Fostoria Splash Pad Project at Risk: Council Asked to Vote on March 18th

March 7, 2025/0 Comments/in Fostoria, Splash Pad 2024/by Editor-in-Chief

FOSTORIA – At the Fostoria City Council meeting held on March 4th, 2025, the mayor put forth a proposal requesting an additional $550,000 in funding for the Splash Pad Project from the City Council. Previously, the City had committed $100,000 to the project during the fundraising efforts of Fostoria Vision 2020.

The meeting began with a thorough discussion involving several council members, the director of finance, and the mayor himself. The director of finance pointed out that the city currently has funding plans for three projects, a rare situation for Fostoria.

Mayor Mennel emphasized the importance of proceeding with the project, highlighting that failing to do so would result in the loss of nearly $600,000 in grant funds. A crucial decision regarding the project’s future and land use is set to be made during the City Council meeting scheduled for March 18th, 2025.

Fostoria Citizens to Make a Stand Against Mayor Mennel & Cheap Leachate Processing

March 3, 2025/0 Comments/in Environmental, Fostoria/by Editor-in-Chief

FOSTORIA – On Feb 4th, 2025 Mayor Don Mennel announced that he made the decision alone to restart leachate processing at the Fostoria Waste Water Treatment Plant. The leachate from the recent “spill” at Win Waste Innovations is curretly being transported to Fostoria.

Mayor Mennel bypassed the normal channels of democracy by going over the heads of city council & the citizens of Fostoria.

Nevertheless, Mennel failed to negotiate a fair rate but instead granted Win Waste a 1/2 cent discount per gallon compared to the City of Marion. Additionally, Win Waste is saving nearly $183K in transportation cost. It should also be noted that the City of Bowling Green, OH charges $0.063 per gallon.

During Saturday’s “Convos With Council”, some city leaders mislead the public by saying the City of Marion only charges $0.03 per gallon – a falsehood that was confirmed by email. Marion charges Win Waste/Sunny Farms Landfill $0.045 per gallon according to Matt Ice from the WWTP.

Some employees at Win Waste claimed that it is faster to transport leachate to the City of Marion which is roughly a 1 hour drive compared to a 15 minute drive into Fostoria. A comical statement to say the least.

In light of recent encounters with the City of Fostoria and their deliberate concealment of leachate testing outcomes from public scrutiny, it is my viewpoint that environmental preservation does not appear to be a priority for them.

A “Pack The Room” event has been created on Facebook. Residents who have questions or issues regarding leachate may attend the upcoming City Council Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th at 6:00PM.

Fostoria Moves Forward with Reservoir #5 Solar Energy Project

March 2, 2025/0 Comments/in Environmental, Fostoria, Fostoria Water/by Editor-in-Chief

FOSTORIA, OHIO – In a decisive step toward sustainable energy and fiscal responsibility, the City of Fostoria is paving the way for a new solar energy initiative at Reservoir 5. On March 02, 2025, the Fostoria City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2025, a measure designed to authorize the lease of a portion of city-owned land—identified by Hancock County permanent parcel numbers 510000910170 and 510000910180—for photovoltaic solar energy development. The ordinance, sponsored at the request of Mayor Donald Mennel, reflects the city’s commitment to repurposing underutilized assets for the public good.

Reservoir 5, a waterbody long familiar to Fostoria residents, has been deemed unnecessary for municipal purposes by both the Director of Public Service and Safety and the City Council. Rather than letting the land sit idle, city leadership sees an opportunity to transform it into a revenue-generating asset. The ordinance empowers the Director of Public Service and Safety to solicit sealed bids for leasing the surface area of Reservoir 5 specifically for solar energy projects, with the goal of securing the highest and best offer through a competitive bidding process.

A Transparent and Competitive Process

Under the proposed ordinance, the city will adhere strictly to Ohio state law, including Section 721.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, which governs the sale and lease of municipal lands. The bidding process will involve advertising for five consecutive weeks in a local newspaper of general circulation, ensuring broad public awareness and participation. The Director of Public Service and Safety is granted authority to reject any or all bids if they fail to meet the city’s standards, but only the highest bidder will ultimately secure the lease.

