Staff Report
ASHLAND Sheriff E. Wayne Risner of the Ashland County Sheriff s Office swore in Chief Deputy David Blake on Tuesday afternoon. I can tell you through the seven years he s been our jail administrator we ve been one of the finest correctional facilities in the state of Ohio without a doubt, Risner said. And I would stand it up to any in the state of Ohio. Everything is first class.
Perry appointed jail administrator
Joe Perry of Marion was appointed to jail administrator, Blake s previous position he held for almost seven years. Sometimes you know you have to take advantage of opportunity, Risner said. This is an opportunity for us to keep moving in the right direction in our agency and in our corrections division.
ASHLAND Ashland County authorities were busy last week concluding a drug investigation that included four searches in five days, according to a Monday afternoon press release from the city s police department.
Detectives seized over 100 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, 15.5 grams of suspected Heroin, a gram of suspected Cocaine, 85 grams of suspected Dabs, 45 THC Vape cartridges, $840 in cash, and evidence related to drug trafficking during the searches, authorities reported.
Detectives identified five suspects but are not releasing names at this time. Upon completion of the investigations cases will be forwarded to the Ashland County Prosecutor s Office for review.
Detectives from the Ashland Police Department, and Ashland County Sheriff s Office assigned to the METRICH Enforcement Unit, along with members of the Ashland Police Department and Ashland Sheriff s Office executed four search warrants between the dates of April 15 and April 20 in Ashland County.
Students Mock DUI Demonstration Interrupted by Actual Drunk Driver
On 4/21/21 at 1:07 PM EDT
A group of students in Ashland, Ohio who were participating in a mock DUI demonstration learned the true dangers of drinking and driving in the most ironic way possible. While law enforcement was simulating a DUI crash, a real-life drunk driver sped through the scene, nearly hitting several students.
According to News 5 Cleveland, the incident occurred on Friday when Ohio State Highway Patrol and Ashland County Sheriff s Office were conducting the mock DUI crash to prepare students for prom night.
Staff reportedly noticed a vehicle speeding towards the scene, but, since it was a DUI demonstration, they assumed it was part of the event. However, they soon realized that the person behind the wheel was actually an intoxicated driver, and not a participant.
Simulated DUI crash training in Ohio disrupted up by reckless driver
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and last updated 2021-04-19 18:09:19-04
ASHLAND, Ohio â At the same time that law enforcement officers were conducting a mock DUI crash presentation for students at the West Holmes Career Center, a man driving recklessly turned the event from a simulated performance to a live-action crash course showing exactly why you shouldn t drink and drive.
On Friday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Ashland County Sheriff s Office worked in conjunction to conduct the mock crash for students. While staff members were monitoring the area, they noticed a vehicle enter the parking lot at a high rate of speed.