CRIME & SAFETY
Weekly Safety Report: Disturbances, Theft, and Trespassing in Troy, Ohio
The Troy Police Department responded to several incidents this week in Troy, Ohio. These included a disturbance/fight on East Canal Street, a theft on Todd Lane, another disturbance/fight at Sherwood Clean on Foss Way, and a case of trespassing on Washington Street.
Search warrant nets 3 arrests, drugs, cash
PIQUA — A narcotics search warrant executed by the Sidney-Piqua Tactical Response Team (TRT) in the city of Piqua resulted in the arrest of three people and the confiscation of drugs and cash Friday morning. According to Piqua Police Deputy Chief Marty Grove, on Friday, Sept. 22, at approximately...
Weekly Safety Report: Commercial Building Fire and Theft from Home for Disabled Adults in Englewood, Ohio
Two incidents occurred in Englewood, Ohio this week. The first incident involved a commercial building catching fire, with fire crews responding to heavy smoke at the scene. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown. The second incident involved a man accused of stealing from a home for disabled adults. The suspect allegedly stole over $8,700 from four victims while employed at the facility. Police are seeking the public's help in locating the suspect.
Violent Video Shows School Worker Striking Nonverbal, Special Needs Toddler in Back of Head
In the video, Braylen is seen running down the hall as the employee follows him. The employee then catches up with the boy and violently strikes him in the back of the head, which sends the child flying forward before his body slams to the floor.
Super 8 Motel fire ruled accidental, believed to be electrical issue
VANDALIA, Ohio (WKEF) -- Fire division officials released new information about last month's fire at the Super 8 Motel in Vandalia. Officials say the fire was ruled to be accidental, while a cause is undetermined, it's believed to be an electrical issue. The motel was shut down by the city...
Multiple Mobile Homes Devastated by Fire in New Carlisle - Investigation in Progress
A damaging fire recently raced through New Carlisle, heavily affecting numerous mobile homes and leaving the typically peaceful community shaken. The incident occurred on Todd Lee Drive around 4:30 p.m. Local authorities battled intense flames that rapidly engulfed several trailer homes.