The Lima Police Department rushed out to Cole and Spring just after 10PM. November 24, 2022 LIMA Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting incident that took place Wednesday north of the downtown area. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Their names are not being released at this time as the investigation is in the early stages. LIMA A Lima man was arrested Wednesday in the shooting death of a man in a northwestern part of Lima, according to a press release from the Lima Police Department. Lima, a city of 53,000 peo ple is in northwestern Ohio, 70 miles south of Toledo. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Officers transported Oliphant to the Allen County Jail and held him on the charge of murder. The incident is still under investigation, if you have information contact Detective Steve Stechschulte at 419-221-5181 or the Lima Police Department at 419-227-4444. Fax 419-229-2926 The name of the victim has not been released by the police department. Low 34F. You have permission to edit this article. Michael L. Oliphant has been arrested in the Wednesday shooting death of Kirk Perine. Gunman who killed 22-year-old Cleveland man on the loose, police say Cleveland 19 11:37 28-Feb-23. Officers on the scene discovered a crashed car on Rosedale with a victim of the shooting. There are no suspects in custody at this time. He was transported to St. Rita's and then life-flighted to a Columbus hospital. Suicidal subject shot after pointing gun at officers, police say WXIX Fox 19, Ohio 12:46 28-Feb-23. There they found 17-year-old Jaden Halpern, who died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Patrol man Tom Lee, 29, was wounded while trying to halt the disturb ance. The suspects had a gun and beat one of the victims with it, sending them to the hospital. On December 8, 2004, four people were murdered and three others were wounded in a mass shooting at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio. More >>Crime Stoppers Wanted Persons of the Week, With the release of the age-progression image,law enforcement reminds the public if they had any interaction with Ashley or possible knowledge of what may have happened to Ashley to please contact the FBI at 216-522-1400, theCleveland Division of Police 1stDistrict Detective Bureau (216-6 More >>FBI Cleveland Release Age-Progression Image of Missing Person Ashley Summers, According to the affidavit, Timothy Hovanec's in-car camera recorded him coming to Anita Green's house in April to drop off the kids. There was a problem saving your notification. Phillip Briggs submitted his resignation after village council requested it due to the charges alleged against the former mayor. "We had a large gathering here I think it might of been a birthday party, but there were a lot of kids here, a lot of adults, and someone managed to shoot up a car full of people, and it happened to have a 10-year-old in it. Overcast. At least one gunman opened fire on a gathering that was letting out from a house. He assaulted the residents and then forced them to drive him to the area of Yoakam and West Breese Road where he got out of the car and left on f More >>Crime Stoppers offering $1,000 reward for information on Leroy "Knowledge" Page, The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that 19-year-old Neamia Bennett of Gomer failed to negotiate a curve on Gomer Road. 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Several persons were wounded by sniper fire during this second series of racial outbreaks since January. As of Tuesday afternoon, Tenea Wilson was listed in serious condition and Tania Wilson was in critical condition. They are all being held on charges related to the robbery and murder. Tate was sentenced last year in Medina County to two years in prison for charges he faced for stealing a car from the Bluffton area and drivi More >>Dante Tate pleads guilty to charges in Hancock County, 35-year-old Brittany Hill is currently in the Hancock County Jail and is facing three separate charges of drug possession. His father 45-year-old Micheal Latson was also in the vehicle and was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries. Hardy turned himself in to police following the shooting and is c More >>Allen County Grand Jury indicts Antrea Hardy for January shooting at downtown Lima motel, On December 29th, 22-year-old Kobe Bryant was found shot to death in a yard in the six hundred block of East Fourth Street. In 2020, the city had multiple homicides in one morning early in the year when three men died inside or just outside of the former Levels Lounge at 122 E. North St. on Feb. 4. Anyone with information regarding the Thursday night shooting should contact Detective Matt Boss at 419221-5156, the Lima Police Department at 419-227-4444 