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Findlay Police chief raises concerns over downtown cruising
Hancock County
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Findlay Police chief raises concerns over downtown cruising

  • Updated Jul 21, 2025

Chief James Mathias says the cruises down Main Street have become a public safety issue, with incidents of reckless driving, vandalism and traffic violations.

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Lima gears up for National Night Out at Lincoln Park
Allen County

Lima gears up for National Night Out at Lincoln Park

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jul 16, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The City of Lima is making efforts to connect with neighborhoods across the community as it plans this year’s National Night Out.

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Lima Police Chief Retiring After More Than Three Decades of Service
Allen County

Lima Police Chief Retiring After More Than Three Decades of Service

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Jun 25, 2025

He joined the Lima Police Department in May 1992 and has steadily moved through the ranks, introducing new and innovative programs to improve the department’s efficiency and reach. Among his most notable contributions is the department’s advancement in digital investigations.

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Lima Memorial honors first responders during EMS Week
Allen County
Top Story

Lima Memorial honors first responders during EMS Week

  • Updated May 19, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Lima Memorial Health System kicked off National EMS Week by showing appreciation for local first responders, inviting them…

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Lima students show appreciation for local law enforcement during special assembly
Allen County

Lima students show appreciation for local law enforcement during special assembly

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated May 9, 2025

“The kids really look forward to it,” Spriggs said. “We make cards for the SROs in the building, they interact with the local PD, and just see that we appreciate everything that they do every day to protect us and keep us safe here at school and in the community.”

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No major injuries in Lima intersection crash
Allen County

No major injuries in Lima intersection crash

  • Updated Apr 18, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - Police responded to a two-vehicle crash early Friday afternoon at the intersection of West Market and Metcalf streets.

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City of Lima offers high school students an inside look at safety services
Allen County

City of Lima offers high school students an inside look at safety services

  • Stacey Myers Cook
  • Updated Apr 8, 2025

Area high school juniors and seniors participated in the event, which included tours of the Lima Police Department and Fire Department. Officers and firefighters explained their daily responsibilities, demonstrated equipment used on the job, and shared their personal reasons for choosing careers in law enforcement and firefighting.

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Police Respond to Stabbing on N West Street
Allen County

Police Respond to Stabbing on N West Street

  • Updated Mar 23, 2025

LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) -  Police cruisers lined North West Street on Wednesday afternoon after the Lima Police Department responded to a reported s…

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Van Wert man arrested in Thursday Night shooting incident
Crime Stories

Van Wert man arrested in Thursday Night shooting incident

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Mar 7, 2025

Yusef Abdulrahman has been charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, aggravated menacing, and inducing panic.

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Man injured in second early morning shooting in Lima this week
Allen County

Man injured in second early morning shooting in Lima this week

  • Todd Cummins
  • Updated Feb 8, 2025

A 31-year-old man showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand.  

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