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CRIME & SAFETY
Lima man jailed following Monday stabbing incident
LIMA — A Lima man is in custody as the suspect in a stabbing incident that occurred Monday afternoon. According to a statement issued by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched shortly before 1:30 p.m. Monday to the 1800 block of Lennox Avenue in response to a reported stabbing.
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.
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,...
Fire at Bluffton home results in minimal damage
BLUFFTON — A fire that started in the basement of a Bluffton home resulted in minimal damage and no injuries on Wednesday morning. According to the Bluffton Fire Department, the damage to the home at 143 Sunset Drive was mostly due to smoke and could have been caused by an electrical problem. The single occupant made it out safely with no injuries as well as the pets.
Reminder issued regarding juvenile curfews
LIMA — With the end of the school year quickly approaching, law enforcement agencies throughout Allen County offer a reminder that the following juvenile curfews will be in effect in Allen County, the city of Lima, the villages of Elida and Lafayette and American, Bath, Marion, Perry and Shawnee townships.
Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel
John Christian, 76, of Louden, Tennessee, fell asleep while driving Tuesday afternoon. He was driving on West Main Street in Russells Point when he fell asleep, went off the right side of the roadway, struck and drove over the guard rail, and came to rest in a grassy area. Christian...
Dollar General Manager Intoxicated; Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Wednesday evening, Washington Township police were dispatched to Dollar General on State Route 366, because the store manager was intoxicated. Upon arrival, officers saw the suspect, Robert Kilgore, 46, of Russells Point, yelling and crying. Officers attempted to calm Robert down but were unsuccessful. Kilgore then attempted to take his...
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