The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Calvin Brooks. Brooks is wanted U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation on the original charge of burglary F1. Brooks, 45, is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall. Brooks has ties to the city of Mansfield.
Calvin Brooks
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Trenton Schoenman. Schoenman is wanted U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation on the original charge of weapons under disability, aggravated possession of drugs, and tampering with evidence. Schoenman, 23, is described as a black male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall. Schoenman has ties to the cities of Mansfield and Wooster Ohio.
Trenton Schoenman
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Mario Jester. Jester is wanted U.S. Marshals Service and the Adult Parole Authority for a probation violation on the original charge of aggravated robbery F1. Jester, 54, is described as a black male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall. Jester has ties to the city of Mansfield.
Mario Jester
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Damir Swann. Swann is wanted U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for possession of cocaine and possession of fentanyl related compound F1. Swann, 28, is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall. Swann has ties to the cities of Detroit MI and Mansfield.
Damir Swann
If you have any information in reference to Rafael Martinez, Trenton Schoenman, David Greene, or Brian Mays, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411). Tipsters can remain anonymous and reward money is available.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt.
The four-day reporting period began at midnight on Friday, December 29, 2023, and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024. This is a decrease from the four-day reporting period last year when 13 fatalities were reported.
Troopers made 3,259 traffic enforcement contacts; including 272 OVI arrests, 106 distracted driving and 409 safety belt citations.
The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well as drug activity. A statistical analysis of the Patrol’s enforcement activity over the holiday is available here.
On January 1, 2024, at approximately 07:53 hours, the Willard Police Department responded to a shooting call in the 600 block of Fink Street. The female caller advised she had been shot in the leg. The male shooter had left the area on foot and was still armed. The female was transported by Willard Fire and EMS to Willard Mercy. Her condition is currently unknown.
At approximately 08:24 hours, the Willard Police Department received information that the male subject was at a relative’s residence in the 200 block of South West Avenue. Members of the Willard Police Department, Huron County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol set up a perimeter around the residence. Several family members left the home, but the male subject remained inside.
Officers were able to maintain communication with the male subject. At approximately 10:50 hours, the male subject surrendered peacefully.
The male subject was transported to the Huron County Jail pending formal charges. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office was contacted and BC] arrived to gather evidence at the scene.
The Willard Police Department would like to thank the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Attorney General’s Office, BCI, Willard Fire and EMS, Plymouth Fire and EMS, and the public for their assistance.
The Willard Police Department is still investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers who intend to celebrate the new year to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign.
The New Year’s holiday reporting period begins Friday, December 29 at midnight and ends on Monday, January 1 at 11:59 p.m.
During the 2022-2023 four-day New Year’s holiday reporting period, 11 fatal crashes killed 13 people. Of those, alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in nine fatal crashes. Of the 10 fatalities in which safety belts were available, eight were unbelted. Additionally, two motorcyclists and one pedestrian were killed during the holiday reporting period.
“We want everyone to have a great start to the new year,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “If you plan to go out and celebrate, please designate a sober driver.”
The Patrol reminds drivers to plan ahead, designate a sober driver or make other arrangements.
“When you’re ringing in the new year, remember driving impaired can have tragic and senseless consequences,” said Colonel Chuck A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “If you feel different, you drive different.”
Troopers also made 219 impaired-driving arrests during the 2022-2023 four-day New Year’s holiday reporting period.
Motorists are encouraged to call #677 to report impaired drivers, drug activity or stranded motorists.
COLUMBUS – According to provisional statistics, nine people were killed in eight fatal crashes on Ohio roadways this Christmas holiday weekend, resulting in the fewest deaths during a Christmas reporting period since 2018.
The four-day Christmas reporting period began Friday, December 22 at midnight and ran through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 25.
Of the nine people killed, five were not wearing a safety belt and impairment was a factor in two of the crashes.
During the reporting period, troopers arrested 213 people for operating a vehicle while impaired and 21 for illegal drugs.
Troopers also issued citations for 228 safety belt and 75 distracted driving violations. Additionally, troopers assisted 1,049 motorists on Ohio roadways.
In comparison, there were 12 people killed during the 2022 Christmas holiday, which ran from December 23 to 26.
The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well as drug activity. A statistical analysis of the Patrol’s enforcement activity and crash data over the holiday is available here.
Richland County, Monroe Township – The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash. The fatal crash occurred on December 26, 2023, around 6:22 AM, on Pleasant Valley Road west of SR 603.
Bonnie J. Bogdan, age 73, of Perrysville, was driving a 2012 Honda Pilot west on Pleasant Valley Road. Ms. Bogdan traveled off the right side of the road and struck a culvert and ditch embankment. The vehicle traveled across a driveway access and struck a ditch before coming to final rest. Ms. Bogdan was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Mansfield Post was assisted by Mifflin and Monroe Township Fire, Richland County Coroner’s Office, and Terry’s Towing.
