Sullivan Market, “Larceny In Progress” call yesterday, had Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputies searching for an unknown male, wearing a light grey Hoodie and grey sweatpants.
A male entered the Sullivan Market, at 246 St. Rt. 58, Sullivan, Ohio, at around 11:42am, and grabbed the lottery tickets, then fled on foot to an unknown location.
If you have any information, or recognize this person, contact the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau, at 419-289-3911
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dunham family,
On Aug 5, 2023, at 7:56 p.m. deputies respond to a call of a male with suicidal tendencies in the 200 block of SR 250 East, Rowsburg Ohio. When deputies arrived, they located a male sitting in a lawn chair in the back yard. Deputies attempted to talk with the male as they approached. He then threw his cellphone down to the ground and confronted deputies with deadly force.
Deputies used their service weapons and returned fire striking the male. The male died due the injuries at the scene. The scene was secured by the deputies.
The deceased male was ID as Larry Dunham, age 63
Jeromesville Fire Department was on scene. The Sheriff’s Office called for assistance and turned the investigation over to the Ohio Bureau Criminal Investigations. Ashland County Coroner’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol also responded. The Ashland County Coroners Offices transported the body to Lucas County for an autopsy.
No deputies were injured during this incident.
Any further information will be released by the Ohio Bureau of Investigations.
Once again, AerOhio Skydiving LLC brought the American Flag and the POW Flag down to the Ashland County Airport in style, dropping from the sky at 5,000 feet, as the 10th Annual Ashland County Veterans Appreciation Day began.
I requested and received a copy of the video from the skydiver who carried the black and white POW Flag, so you could get a bird’s eye view of the event.
A big shoutout to AerOhio Skydiving LLC, for representing Ashland in style.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident, at 1486 Ruggles Township Road 388, around 6:45pm, for a vehicle that crashed into a swampy area.
The caller reported that the horn keeps going off, with the back window down, and passenger side window is down, and the sunroof is open.
Emergency crews quickly checked the vehicle for the driver but were unable to locate anyone in the car.
Lexington Police were requested to check the owner’s address, to see if the driver had someone take him home.
Richland County Sheriff’s Office, along with Huron County Sheriff’s Office, responded to check the area near the crash site, in their counties, for the driver walking. Huron County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate the driver, Jordan Harvey, of Lexington, Ohio, and return him to the scene.
A Gearheart’s Towing & Recovery driver had to take a swim of sorts, to recover the vehicle.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said the crash remains under investigation at this time.
Deonte Jessup Age: 34
Black / Male / 5’7” / 220 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for weapons under disability.
Ties to the Mansfield and Columbus area.
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.
Loretta Webb Age: 22
White / Female / 5’3’’ / 150 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for charge of escape and wanted by the Ohio Department of Corrections for probation violation of possession of drugs.
Ties to Mansfield and Shelby area.
Dezden Fultz Age: 33
White / Male / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals and Ohio Department of Corrections for tampering with evidence.
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.
I have been honored to serve the citizens of Wayne County for nearly a half-century in law enforcement. By the end of 2024, I will have spent forty-seven years in uniform, with the last twelve years of my tenure spent as your Sheriff.
While it has been my honor to serve you all these many years, I have decided not to seek re-election as your Sheriff in 2024. I intend to keep my oath and serve to the best of my ability until my term ends on January 5, 2025.
I appreciate all the support you have given me over the years, and I thank you for the opportunity to serve. That said, I am looking forward to retirement, and life outside the uniform!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dunham family,
On Aug 5, 2023, at 7:56 p.m. deputies respond to a call of a male with suicidal tendencies in the 200 block of SR 250 East, Rowsburg Ohio. When deputies arrived, they located a male sitting in a lawn chair in the back yard. Deputies attempted to talk with the male as they approached. He then threw his cellphone down to the ground and confronted deputies with deadly force.
Deputies used their service weapons and returned fire striking the male. The male died due the injuries at the scene. The scene was secured by the deputies.
The deceased male was ID as Larry Dunham, age 63
Jeromesville Fire Department was on scene. The Sheriff’s Office called for assistance and turned the investigation over to the Ohio Bureau Criminal Investigations. Ashland County Coroner’s Office and the Ohio State Highway Patrol also responded. The Ashland County Coroners Offices transported the body to Lucas County for an autopsy.
No deputies were injured during this incident.
Any further information will be released by the Ohio Bureau of Investigations.
On August 4th, 2023 Agents from the Medway Drug Enforcement Agency, Medina County Drug Task Force , Wooster Police Department Criminal Impact Unit, Wayne County Sheriff and the West Salem Police Department executed a search warrant in the village of West Salem at 123 E Buckeye St..
The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation for trafficking in controlled substances related to methamphetamine, suspected drug overdoses and drug abuse at the residence.
As a result of the search warrant, one subject was arrested and transported to the Wayne County Jail.
We are thankful to have agencies like these who share our passion to make our communities safer and we will continue to work together to ensure we are doing our best to make them safer.
*NOTE- All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and as a result their identities may be protected by our Agency.
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Deputies, along with Ashland Police Division Detectives assigned to the METRICH Drug Task Force, executed a Search Warrant on U.S. Route 42 this morning.
At the same time, Agents from the Medway Drug Enforcement Agency, Medina County Drug Task Force , Wooster Police Department Criminal Impact Unit, Wayne County Sheriff, and the West Salem Police Department executed a search warrant in the village of West Salem at 123 E Buckeye St..
These two searches were unrelated to each other and performed by different agencies.
A request to obtain information to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office resulted in, “We are unable to release information at this time,” commented Chief Deputy David Blake.
I reached out to the Ashland Police Division, but was unable to speak to the Chief.
*NOTE- All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Held at the Ashland County Airport, 714 Township Rd 1102 Ashland, Ohio
10th Ashland County Veterans Appreciation Day Schedule
11 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
12-12:15 p.m. – Complimentary Cookout
1-1:45 p.m. – Ken Hammontree
2 p.m. – The Rat Pack
4 p.m. – The Stan Davis Quintet
7-9:15 p.m. – The Bottom Line Band (Please Bring your lawn chair)
(Please DO NOT bring your pets, service dogs are welcome)
9:15 p.m. – Fireworks
******The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Information******
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is open to the public for viewing will remain available to the public 24/7, until Sunday, August 6th, 2023, at 3pm, at which time closing ceremony will begin.
The closing ceremony will be held from 3pm until 3:15pm. Teardown and packing will begin immediately after the closing ceremony. Volunteers are needed for setup and teardown.
Aug. 4: Traveling Tribute Wall open all day.
Aug. 5: Traveling Tribute Wall open all day in conjunction with Veterans Appreciation Day 10th Anniversary.
Aug. 6: Open till 3 p.m. Closing ceremony will be conducted by Chaplain Whitmore, with flag fold by the Ashland Honor Guard.
Tim Chandler said, “We still need help during the day helping people find names on the wall, and security at night. Please contact me if you are interested.”
Joe Lyons •
August 8, 2023
I have been honored to serve the citizens of Wayne County for nearly a half-century in law enforcement. By the end of 2024, I will have spent forty-seven years in uniform, with the last twelve years of my tenure spent as your Sheriff.