To ensure accountability, the Director of Law and the City Engineer have been tasked with preparing detailed bid specifications and a contract tailored to the winning bidder. The bid opening and lease award process will take place in a public meeting, reinforcing the city’s commitment to transparency as mandated by Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

An Emergency Measure for Fiscal Health

The ordinance has been declared an emergency measure, a designation that underscores its urgency for Fostoria’s financial well-being. According to the text, the lease of Reservoir 5 is seen as a critical step to “raise municipal revenue” at a time when such funds are vital for preserving public health, safety, and welfare. If approved by a two-thirds vote of the City Council and signed by Mayor Mennel, the ordinance will take effect immediately, expediting the transition to solar energy development.

A Vision for Sustainability and Revenue

The decision to lease Reservoir 5 for photovoltaic solar energy aligns with broader trends in municipal governance, where cities nationwide are turning to renewable energy to meet both environmental and economic goals. By harnessing the sun’s power on a site no longer needed for traditional purposes, Fostoria aims to generate operating revenue while contributing to a cleaner energy future.

Council President Brian Shaver and Council Clerk Tamara L. Drake have been instrumental in shepherding this initiative through the legislative process, ensuring that all formal actions comply with legal requirements. Mayor Mennel, who requested the ordinance, views it as a pragmatic solution to bolster the city’s finances without burdening taxpayers.

Next Steps

As the ordinance moves toward a vote, the Fostoria community awaits the outcome of this forward-thinking proposal. The successful bidder will not only bring a new solar energy installation to the region but also play a role in shaping the city’s economic landscape for years to come. With Reservoir 5 poised for reinvention, Fostoria is taking a bold step into a sustainable and prosperous future.

For now, all eyes are on the City Council chambers, where the fate of Ordinance No. 2025 will soon be decided. If passed, it could mark the beginning of a transformative chapter for this Ohio city—one powered by the sun and guided by a vision of progress.

Environmental Impact Study (EIS)

Whether an environmental impact study (EIS) should be conducted for the proposed solar energy lease at Reservoir 5 in Fostoria, Ohio, depends on several factors, including legal requirements, the scope of the project, and potential ecological concerns. Let’s explore this question objectively.

Legal and Regulatory Considerations

Under Ohio law, specifically Section 721.01 et seq. of the Ohio Revised Code referenced in the ordinance, the focus is on the competitive bidding process for leasing municipal land, but there’s no explicit mandate for an environmental impact study in this context. However, federal or state environmental regulations could apply depending on the project’s specifics. For instance:

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): If federal funding or permits (e.g., from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) are involved—say, due to impacts on wetlands or waterways—an EIS might be required. Since Reservoir 5 is a waterbody, any installation affecting its surface or surrounding ecosystem could trigger federal oversight.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA): The OEPA regulates activities that might affect water quality, air, or wildlife. A solar project on a reservoir could involve construction (e.g., floating solar panels), which might disturb aquatic habitats or water quality, potentially necessitating a review or permits under Ohio’s environmental laws.

The ordinance doesn’t mention an EIS, suggesting the city may not currently view it as a legal necessity. However, the Director of Law and City Engineer, tasked with preparing bid specifications, could include environmental assessments as part of the process if deemed prudent or required by higher authorities.

Potential Environmental Concerns

Reservoir 5’s designation as “no longer needed for municipal purposes” implies it’s not currently critical for water supply or public recreation, but its ecological role remains unclear. Leasing its surface for photovoltaic solar energy—likely floating solar panels—could have both positive and negative impacts:

Positives: Solar energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Floating panels might also reduce evaporation from the reservoir, conserving water.
Negatives: Construction and operation could disrupt aquatic ecosystems (fish, plants, birds), alter water temperature or light penetration, or introduce pollutants (e.g., from panel maintenance). If the surrounding land is disturbed for infrastructure (cables, access points), wetlands or wildlife habitats might be affected.

Without baseline data on Reservoir 5’s current environmental state, it’s hard to gauge the significance of these impacts. An EIS would provide that data, assessing risks and proposing mitigation measures.

Practical and Ethical Arguments

Pro-EIS: Conducting a study could preempt community concerns, ensure compliance with any overlooked regulations, and protect the city from future liability if environmental damage occurs. Given the emergency declaration to raise revenue, a proactive EIS might also reassure bidders and the public that the project is sustainable, not just a quick financial fix.
Against EIS: If the project’s footprint is minimal (e.g., floating panels with no major land disturbance), the city might argue the cost and delay of an EIS outweigh the benefits, especially under the ordinance’s urgency clause. Small-scale solar projects often bypass extensive studies if they meet basic permitting thresholds.

