Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Man being held after search warrants in Allen County yields drugs, firearms, and cash
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - The West Central Ohio Crime Task Force seized a large amount of money, drugs, and guns during a raid earlier this week. With the help of the FBI's Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force and the Allen County SWAT Team, they took 34-year-old Brandon Maitlen into custody, and he is being held in the Auglaize County Jail on a probation violation.
Lima man charged after SWAT team finds drugs, weapons
Jun. 27—LIMA — A Lima man was arrested on a probation violation, with more charges expected, following a raid on Tuesday by the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force, the FBI's Northwest Ohio Safe Streets Task Force and the Allen County Sheriff's Office SWAT team. The search was executed at a residence on the 3000 block of Allentown Road. The resident, Brandon Maitlen, 34, was taken into custody ...
Motorcycle racers converge on the Allen County Fairgrounds for the Lima Half-Mile
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - For four decades, the Allen County Fairgrounds has been home to some of the best flat track racing, and this Saturday, June 29th, over 50 of the best motorcycle racers in the nation will be back to try and tame the Lima Half-Mile and walk away the winner.
Woman who provided drugs in overdose death sentenced
Jun. 27—LIMA — A Lima woman who provided cocaine laced with fentanyl that investigators say ultimately led to the accidental overdose death last year of a 49-year-old Lima man was sentenced Thursday to a minimum of 10 years behind bars. Erica Keysor was charged with trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, corrupting another with drugs and involuntary manslaughter in ...
"Visit Greater Lima" reports that tourism is up for Lima-Allen County
ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Many people say there is nothing to do in Lima Allen County, but the numbers say otherwise. "Visit Greater Lima" is getting economic impact numbers for the area, and those numbers are up for 2023. According to Tourism Economics, the county saw nearly $483 million in economic impact, with a total of $62.9 million in tax revenue. Those figures are calculated by the number of visitors and the money that they spend when visiting Lima-Allen County. There were a lot of events at the fairground in 2023, and an increase in day trips turned into stay trips that all went towards the bottom line.
Monthly Wake, Rattle, and Roll meeting welcomes "ZoomInfo" VP to speak
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Think of it as a digital business card. That was the message Friday at the Lima Allen County Chambers monthly Wake, Rattle, and Roll. "ZoomInfo" vice president of government and regulatory affairs Bubba Nunnery spoke about the advantages of using digital networking sources. It helps with sales to find customers, it helps with marketing their products and services, and it helps with the recruitment of employees.
Jury finds former Lima probation officer guilty on five counts
LIMA — An Allen County Common Pleas Court jury found former Lima Municipal Court probation officer Dexter Thompson guilty on five counts and not guilty on two counts Friday for having improper sexual conduct with probationers. The jury found Thompson guilty on four counts of sexual battery and one...
Defendants enter not guilty pleas in Allen County court
Jun. 25—LIMA — The following defendants have entered pleas of not guilty to recent charges handed down by the Allen County grand jury: Ty Shellenbarger Jr., 20, of Spencerville, charged with strangulation. Brady Noble, 27, of Lima, charged with three counts of possession of cocaine and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity. Teir Pitts, 32, of Chillicothe, charged with felonious assault. ...
Man found deceased in parking lot of apartment complex suspected to have died from accidental drug overdose
June 25, 2024, Press Release from the Allen County Sheriff's Office: On June 22, 2024, at approximately 1:15 PM, Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the American Township Fire Department were dispatched to the apartment complex parking lot at 2680 W. Market St. Lima, Ohio, in reference to an unresponsive male in a vehicle in the lot. Upon arrival, deputies located the deceased subject, later identified as Blaine P. Schmitt, 4-29-1989, unknown address, lying on the ground in the lot while the caller was attempting CPR. The American Township Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly thereafter, and Blaine was pronounced deceased at the scene. Blaine was transported to the Lucas County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy.
No foul play suspected in man's death in Lima
Jun. 25—LIMA — Law enforcement officials on Tuesday said an accidental drug overdose likely caused the death of a 35-year-old man whose body was found Saturday in the parking lot of a Lima apartment complex. According to a statement from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the unresponsive male was found lying in the apartment complex parking lot at 2680 W. Market St., Lima. First responders ...
Labor Day 5k to benefit LifeWise sites in Allen County
Area LifeWise Academies are joining together to hold a 5k Race Fundraiser on Labor Day, Monday, September 2th at 9 am. The course will start and end at the Sunnydale House next to Elida Elementary School and wind through the village of Elida. Volunteers are welcome to line the streets along the route to encourage participants.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.