A suspect remains at large after allegedly stabbing Wayne County Sheriff Thomas Ballinger and a deputy during an incident in West Salem, Ohio, on May 12, 2026. Sheriff Ballinger publicly recounted the attack the following day, confirming the suspect targeted law enforcement. No details about the suspect’s identity, age, or physical description were disclosed in the report. The incident occurred in Wayne County, though the suspect’s current location is unknown. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and urging the public to contact their tip line at (419) 522-2222 with any information. Authorities have not yet released charges against the suspect. Community members are advised to remain vigilant and avoid approaching the suspect if encountered.