A former Cridersville police officer is punished for an incident at a Wapakoneta apartment complex over the summer. Matthew Brushaber has been sentenced to five years of probation and 180 days in jail with credit give for 96 days. Back in June, police say Brushaber was shooting at the Laurelwood Apartments. When they arrived, he ran into the building. The apartments were evacuated and Brushaber gave himself up.

A former police officer has been indicted in Auglaize County for charges related to a standoff last month.

Matthew Brushaber has been indicted on one count each of improperly discharging a firearm in a home, inducing panic, vandalism, and possessing criminal tools. He's pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to all charges. A motion for a mental examination has been filed by his attorney. Brushaber was a former Cridersville Police Officer before being fired earlier this year. On June 29, Wapakoneta Police were called to the Laurelwood Apartments around noon. They say Brushaber was shooting at the building when they arrived and then he ran into the apartment building. Police evacuated the building then he later gave himself up peacefully. His bond remains at $250,000.

National Police Week starts tomorrow and the city of Wapakoneta wanted to show their support by doing a “Let’s Back the Blue 5K” run. 

The Wapakoneta Police Department is investigating a possible explosive device at a business in southeast Wapak. 

The Wapakoneta Police Department has some new gear that will keep them safer while doing their job thanks to local businesses.