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Local law enforcement are searching for a man was involved in a police chase and took hostages that he force to aid him in his escape.  According to the Allen County Sheriff’s office 32-year-old Leroy “Knowledge” Page was in a car chase with Lima Police officers around 12:30 am Sunday morning.  Page wrecked the vehicle near W. Elm St. and Fraunfelter Rd.  He then went to a residence where he forced his way inside.  He assaulted the homeowners for two hours, then forced them to drive him to the area Yoakam Road and West Breese Road, where he got out of the car and left on foot.  Law enforcement believe he went to his home on Redbud Lane and then he left the area.  Page is 5’9” tall and weighs approximately 275 pounds.  He is believed to be a threat to others and may be armed.  If you know of his whereabouts all the Allen County Sheriff’s Office at 419-227-3535 or 9-1-1.

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There was free food and activities for the kids, plus around 150 people laced up their shoes for the 5K race to benefit the Allen County DARE Program. Besides making connections with the residents, Sheriff Matt Treglia says the night is for people to come out and see all the different programs, like the SWAT team, K9 units, and Dive Team their tax dollars pay for.

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35-year-old Donald Leroy Collins III charged with Domestic Violence, Rape, Abduction, and Resisting Arrest. Wednesday night around 11 p.m., deputies responded to the 6605 block of Agerter Road for an assault complaint. The female victim says Collins assaulted her at her home. Collins tried to run away but was captured by deputies and booked in the Allen County Jail. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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34-year-old Trayvon Thomas and 40-year-old Jakqueta Hollman were arrested on narcotics charges related to the investigation. On April 30th, the task force, and members of the Allen and Auglaize counties' SWAT teams served warrants at 619 N. Collett St and 2219 N. Metcalf St. They found suspected fentanyl pills, marijuana, weapons, drug paraphernalia, and cash. The investigation is ongoing and the case will be presented to the Allen County Grand Jury for possible additional charges.