Lima Police officers are looking for a female suspect who allegedly robbed a business early Friday morning.  According to detectives, officers were called to the Jackpot Zone at 1515 Harding Highway at 3:34 AM.  Officers learned that a female made threats with a gun and took an undisclosed amount of cash.  Officers have identified a person of interested, but they are not releasing a name just yet.  They ask if you know anything about the crime you are asked to call Crime Stoppers 419-229-7867 or Detective Brian Snyder at the Lima Police Department 419-998-5588.  

Monday was the first court appearance for 28-year-old Melvin Boothe. He’s been charged with the murder of 25-year-old McKenzie Butler. The outcome of his preliminary hearing means his case will be transferred to Allen County Common Pleas Court. During the hearing, Det. Brian Snyder took the witness stand to reveal more details. It was June 13 a credible sources told police they thought Boothe may be responsible for a possible missing person. Boothe and Butler lived together at 350 E. Eighth St. Butler hadn’t been at work for weeks. May 26 was the first day she missed work.