An environmental impact study isn’t explicitly required by the ordinance or Ohio’s bidding laws, but it could be warranted depending on the project’s scale, federal involvement, or ecological sensitivity of Reservoir 5. The city might benefit from at least a preliminary environmental review—less intensive than a full EIS—to identify risks and satisfy public interest, especially since the ordinance emphasizes public welfare. If the Director of Public Service and Safety or City Engineer sees potential for significant environmental disruption, they could recommend such a step before bids are finalized. Ultimately, balancing fiscal urgency with ecological responsibility might argue for some level of assessment, even if not legally mandated.

Fostoria City Tap Water – 11 Cancer Causing Contaminants Exceed EWG’s Health Guidelines

March 2, 2025/0 Comments/in Fostoria, Fostoria Water/by Editor-in-Chief

Legal does not necessarily equal safe.

Getting a passing grade from the federal government does not mean the water meets the latest health guidelines.
Legal limits for contaminants in tap water have not been updated in almost 20 years.
The best way to ensure clean tap water is to keep pollution out of source water in the first place.

SOURCE: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/system.php?pws=OH7400411

EWG’s drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency – Division of Drinking and Ground Waters, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (April 2024 – June 2024), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

City of Fostoria Breaks Ground on Splash Pad Soak Park Project

March 1, 2025/0 Comments/in Fostoria, Splash Pad 2024/by Editor-in-Chief

FOSTORIA – Originally provied to the Fostoria Free Press in 2024, these design specs can be found in this Google Drive Folder along with other documents.

Fostoria, Ohio, is gearing up for a refreshing addition to its community with the unveiling of design plans for the new Fostoria Splash Pad, an ADA-accessible restroom facility, and pump house project. Spearheaded by Kleinfelder, Inc., the ambitious undertaking promises to bring “Bright People, Right Solutions” to the former site of the Fostoria City Pool at 524 River Street. With an initial engineer’s estimate of $1,048,500, the project was set to break ground on April 15, 2024, pending permit approvals, and aimed for substantial completion by October 31, 2024. Unfortunately, this deadline was not achieved as the project was met with financial constraints due to lack of demolition bids. As of March 1st, 2025, the demolition of the old city pool area has begun.

The centerpiece of the design is a 3,038-square-foot splash pad, featuring a concrete slab and deck equipped with water features, controls, piping, and filtration systems. Notably, the splash pad will operate as a recirculating system, a sustainable choice that filters and reuses water to ensure both fun and efficiency. This eco-friendly approach aligns with modern recreational standards, conserving resources while keeping the water play area safe and clean for visitors. Although, certain studies have indicated that recirculating systems can potentially pose health risks as they may not effectively eliminate contaminants, such as human waste, after only passing through the filters once.

The scope of work also includes a new restroom facility and pump house, complete with mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as site-related improvements. Bid Alternate No. 1 introduces optional site lighting, enhancing safety and extending usability into the evening hours. The project adheres to stringent requirements, including the Build America, Buy America Act, ensuring all materials are U.S.-made, and Davis-Bacon wage rates for fair labor practices.

Ecitement is building as Fostoria prepares to transform this space into a vibrant soak park for residents and visitors alike. View the entire design packet here.

Poplar Village MHP in Boil Water Warning After Power Outage

March 1, 2025/0 Comments/in Fostoria, Poplar Village/by Editor-in-Chief

POPLAR VILLAGE, FOSTORIA – All tenants in the park have been given a Drinking Water Warning letter due to a “Power Outage”. For many people if not all have been buying bottled water since summer of 2024. One resident said they don’t trust the water “It’s slowly killing us”. This is not as farfetched of an idea that it may seem to some. A mobile home located between lot 300-310 had a pool of raw sewage under their trailer that was draining into the ditch.

The resident claimed that the trailer park sold her the trailer with sewage pipe issues. “The previous maintenance man Josh “repaired” the toilet sewer line with a rug & plastic tarp for support. After interviewing many people, Josh has a history of acting a fool to say the very least.

