Old Jail Remodel

Crews have started construction for the remodel of the old City Jail.

The plans have been in the works for a long time, and Administrative Services personnel have been working hard to prepare the space for construction.  The time has finally come for the real work to begin. 

This week contractors have started the tedious process of removing the bars from the old jail.  The process is expected to take a couple of weeks.

Here are a few photos of the jail before the bars are removed.  We will be updating this story with new photos to show the progress that is being made on the project. 

  

N. Collett St. Stabbing

Detectives are investigating overnight Stabbing.

LPD Detectives are investigating a stabbing that left 2 people injured in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 16th.

Officers were dispatched to 319 1/2 N. Collett Street at approximately 4:20 AM on the report of 2 people being stabbed.  When officers arrived they found 2 victims with stab wounds.  The injured persons were Jewel M. Bowers, age 39 from Lima and Steven L. Robinson, age 49, also of Lima.  The extent of their injuries is unknown at this time. 

Officers are seeking Bryon D. Manley, age 54 of Lima in connection with the stabbing.  Detectives and the LPD SWAT team served a search warrant at Manley's apartment in the 100 block of N. Jameson this morning. 

If you know where Bryon Manley is, or have any information about this crime, please contact the Lima Police Department immediately.  Do not approach this suspect.  He should be considered armed and dangerous.  Call LPD and provide his location, and clothing description. 

Read Across America

Lima Police Chief Kevin Martin joins other City Officials to celebrate Read Across America.

Chief Kevin Martin took time out of his day in order to spend some quality time with children at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lima today as part of the Read Across America Day.

Read Across America is celebrated every year nationwide on Dr. Seuss's birthday.  Read Across America is the signature program of the National Education Association.  In it's 17th year, the program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships and reading resources. 

Chief Martin was joined by several other readers, who each picked their favorite Dr. Seuss books to read to some very attentive kids!  Two of the other readers were Mayor David Berger, and  Fire Inspector Warren Pughsley.

For more information on the NEA and Read Across America, go to www.readacrossamerica.org.

 

 

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Badges for Baseball

LPD Officers interact with school children for a game of baseball.

For the past few months, Lima Police Department Sergeant Jason Garlock has been trading his Police uniform for a baseball jersey. 

Sergeant Garlock has been heading up the LPD's efforts to support The Badges For Baseball Program.  The program was created by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice as a juvenile crime prevention initiative.  The Lima Police Department partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio in order to bring the initiative to Lima.   As part of the program, law enforcement officers become the coaches, and use team sports and an interactive curriculum to teach important lessons about teamwork, communication, respect, and leadership that can be used both on and off the field. 

The purpose of the Badges for Baseball Program in Lima is to:

• Help students build character.
• To teach life lessons
• And for students to have a positive interaction with law enforcement officers.

Sergeant Garlock has been assisted by other officers from the LPD including Officer Randy Kohli and Officer Justin Schroeder.

Today the media was invited to observe the program at South Science Technology Magnet, 755 St. Johns.  a special appearance was made by Damon Morris of the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

As part of the program, the students take part in classroom time with the Officers, who present a lesson plan.  Today's lesson plan was about teamwork, and positive communication.  After the lesson plan the class moves to the gymnasium to play a game of "Quickball".  The action was fast paced and everyone involved had a great time!



Officer Commended

Officer Roger Lybarger of First Shift received two commendations this morning for his actions. 

Officer Roger Lybarger was the center of attention in First Shift's roll call this morning. He received two commendations from Major James Baker, the Commander of Patrol Services.

Officer Lybarger was commended for his efforts in a January 9th incident in which he and Officer Johnny Elchert performed CPR on a person who was not breathing.

He was also commended for his actions on February 1st. He was on routine patrol and noticed the distinct smell of raw marijuana in a neighborhood. He was able to determine the residence the odor was coming from and initiated an investigation. As a result of the investigation a large marijuana grow operation was discovered and several charges were filed.

Great work Officer Lybarger!

 

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Missing Child LOCATED

Thanks to an alert citizen, a missing Lima child was located.

a 12 year old child, Brandon Bradford was reported missing, and had last been seen at 6:30 PM yesterday in the area of Highland and Fairview. Based on facts discovered through the investigation, a missing child alert was issued. As part of the alert through the program "A Child is Missing", automated telephone calls were made to residents in the area.

A woman in the 800 block of E. Second Street received the automated telephone call broadcasting information about the missing child. She looked out her front window and saw a child matching his description in her yard. She immediately went outside and confirmed that the child walking through her yard was Brandon. She kept him at her residence and immediately called LPD.

Brandon has safely been returned to his family. There is no indication of foul play.

Thank you to www.achildismissing.org
and thank you to the citizen who located the child! 

15 arrested following underage party

LPD arrested 15 people early Sunday morning after reports of a loud party in the 800 Block of Ashton.

on Sunday morning at approximately 12:30 AM, Third  Shift officers were called to the area of the 800 block of W. Ashton for a loud party.  Once arriving in the area officers discovered the party was actually at 1210 Judith.  As officers approached they observed several persons around the residence holding open alcohol containers.  As officers approached to investigate, several persons began fleeing in all directions, as well as back into the residence. 

After a brief investigation it was determined that there were several people at the house drinking alcohol who were under the age of 21.  15 people were arrested for alcohol related charges as a result of the party.  Deputies from the ACSO and Troopers from the OSHP assisted officers in handling the incident. 

The persons arrested were:

Nicholas W. Baker, age 20 from Lima
Stratton V. Smith, age 19 from Lima
Nathaniel C. Mladenovic, age 20 from Lima
Sertio Royo, age 21 from Lima
Rafael Salgueiro, age 21 from Lima
Kyle A.M. Barry, age 19 from Lima
Tyler D. Baker, age 18 from Ada
Vontrell A. Gayden, age 19 from Lima
Nicholas W. Leary, age 20 from Lima
Kaitlyn C. Tigg, age 19 from Van Wert
Jamison C. Inskeep, age 19 from Bluffton
Jacob A. Harmon, age 19 from Van Wert
Haden N. Clark, age 18 from Bluffton
Dylan M. McGue, age 18 from Cridersville
Austin M. Lloyd, age 19 from Lima


The party had been advertised on popular social networking sites such as twitter. 

Underage drinking is not a victimless crime.  Please do not engage in this dangerous and illegal activity.  If you suspect underage drinking at a party, please contact the Lima Police Department at (419) 227-4444

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