or Lima/Allen County Crime Stoppers at 419-229-7867. Close Ad According to LPD Detective Sgt. LIMA Lima police are seeking information surrounding a Sunday shooting that left two sisters seriously injured. Fax 419-229-2926 Address: 3515 Elida Road, According to the indictment, the incidents happened between August and Septemb More >>Elida man facing sexual battery charges tries to get interview with law enforcement tossed, On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at approximately 11:07AM the American Township Police Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Sandpiper St. Lima, Ohio regarding a 4 year old child being abducted from the residence by an unknown male subject. The police are reviewing footage from surveillance cameras in hopes of identifying the suspects. Detectives started interviewing individuals and they have some leads to multiple suspects that they are following up on. As a result, it was determined the vehicle was coming from the shooting incident, in the 100 block of Perry Street. At the request of city offi cials, Gov. Here is an update on Sunday's deadly shooting in Dayton, Ohio. After the kids went inside the home with Green, Amanda allegedly attacked him with a syringe that contained a drug that Theodorou sent from South Africa which More >>Trial set to begin in October for the three people charged in the death of Timothy Hovanec, According to Lima police detectives, on January 16th, police were called to a downtown Lima motel for reports of a shooting. Both of the victims were inside the residence when they were shot. He went to the riot area in an attempt to ease the tension. According to the Lima Police Department, at approximately 10:15 p.m. officers were called to respond to a report of a shooting at 409 Orena St. Two individuals were found there suffering gunshot wounds. A probable caus More >>Ohio State Highway Troopers seize $27,000 worth of suspected fentanyl in Allen County, The FBI Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force, together with the Findlay Police Department and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office announce the February 24tharrest of Gage Daniel Shafer Haws. Perrysburg led 29-19 at halftime after shooting 60 percent on field goals (12 of 20) in the first two quarters, including four 3-pointers. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Lima Police report that the 9-1-1 call for a shooting came . Dunlap did not comply and he and the woman got into an altercation with the female officer, who was injured while she More >>Tyler Dunlap sentenced to 180 days in jail for 2022 incident in Wapakoneta, The Lima/Allen-Putman County Crime Stoppers Program offers cash awards of up to $1,000.00 to anyone who provides anonymous tip/ information that would lead to the arrest of anyone listed on this page. Please call (419) 229-STOP (7867). Mayor Christian P. Morris de clared a state of emergency, established a dusktodawn cur few, banned the sale of fire arms and gasoline in open containers and outlawed the carrying of guns, knives, clubs and other weapons. Fax 419-229-2926 Jason Garlock, Bryants death was the fourth homicide in Lima this year. When police broke down the front door and entered the house, Wilson sheltered in a bedroom with her six young children. Copyright 2021 by Lima Communications Corporation. 18-year-old Takal Austin will now have his jury trial set for April 11th. All rights reserved. The investigation is continuing as detectives are speaking to witnesses, but no suspects are currently in custody. At the time of call the subject was walking aw More >>American Township Police respond to call of abducted child on Tuesday, charges pending against Lima man, As people gather for Super Bowl parties on Sunday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges fans to refrain from driving impaired. Officers arrived to find two people shot and suffering from gunshot wounds. Lima, OH (45805) Today. Your Hometown Stations is a television station with all four major networks (NBC, FOX, ABC,. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at 419-229-STOP (7867), Detective Matt Boss at 419-221-5165, Detective Matt Woodworth at 419-221-5293 or the Lima Police Department at 419-227-4444. Ohio Amber Alert: Abducted toddler found safe 4 hours ago. As of now, the names of the suspects are not being released. Sean Neidemire at 419-225-5295 or 419-227-4444. Detectives were called to the scene and are speaking with witnesses and following up on leads, according to an LPD press release. According to . More >>Court News from Van Wert County Common Pleas Court For February 15, 2023, Romance scams, also known as confidence scams, typically occur when a criminal creates a fake profile on a dating site or social media platform, and