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Lima man gets 14-year sentence in 2017 shooting death
LIMA — A Lima man charged with murder in a shooting last summer at the Gas Station Bar in Lima that left Davohn Godsey dead was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison.
No reduction in bond for suspect in Elida school threat
LIMA — The teenager who allegedly threatened to “shoot it up” at Elida schools later this fall made his first in-person appearance Wednesday in Lima Municipal Court.
Lima man robs 86-year-old at knife-point, then quickly apprehended
LIMA — A Lima man who asked an 86-year-old driver for a ride — and then allegedly robbed him at knife-point — was quickly arrested by police Tuesday.
Man sought in Lima shooting
LIMA — More information has been released concerning a shooting that happened late Saturday afternoon in Lima.
One wounded in Lima shooting
LIMA — The Lima Police Department is investigating a shooting on the city’s north side Saturday night.
Illinois man killed in Allen County motorcycle crash Sunday night
LIMA – An Illinois man died Sunday night when his motorcycle left the roadway Sunday on Eastown Road in American Township.
Four-year prison sentence doled out for assault with AK-47
Lima resident Marvin Bridges, 20, was sentenced Monday to four years in prison on a second-degree felony charge of felonious assault with a one-year firearm specification.
Accused baby-killer to be arraigned Thursday in Lima court
LIMA — A 31-year-old Lima man will be formally arraigned Thursday in Allen County Common Pleas Court on murder and other charges related to the April 3 death of a toddler following an incident that reportedly took place at a Lima residence.
Allen County grand jury indictments revealed
The following individuals were indicted during the recent session of the Allen County grand jury:
Man wounded in shooting Sunday morning in Lima
LIMA — One person was treated for a gunshot wound from a shooting early Sunday morning.
Lima man indicted on multiple counts for the death of a toddler
The Allen County Grand Jury has charged 31-year-old Gabriel Salyers with aggravated murder, endangering children, domestic violence, and possession of drugs.
Lima man with HIV sentenced for sex with teenage girl
LIMA — A 51-year-old, HIV-infected Lima man was sentenced Monday in Allen County Common Pleas Court to five years in prison for having unprotected sex with a 17-year-old girl.
Emotional Dalton gets three years in Oliphant death case
Dalton Duncan fought back tears Monday morning as he was sentenced in Allen County Common Pleas Court to four years in prison
Lima man sentenced to three years in prison for aggravated robbery
LIMA — A Lima man who took part in a Nov. 7 drug deal that ended in an armed robbery was sentenced Monday to three years in prison.
Toledo man pleads no contest to sex charges involving minors
LIMA — A Toledo man accepted a deal from prosecutors Monday morning
Another man faces manslaughter charge in Oliphant’s shooting death
LIMA – A fourth Lima man has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury on involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with the March 2017 shooting death of Damere Oliphant.
MADD recognizes “Top Cops” during annual banquet
LIMA — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Allen-Hardin-Putnam counties recognized local law enforcement officers Tuesday during the annual Top Cop banquet.
Drive-by shooting results in charges against 2 Lima men
LIMA — A key witness in the murder trial earlier this year of Lima resident Cory Jackson has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury for allegedly taking part in a drive-by shooting
INDICTMENTS
The following individuals entered pleas of not guilty last week in Allen County Common Pleas court during their arraignment hearings.
Lima judge sentences man to 14 years in prison, tires of ‘Gunfight at OK Corral’ scenarios
Second defendant gets 14-year prison sentence in 2016 shooting death of Edward Henry
Lima woman gets 2-year sentence for running down ex-boyfriend with vehicle
LIMA — Damitrae Conethan sobbed uncontrollably Monday when Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey Reed sentenced her to two years in prison for running down her former boyfriend with a sports utility vehicle.
Lima man sentenced to 14 years in prison
LIMA — A Lima man was sentenced Wednesday to 14 years in prison on a variety of charges after being found guilty last month by an Allen County jury.
Barnett charged with theft in office
A Lima city official has been indicted by an Allen County Grand Jury for theft.
Shawnee teacher formally indicted by Allen County grand jury
LIMA — An Allen County grand jury has formally indicted a Shawnee School teacher for what court documents suggest was an alcohol-induced series of criminal acts committed last month.
