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DeKalb County deputies make a drug arrest at a County Road 75 home. Dispatchers received word of a domestic disturbance at the scene. When officers arrived, they smelled marijuana. After a search, marijuana plants and various forms of product were seized. Brian Jordan faces a list of charges.

A well known area lawman dies. Former Williams County Sheriff, Denver Mock served from 1967 to 1988. During his career, Mock was cited for distinguished service by the state and was considered one of the top law men in the region. Mock died in Sarasota, Florida. He was 80.

In Columbus, Trooper, Ivan Nunez was promoted to the rank of sergeant during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Training Academy. Sergeant Nunez will transfer from his current assignment at the Bowling Green Post to serve as an assistant post commander in Swanton.

It has been the law in Indiana since prohibition ended, but lawmakers voted to end the ban on Sunday alcohol sales in the state. In just a little over a week, on Sunday, March 4th, you will be able to buy alcohol for the first time on a Sunday in …

Crews from five Paulding County fire departments take on a house fire on County Road 125. Officials told reporter damage to the home was extensive. Sometime later, Paulding firefighters were called back to the home when the fire rekindled. The investigation into the cause of the blaze is underway by …

Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers find a man wanted in connection to a pair of killings in Detroit. The man fled from officers in Detroit, heading south toward Toledo. Police located the suspect on U.S. 20, near State Route 420. A few minutes later, the fugitive crashed on Interstate 280, …

Crews take on a house fire on Ohio 15. Officials say it caused extensive damage. An individual who was dangerously disrupting the scene was removed by a deputy. The extent of the fire was limited to the upstairs bedroom areas. No injuries were reported in the incident. The Ohio Fire …

James Thomas of Ney is indicted on drugs and weapons charges. Prosecutors say he had morphine sulfate tablets…a felony. He also possessed a police revolver that was stolen. He has prior weapons and drugs convictions, so insiders say he could see an extensive prison sentence at his next court date.

The rivers in the region have crested, but some flood warnings still remain in effect until Wednesday. In Defiance, the Maumee River crested at 14 feet on Thursday. Flood stage is 10. The river was slowly receding, but it is expected to rise slightly again today. The National Weather Service …

A national school walkout is planned for March 14, with students at some area schools taking part. The Women’s March’s Youth EMPOWER group is organizing the walkout. The group is asking that at 10 a.m. in every time zone, teachers, students, administrators and parents to walk out for 17 minutes…one …