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Apr 21, 2021 County Sheriff A Richland County Sheriff’s deputy has been terminated following an off duty incident, which involved a Mansfield Police Officer. Deputy Eric Wendling was let go from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office last Friday, April 16th. According to records, Wendling and Mansfield PD officer Brittney Pennywitt, each were charged with assault for an incident that took place back in February. Pennywitt remains on administrative leave. Both are due in court in next month.  

Mar 8, 2021 Mansfield Police Officer Charged Earlier today, the Mansfield Division of Police formally charged Officer Brittney Pennywitt with “Assault” (M-1) in reference to an off-duty incident which occurred on February 28th at approximately 1:13AM in our city. The assault charge stems from a disturbance and physical confrontation that occurred between herself and Eric Wendling; a Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy who was, also, off-duty at the time of the incident. Officer Pennywitt, who was sworn in on May 20, 2019; has been on paid administrative leave since the altercation and th...