Crestline man arrested after 15 bullet holes found in Crawford County home

CRAWFORD COUNTY — A 30-year-old Crestline man was arrested on assault charges Tuesday after 15 bullet holes were found in a Wheatstone Township home, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a call Monday morning from a resident in the 1500 block of Olentangy Road in Whetstone Township, northwest of Galion.

The owner of the apartment reported that his house had been shot at several times. Deputies found approximately 15 bullet holes in the apartment.

Deputies secured the residence and asked the State Bureau of Criminal Investigation for help in processing the scene. Deputies remained on scene with BCI until about 11 p.m., according to the sheriff’s department.

Authorities found several shell casings outside the residence and recovered several bullets found inside the residence. While investigating, deputies were able to obtain video footage of the suspects who were inside the residence at the time of the shooting, according to the sheriff’s department.

An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for Daniel P. Looney, 30, of Crestline. Looney was arrested without incident by the Ontario Police Department when deputies alerted them that Looney was in their jurisdiction.

Looney, whose address is listed in Bucyrus Municipal Court records as 1034 Bibich Court, was taken to the Crawford County Justice Center. According to court records, bond had not been set as of Wednesday morning.

Deputies also served a search warrant at Looney’s residence, according to the sheriff’s department.

During the search, deputies discovered and seized firearms and ammunition, as well as electronic devices. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Crestline Police Department, Crestline Fire Department and Crawford County dog ​​handler, the sheriff’s office said.

This case is still pending with the Sheriff’s Office and a report will be submitted to the Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office to pursue additional charges against the individuals involved in this case.

Sheriff Scott Kent asked anyone with information about the case to contact detectives at the sheriff’s office at 419-562-7906.