Five of the six reports showed that no visible force was used to enter the dwelling. The call to Craigston Court (non-apartment or condo) involved a smashed rear first floor window. In at least two of the five calls, the rear sliding glass door was found open or unsecured even though the victims were confident that these doors were locked and secured when they left. The officers have mentioned the possibility of “lock bumping” as a method of gaining access.

Items such as a hot water heater, air conditioner, copper pipe, cash, checkbook, laptop computer, jewelry, electronics, laundry baskets, TV, iPod, and duffel bag have been the target.

Residents and complex employees are encouraged to keep an extra eye and ear out for suspicious and/or unusual activity. Residents are reminded to keep their doors and windows closed and locked when they leave. If you witness a crime or something suspicious, please immediately contact the Dublin Police at 614.889.1112.

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The driver of the black Mercedes SUV is Gbaruk’s mother, Benedicta Mahama, 35, and the other passenger of the vehicle was Janice Gbaruk, 5.

The driver of the construction vehicle is Charles Jackson, 19.

A black Mercedes SUV was traveling southbound on Avery Road and a construction vehicle, driven by Jackson, was traveling westbound on Brand Road at approximately 8:15 a.m. when the accident occurred.

The accident remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.

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The person has been identified as Robin Righettini, 56, of Dublin.

The cause of death remains under investigation.

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A black Mercedes SUV was traveling southbound on Avery Road and a construction vehicle was traveling westbound on Brand Road at approximately 8:15 a.m. when the accident occurred.

A four-year-old child was ejected from the black Mercedes SUV and was transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital with life-threatening injuries. An adult and child also were transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital for precautionary measures.

The accident remains under investigation.

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A black Mercedes SUV was traveling southbound on Avery Road and a construction vehicle was traveling westbound on Brand Road at approximately 8:15 a.m. when the accident occurred.

A four-year-old child was ejected from the black Mercedes SUV and was transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital with life-threatening injuries. An adult and child also were transported to Dublin Methodist Hospital for precautionary measures.

The accident remains under investigation.

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The service is in honor of local area law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. It is open to the public and will be held rain or shine.

“Honoring officers is a tradition which goes back to the beginnings of our history in law enforcement,” said Chief Heinz von Eckartsberg. “Dublin believes it is important as members of our profession and that the community takes time to honor the personal sacrifices these officers have made.”

The survivor remarks will be given this year by Dianne Ratliff, daughter of Michael Blankenship, who was a police officer at The Ohio State University Police Department.

Officer Michael Blankenship was shot and killed on February 10, 1997 after he and another officer responded to a suspicious person call at the Wexner Center for the Arts at Ohio State. The killer was found dead after committing suicide.

The service is held in conjunction with National Police Memorial Week, established in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation dedicating one week to law enforcement officers.

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These thefts involve televisions being stolen from hotel rooms. In some instances, the suspect(s) has pried open hotel room doors to steal a television. In other instances, the suspect has entered open/unlocked rooms to steal a television.

Anyone with any information regarding this suspect is strongly encouraged to contact the Dublin Police at 614.889.1112.

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The Dublin Division of Police was initially accredited in 1990 and was designated a Flagship Agency in 2006 and 2009.

The Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation with Excellence Award reflects the agency’s leadership in development and implementation of contemporary policies and procedures, enhancing the professional standing of public safety, and the review and analysis of organizational data for the purpose of public safety service improvement. Police continually uses the standards provided by CALEA to enhance public safety services for the City.

In October 2011, assessors from CALEA spent four days conducting interviews with the Dublin community and police staff. The assessors also spent hours reviewing police policies and procedures. After this thorough review of the agency, the assessors recommended this distinction.

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(DUBLIN, Ohio)—March 13, 2012—The Dublin Division of Police charged Walter L. Flaig Jr., 64, of Junction City, Wis., with vehicular manslaughter and vehicular homicide. He also was issued a citation for assured clear distance.

Flaig’s tractor-trailer was involved in the crash that killed Joshua Stephen Elzey, 21, of East Liberty on northbound I-270 at US 33 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5.

Vehicular homicide is a misdemeanor of the first degree and has a maximum fine of $1,000 and 180 days in jail. Vehicular manslaughter is a misdemeanor of the second degree and has a maximum fine of $750 and 90 days in jail.

Elzey was a passenger in a Maroon Chevy S-10 driven by his grandmother, 66-year-old Andrea Elzey of Columbus. She was transported by Orange Township Medics to Grant Medical Center in critical condition. Joshua’s mother, 44-year-old Stephanie Tickle of East Liberty, also was injured in the crash. She was transported to Riverside Methodist Hospital by Washington Township Medics in critical condition.

Flaig’s initial court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, March 19 at the Franklin Co. Municipal Court.

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614.327.6827 (mobile)
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A number of locations throughout the City, both residential and business, have been victims of vandalism. The types of targets vandalized include mailboxes (damaging or destroying mailboxes), City Parks (spray paint graffiti, damage to retaining walls or turfing grass), vehicles (vehicle windows broken out, vehicle scratched, tire slashed or vehicle egged), residences (broken lights or decorations damaged) and businesses (spray paint graffiti).

The time of occurrence for the vandalism appears to be during the evening to overnight hours.

Dublin residents are asked to be watchful for vandalism. Additionally, residents and businesses are encouraged to leave exterior lights on at night. If you witness a crime or something suspicious, please contact the Dublin Police at 614.889.1112.

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Megan Canavan
Public Information Officer
614.410.4504 (office)
614.327.6827 (mobile)
mcanavan@dublin.oh.us (email)
@DublinOhio/@DublinPolice (twitter)