MANSFIELD — Steve Sheldon — and two veteran law enforcement officers who used to work for him — are campaigning to be the next Richland County sheriff. Sheldon, Matt Mayer […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Ohio Special Response Team
OSRT members were recognized Tuesday by the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in a September 2023 missing person case.
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Bellville planning commission to consider banning marijuana dispensaries
BELLVILLE — There won’t be any cannabis dispensaries operating in Bellville for at least six months. Bellville’s village council imposed a temporary moratorium on cannabis businesses at its most recent […]
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Richland County Jail seeks ‘enhanced options’ in new medical services contract
MANSFIELD — Sheriff Steve Sheldon said Thursday it’s a “different era” these days in terms of potential medical needs for inmates at the Richland County Jail. “We have people that […]
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Richland County Sheriff Sheldon announces 2023 awards
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon has announced the top awards at his department in 2023. Sheldon said those acknowledged were chosen by their peers, supervisors and administrators who recognized […]
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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. […]
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Richland County commissioners continue 2024 budget planning sessions
MANSFIELD — It’s budget time for Richland County commissioners as a 2024 spending plan is mapped out based on estimated revenues largely derived from sales tax collection. That process includes […]
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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 […]
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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 […]