June 27, 2024, Press Release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office: On June 25, 2024, the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, in conjunction with the FBI’s Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force and assisted by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. Team, executed a search warrant at a residence on the 3000 block of Allentown Road (Lima, Ohio). The resident, Brandon Maitlen (DOB 01-03-1990), was present and taken into custody on a probation violation. A second related search warrant was executed at a residence on the 100 block of Bellwood Drive (Lima, Ohio).
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Police Department asks that people celebrate the new year in a safe way.
United States Representative Jim Jordan says the shooting that took place in Texas Tuesday was "Terrible" and "Tragic". Appearing at Anthony's for the Wapakoneta service club meeting, Jordan says that he hopes to explore possibilities to address school shootings, such as adding more security at schools, but is against anything that would involve the 2nd amendment.
The Lima Police Department is reminding residents to not set off guns or fireworks to celebrate the new year. The department states that they respond a lot to calls of gunshots on New Years, and some calls end with a stray bullet striking someone.
The governor says between September 1st and Labor Day there were 40 people shot in the state and 21 of those people died from their injuries. After the mass shooting in Dayton last year, where 9 people were killed and 17 injured, DeWine came up with the Strong Ohio bill. The legislation is designed to protect constitutional rights of gun ownership, while still prevent gun violence with new background checks, greater penalties for gun crimes, and safety protection orders.
Questions have come up in the wake of the Levels Lounge shooting on Tuesday, about having guns inside bars. We spoke to the Allen County Sheriff who says it is legal to have guns in bars if a person has a CCW also known as a concealed carry permit. It would be illegal if the establishment has an explicit sign stating no guns allowed. If you do have a gun in a bar, the law says you cannot drink alcohol or have consumed it already. In terms of security in a bar, it is completely up to bar owners how much or how little they'd like to have in place including bouncers, wands, or metal detectors.
As you bring in the new year you want to keep in mind safety during your celebration.
Just like every new year, law enforcement are cautioning people not to fire their guns into the air. It's a great safety concern. According to the Associated Press, an Ohio boy was struck by a random gun shot last New Year's Eve. Another thing the Lima Police are warning against is the use of fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in the state of Ohio and are also a safety risk. LPD will have increased enforcement on New Year's Eve looking to keep the public safe.
The Lima Senior student arrested after making shooting threats on social media, made his first court appearance.