Poplar Village also has a lengthly history of noncompliance with wastewater & drinking water. According to the Ohi o EPA “Log books were not being kept” for chlorine testing. Additionally, CWS Environmental is suing Poplar Village for failure to pay for services. CWS is a wastewater/drinking water service company.

An attorney representing the plaintiff said “Short story is that CWS was telling them they needed to be doing certain things to provide safe water and good sewage for the residents and evergreen refused to pay for it saying it was not necessary but according to the EPA it was all necessary.”

“What really burns me” – Fostoria Mayor Don Mennel

February 26, 2025/0 Comments/in Fostoria, Landfill, Thomas Domich, Uncategorized/by Thomas Domich

You know what really burns me?

That someone could allow the leachate from the landfill to be put into our sewer treatment plant again.

Mr. Mayor as a person I really do like you. I think that you’re a wise man, smart businessman, and all-around decent human being. But you are definitely lacking in the mayoral role that you’re in now.

First and foremost, you stated that you did a visual inspection of the leachate spill of 55,000 gallons more water. And then you try to explain away the decision to do that by trying to explain water runoff from a landfill. You stated something of the nature that if the water seeps into the trash or into the cover soil and then runs off, that is leachate, but if it runs off the top of the soil down the hill, that is not leachate.

Sure, you are not only mistaken, but you are way, way out of the ballpark. As a former employee, I can attest to and tell you and everyone else that any amount of water that touches that landfill immediately becomes leachate.

Let’s talk about the areas that don’t have very good cover or the transfer station that puts out so much dust into the air that it is almost impossible to see 3 ft in front of yourself, and that dust travels, even if a short distance, and lands directly on the runoff water as it’s coming down the top of the hill, not to mention the trucks that go up and down the hills kicking up garbage, dust, and whatever else may happen, and then the heavy equipment that’s supposed to be burying that trash with cover soil. It turns up the trash and the dust and God only knows what, and it lands right on top of all of that runoff.

A visual inspection wasn’t near enough to let you know whether or not that stuff could be cleaned up. Then consider all of the heavy metals and forever chemicals that are inside of that trash because there’s just as much municipal solid waste as there is C&D, sometimes even more, that should have never been taken into the sewer treatment.

Let me ask you a question. What happens to the water after the sewer treatment plant is done with it? They put it back into the environment, correct? What do you think’s inside of that water? All those forever chemicals, all those heavy metals, and all that nasty crap was right back into it, into the soil and possibly into our drinking water. Never thought about that clearly, did you?

You are having that hauled off by tanker truck to an off-site location, the sewer treatment plant. How about to an off-site location that handles that kind of stuff every day? There are many, many disposal places that handle liquid hazardous waste.

Not understanding the last time it was put there, it wasn’t stopped because of a smell. It’s because anybody that knows anything about the environment and the process to clean sewage and stormwater knows that once it has been cleaned, it is dumped right back into the environment, usually open land or creeks, rivers, or ponds. It identifies that liquid as being clean, treated, and can be put back into the environment where it will end up back on the water table and possibly into the drinking water or into the freshwater creeks and streams, killing fish and other wildlife.

The information that you spoke of sounds exactly like what Ben Nutter would have said and placate the citizens of Fostoria, but I’m telling you now, everything that he says, except maybe when he announces his name, is a lie.

The landfill is a self-monitoring entity, meaning they can lie and do whatever they want and put out some report full of only half-truths and lies, and they know that they can get away with it. And then you have an EPA who turns a blind eye and an attorney general who takes credit for anything that happens regarding the landfill that makes them be accountable and of course also turns a blind eye.

It was my hope that you, as the mayor, would not turn a blind eye to the lies, the theft, the fraud, and the downright malice that the landfill continues to do. People are dying, people are being diagnosed with illnesses, and people are being told of their imminent death.

Stop worrying about the money that’s going to come in from it. Stop it from happening. You can figure out something else. Do not accept that toxic liquid in our sewer treatment plant.

THIS IS WHAT BURNS ME

Thomas Domich

“What Really Burns Me” – HYPOCRITES, LIARS, THE LANDFILL.

February 26, 2025/0 Comments/in Environmental, Fostoria, Landfill, Thomas Domich, Uncategorized/by Thomas Domich

HYPOCRITES, LIARS, THE LANDFILL.

