Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office K9 Joris has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police Department”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,800 protective vests in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 2.4 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283, and a five-year warranty and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office K9 Mike will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Mike’s vest is sponsored by an Anonymous Sponsor and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Falko”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Pickaway County Sheriff Robert B. Radcliff said, “We appreciate the support Vested Interest in K9s, and Aron’s Legacy are showing by outfitting and protecting these members of the law enforcement community”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,800 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 2.3 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

Aron’s Legacy’s mission is to support and equip K-9 units for safety and success by purchasing necessary equipment and software programs for K-9s and their handlers (the MOST updated technologies available) as well as donate funds to agencies to purchase more K-9’s and K-9 vehicles for their communities. You can visit Aron’s Legacy Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/aronslegacy/.

Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office K9 Turpin will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Turpin’s vest is sponsored by an Anonymous Sponsor and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love – Trained to serve – Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Pickaway County Sheriff Robert B. Radcliff said, “We appreciate the continued support Vested Interest in K9s, and Aron’s Legacy are showing by equipping and protecting these members of the law enforcement community”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,800 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 2.3 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

Aron’s Legacy’s mission is to support and equip K-9 units for safety and success by purchasing necessary equipment and software programs for K-9s and their handlers (the MOST updated technologies available) as well as donate funds to agencies to purchase more K-9’s and K-9 vehicles for their communities.

Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office K9 Joris will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police Department”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Pickaway County Sheriff Robert B. Radcliff said, “We appreciate the support of organizations like Vested Interest in K9s, and Aron’s Legacy for their continued support and dedication to equipping and protecting these vital members of the law enforcement community”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,700 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 2.3 million dollars.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.

Aron’s Legacy’s mission is to support and equip K-9 units for safety and success by purchasing necessary equipment and software programs for K-9s and their handlers (the MOST updated technologies available) as well as donate funds to agencies to purchase more K-9’s and K-9 vehicles for their communities.

On November 17, 2017, Pickaway County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Lane, school resource officer for the Westfall School District, was surprised when he received the “Hometown Hero Award” from 94.7, Sunny 95’s Event Director Andre Friederich. Deputy Lane was nominated by student Isaac Layton from Westfall High School.

Westfall High School had assembled students for what Deputy Lane thought was a dedication ceremony for the new auditorium, but instead the assembly was to present him with the “Hometown Hero Award”. Deputy Lane had to run to the front of the auditorium when a “fight” broke out between two students. Once the “fight” was under control, he realized the real reason the students were assembled.

“The young man that nominated me is a wonderful kid,” Lane said.  “Since he’s come to the high school he’s been with me quite a bit and is always asking me questions about the job. He’s even said he’d like to become an officer someday”.

Every month, Sunny 95 and CME Federal Credit Union highlight a different community where a “Hometown Hero” is chosen.

Deputy Lane began his career with the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office on December 3, 2001 under the direction of Sheriff Dwight E. Radcliff.  He has worked as a Corrections Officer in the Corrections Division under then Lt. Robert B. Radcliff (now Sheriff). Deputy Lane completed Basic Training for Jail Personnel October 18, 2002 which was held at the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Academy.  He completed his Ohio Peace Officer Certification at the Ohio University-Chillicothe from May 12, 2003 through November 12, 2003, and he also has an associate’s degree from Hocking College.

On August 28, 2004, Dep. Lane was assigned to Road Patrol within the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, where he served with integrity and honor. In addition to his role as the School Resource Officer, Dep. Lane also serves as a Deputy for Bike Patrol, Marine Patrol, SWAT, and Honor Guard for the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office.

Please join all of us at the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Deputy Lane for a job well done!

(Photo L to R: Andre Friederich (Sunny 95), Deputy Matt Lane, and Isaac Layton).

Come Down to the New Loves Gas Station on route 23 today, and help support the Children’s Miracle Network.

For Immediate Release:  September 27, 2017

Contact: Lieutenant Steven K. Herron (740) 983-2538

Circleville Post OSHP Cruiser Struck By Semi

CIRCLEVILLE – On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at approximately 10:51 p.m. a Circleville Post Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser was struck by a commercial vehicle on IR-71 just south of the Pickaway County line providing assistance to a stranded motorist.

A Circleville Post trooper was stopped on the right berm of IR-71 just south of the Pickaway County line with his emergency lights activated providing assistance to a stranded motorist.  A wrecker arrived on scene to tow the disabled vehicle.  The trooper partially blocked the right hand lane with his emergency lights still activated for the wrecker driver to safely load the disabled vehicle.  While the wrecker driver was loading the vehicle, the trooper had the stranded motorist stand along the grass area of the berm as a precautionary measure.  At that time, a 2004 Volvo semi hauling a loaded trailer, driven by Vadim Popovici, 24, of Nevada, failed to move over or slow down and struck the Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser in the left rear at a high rate of speed.  Thankfully due to the trooper’s precautionary measures, nobody was injured.  Mr. Popovici was cited for the crash.

“This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers our troopers put themselves in each and every day.” said Lieutenant Steven K. Herron, Circleville Post Commander.  “The main goal for each of our officers is to serve the motoring public and go home safely at the end of their shift.  Throughout their shift, officers stand inches inches away from vehicles passing by and risk their lives in an attempt to make the roadways a safer place to travel.  I encourage motorists to merge over and proceed with caution when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with their overhead lights activated.  This violation is an action we as law enforcement are always looking for and take a zero tolerance stance when enforcing it.”

“We have great concern for our staff as they are out serving the public” said Sheriff Robert B. Radcliff, Pickaway County Sheriff.  “I want to remind motorists that our officers are out there in dangerous situations to serve them.  As a result, motorists should use all due caution when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, slow down, and merge over.”