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Suppression hearing held ahead of April trial in officer shooting case
Allen County

Suppression hearing held ahead of April trial in officer shooting case

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Feb 26, 2026

Emerson Jeffrey, 35, appeared Thursday in Allen County Common Pleas Court for a suppression hearing ahead of his April jury trial.

External investigation finished in Lima officer-involved shooting
Allen County
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External investigation finished in Lima officer-involved shooting

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jan 8, 2026

Chief Hile requested that BCI conduct an external investigation into the Oct. 31 shooting, which injured Lima Police Officer Bryce Metz and suspect Emerson Jeffrey.

Emerson Jeffrey faces multiple charges in October 31st police shooting
Allen County
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Emerson Jeffrey faces multiple charges in October 31st police shooting

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Nov 21, 2025

Emerson Jeffrey, 35, has been indicted on multiple charges after shooting at a Lima police officer during a traffic stop, leaving both him and Officer Bryce Metz injured.

Suspect booked in October 31st shooting of Lima police officer
Allen County
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Suspect booked in October 31st shooting of Lima police officer

  • Pearl Lewandowski
  • Updated Nov 14, 2025

The man suspected of injuring a Lima police officer in a Halloween shootout is now back in Allen County.

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City of Lima updates public on officer-involved shooting, releases name of LPD officer shot along with dash & body cam footage
Allen County

City of Lima updates public on officer-involved shooting, releases name of LPD officer shot along with dash & body cam footage

  • Conner Prince
  • Updated Nov 3, 2025

The identity of the Lima police officer who was shot during a traffic stop on October 31st has been released along with dash and body cam footage. Conner Prince has the latest, and we do want to warn you that the footage may be disturbing to some.

Suspect in Lima Police shooting served time in prison for failure to comply with a police officer
Allen County
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Suspect in Lima Police shooting served time in prison for failure to comply with a police officer

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Nov 3, 2025

A man released from prison this year is recovering in a Columbus hospital after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Lima Police officers during a Friday night traffic stop that left an officer injured.

Former St. Marys School employee indicted on 13 sex-related counts
Auglaize County
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Former St. Marys School employee indicted on 13 sex-related counts

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Nov 3, 2025

A former St. Marys school bus driver has been indicted on 13 sex-related charges involving a student, though the alleged incidents did not occur on school grounds.

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