Champaign County Farm Watch

In September Champaign County Farm Bureau presented a $2500 reward for information that led to the arrest and conviction for a burglary on a members property back in January.

$2,500 Property Protection Program reward presented - Ohio Farm Bureau Ohio Farm Bureau Regional Supervisor Connie Ward and Champaign County Organization Director Melinda Lee recently presented a $2,500 reward for information

Farm Watch Alert! Barn Break-ins and Theft
The Champaign County Sheriff's Department has seen an increase in barn breaking and entering and theft of tools.

Oct. 28 - Hunt Clymer Rd., Mechanisburg -Barn Break-in and theft of various tools.

Nov. 2 - Nine Mile Road, Urbana - Barn Break-in and theft of various power tools, tiller, and fish finder.

Nov. 2 - W. State Route 29, Urbana - Breaking and entering.

If anyone has any information, please call the Champaign County Sheriff Department at 937-652-1311.

****Farm Watch Alert!
Incident occurred August 15th on State Route 245, North Lewisburg near Union County.
White male suspect removed Fedex package and removed four 5-gallon gas cans from the inside of the barn.
Suspect vehicle is a white 4-door. Suspect spent over 13 minutes on the property walking around looking into the house windows and walked into the attached garage of the residence. Still trying to obtain the video footage.
If anyone has any information please contact the Champaign County Sheriff's Office at 937-652-1311.

*New Farm Watch Alert!
Theft, and breaking and entering reported from State Route 4, Mechanicsburg on July 19.
*Break-in of an unsecured barn. Theft of 2006 Honda Juvenile Quad, Stihl Farm Boss chainsaws, Stihl Weedeater, and extension chainsaw.
If you have any information, please contact the Champaign County Sheriff Department at 937-652-1311.