Gervens Justilien, the man accused of the March 2024 murder of an American Township woman, will have his trial postponed. Originally scheduled to begin on January 14, 2025, Judge Jeffrey Reed allowed a motion for continuance entertained by Justilien's defense. A new trial date has not been set. The postponement is to allow an independent DNA expert to complete their investigation of collected evidence and release their findings.

42-year-old Dewayne Carter Jr. was indicted by an Allen Co. Grand Jury on 4 charges connected to a January 12, 2024 shooting in Lima.

58-year-old Michael Flickinger was arraigned this week on multiple charges including rape and sexual battery.

A man accused of a March rape and murder, pleads not guilty during his arraignment.