04/28/2026
On 04/09/2026, officers received a call in reference to a domestic incident. During the investigation it was found that the incident occurred in the Carroll County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction and Minerva P.D. assisted with the investigation. It was found the suspect was going to be charged with felony counts of Domestic Violence, Strangulation, Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault. It was also learned the suspect had made threats to get into a shootout with police if located. Chief Gardner, Ptl. Smith and Ptl Ruggeri located the suspect and conducted a vehicle takedown of the suspect by blocking his vehicle in with cruisers and performing a felony takedown. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Both officers did not hesitate putting themselves in harms way and taking a potentially violent suspect into custody. Congratulations to Ptl. Smith and Ptl. Ruggeri for receiving their commendations letters tonight.
