(10-16-23) Celina Police Department Detective Steve Yoder after serving 25 years in law enforcement is retiring today Detective Yoder served in Celina for twenty two years and was a member of the Coldwater Police Department for three years.
According to a statement on Celina PD’s Facebook page –
Detective Yoder has left a large impression upon his fellow coworkers and the citizens he served.
While this is a big loss to the police department we wish Detective Yoder all of the best and much happiness in retirement!
Did you know….
Celina Police officers, including Steve Yoder, were involved in the apprehension of fugitive Jerome Bargo and received certificates of recognition from FBI officials during ceremonies held at the Richardson-Bretz Memorial Building.
- Story of Bargo’s Capture In Celina
Bargo, who had eluded authorities since 1988, was taken into custody October 17th, 2003, at the Club Cafe, 107 S. Main St., after a caller reported that Bargo who was featured several times on “America’s Most Wanted” television show was at the Celina establishment.
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