tricks victims into believing theyre in a loving and trusting relationship with that online persona. Steve Stechschulte at the Lima Police Department at(419) 227-4444 or Crimestoppers at (419) 229-STOP. After testing the drugs, they determined that it was meth. More >>Lima teen accused of shooting death of Koby Bryant has a jury trial set for April, One of the teens facing murder charges for the death of 17-year-old Jayden Halpern is getting more time to prepare for the trial. LIMA, OH (WLIO) - An early evening shooting incident in Lima leaves one man dead and another in custody. Tarika Wilsons obituary notice, printed in the Jan. 10, 2008 edition of The Lima News, lists sisters Tenea and Tania among survivors. The driver of the vehicle in the roll-over crash, 25-year-old Davion Latson, of Lima, suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was pronounced dead at the scene. J Swygart covers courts and police for The Lima News. LIMA A Lima man was arrested Wednesday in the shooting death of a man in a northwestern part of Lima, according to a press release from the Lima Police Department. The Lima police officers got a call from a person at 764 W. Lane Ave. just before 6 a.m. for a potential home invasion and shooting. Fu More >>Crime Stoppers offering reward for information that leads to the arrest of Juan Fuentas, The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on speed, safety belt and OVI enforcement on Interstate 75. The incidents resulted in the first gun-related homicides of 2021 in Lima. If you have a story idea, you can email us at [email protected]. More >>Court News from Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for February 22, 2023, Tate was in the car allegedly driven by Emin Johnson that hit Officer Francis while he was trying to deploy stop sticks on I-75 during a police chase. Bryant was one of the two teens charged in a May 14, 2017, shooting in the 300 block of North Collett Street, according to a statement issued by the Lima Police Department. We'll next see something like this when Mars and Jupiter cozy up in the predawn sky on Aug 15, 2024. That matches last years total but is well below the 13 homicides investigated by the LPD in 2020 and the seven in 2019. Detectives believe this is related to a recent string of shootings, beginning with the murder of 26-year-old DeJuan Adams on early Saturday morning of July 23rd. Officers discovered a crashed car in the 100 block of . LPD identified suspect Michael L. Oliphant, 21, of, Lima, based on witness descriptions. He is scheduled to stand trial in May 2023, more than three years after the incident. According to the Lima Police Department, at approximately 10:15 . Nine people are dead after a gunman, identified as Connor Betts, 24, fired dozens of shots in a busy neighborhood in the Oregon . While people were standing outside and getting into vehicles to leave, at least one gunman started shooting at them. I am the assignment editor here at Your Hometown Stations. LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A Lima teen accused of murdering Koby Bryant in December of last year will have his trial set for next month. There was a problem saving your notification. The two victims were transported to Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical Center, where they received treatment for the gunshot wounds. Two years ago, curfews were imposed during two weks of racial outbreak in late August and early September. Through the initial investigation, the Lima Police Department learned that several people had been involved in an attempted robbery on the home on Lane Avenue, and had forced their way inside. He fired blindly in the direction of the bedroom where Wilson and her children hid, killing Tarkia Wilson instantly and injuring the baby she was holding in her arms. Chance of precip 100%. Fraudsters then leverage that relationshi More >>FBI Cleveland Warns of Romance Scams Throughout the Month of Love, According to the police, McLaurin's body was found in the driveway of his home, detectives state that McLaurin was found with eighteen gunshot wounds on his body. Low 31F. One was hit by a fire bomb. See the article in its original context from. 18-year-old Takal Austin will now have his jury trial set for April 11th. Austin was arrested Jan. 9 in connection with the Dec. 29 shooting death of Lima resident Kobe Bryant. More >>Oliphant has his case bound over to Allen County, On Friday, February 24, 2023, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, assisted by the Allen County Sheriffs Office and Lima Police Department S.W.A.T. Suspect in deadly Morrow County shooting attempted to steal multiple vehicles, police say ABC 6 12:42 28-Feb-23. teams, served two narcotics related search warrants at 851 N. Main St. Mar 3, 2023 . Mar. Officers shot and killed two of Terrys dogs in the house, and Lima police officer Joseph Chavalia mistook the sound of his fellow officers shots for hostile gunfire. Mar. