Shortly before 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 reports of a two car accident was reported at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 5th Street West in Ada. According to the Ada Police Department, a Dodge Ram truck was headed southbound on 5th Street, when it failed to yield at the intersection resulting in…
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The 2024/2025 School Year was the first full year of the Ada Borup West School Resource Officer program, and the Ada Police Department is gearing up for year two. Ada Borup West School Resource Officer Alex Saric says year one of the program was a big success, and he’s excited for school to start next…
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Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Alex Saric of the Ada Police Department. Officer Saric tells us more about his law enforcement background, as well as how he ended up in…
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The question all law enforcement officers are asked during their career is, “How fast can I go before getting a ticket?” During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager answered that exact question. Hager says location also matters when it comes to answering this question. The KRJB Kaleidoscope…
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During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they’ve recently had a few instances of drivers not following the state’s move over laws, and putting him and his officer in danger. Chief Hager reminds drivers to slow down and move over when emergency vehicles are on the side…
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The Highway 9, and Highway 200 intersection in Ada is one of the busiest areas in town throughout the year, and many travelers and residents have voiced safety concerns about the intersection. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says these concerns aren’t falling on deaf ears, and he talks more about the issues happening at the…
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The Ada Police Department recently wrapped up their Towards Zero Deaths Seatbelt Campaign, which means they have kicked off a new campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says for their new campaign they will be focused on speeding. More information about Towards Zero Death can be seen on their website at www.towardzerodeaths.org.
Fentanyl has been a growing issue across the United States, with over a quarter million Americans dying from it dating back to 2018. However, many people don’t know where it comes from, and just how prominent it is in their local communities. During a recent training Ada Police Chief Steve Hager learned more about the…
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It’s prom season in the Red River Valley, and parents and their children are reminded to make sure they are planning ahead so that their child isn’t put in a dangerous travel situation. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds people to look out for each other this prom season, and put together a prom travel…
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As cell phones become more ingrained in our everyday life, the amount of distracted driving cases continue to rise. The Ada Police Department is attempting to crack down on distracted driving through their Toward Zero Deaths campaign, so that our streets and roads stay safer for everyone. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. …
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