Former fire department admin admits to sparking 26 fires, receives 18-month sentence
James Bartels, 52, started 26 fires in the national forest in 2022, according to United States Attorney Kenneth Parker’s office.
Ex-Ohio 911 dispatcher who admitted to starting forest wildfires gets 18 months in prison
James Bartels was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sparking 26 fires in Wayne National Forest, prosecutors announced on Monday.
Former Allen County RTA director faces felony charges
The former executive director of the Allen County Regional Transit Authority is now facing criminal charges after an alleged theft of nearly $27,000, according to the Ohio Auditor's Office. According ...
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Former fire official sentenced for arson in Ohio national forest
A former fire official has been sentenced to prison for intentionally setting several fires in a national forest in Perry County.  James A. Bartels, 52, of Rio ...
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Ohio Spot Named The 'Richest County' In The Entire State
Ohio is home to many close-knit communities offering unique experiences everywhere you turn, from the peace that comes with ...