Allen County Sheriff Matt Treglia tells us more about his agency's operations at the Allen County Fair.
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A shoplifter at the Lima Mall sends police on a short chase before being caught. The male suspect ran from officers outside the mall and ran across Cable Road.
ELIDA, OH (WLIO) -Â Elida High School was on lockdown Friday afternoon after a false threat.
The Allen County Sheriff's Office is reporting that the incident happened on Tuesday, and the male juvenile were arrested that night after their investigation. Â
Local law enforcement is having good conversations over a cup of coffee. Today is "National Coffee with a Cop Day," and the Allen County Sheriff's Office picked up the tab for a free cup of coffee or tea at the Cable Road Biggby this morning. It's the ninth year for the national event that aims to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the public. Many deputies and officers were on hand having a positive interaction over a cup of coffee.
Allen County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left one person dead in Perry Township. The sheriff's office has not released many details as of yet, but they say the incident happened on Charledon Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Deputies say a victim was taken to Lima Memorial, where they were pronounced deceased. A suspect has been taken into custody. The sheriff's office says the investigation is ongoing and more details will be released when they become available.
Despite some heavy rain, the Allen County Sheriff's Office did not let Mother Nature ruin their fun at the Allen County Fairgrounds for their annual National Night Out. In addition to having dinner and talking with deputies, the SWAT team and the bomb squad, a big part of the celebration is the 5K run where all money and proceeds directly benefit the Allen County D.A.R.E. Program. On Tuesday evening, we talked with Allen County Sheriff, Matt Treglia, about why Tuesday night was so important.
A Lima man refused to leave his home when Allen County Sheriff deputies tried to execute a protection order. 26-year-old John Peterson III walked out of 807 Crestwood Avenue after a two-hour negotiation with the sheriff's department after he barricaded himself inside the home. Deputies were trying to execute a court-ordered protection order when Peterson closed the door and refused to come out.
The Allen County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing in Perry Township. Around 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, scanner traffic indicated that a victim had been stabbed in the head and neck area on Lennox Avenue. Shortly after, it was stated that a male suspect was in custody.
The Allen County Sheriff's Office reports there were no major emergencies and just a handful of calls for service. None of them related to tourists. They do believe that the planning done before the eclipse helped with the day, and they did the best they could.