Officers responded to the area of 1165 Harwood Dr. on Wednesday, May 3rd at 10:20 PM in reference to gunshots. Officers located a victim in the parking lot next to a vehicle. The individual had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was deceased.
Detectives were already working on another shooting that occurred at 103 Sturges Ave. which was reported at 8:00 PM the same day. The victim took themselves to Ohio Health Mansfield’s Emergency Department after sustaining gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. As of last evening, that victim was taken to surgery and was in stable condition.
These two shootings appear to be unrelated at this time.
The Mansfield Division of Police is investigating its fifth homicide of 2023, the third in one week. Of those five, four remain as open and active investigations.
This recent uptick in gun violence is concerning and please let us reassure the community that every resource at our disposal is being utilized to address these investigations. In response, a Homicide Task Force has been implemented, which consists of Richland County Law Enforcement detectives and an Assistant Prosecutor. Their focus is to not only identify the suspects involved but to also reduce all gun violence in Richland County.
It is paramount to mention that community cooperation and involvement are a necessity to aid investigators in these investigations. If a member of the community has information pertaining to these investigations, they can call our crime tip line at 419-522-7463 and remain anonymous.
Who: Lieutenant Brad Bishop, Ashland Post commander
Ashland Post personnel
When: May 6,2023 at time 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Where: City Patrol Post
1711 E. Main Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
In celebration of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s 90th anniversary, the Ashland Post is hosting an open house for members of the community. The open house allows our Patrol personnel, including troopers, dispatchers and professional staff, to interact with the public we serve. Members of the community can tour the facility, ask questions and learn about employment opportunities with the Patrol. A recruiter will be on-site to assist with any recruitment questions and help with the application process.
As part of the Patrol’s 90th anniversary activities, the Patrol is partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio to help educate families about this free book program for Ohio’s littlest learners. Families with kids under the age of five can enroll their children into the program during the open house. After enrollment, the Imagination Library mails children one book each month until their fifth birthday at no cost to families. All Ohio children are eligible for this program. To learn more, visit https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/
The Ohio State Highway Patrol began on November 15, 1933, when the first 60 patrolmen earned their commissions following training at Camp Perry and began patrolling Ohio’s roads. Throughout the Patrol’s nine decades, the mission has always been the same – to save lives. Founders envisioned an agency that showed compassion and sincerity, and promoted the safety and welfare for all Ohioans. Over the past 90 years, sworn officers and professional staff have provided service with a purpose for the citizens of Ohio.
Richland County, Springfield Township – The Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash. The fatal crash occurred on May 3, 2023, around 1:29 PM, on SR 314 in the area of Flowers Road.
David Gilland, age 48, of Mansfield, was driving a 2019 Dodge Journey south on SR 314. Ronald Risner, age 72, of Shelby, was driving a 2004 Honda Civic north on SR 314. Mr. Risner traveled left and center and was struck by Mr. Gilland’s vehicle. Mr. Risner’s vehicle came to final rest on its top off the west side of the roadway.
Mr. Risner was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Mr. Gilland was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield by Springfield Township EMS for minor injuries.
The Mansfield Post was assisted by Springfield Township Fire, Richland County Coroner’s Office, and Terry’s Towing.
A portion of County Road 655 in Vermillion Township will be closed Monday, May 8th through Tuesday, May 9th for a culvert replacement. The road will be closed between County Road 1802 and Township Road 1804. More specifically between House # 1818 and House # 1804. It is anticipated that the road will reopen on Tuesday, May 9th.
Road Closing – County Road 775
A portion of County Road 775 in Green Township will be closed Tuesday, May 9th through Wednesday, May 10th for a culvert replacement. The road will be closed between Township Road 2414 and Township Road 2406. More specifically between House # 2398 and House # 2383. It is anticipated that the road will reopen on Wednesday, May 10th.
On May 4th at approximately 7am, Wooster Police Department Officers were dispatched to the area of North Street and Market Street for a man laying on a bench that was bleeding and possibly stabbed.
Officers discovered a 26 year old male with stab wounds.
The male was transported to Wooster Community Hospital and later to Akron General Hospital with serious injury.
In a press release from Wooster Police Department “It was determined that an altercation occurred between two subjects at the corner of East North Street and North Buckeye Street and the victim then walked to the area where he was located by Officers.”
The Wooster Police Department continues to investigate and anyone with any information is encouraged to call the Detective Bureau at 330 287-5702.
COLUMBUS, OH – State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation modernizing the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board. The bill updates the statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board and better serve licensees.
