners, and are making a huge difference in our county against the fight on drugs. Shown here with Officer Miller and Cooper are (from…
Deputies with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office along with Investigators from the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force executed a search warrant at 13027 Road 191, Oakwood, Ohio. The search warrant was served at approximately 11:30 p.m. for a suspected meth lab inside the residence. Arrested at the scene was resident Jessica L. Beane, age…