Grand jury returns murder indictments in Lima stabbing death
LIMA — In what was largely a formality, an Allen County grand jury has indicted Marchion Williams for murder in the March stabbing death of Lima resident Eddie McClellan.
Lima man sentenced to five years in prison for baseball bat attack
LIMA — A Lima man was sentenced last week in Allen County Common Pleas Court to five years in prison on a charge of felonious assault, a felony of the second degree.
Gunman in Oliphant murder sentenced to 18 years to life
LIMA — Gavin Lauck, the trigger-man in the shooting death almost a year ago of Damere Oliphant outside a Shawnee Township apartment, apologized to the family of his victim Monday before being sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for murder.
Deal struck between prosecutors, man changed with pandering child porn
LIMA — A Lima man charged with the use of minors in nudity-oriented material and 14 counts of pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor accepted a deal from prosecutors Friday that saw the most serious of the charges dismissed.
Lima/Allen County Crime Stoppers (1)
Area law enforcement officials were looking for information about the crimes or persons listed.
Edelbrock indicted on bank fraud
PUTNAM COUNTY — Shortly before noon on May 29, 2015, officials with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and the Delphos Police Department arrested Jennifer Ann Edelbrock at her Kalida home.
Cory Jackson sentenced in Main Street Pub shooting
In March, 21 year old Cory Jackson was found guilty by a jury for the murder of Amari Gooding and the aggravated robbery of Trey Ackles.
Third man takes plea deal in Oliphant’s death
LIMA — A Lima man involved in a March 2017 shooting death outside a Shawnee Township apartment complex pleaded guilty to kidnapping Monday.
Harris gets 14 years in prison for aggravated robbery
LIMA — A 20-year-old Lima man received a 14-year prison sentence on an aggravated robbery charge in an incident that left a 46-year-old Lima man dead.
Salyers arraigned for alleged murder of 18-month-old
LIMA — Bond was set at $2.5 million Wednesday for the Lima man police say killed the infant son of his live-in girlfriend.
Lima man jailed on drug charge following execution of search warrant
LIMA – A Lima man was taken into custody Monday on a preliminary charge of suspicion of possession of hashish following the execution of a search warrant at his West Market Street residence.
Lima man arrested for murder of 18-month-old (1)
LIMA — The Lima Police Department has arrested Gabriel W. Salyers, 31, in connection with the death of an 18-month-old boy.
One injured after stabbing in Lima
LIMA — The Lima Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident that took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on West Grand Avenue.
Suspect in Delphos Taco Bell robbery identified
OTTAWA — The Delphos Police Department has arrested Marcus Dashon Henderson in relation to the April 2 early morning robbery of the Delphos Taco Bell, 201 Elida Ave. Officers located Henderson in Ottawa.
Lima man arrested for murder of 18-month-old
LIMA — The Lima Police Department has arrested Gabriel W. Salyers, 31, in connection with the death of an 18-month-old boy.
Kindle earns 64 years in prison
LIMA — A woman who allowed her children to be used in a sex trafficking operation was sentenced Wednesday to 64 years in prison on various charges.
Lima/Allen County Crime Stoppers (1)
Area law enforcement officials were looking for information about the crimes or persons listed. The Lima/Allen County Crime Stoppers program offers cash awards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides anonymous tip information that would lead to the arrest of someone listed. Call 419-229-7867.
UNOH student robbed; assailants charged with kidnapping and extortion
LIMA — Two local men facing charges of kidnapping, extortion and robbery were scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Allen County Common Pleas Court.
Man bites cop
Felony charges filed after Lima policeman’s finger nearly severed
Former Miss Kentucky escapes more jail time after bringing drugs into Lima prison
Kia Hampton gets probation for attempting to smuggle drugs into local prison
Delphos police arrest VW woman on meth charges
DELPHOS — A Van Wert woman was jailed Tuesday evening following her arrest by Delphos police on felony charges of possession of methamphetamine and tampering with evidence.
3 Lima men jailed on gun-related charges
LIMA — Three Lima men are in custody following their arrests early Sunday morning of various gun charges.
Lima man dies after stabbing; woman in custody
LIMA — A 39-year-old Lima woman is in jail on suspicion of murder after the stabbing death of a 65-year-old Lima man early this morning.
