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.
Rafael Martinez Age: 40
White / Male / 5’8” / 180lbs / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by U.S Marshals Service, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for failure to register (F1) and a bond revocation for possession of fentanyl (F1) and failure to register (F1), and Adult Parole Authority for a parole violation for rape (F1).
Ties to the Cleveland.
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.
Glen Pettry Age: 44
White / Male / 5’11” / 192 / Brown Hair / Blue Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for illegal conveyance of drugs.
Ties to the Mansfield area.
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.
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Ashland County Sheriff’s Office releases video of Officer involved Shooting, on Aug 5, 2023, at 7:56 p.m. in the 200 block of U.S. 250 East, in Rowsburg, Ohio.
Deputies responded to a call about a male with suicidal tendencies, having a firearm.
The video shows Deputies walking around the house, and seeing a male sitting in a lawn chair. The Deputies proceed to ask him his name and what was going on. The male threw down a cell phone.
At this point the Deputies saw the firearm, and commanded him not to pick it up!
Deputies tried to taser the suspect 3 times, to no avail.
The male later identified as Larry Dunham, age 63, raised one of the pistols up and fired twice at one of the Deputies. At that point two of the Deputies fired their service weapons multiple times, striking the male.
Deputies radioed, “Shots fired!” and Jeromesville EMS was dispatched.
The Sheriff’s Office called for assistance, and turned the investigation over to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations. Ashland County Coroner’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol also responded. The Ashland County Coroner’s Offices transported the body to Lucas County for an autopsy.
The Mansfield Division of Police, Major Crimes Unit is actively searching for the suspects in the Aggravated Murder of one person and the Felonious Assault of three others.
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.
The suspects had fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle.
“We are asking for the help of the community in identifying the suspects in this
Homicide,” stated Lt. Robert Skropits.
Please contact Det. Ronee Swisher 419-755-9432 with any information about the
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call on 08/24/23, at 06:23am from a female driver, who had her car washed off of County Road 1300.
The 911 call lasted over an hour, this is a few of the grueling moments of the call between the dispatcher and the victim.
All identifying information, including name, number etc. have been removed to protect the identity of the victim.
Thanks to the dispatcher who was able to keep her calm and reassure her that help was on the way, and to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, who put themselves at risk to rescue this female.
Joe Lyons •
August 31, 2023
The Mansfield Division of Police’s Major Crimes Division is again asking for community assistance.
The Mansfield Division of Police, Major Crimes Unit is actively searching for the suspects in the Aggravated Murder of one person and the Felonious Assault of three others.