Recent updates to Ohio’s distracted driving laws have further expanded what may qualify as impaired operation. Texting while driving, using an electronic device, consuming drugs before or while driving, and even activities such as eating or applying makeup behind the wheel can result in citations.
A Findlay man was badly injured after a motorcycle crash Thursday night. According to the Findlay Police Department, 22-year-old Edward Springer was riding his motorcycle south on Emma Street in Findlay when he failed to stop at the intersection at W. Sandusky Street and struck a guardrail at around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Springer was ejected from his motorcycle. Police say his left leg sustained suspected major injuries, and he was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital.
October 15, 2024, Press Release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office: Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey reports the arrest of an individual this weekend on multiple charges. On Saturday, October 12th, at 7:12 PM, a Mercer County deputy stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Us Rte 127 and St Rte 274, in Marion Township. The vehicle was being driven by William D. McSwain (21) of Dayton, OH.
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - One man is in custody after a 7-mile police pursuit in Findlay late Saturday night. According to a press release, just be…
Shawnee Township, OH (WLIO) - Shawnee Township will be using grant money to combat drunk driving this New Year's Eve.
Locally, Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers were busy during the Christmas travel season. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol 2022 Christmas Holiday Recap just released late Monday Afternoon, state troopers responded to 120 incidents in Allen County and 5 incidents in Putnam County.
On October 30, 2022, David M. Wheeler of St. Marys was arrested by Celina Police on OVI charges. Before entering the booking area of the Mercer County Adult Detention Facility, an unknown white pill was found in Wheeler's possession. While taking inventory of his personal possessions during booking, Mercer County Corrections Deputies also found a rolled-up dollar bill, which tests determined to likely be methamphetamine and fentanyl. Wheeler is being charged with an additional felony for transporting drugs into a detention facility.
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving, also known as MADD, hosts the 2022 Top Cop Awards Banquet Tuesday Evening at the FOP Hall, Lima Lodge #21. Tuesday's event marks the 27th annual banquet held to commemorate local law enforcement who have helped to make roadways safer by taking drunk and impaired drivers off the road.
Van Wert – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM tonight on US Route 127 near mile post 7, in Van Wert County. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related injury and fatal crashes.
COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to drive sober. During the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which runs from August 17 to September 5, troopers will focus enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways.
