obetz police department

To speak with an officer or to make a report during non-office hours and weekends, call Police Dispatch at (614) 525-3333. If you are experiencing an emergency, please dial 911.

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McKenzie Baldwin
Police Clerk
(614) 491-3211
mbaldwin@obetz.gov
Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm

Government Center
4175 Alum Creek Dr.
Obetz, OH 43207

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Keeping OUR
Community Safe

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The Obetz Police Department (OPD) is responsible for ensuring the safety of the community. The OPD continually strives to build relationships between the division and the community by improving understanding of the laws and enhancing communication with residents.

The City provides 24/7 protection for its residents. Our officers work diligently in partnership with City officials to ensure that Obetz remains a safe place to live, play, and work. The OPD utilizes patrol cars, bicycles, and a motorcycle to respond to calls for service from the public.

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Meet the team keeping you safe.

J Michael Confer

Chief of Police

(614) 409-4411

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Robert Rigby

Deputy Chief of Police

(614) 491-3211 ext. 303

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Richard "Wally" Burris

Sergeant

(614) 491-3211 ext. 317

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Damon Caruso

Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 333

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Luther Copley

Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 332

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Douglas Ellison

Sergeant

(614) 491-3211 ext. 301

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John Elrich

Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 339

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Andrew Gamblin

Sergeant

(614) 491-3211 ext. 300

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Carl "CJ" Higgenbotham

Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 329

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Nicolus Horn

School Resource Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 331

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Scott Martin

Detective Sergeant

(614) 409-4417

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Tommy Maynard

Corporal

(614) 491-3211 ext. 323

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Ken McCoy

Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 337

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Mark Melcher

Corporal

(614) 491-3211 ext. 324

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Karmain Seay

Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 334

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George Shevkin

Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 338

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Jack Thomas

Officer

(614) 491-3211 ext. 336

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Steven Ward

Corporal

(614) 491-3211 ext. 330

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House Checks

police reports

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Planning a trip? Let the Police Department keep an eye on your home while you’re away! Simply complete the House Check Request form and return it to the Police Department at least 24 hours before you leave. For your convenience, you can email the form to our Police Clerk, Cathy Frederick. 

House Check Request Form

You may obtain a copy of a police report anytime between 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, or by mailing in a written request. We do not fax police reports. Please call the Police Clerk at 614-491-3211 in advance to ensure the report is ready for release.

If you choose to send in a request, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the report can be mailed back to you. Written requests can be sent to:

Obetz Police Department
4175 Alum Creek Drive
Obetz, Ohio 43207

Traffic Crash Form

How to Complete the Traffic Crash Form

In Ohio, it is illegal to drive any motor vehicle without insurance or proof of financial responsibility. It is also illegal for any motor vehicle owner to allow anyone else to drive the owner’s vehicle without proof of insurance or of financial responsibility.

Ohio Law states no person shall operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs of abuse or both. Ohio has set a presumptive level of .08% BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)

However, being under the level of .08 does not mean you are not impaired and you may be charged with OVI with a BAC which is less than .08.