Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team assisted Holmes County Sheriff’s Office in capturing wanted suspect,
NEWS RELEASE:
Holmes County Sheriff Timothy Zimmerly reports that a Toledo man remains in custody this afternoon after being captured following an extensive organized search yesterday morning that spanned both Holmes and Ashland Counties.
Andre L. Robinson Jr., age 25 of Toledo, was finally captured and arrested without incident by Holmes, Ashland County Deputies, and the Loudonville Police Department at around 7:24 p.m. yesterday evening.
Robinson was found hiding in a corn field by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team on Ashland County Road 2575 near the intersection of Ashland County Road 175.
The initial search for Robinson began on Tuesday evening at around 11:00 p.m. when he fled as the driver of a vehicle that was stopped by the Loudonville Police Department on State Route 39 just inside Holmes County. Deputies searched for Robinson for several hours after he fled, but he was not located at that time. The search resumed in the early morning hours yesterday.
Investigation by deputies revealed that Tuesday evening Robinson and a female passenger in the vehicle Alajhia N.U. Williams, age 27 of Toledo were involved in a theft offense that occurred on Township RD 130, Mechanic Township, Holmes County. The pair purchased four (4) French Bulldog Puppies valued at $11,000.00 and paid the victim with fake currency. The victim was able to provide a description of the pair and their vehicle to deputies after they fled with the puppies. The puppies were in the vehicle at the time of the stop. The puppies were found safe, unharmed, and returned to the victim. Williams was also arrested by deputies at the vehicle stop and she remains in custody at the Holmes County Jail.
Sheriff Zimmerly wishes to thank all those who called and assisted deputies with this investigation and locating the whereabouts of this individual.
Deputies were assisted by the Loudonville Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers & Aviation, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, and Loudonville EMS.
Facebook post from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office
Be on the lookout
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a 25 year old black male that fled on foot in the area of County Rd 385 at SR 3 northeast of Loudonville earlier this morning. He was last seen wearing black shorts with white trim and dark colored t-shirt. He is 6’01” tall and 200 lbs. Please contact the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office at 330-674-1936 if you have seen him or anything suspicious in the area.
Columbus – During the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol saw an increase in traffic stops. A total of 17,965 traffic enforcement stops were conducted along with 9,479 non-enforcement stops.
Three of the traffic stops resulted in the apprehension of four murder suspects. On Saturday, in Hancock County, troopers arrested two suspects who were wanted on murder charges from Monroe, Mich. On Sunday, troopers apprehended a suspect who was wanted for murder in Chicago. Finally, on Monday, troopers arrested a murder suspect in Delaware County. All of these cases remain under investigation.
In addition, troopers arrested 415 drivers for OVI and issued 2,173 safety belt citations. Troopers also made 225 drug arrests, 98 felony apprehensions and provided assistance to 1,876 motorists. The Labor Day holiday reporting period began Friday, September 1 at 12 a.m. and ende#d Monday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m.
John Bare Age: 27
White / Male / 5’5” / 155lbs / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by U.S Marshals Service, the Huron County Sheriff’s Office for weapons under disability.
Ties to the Norwalk and Willard area.
Marquis Morris Age: 34
Black / Male / 6’0’’ / 165lbs / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for charge of felonious assault.
Ties to Mansfield area and Oxon Hill MD.
Derrick Taylor Age: 46
White / Male / 245 lbs. / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals and Richland County Sheriff’s office for felonious assault.
Ties to Mansfield, Ontario, Baltic, and Bucyrus OH.
Carolyn Hart Age: 56
White / Female / 5’6’’ / 232 lbs. / Gray Hair / Hazel Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated arson.
Ties to Mansfield
Reward money is available for information directly leading to an arrest. Anyone with information concerning any of these fugitives can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force office at 419-774-3565 or the tip line at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833) or you can send a web tip at the following webpage http://www.usmarshals.gov/district/oh-n/index.html.
The NOVFTF Akron Division consists of the following federal, state and local agencies:
United States Marshals Service, Mansfield Police Department, Ohio Adult Parole Authority, Richland County Probation, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Bucyrus Police Department, Galion Police Department, Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Lexington Police Department, Loudonville Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ontario Police Department, Plymouth Police Department, Willard Police Department and Crestline Police Department.
Ashland Police Division Officers responded to a theft at The Shoe Dept, 25 Amberwood Pkwy, yesterday around 10:47am.
Dana Kincade, 47, of Mansfield was charged with Theft M1 ($50 Shoes) and Possession of Drugs F5 (Suspected Meth) and booked into the Ashland County Jail.
In a bittersweet moment, the long serving Chief of Loudonville Police Department, Chief Kevin Taylor retired, yesterday at 3pm. In an emotional last radio call, surrounded by family, and having the Police station full of Officers, Detectives, and friends, Chief Taylor signed off for the last time as chief of Police.
I had the opportunity to ride with Chief Taylor, shortly before he retired. As we patrolled the village of Loudonville, Chief Taylor talked about some of his experience serving the residents of Loudonville.
Chief Taylor graduated high school in 1990, and joined the Ohio National Guard, where he became a Military Policeman, and served from 1991 until 1999.