I read the last piece that was done by the Fostoria Free Press about the landfill and its so-called administrator and liaison to former commissioner Ben Nutter. A lot of good information, but also a lot that is still not known, some of which I’m going to give you today.

As a former employee and former manipulator, falsifier of documents, all while working for Sunny Farms and under their instructions, I can tell you things first-hand that you may or may not believe, so I’ll give it to you in the form of my opinion.

Chris Valerian was the owner of Live Earth LLC. While the information is correct that WCA acquired the landfill from Mr. Valerian in the tune of 88 million, there’s some information that’s not given about the ties between Ben Nutter, Mr. Valerian, and WCA.

WCA purchased the landfill earlier than stated; according to the SEC, they purchased that landfill in 2009, not 2011 as others believed or was made public. Also, since Mr. Valerian, who was indebted to someone from whom he received the money to purchase the landfill in the first place, WCA came to the rescue by paying off his debt, giving him 88 million, giving him 555.5 million shares of WCA, which was about 13.7% at that time. Also, they kept him in charge of the landfill and the transfer stations on the East Coast.

And if Mr. Valerian gave campaign contributions to Ben Nutter, then I believe WCA would have known about it as well because it would have been their money that paid for that campaign.

As far as falsifying documents and things of that nature, being as I was one of the people that did that while I worked there, I can guarantee you that type of conduct has been going on since long before I started working there. Also, by WCA buying the landfill earlier than was publicly released, and WCA being, at that time, part of another company who was owned by Tunnel Hills and GFL, which purchased WCA before that was publicly released as well, it goes to show a pattern of non-compliance, lies, deceit, and downright hatred for the people of Fostoria.

While I worked there, there used to be a scale tower that was on the other side of the landfill, away from the public. It was there for us to be able to weigh the trucks as they were leaving the transfer station and to verify whether or not the trash that was in the back of the trucks was CD&D or if it was MSW (municipal solid waste). While in that scale house, the transfer station was instructed that anything that was loaded into the trucks could be anything that they wanted, MSW or CD&D, but they had to try to get as much CD&D as they could on the top because I had to take pictures of it, which in turn, those pictures were to be sent to the health department and the front scale house as evidence that the majority was CD&D, which in turn, later, those photos were passed to the EPA and to the customers so they could milk them for more money.

I say that because they were crooked enough to have me take pictures only of CD&D. If the truck did not have any CD&D on the top of the municipal trash to hide it, I was to zoom in specifically on a piece of destruction material, and every day I would manipulate weights and photos to make sure that the landfill received the highest pay they could for trash that was exactly that, just trash, with unknown materials inside.

After so long of doing that, when my health started to fade, I came to the realization that if I didn’t do something about it or say something to someone, it wouldn’t be just me whose health would be fading. Most of us were already blowing out black, nasty goop out of our nose and coughing up brown and black phlegm. I thought maybe some of that would have been attributed to the asbestos that was illegally buried there without permits, but I was not diagnosed with mesothelioma. I was diagnosed with COPD, now at stage 4, and something solid in my lungs that they cannot identify and are afraid to try to remove any of because it may cut up my lungs on the way out. But it does move around in my lungs, causing me grief and difficulty breathing. So, I reported to the EPA. I gathered pictures and duplicate pictures and had them in a file that I was going to give the EPA and the customers. Suffice it to say, I was caught. I was threatened for my job and told that my NDA would not allow me to do such a thing. I later found out that if there are health problems that you have from working somewhere, an NDA does not apply.

The connection between Mr. Valerian, Mr. Nutter, and another man named Joe Frola, who happened to be general manager of the landfill at the time, is unknown by this writer, but there is a connection.

This is just the tip of the iceberg that shows the pattern that is there, that continues to happen over and over again because they can get away with it, and all because they learn it from the prior owners who are all under the same umbrella.

I think that maybe the next City Council meeting, we should all bring some water in from our faucet and ask them to drink it. I guarantee you, quick, fast, and in a hurry, they’ll refuse, and if they don’t refuse, that only goes to show you that their health is good enough from living elsewhere, that whatever they drink isn’t going to harm them like it has us.

