Sergeant Ries Remembered in Tragedy | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A fallen hero: Sergeant Scott Ries, a ten-year veteran of the Rittman Police Department with prior service as a deputy sheriff and officer, died in a tragic incident that also left three other officers injured — two hospitalized but stable — and a police dog seriously wounded. The suspect’s former partner and her child also perished, deepening the sorrow. In honor of Ries, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags flown at half-staff across Wayne County and state buildings until his funeral. The law enforcement community and the public are mourning his loss, with the Fraternal Order of…