Lima armed robbery incident remains under investigation
LIMA — Two people are reportedly in custody following an apparent armed robbery that occurred Sunday night.
Lima man pleads guilty to bringing weapon into area school
Garry Tabler Jr. enters county’s diversion program to get charges dismissed
Four-year sentence handed out in arson case
LIMA — It hardly needed saying, but Judge Jeffrey Reed said it anyway.
Lima man gets 4-year sentence for robbery
LIMA — Decorion Dawson, a 26-year-old Lima man who was in court for his second gun-related offense in three years, was sentenced Monday to four years in prison on a first-degree felony charge of aggravated robbery.
Shawnee Township Police investigate shooting
LIMA — Shawnee Township Police are investigating an incident Friday night where a 52 year old female suffered a gunshot wound.
Lima 17-year-old sentenced as adult for assault with a gun
LIMA — A 17-year-old with a long string of felony and misdemeanor convictions as a juvenile was sentenced Wednesday as an adult to six years in prison for engaging in a shootout with other teens.
Jury convicts Lima man on charges of burglary, abduction
LIMA — Jurors deliberated for less than 90 minutes Tuesday afternoon in Allen County Common Pleas Court before returning guilty verdicts on four felony counts against a Lima man.
Lima man pleads guilty to murder in Cam Court shooting
Gavin Lauck faces mandatory prison sentence of 18 years to life
One of 3 men charged in Shawnee killing is sentenced
Collin Dysert gets 15-year sentence after plea deal
Defendant says 2016 shooting death involved Lima drug turf war
Devonte Andrews sentenced to 14 years in death of Edward Henry
Botched armed robbery nets Columbus woman 4-year prison term
LIMA — A Columbus woman who attempted to rob Duke’s Liquor Store in downtown Lima at gunpoint — reportedly under the threat of physical danger from her male accomplice if she failed to do so — was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison.
Lima/Allen County Crime Stoppers (1)
Area law enforcement officials were looking for information about the crimes or persons listed. The Lima/Allen County Crime Stoppers program offers cash awards of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides anonymous tip information that would lead to the arrest of someone listed. Call 419-229-7867.
Man faces drug charges after search of Delphos apartment
DELPHOS — Charges related to the alleged sale of narcotics are pending against a Delphos man following an investigation by the Delphos Police Department, with assistance from the West Central Ohio Crime Task Force.
Lima police officer injured in scuffle with wanted suspect
A Lima police officer was treated and released, for minor injuries, following a scuffle with a suspect police confronted with an arrest warrant.
Wisconsin man pleads guilty in 2017 Allen County traffic death
LIMA — A Wisconsin man will be sentenced April 11 on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs for causing a traffic accident that killed a passenger in his vehicle late last year.
Allen County Common Pleas Court dispositions (1)
The following individuals were sentenced recently in Allen County Common Pleas Court:
Marsy's Law brings more rights to crime victims
After being approved by 83% of Ohio voters in November, the crime victim's rights amendment, Marsy's law has officially gone into effect today(2/12/18).
Shawnee Teacher on unpaid leave back in court for contacting alleged 14 year old victim
Kyle Baker was back in court today after Allen County prosecutors learned he had violated terms of his bond agreement.
Lima Council approves police body cameras
LIMA — After a lengthy pilot program testing six different body camera models, the Lima Police Department is ready to advertise for body camera system proposals, which was approved unanimously during Lima City Council’s Monday night meeting.
Defiance man sentenced in Lima tire-dumping scheme
LIMA — A Defiance man charged with complicity in the transportation and illegal dumping of scrap automobile tires within the city of Lima was sentenced Monday to two years of probation and was ordered to perform 40 hours of community service.
Allen County Prosecutor Randy Basinger
A new but familiar face can be seen around the Allen County Prosecutor's Office, as retired Putnam County Common Pleas Court Judge Randall Basinger makes his return to the courtroom. Only this time, his view will be in front of the bench.
Drunk driver changes plea in 2017 traffic death
LIMA – A Lima man faces up to eight years in prison when he is sentenced next month for a drunk-driving accident which claimed the life of a young Lima woman last year.
Allen County Common Pleas Court dispositions (1)
The following individuals were sentenced recently in Allen County Common Pleas Court:
Former Miss Kentucky pleads no contest to bringing drugs into prison
Kia Hampton to be sentenced March 21 for attempting to bring pot into local prison
Women gets 4-year sentence, and some hope, during court appearance
LIMA — Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge David Cheney gave the defendant a four-year prison term.
