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September 24, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.

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Lima Police Chief Kevin Martin says they have been getting an incredibly high number of complaints of what he is calling “Quality of Life” issues throughout the city. Anything from speeding to loud music to disabled vehicles parked on the street. The city and the council want something done to address these issues and a new initiative at the Lima Police Department will begin focusing on these specific issues.