MANSFIELD — Capt. Jim Sweat said a $283,366 upgrade to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera program is the latest example of the department embracing new technology. The effort, […]
Richland County Sheriff’s Office
New Richland County Jail service agreement will allow online video visitation
MANSFIELD — A new inmate telephone service agreement at the Richland County Jail will provide enhanced services and also additional revenue, according to sheriff’s office Capt. Chris Blunk, the jail […]
Man wounds two in Mansfield and then kills himself during standoff: Police
MANSFIELD — A man reportedly shot two people in a South Main Street house on Sunday evening before fleeing to a nearby residence and ultimately killing himself during a standoff […]
Richland County schools receive mass email bomb threat
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A number of school districts in Richland County received an emailed bomb threat on Sunday afternoon, according to Maj. Joe Masi, public information officer at the Richland […]
Richland County Jail 100% compliant after state inspection
MANSFIELD — Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon has announced that the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction inspected the Richland County jail. The jail was found to be in 100% compliance. […]
Lucas, Galion grads promoted at Richland County Sheriff’s office
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has announced the recent promotions of two correctional professionals. Correctional Sgt. Noah Grochowalski was promoted to Correctional Lt. on Nov. 28. Correctional Officer […]
Madison Township man charged with rape, felonious assault
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old McElroy Road man was arrested Sunday on rape and felonious assault charges, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Bond was set at $1 million […]
National Prescription Take Back event set for Oct. 28
On Saturday, Oct. 28, the METRICH Enforcement Unit will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement to present another Prescription Take Back event for the […]
Richland County Sheriff’s Office receives $72K in traffic safety grants
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon has announced the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $71,934.14 in federal traffic safety funding to […]
Authorities team to save missing Mansfield man’s life
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon said a coordinated effort among local law enforcement to find a missing 62-year-old man was likely a life-saving venture. “This effort among agencies […]