In 1991, Chief Taylor was hired as a dispatcher with Loudonville Police Department. In 1993, he started the Police Academy at North Central Technical College and was immediately hired as a patrol officer upon completion.
Chief Taylor was promoted to Sergeant in 1998, promoted to Captain in 2003, and finally promoted to Chief of Police in 2008 where he held that position until yesterday.
During his years at Loudonville Police Department, Chief Taylor was a K-9 handler for 2 different Police Dogs, totaling 13-years as a K-9 handler.
Besides being a Field Training Officer (FTO) for Loudonville Police Department, Chief Taylor was a special deputy for Holmes County Sheriff’s Office from 2016 through 2023 and was also a special deputy for the U.S Marshall Service for 4 years.
Chief Taylor has been awarded numerous awards over the years, including Meritorious Conduct Award, Lifesaving Award, Victims of Crime Award, Departmental Leadership Award, Safe Driving Award, and a Sheriff’s Office Accommodation Citation.
Chief Taylor has left big shoes to fill, but he is confident in the abilities of Captain Brian McCauley.
Chief Taylor starts a new chapter in his life today, without taking one day off, Taylor begins a new job as Probation Officer at the Ashland Municipal Court, for the Honorable Judge, John L. Good.
Sgt. Sean Gorrell, of the Loudonville Police Department, commented about a picture of him as a child talking to Officer Kevin Taylor. “I used to see Kevin Taylor patrolling Loudonville. I wanted to be just like him. Then I got to work for him! I hope he enjoys an amazing retirement; he deserves it.”
Captain Brian McCauley now intern Chief said, “I’ve known Kevin Taylor for a long time, as his family had moved into the village of Loudonville in the 70s. They moved in, down the street from where I lived. Kevin‘s dad had taken the job as the Ashland County Game Warden. Since both our fathers were in law enforcement, they became friends. Our mothers became friends as my mother was the area Avon representative.”
Captain McCauley went on to say, “Kevin is nine years younger than I, but he had started his law enforcement career before me. As I took a position as an officer in the Village of Perrysville, Kevin and I would be working nights and occasionally be each other’s back up. I have always admired Chief Taylor’s ability to be calm and steady. Whenever he would help someone he was always more of a mentor instead of being judgmental. As most of his sentences would start with, ‘If I were you.’ He lead from the front.”
Captain McCauley finished by saying, “It has been a pleasure to work for Chief Taylor for the last six years. He has been one, if not the best, bosses I have had in this profession. I will miss our daily interactions with each other, but I am fortunate that he is staying on our auxiliary.”
Sheriff E. Wayne Risner said, “Congratulations to Chief Taylor on his decision to retire. He has certainly served the Loudonville Community extremely well. During his tenure as the Police Chief, he maintained the highest standards for his Department, and he will be missed!
Congratulations to Chief Kevin Taylor and may God Bless you and yours.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the recent promotion of Correctional Officer Wyatt Stanfield to Correctional Sergeant on August 31, 2023.
Sgt. Wyatt Stanfield with Sheriff Steve Sheldon
Sgt. Wyatt Stanfield was hired as a Correctional Officer in 2020 and will be assigned to supervisor training on 1st shift. Sgt. Stanfield has served as a correctional officer in the jail for almost three years and when his supervisor training is completed, he will be assigned to 2nd shift.
During his time at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Stanfield has received an Office Citation Award and a Certificate of Appreciation Award. Sgt. Stanfield graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School in 2020.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office congratulates Sgt. Stanfield and we look forward in continuing to carry out our mission in serving the residents of Richland County.
In honor of the lives lost to overdose and in order to recognize and raise awareness for Ohio Overdose Awareness Day, I hereby proclaim, by the authority vested in me as the Governor of the State of Ohio by the Ohio Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio from sunrise until sunset on August 31, 2023.
The Mansfield Division of Police’s Major Crimes Division is again asking for community assistance.
As we further along in the recent homicide investigation at 137 Blymyer Ave, detectives are looking for the potential getaway vehicle.
It is a 2012 Black Dodge Journey with a “ZACS” sticker on the rear door and possibly
a “ZACS” license plate.
The picture below is the actual vehicle taken days before the homicide. The vehicle should now have significant rear-end damage consistent with that of backing into a utility pole.
The vehicle also has an Ohio Temporary plate Q864535.
If found please contact your local agency or Det. Ronee Swisher 419-755-9432.
On August 27, 2023, at 0224 hours, the Mansfield Division of Police responded to the
area of 151 Blymyer Ave referencing a ShotSpotter activation. Officers arrived in the
area and located four gunshot victims outside of a home. One victim was found to be
deceased. The other three victims made their way to a local hospital.
During the investigation, two shooting suspects were identified. Last evening, after
consultation with the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office, murder warrants were
issued for both Michael Lee Coffee Jr. and Avanta Shemar Dakota Payne Adams.
If located contact your local authorities immediately as both suspects are considered
to be armed and dangerous.
Please contact Det. Ronee Swisher 419-755-9432 with any information about the
suspects.
Joe Lyons •
September 6, 2023
Columbus – During the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol saw an increase in traffic stops. A total of 17,965 traffic enforcement stops were conducted along with 9,479 non-enforcement stops.
The Mansfield Division of Police’s Major Crimes Division is again asking for community assistance.
