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‘Large fight’ led to 1 killed, 1 injured in Sidney stabbing
WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised. SIDNEY, Ohio (WDTN) — New details have been revealed about the stabbing incident that left one dead, one critically injured and resulted in nearly a 10-hour standoff in Sidney. Authorities found a teen suspect hiding in the attic of a home. Now, the suspect is facing charges related to the stabbing. Police […]
Multiple people injured in reported Sidney stabbing
SHELBY COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) — A stabbing occurred in a park in Sidney just after midnight on Thursday, with multiple victims reported. Sidney police and multiple other agencies were called out around 12:30 a.m. to Brown Park, located near South Ohio Avenue. Our partners at Sidney Daily News saw Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio […]
GoFundMe created for family of deceased stabbing victim
Donations are being sought to help pay for funeral expenses for the family of the man who died after being stabbed early Thursday in Sidney. Numerous tributes have flowed on social media for Christian Vaughn, the 23-year-old victim of a double stabbing at Brown Park. (A second victim, a 16-year-old male, is in critical condition.)
Grand jury issues numerous indictments
SIDNEY — The Shelby County grand jury issued indictments for domestic violence, felonious assault, strangulation, and theft, among other charges, on Thursday, May 16. Devon M. Wita, 23, of Houston, was indicted on one count domestic violence, a fifth degree felony, for knowingly causing physical harm to a female family member, knowing the victim was pregnant.
Fort Loramie student dies in Darke County ATV crash
A Fort Loramie High School student died after an ATV crash late Thursday night in Darke County. Damian Bruns, 18, of Versailles, died as a result of injuries sustained after a crash occurred in a field in the 7100 block of Goubeaux Road, northwest of Versailles. Bruns was a student...
Auglaize County sheriff decries community ‘misinformation’ about upcoming talk
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local sheriff is speaking out after residents contacted him regarding misinformation circulating about a talk he is set to give this weekend. A group of residents has requested Auglaize County Sheriff Michael Vorhees to speak at the American Legion Annex in Wapakoneta on Sunday, May 19. For the event, organizers […]
Grand jury hands up indictments
The following individuals were indicted Tuesday, May 14, before a Logan County grand jury. Christopher Clary, 22, at-large: unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a fourth-degree felony;. Jason Bradley, 37, of Urbana: aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony; illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a fourth-degree misdemeanor;. Kelvin...
Stabbing suspect waives right to speedy trial
LIMA — A Mansfield man involved in a stabbing in March waived his constitutional right to a speedy trial at a pretrial hearing on Thursday. Rocky Hayner, 30, was indicted on one count of aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony, and two counts of felonious assault, second-degree felonies, for a stabbing that occurred at 1508 E. Fourth St. in Lima on March 5. On that day, Lima police officers found a man at the house who had multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital and listed in serious but stable condition.
Murder suspect to be extradicted back to Allen County
LIMA — A man charged with murder in the March 10 death of Lima resident Chrislande Auguste will be extradited from Rhode Island to Allen County later this month. Gervens Justilien was arrested March 29 in Providence, Rhode Island, as the principal suspect in Auguste’s death. His capture followed a collaborative investigation by the sheriff’s office and the U.S. Marshals Service’s Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.
Mansfield man who allegedly stabbed another man over an ex-girlfriend has trial pushed back
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The trial for a Mansfield man who is facing charges for a March stabbing has been pushed back until September 2024. 30-year-old Rocky Hayner signed a time waiver this week, and the judge has moved the trial back to the fall. His lawyer has asked that statements that he made during interviews with law enforcement be suppressed. A hearing will be held in July to discuss that motion.
Former Spencerville superintendent indicted
SPENCERVILLE — A former Spencerville superintendent was indicted by a Logan County grand jury for gross sexual imposition and attempted sexual battery, both fourth-degree felonies, on Tuesday. Current Spencerville Superintendent Brian Woods sent out a message to parents about the indictment of Dennis Fuge, 66, who retired as superintendent...
Apartment fire results in $250,000 property damage
LIMA — The Lima Fire Department recently said the estimated cost of the property damage from a fire that occurred at The Vineyards apartments at 2370 N. Cole St. on March 22 is $250,000. The fire started at building 1269 and resulted in fire damage to two apartments and...
Seffernick sentenced to 15 years after police standoff
LIMA — A Lima man who engaged in a 16-hour standoff with police last summer and shot at officers received a 15-year prison sentence Thursday. Mark Seffernick, 60, of Lima, shot at the officers from inside his East Albert Street home in August 2023. Before the sentence was announced,...
Logan County deputy saves choking grandmother
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local sheriff’s deputy got an unexpected shock when responding to a call for help. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call over the weekend to respond to a home for someone choking on food. When the dispatcher was looking to see locations of on-duty units, they saw Deputy […]
Kerns Arrested for Assaulting a Police Officer; Other Charges
Thursday night Washington Township Police Officers were on patrol on US Route 33 near State Route 720 when they stopped Kody Kerns, 29, of Lakeview, for a license plate violation. When officers spoke with him, he consented to a vehicle search. Kerns exited the vehicle, began making threats to harm...
Domestic Complaint in Lakeview Ends with Arrest
Logan County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a Lakeview home Thursday night in response to a domestic complaint. When the deputies arrived, the caller, Andrea Long, 62, of Lakeview, said her brother, Robert Anderson, 59, also of Lakeview, was intoxicated and threatening to fight her. Anderson is currently on...
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