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Kindergarten vaccination exemptions in Allen County, Indiana, have increased during the 2022-2023 school year, mirroring the nationwide trend. The four Allen County school districts reported varying percentages of kindergarteners opting out of vaccinations, with rates ranging from 3% to over 5%. Super Shot, a local organization, emphasizes the importance of vaccination for the well-being of the entire classroom and community.
Kentucky State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Allen County that resulted in one man dead and a deputy from the Simpson County Sheriff's Office injured. The shooting occurred during the search for a person involved in a vehicle pursuit earlier that day. Specific details about the incident have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
Police in Allen County, Kentucky are searching for Jeremy Rollenhagen, a suspect involved in an officer shooting that occurred during a pursuit with Simpson County deputies. The suspect's vehicle was found in the area of New Buck Creek Road and Joe Shelton Road. A large police presence, including Kentucky State Police and Simpson County deputies, is involved in the search.
Two people have died and at least one person has been injured in a crash involving a semi trailer on U.S. 24 near I-469 in eastern Allen County. The westbound lanes of U.S. 24 are blocked for the next three hours, while one eastbound lane remains open.
Police in Allen County, Indiana, are conducting a search for Montana Warner, a man wanted on a warrant for violating probation on a felony conviction of burglary in DeKalb County. Officers have been using drones and have alerted residents near Metea County Park to be cautious. Leo Jr./Sr. High School is in "secure mode" as a precautionary measure. If Warner is spotted, residents are advised not to approach him and to contact the police.
A driver died in a crash in southeast Allen County, Indiana, after their vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole, causing a power outage affecting over 100 customers. The Allen County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident, and the victim's identity and cause of death will be released by the Allen County Coroner at a later time.
Allen County in Indiana has reported 125,450 COVID-19 cases and 1,253 deaths since the pandemic began in March 2020. The county experienced its largest surge in January 2022, with some days seeing over 1,000 new cases. However, cases and deaths have significantly decreased since then, thanks to the availability of vaccines, tests, and treatments. The county currently has over two dozen COVID-19 testing sites located at local pharmacies and doctor's offices. Patients dealing with long-COVID are treated as outpatients and typically are not admitted to a hospital. Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network have been caring for patients dealing with long-COVID.