Man allegedly fled from Clark County deputies, hid in strangers’ home

Clark County Sheriff’s cruiser. Bill Lackey/Staff

Clark County Sheriff’s cruiser. Bill Lackey/Staff
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By Jessica Orozco
Aug 9, 2023
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A man was arrested after deputies said he broke into cars and later fled into a home with an adult and child inside on Wednesday afternoon.

According to a Facebook post from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Jason Loring, 38, is suspected of breaking into cars at C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir in Buck Creek State Park. While fleeing deputies, he ran into a home on Beatrice Street with the homeowner and a child inside, deputies said.

Loring was arrested without incident, according to the post. He is wanted in five counties for felony theft charges, including theft and aggravated burglary charges in Clark County.

Jason Loring was arrested after attempting to break into cars then fleeing into a home on Beatrice Street. CONTRIBUTED.

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About the Author

Jessica Orozco covers crime, courts, government and more in Clark County for the Springfield-News Sun. She previously covered crime and courts for The Lima News, and before that, Orozco interned at The Columbus Dispatch on the metro desk. Orozco has a bachelor of arts in journalism from Ohio State University, from where she graduated in May 2022.