Yesterday, Fostoria police were able to safely apprehend a teen who threatened to harm himself with a machete.  Officers responded to a Fremont Street residence in the afternoon.   There, they found a 16 year old male juvenile wielding a machete and threatening to commit suicide while standing on the front porch of the residence.  After a 30-minute standoff, an officer deployed a Taser on the teen in order to safely place him into protective custody.  Officials said the teen was suffering from “emotional issues” outside the home while his mother and several family members were inside the residence.
 

Risingsun police and the State Fire Marshal’s Office have launched an investigation into a Sunday morning house fire they’ve officially ruled an arson.  The fire at 116 Maple St. started in the rear of the property early Sunday morning.  Police currently have no leads as to who the suspect or suspects involved in the fire may be. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered by the Blue Ribbon Arson Committee.  As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether or not the incident is linked to a separate series of fires last week in other parts of Wood County.
 

18-year-old Izaha Akins of Marion pled guilty to impersonating a state senator and speaking to a class at Mohawk High School.  Akins claimed to be the replacement for state Sen. David Burke, R-Marysville, during a visit to the school.  Akins later was charged with impersonating a peace officer, an offense that includes elected public officials that carries a penalty of three years in jail and a maximum fine of $100,000.  Akins’ attorney, Andrew Wick, said the teen committed the crime to encourage rural schools to improve security. 

Woodville Police is still asking for the public's help to find a teenager whose been missing for more than a week.  15 year old Mya Wallace was reported missing from her Dad's home in Woodville back on March 16^th.  Woodville Police Chief Roy Whitehead says the teen stayed with her dad in Woodville on the weekends but lived with her mom during the week in Mansfield.  Chief Whitehead says the teen and her mom had some disagreements so the teen left a note saying she was running away.  If you any information on the whereabouts of Mya Wallace, please contact the Woodville police.