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A police chase ended in a crash on Allentown Road this afternoon.
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A U-Haul truck involved in a police chase on Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 33 crashed between Wapakoneta and Cridersville, snarling traffic.
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The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations conducted in the field by deputies and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found to be incorrect or false after further investigation. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.
The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations conducted in the field by deputies and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation.
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Chief James Mathias says the cruises down Main Street have become a public safety issue, with incidents of reckless driving, vandalism and traffic violations.
With summer travel season in full swing, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the importance of adhering to posted speed limits.
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May 12, 2025, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office:
Lima Central Catholic students received a difficult but important lesson in responsible driving on Thursday. The school’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) team hosted a mock crash behind the building, where the student body watched first responders simulate the aftermath of a serious accident.