ASHLAND, Ohio – If our recent snowy weather has got you in the mood to go ice skating, The Salvation Army’s Ashland Kroc Center has good news for you! In honor of winter break and the Christmas holiday, we’re offering a special discount for the remainder of their Ice-Skating Festival…
Now through Sat., December 30, ice skating on the synthetic rink is open to members of the Ashland Kroc Center for just $3 and non-members are just $6. And that includes skate rental!
This offer is good daily from 1 to 5 p.m., weather permitting and excluding holiday closures (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).
On December 21, 2022, Ashland Police Division and Ashland County Sheriff’s Office detectives assigned to the METRICH Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at 1248 County Road 1475, Ashland.
As a result of the search, suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, prescription pills, drug paraphernalia, a firearm, and evidence indicative of drug trafficking were seized.
Trent A. Carey, 31, was arrested and incarcerated on charges of Aggravated Possession of Drugs and Having Weapons while Under Disability. The case has been forwarded to the Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office for further review. Any suspect accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The METRICH Enforcement Unit would like to thank the community for providing tips that helped build this case. We encourage everyone to continue to report suspected drug activity. Those calls can be made to the METRICH Crime Tip Hotline at (419) 52-CRIME, or download the METRICH Enforcement Unit mobile app and navigate to the “Submit a Tip” link. The public can also contact the local METRICH Access Officer, Kody Hying, at (419) 289-3639 ext. 1039, or email him at hying.kody@ashland-ohio.com.
Charges read as follows:
COUNT ONE: AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS, 2925.11(A), 2925.11 F3.
In that on or about December 21, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, TRENT CAREY did knowingly obtain, possess, or use a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog and the drug involved in the violation is a compound, mixture, preparation, or substance included in Schedule I or Il, to wit: Methamphetamine, a Schedule Il drug and the amount of the drug involved equals or exceeds the bulk amount but is less than five times the bulk amount, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2925.11
2925.11 AGGRAVATED POSSESSION OF DRUGS, a felony of the third degree.
COUNT TWO: HAVING WEAPONS WHILE UNDER DISABILITY, 2923.13 (B) F3.
In that on or about December 21, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, TRENT CAREY did knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use a firearm or dangerous ordnance, to wit: one (1) Glock 43X 9mm handgun with serial no. BYXN329, and TRENT CAREY was previously convicted of a felony offense of violence, to wit: Ashland County Common Pleas Court case no. 09-CRI-070, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.13(B), HAVING WEAPONS WHILE UNDER DISABILITY, a felony of the third degree.
COUNT THREE: HAVING WEAPONS WHILE UNDER DISABILITY, 2923.13(B) F3.
In that on or about December 21, 2022, in Ashland County, Ohio, TRENT CAREY did knowingly acquire, have, carry, or use a firearm or dangerous ordnance, to wit: one (1) Glock 43X 9mm handgun with serial no. BYXN329, and TRENT CAREY was previously convicted of a felony offense involving the illegal possession, use, sale, administration, distribution, or trafficking in any drug of abuse, to wit: Ashland County Common Pleas Court case no. 19-CRI028, in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.13(B), HAVING WEAPONS WHILE UNDER DISABILITY, a felony of the third degree.
Joe Lyons •
January 2, 2024
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Calvin Brooks. Brooks is wanted U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation on the original charge of burglary F1. Brooks, 45, is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall. Brooks has ties to the city of Mansfield.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Trenton Schoenman. Schoenman is wanted U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation on the original charge of weapons under disability, aggravated possession of drugs, and tampering with evidence. Schoenman, 23, is described as a black male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall. Schoenman has ties to the cities of Mansfield and Wooster Ohio.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Mario Jester. Jester is wanted U.S. Marshals Service and the Adult Parole Authority for a probation violation on the original charge of aggravated robbery F1. Jester, 54, is described as a black male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall. Jester has ties to the city of Mansfield.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive Damir Swann. Swann is wanted U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for possession of cocaine and possession of fentanyl related compound F1. Swann, 28, is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall. Swann has ties to the cities of Detroit MI and Mansfield.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt.
On January 1, 2024, at approximately 07:53 hours, the Willard Police Department responded to a shooting call in the 600 block of Fink Street. The female caller advised she had been shot in the leg. The male shooter had left the area on foot and was still armed. The female was transported by Willard Fire and EMS to Willard Mercy. Her condition is currently unknown.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers who intend to celebrate the new year to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign.
Richland County, Monroe Township – The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one vehicle fatal crash. The fatal crash occurred on December 26, 2023, around 6:22 AM, on Pleasant Valley Road west of SR 603.
