LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A Lima woman is in jail awaiting her day in court on arson charges.
The Lima Fire Department received a call just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning of heavy smoke coming from a home at 125 W. O'Connor Avenue. They found extensive fire damage to the rear and upstairs of the house. We are told all occupants left the building prior to arrival with no injuries. Lima fire investigators were on sight as the blaze is believed to be suspicious. American Township was also called in to help out.
Meet Officer Roscoe! He is now on the streets with his handler Lima Police Officer Logan Patton. Patton has been with the department since 2017 and has always wanted to be a canine handler. Officer Roscoe and Officer Patton have been in training since September with certifications from the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers and the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. They also had extensive training covering all types of skills including patrolling, apprehensions and narcotics.