And for those of you who think I’m living in the past and everything is different now, you’re wrong. We are supposed to learn from our mistakes in the past, not continue them, and the landfill continues to do the same things over and over again, just in a new way, hoping that we won’t catch on. The pattern continues, and I feel bad for anyone who works there right now because quite a lot, if not all of you, will most likely end up with health issues in the future.

And in my opinion, Ben Nutter has betrayed Seneca County and the people that live here. It’s no wonder that he lost his campaign.

AND THAT’S WHAT REALLY BURNS ME
Thomas Domich

Fostoria Mayor Offers Discounted Leachate Processing, Bypassing Democratic Process

February 26, 2025/0 Comments/in Fostoria, Mayor Don Mennel/by Editor-in-Chief

FOSTORIA – The Mayor of Fostoria City made the decision to bypass the usual democratic channels by approving the acceptance of leachate from Win Waste Innovations Landfill (formerly known as Sunny Farms Landfill) without seeking the input of the voters or the city council. The City set a price of $.04 per gallon for this service, which is half a cent less than what the City of Marion charges. This lower rate accounts for a savings of over $15,000 on processing fees for Win Waste. Additionally, Win Waste is also benefiting from significant cost savings on transportation to Marion.

For a single trip with a 5,000-gallon capacity truck, the transportation cost is approximately $265-$300, depending on exact variables. Mayor Mennel said during city council that roughly 50,000 gallons of leachate was spilled into 3,000,000 gallons of “storm water”. The transportation cost to the City of Marion would ammount to roughly $183,000 (610 Trips x $300 = $183,000) in cost savings by sending to the Fostoria Waste Wate Treatment Plant.

Estimated Total Cost Per Trip: Adding these together:
(Grok3 AI)

Fuel: $57.05
Labor: $54
Maintenance/Depreciation: $24.40
Disposal Fees: $100
Other Costs: $30
Total ≈ $57.05 + $54 + $24.40 + $100 + $30 = $265.45 per trip.

Fostoria Mayor Don Mennel has failed to negotiate a reasonable processing rate. Instead giving Win Waste a massive discount. When questioned by the public, Mennel called opposers irrational & emotional.

The question that should be asked, Is Mayor Mennel catering to Win Waste Landfill & it’s spokeperson Ben Nutter?

Fostoria Police Officers Likely Saved a Life on Center St. CSX Bridge

February 25, 2025/0 Comments/in Fostoria, Fostoria Police/by Editor-in-Chief

FOSTORIA – On February 25, 2025, at around 9:53 a.m., the Fostoria Police Department responded to a report of a man standing on the outside of the railing on the E. Center St. train overpass, threatening to jump. Officers arrived, blocked traffic, and coordinated with CSX to halt trains while Fostoria EMS was called. After 15 minutes of de-escalation, the man reluctantly returned to the inside of the railing but then tried to climb back out. Officers restrained him as he resisted, ensuring his safety, and transported him to Fostoria ProMedica Hospital for evaluation. Police Chief Gabe Wedge praised the officers—Don Dennis, Brady Jaso, Kent Reinbolt, Dan Dell, and Nate Elliott—for their Crisis Intervention Training and life-saving efforts.

####Fostoria PD Press Release####

02/25/2025
At approximately 0953 hrs, the Fostoria Police Department received a call of a subject on the E. Center St train overpass, standing on the outside of the railing. When responding officers arrived on scene, the male subject began threatening to jump from the overpass. Officers blocked traffic and relayed with CSX to stop any incoming trains. Fostoria EMS was also called to the scene. After approximately 15 minutes of de-escalating the situation and calming the subject down, the subject reluctantly came back to the inside of the railing. However, he then changed his mind and attempted to climb to the outside of the railing again, but officers were able to pull him back away from doing so.

The subject then began fighting the officers; however, officers were able to restrain the subject and secure his movements. The subject was then taken to Fostoria ProMedica Hospital to be evaluated.“This is just another example of how Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) is paying off in the City of Fostoria and across the nation. Officers are entering the situation in a safe but more passive manner, to de-escalate the situations by speaking to the subject first, slowing things down, instead of going straight to hands on.”

“A special thanks to the officers on scene, Officer Don Dennis, Officer Brady Jaso, Sergeant Kent Reinbolt, Captain Dan Dell, and Detective Sergeant Nate Elliott. Their hard work and dedication to training likely saved a life today.”

Police Chief Gabe Wedge
Fostoria Police Department.