“After a lot of discussion and consideration over the past few years, I believe we have the support to move this bill forward as we find common ground on this issue,” Miller said. “We have a unique opportunity to clean-up the cosmetology and barbering statues to reduce barriers for the profession as we work to improve our workforce.”
The Cosmetology and Barber Board was consolidated from two separate boards in 2017, but Miller notes the law is not adequately adjusted to account for this merger.
Some of the highlights of the bill includes:
· Creating a unified barbering/cosmetology school license, to eliminate duplicative application for facilities that teach both cosmetology and barbering.
· Loosening regulations on license reciprocity from other states.
· Reducing fines for disciplinary actions.
· Establishing temporary pre-examination work permits for barbers.
· Lowering the age to apply for a barber license or to start barbering school to 16 years of age
· Eliminates a requirement that a barber student complete 200 additional hours of training before re-taking the licensing exam.
· Preventing the board from charging interest or penalty fees for unpaid fines.
· Creating an independent contractor license, eliminating “shop within a shop” licenses
· Creating a process to designate a license as “inactive.”
· Allowing the board to independently set the passing score for the barber exam, rather than keeping it in statute.
· Easing regulations for practicing a branch of cosmetology/barbering on a dead body in a funeral home or embalming facility.
Additionally, the bill does not include any changes to current training hour requirements for initial licensure.
The legislation awaits its first committee hearing.
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State Representative Melanie Miller is currently serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She represents the 67th House District, which includes all of Ashland County and the western portion of Medina County.
Douglas Lindsay Age: 43
Black / Male / 5’5’’ / 155 / Black Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for Illegal manufacturing of drugs F2.
Ties to Mansfield area.
Seth Gardner Age: 43
White / Male / 6’0’’ / 185 / Brown Hair / Green Eyes
Wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a probation violation on the original charge of robbery F1.
Ties to the Mansfield area and Cape Girardeau, MO .
Derrick Taylor Age: 44
White / Male / 6’2’’ / 245 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the U.S Marshals Service and Richland County Sheriff’s Office for felonious assault F2.
Ties to the Mansfield, Butler, Baltic, and Wooster areas.
Richard Kiser Age: 56
White / Male / 5’7’’ / 180 / Brown Hair / Brown Eyes
Wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for a failing to provide change of address as sex offender
Ties to the Mansfield, New Philadelphia, Conneaut, Bergholz, Lawrenceburg, TN
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.
Tipsters may remain anonymous, and a cash reward may be available. The Task Force’s “Dangerous Dozen” fugitives can be viewed at https://www.usmarshals.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/dangerous-dozen.pdf, which is updated monthly.
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.
On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at about 6:52 pm, a shot spotter activation alerted officers to ten gunshots in the area of 20 Dunbilt Ct. Officers responded and located a victim at the rear of 8 Dunbilt Ct. who had sustained gunshot wounds.
It appears the shooting took place in front of 19 Dunbilt Ct. and the victim had fled behind the residence at 8 Dunbilt Ct. The victim was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield where they succumb to their injuries.
Detectives have been processing the scene and following leads throughout the evening.
Anyone with information about this investigation please call Major Crimes Detective Larry Shacherer at (419) 755-9766.
*Due to Ohio House Bill 343 (Marsy’s Law), the victim’s identity is not being released*
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, and Ashland Fire Department & EMS responded to a two vehicle accident, at the intersection of U.S. Route 42 and Ashland County Road 1302.
“The 911 call came in at 2:49 p.m. this afternoon,” commented SGT Neff, “If anyone witnessed the crash, please call the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office at their non-emergency number 419-289-3911.
The crash remains under investigation by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office.
Joe Lyons •
May 4, 2023
On May 4th at approximately 7am, Wooster Police Department Officers were dispatched to the area of North Street and Market Street for a man laying on a bench that was bleeding and possibly stabbed.
COLUMBUS, OH – State Reps. Melanie Miller (R-City of Ashland) and Bill Roemer (R-Richfield) have introduced legislation modernizing the statutes authorizing the Cosmetology and Barber Board. The bill updates the statutes to harmonize the regulations and processes of the board and better serve licensees.
Douglas Lindsay Age: 43
Seth Gardner Age: 43
Derrick Taylor Age: 44
Richard Kiser Age: 56
On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at about 6:52 pm, a shot spotter activation alerted officers to ten gunshots in the area of 20 Dunbilt Ct. Officers responded and located a victim at the rear of 8 Dunbilt Ct. who had sustained gunshot wounds.
