OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio — A Village of Marblehead police officer has been convicted of unauthorized use of a law enforcement database for personal reasons. Michael Scherer pleaded guilty on Friday in Ottawa County Common Pleas Court to 26 counts of unauthorized use of the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway (OHLEG), all fifth-degree felonies. His sentencing is […]
On January 10, 2025, Benito Thebeau issued a severe and alarming threat through a private message, displaying reckless and dangerous behavior. Thebeau’s message included an explicit warning suggesting violent retaliation, accompanied by a photograph of a firearm and a group image of a military squad. His statement, “just saying you shoot my dog just cause […]
Waukesha, WI — Morgan Geyser, one of the two girls convicted in the infamous 2014 Slender Man stabbing, has been granted conditional release from a Wisconsin mental health facility, marking a significant development in the decade-old case that shocked the nation. On Thursday, Waukesha County Circuit Judge Michael Bohren signed the order for Geyser’s supervised […]
By Sheri Trusty, Seneca County Media Relations Coordinator Since he first took office, Seneca County Sheriff Fredrick Stevens has focused on renovating the jail and improving conditions for inmates. Extensive work throughout the jail created a healthier and more professional environment. Among many other projects, workers painted walls and replaced carpets, and exercise bikes and […]
Author: Joshua Giordano T. Founder/The Fostoria Free Press January 8th, 2025 When it comes to the care and protection of animals, transparency and accountability are critical. Animal shelters and humane societies are entrusted with the vital role of ensuring the welfare of some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. As advocates for […]
On January 6, 2025, the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH, with assistance from the Fostoria Police Department and the Hancock County Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at 1240 N. Countyline St. in Fostoria. As a result, suspected crack cocaine, LSD, drug paraphernalia, and a sawed-off shotgun were seized. Two individuals, Tristin Conley […]
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) — An Archer Daniels Midland shareholder is calling for the company’s CEO Juan Luciano to be removed in light of accounting problems reported by the company including Luciano’s alleged lack of action to stem company losses as a result. About one year ago ADM announced it was reviewing internal accounting practices and […]
State v. Thomas (1997): The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that a homeowner does not have to wait until an intruder gains full entry to act in self-defense. Ohio courts have scrutinized cases where individuals went outside their homes to confront perceived threats. In such situations, the protections of the castle doctrine may no longer apply […]
