Mansfield officer trainee dismissed, faces felony charge

LEXINGTON – Mansfield police Officer trainee Jacob Hogan was arraigned Thursday in Mansfield Municipal Court on a first-degree felony kidnapping charge, along with charges of disorderly conduct, unlawful restraint and obstructing official business, according to court records.

A news release from Mansfield police Chief Kenny Coontz said Hogan was released from employment with the Mansfield Division of Police for violating department policies.

Hogan, 24, was arrested Wednesday by Lexington Police Department.

According to a news release from the Lexington Police Department, "Through investigation it was discovered that during a non-physical argument over personal issues, the male had restrained the female with handcuffs.

"There were no injuries to either party, however there was damage to one wall of the apartment created by the male," according to Lexington police.

The female told police that there were no verbal threats made to her at any time during the incident, but she did not feel free to leave on her own. A Glock .40 caliber handgun located in the bedroom, accompanying holster, a set of handcuffs and keys were seized as evidence, according to news release.

Hogan was taken to the Richland County Jail. He is attending the Ohio State Highway Patrol Peace Officer Academy as a representative of the Mansfield Police Department.

The case remains under investigation and review by the law director's office.

Hogan graduated from Madison Comprehensive High School in 2009 and enlisted in the Marines. He was a a member of the Mansfield Police Explorers from age 13 to 20.

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