10-year prison sentence doled out to Walgreens armed robber
LIMA — Quintez Hawkins was defiant to the bitter end during his sentencing hearing Wednesday in Allen County Common Pleas Court.
Vanmeter enters guilty plea in Lima man’s drug overdose death
LIMA — In a largely unexpected move, a man who police say gave heroin to a Lima man who subsequently died of a drug overdose pleaded guilty to reduced charges Wednesday afternoon.
One of 3 Lima men pleads to involuntary manslaughter in Oliphant death
One of 3 Lima men charged in death of Damere Oliphant could get 15-year sentence
Woman handed 2-year sentence for role in robbery attack
LIMA — Allen County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffery Reed acknowledged that the defendant before him for sentencing had cooperated with investigators and had greatly aided prosecutors in obtaining convictions against her two co-defendants.
Lima man pleads not guilty of discharging weapon at school
LIMA — A Lima man entered a plea of not guilty Wednesday to criminal charges filed against him after a gun he was carrying accidentally discharged inside Bath High School late last year.
11 months later, man surrenders to police, admits robbing Lima restaurant
LIMA — Apparently a guilty conscience simply got the best of him.
Lima man faces rape, assault charges
LIMA — A Lima man who police say violently beat, detained and raped his girlfriend has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury and will be arraigned Friday on a variety of charges.
Lima man faces felony arson charges
LIMA — A 61-year-old Lima man has been indicted by an Allen County grand jury on three first-degree felony counts of arson for allegedly starting a fire at a Union Street residence occupied by a woman he knew.
Allen County Common Pleas Court dispositions (1)
LIMA — The following individuals were sentenced recently in Allen County Common Pleas Court:
Lima woman sentenced for felonious assault with SUV
LIMA — A Lima woman who drove her sports utility vehicle into a residential yard and struck another female avoided prison time on Thursday.
Suspect in Lima shooting death waives right to speedy trial
LIMA — A Lima man charged with murder in the shooting death of a man at the Gas Station Bar last summer appeared in court briefly Wednesday to waive his right to a speedy trial.
Shawnee police probe incident of shots fired outside apartment complex
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — Shawnee Township Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting that occurred late Tuesday night on the street outside an apartment complex at 111 Cam Court.
Lima pie-maker sentenced to 4-year prison term
LIMA — A Lima man’s pie-making business suffered a potential setback Monday when its owner-operator was sentenced to prison for four years on an assortment of criminal charges.
1 person shot in American Township late Tuesday
LIMA — The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-victim shooting incident late Tuesday.
Arrest warrant issued for male involved in Waffle House assault
LIMA — Allen County Sheriff’s deputies are still searching for an individual believed to have played a significant role in a physical altercation Dec. 27 at the Lima Waffle House at 1220 Neubrecht Road.
Juvenile faces charges in two separate carryout robberies
LIMA — A juvenile male already in custody as a suspect in a Lima armed robbery on New Year’s Eve has been linked to a similar robbery two days earlier.
Lima armed robbery suspect shot, taken into custody
LIMA —An attempted robbery of a Perry Township Carry Out was thwarted by an alert employee who exchanged gunfire with the robbery suspect, according to police.
Lima woman pleads guilty to hitting woman with truck
LIMA — A Lima woman charged with purposely hitting a pedestrian with a vehicle changed her plea in Allen County Common Pleas Court Wednesday.
Allen County Common Pleas Court dispositions (1)
The following individuals were sentenced recently in Allen County Common Pleas Court:
Indianapolis teen found guilty in Lima Walgreens robbery trial
LIMA —An Allen County jury found a 19-year-old from Indianapolis guilty for his complicity in the armed robbery of a Lima Walgreens drug store earlier this year.
Assistant Prosecutor Kohlrieser Honored with State Award
An Allen County official has been recognized by the State of Ohio for their dedicated work.
Kohlreiser named Ohio’s Assistant Prosecutor of the Year
LIMA — Allen County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Terri Kohlreiser has been named the Outstanding Assistant Prosecutor of the Year by the Ohio Prosecuting Attorney’s Association.