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Ohio Turnpike warns of toll-collection scam
The Ohio Turnpike and other toll-road agencies in the northeastern United States are warning of fraudulent texts and emails purporting to bill motorists for unpaid tolls. “We are receiving calls from Ohio residents across the state who have reported receiving this text scam,” Charles Cyrill, an Ohio Turnpike spokesman, said Monday. “Many are not Ohio Turnpike customers.” A text message Mr. Cyrill provided as an example identifies the sender as Ohio Turnpike Tolls Services and advises payment of $9.75 to a bogus website “to avoid additional charges of $97.50.” The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission only uses paper invoices sent by the U.S. Mail to collect unpaid tolls, and sends emails only to its E-ZPass tagholders regarding account status, such as insufficient funds or a credit-card problem, the turnpike commission said in a scam warning.
Celina man indicted on fraud, theft charges
Jul. 22—CELINA — A Celina man was recently indicted on 96 charges, ranging from fifth- to first-degree felonies, including securities fraud, telecommunications fraud and theft for allegedly defrauding Ohioans out of more than $1.2 million. According to a news release from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities, Christopher Wendel, 58, a former broker, solicited 10 Ohio ...
Indiana Man Apprehended Following High-Speed Chase Through Construction Zone
On Friday night, a man from Indiana was caught after a high-speed pursuit in DeKalb and Noble counties, which resulted in a patrol car crash and several felony charges. At around 9:30 p.m., Dusty E. Dawkins, 43, was pursued by the Indiana State Police after allegedly driving without tail lights. The chase started when a trooper tried to stop him on SR327 near Warfield Street in Garrett. Dawkins chose to ignore the trooper, sped off south on SR327, and disregarded the “road closed” sign on CR56 due to ongoing construction.
Fremont Police officer disciplined for arresting wrong man
FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - An officer with the Fremont Police Department was given a three-day suspension without pay for arresting the wrong man while executing a warrant. Officer Chevy Farmer will also have to do additional training for failing to check the man’s ID. The attorney for the man...
Northern Indiana Forecast: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Today Through Wednesday
Fort Wayne, IN – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact Northern Indiana later today and continue through Wednesday. The US National Weather Service Northern Indiana reports that the best chances for severe weather will occur on Wednesday. Today’s high temperatures are forecasted to range between 79-85°F, with periodic showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures will drop to 63-67°F with continued storm potential.
FWCS: Phone pouches approved for upcoming school year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A few months ago Fort Wayne Community Schools tested Yondr phone pouches to reduce distractions in schools. At Monday’s board meeting, board members voted on whether or not the district would adopt them for the upcoming school year. “We did see a difference in...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
Ohio dedicates 85 miles of road to honor Charles Young who went from slavery to colonel
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local corridor along Ohio roads will pay tribute to a military officer from the Tri-State who broke down barriers. Charles Young was born into slavery in Mayslick and spent most of his childhood in Ripley. Young graduated from the United States Military Academy and became the...
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