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or Neidemire at 419-221-5295 or 419-227-4444. Authorities respond to an overnight shooting that occurred at Bicentennial Park in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, May 22, 2021 . Detectives say it started as a domestic dispute, then Fuentes allegedly stabbed Maloy in the neck several times. According to Lima police detectives, officers were called out to the 100 of Rosedale Avenue late Wednesday afternoon for reports of a shooting, t More >>Michael Oliphant arraigned on a murder charge after Wednesday's fatal shooting, 32-year-old Leroy "Knowledge" Page is facing a felonious assault charge after running from police and forcing his way into a home on October 30th. LIMA, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 6A black woman was shot to death by the police last night, touching off a wave of violence that led to the cordoning off of a 12block area on the Negro Near South Side. LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Two people were injured in Lima Tuesday night in what detectives say is a gang-related revenge shooting. They are coming to the point where they just don't care what kind of target they are looking at, and they are willing to shoot up any car, and now this is going to go back and forth all because of some disagreement that occurred between two adult males, and it's starting to get frustrating. *UPDATE* 6/10/22 Your News Now at Ten: A teenager has been killed in a morning shooting on the north side of Lima. While interacting with the occupants, troopers detected the odor of raw marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. It only got better in the second half when the Yellow. No date has been set for his arraignment. Phone 419-223-1010 A witness says Curtis and McLaurin were having an argument, and moments later, they heard gunshots. After several hours of investigation, six suspects were eventually identified and apprehended. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Allen County Prosecuting Attorney Destiny Caldwell said based on a video of the incident, she does not believe Bryant had a gun, and it appeared that Austin lured the victim to him rather than the other way around. 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At approximately 4:24 p.m. officers from the Lima Police Department responded to a shooting at 800 N. Elizabeth St., where two victims one male and one female were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Police believe Davion Latson was shot at 168 South Perry Street after an altercation. Officers were called to the Levels Lounge in . Desk Officer: (419) 221-5264 Connect with us. Officers learned the suspect shot numerous times across a roadway, hitting both victims as they sat in a vehicle in the driveway at 425 N. Jameson Ave. The incident remains under investigation. He is facing one count of pandering obscenity involving a minor, his case will more than likely be pres More >>Briggs waives his right to a preliminary hearing, The charges stem from an investigation by the Ohio Auditor's Special Investigation Unit, after receiving a complaint about Meyers in January of 2019, which involved allegedly using his position as Superintendent of Gallia County Local School to get his son a job. Hello! Haws was arrested without incidentby the Findlay Police Department SWAT team at a residence in F More >>Suspect of multiple area bank robberies arrested in Findlay, 24-year-old Daquan Burse was sentenced to 10 to 12 and half years in prison after an Allen County Jury found him guilty of drug trafficking and possession charges in January. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. He will be sentenced in March on the charge. Periods of rain and snow this evening. The Allen County Sheriff's Office says Miller sent a threatening letter to his ex-wife that included messages of blowing up Pandora-Gilboa School and an unnamed priest. A statement from the Lima Police Department said officers were dispatched shortly before 10 p.m. on the night of the shooting to the area of Branson Avenue and Fourth Street. This incident is believed to be related to a string of shootings, over the last few days, beginning with the homicide death of 26 year old Dejuan Adams, of Lima, shortly after midnight on Saturday, 7/23/2022. Two of the poles were knocked More >>Single-vehicle crash south of Gomer knocks down utility poles and causes power outage, Press Release from the Lima/Allen County Crime Stoppers: Area law enforcement officials are looking for information about crimes or persons listed in this graphic.