Amherst Police Department

06/01/2026

If you are looking for something fun and easy to do with the family this weekend, bring the kids on down to the South lot of Amherst High School for the APD bike rodeo!!

There will be first responders there helping teach your kids bike safety.

Free pizza from Olde Town
Free ice cream
An obstacle course for the kids to ride through

The event will be Saturday, June 6th, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

In the mean time, see the below photos of Amherst kids practicing bike safety by wearing their helmets. APD has teamed up with Hastee Tastee again this summer, handing out Safety Citations to those kids practicing bike safety. Those citations are good for a free ice cream cone at Hastee Tastee. The citation also enters you in a contest to win a free bike at the end of the summer.

We hope to see you there this weekend, and hope to see practicing bike safety all throughout this summer!

05/31/2026

It has now been eight years since one of our own, Officer JR Ptacek, was shot in the line of duty while representing APD as a member of the Lorain County SWAT Team.

While that was an incredibly difficult day for our department, each year we reflect on it with gratitude because we are thankful that JR is still here with us today. We are grateful for his fellow SWAT team members who stepped in and helped save his life, and we are thankful that God watched over him and allowed him to remain with us.

Earlier this month, JR also reached a significant milestone with APD, celebrating 25 years of service with our agency. Throughout those 25 years, JR has dedicated countless hours to our department while also building a successful business, raising a family, and being an outstanding member of the community.

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement, JR. We are so thankful you are here to celebrate with us!

05/30/2026

Now that school is out for the summer, did you know that Amherst Police Department will check your home for you if you go on vacation?

Both day and night shift officers have zones they check every shift, and within that zone we can check on your home for you if you are going to be away for awhile.

Next time you go on a trip, stop in to APD and fill out a vacation watch form for that extra added security while you’re away!

05/28/2026

*Male has been identified. Thank you*

Our department needs assistance in identifying the male in the pictures attached to this post.

If you know him please reach out to us at 440-988-2625 or email Ptl. Marusa - [email protected]

Thank you

05/26/2026

If you haven't signed up for our Movie with a Cop yet, there is still time! Movie with a Cop: Saturday, June 13th, 10am, Spy Kids.
*Confirmation e-mails will be sent out next week.

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05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026.

Today many of our officers helped out with Amherst’s Memorial Day parade, where our community had an amazing showing, gathering to Honor our fallen heroes.

Early in the morning Amherst Fire Department had a ceremony celebrating 4 new firefighters. While we are proud of all of them, we do have a favorite. Pictured to the far left is one our own, Officer Jay Nahm, who now joins AFD to further serve this community.

What a great day it was in Amherst!

05/22/2026

Ptl. Marusa and Det. Giardini teamed up with Lorain County Public Health, and Amherst McDonald’s, to promote safe driving habits. Customers in the drive thru were given free coupons for Burgers if they were wearing their seat belt as part of the Buckle Up For Burgers program. A few lucky customers even got to receive their food from Ptl. Marusa as he took time to help in the drive thru and spend time with the hard working crew at McDonald’s.

05/21/2026

*Parking Notice for 5/25/2026*

The Amherst Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:00 AM.

Please be advised that there will be NO parking in the business district from 6:00 AM until 12:00 PM due to parade activities and road closures. Vehicles parked in restricted areas, Park Avenue from Main Street to Spring Street, may be subject to towing.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation as we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/20/2026

See below regarding the Senior Send-Off Parade this Thursday:

🎓💫 Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026! 💫🎓

Help us send off our seniors with a Senior Send-Off Parade on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM! Line the route and show these outstanding Comets the support and excitement only Comet Nation can bring.

📍 See the flyer below for the parade route and additional details.

Graduation will take place on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00 AM at the Wolstein Center (CSU), and will also be streamed LIVE on COMETSLIVE!

Let’s celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2026! 💚💛

05/18/2026

Mark your calendars!

The Amherst Police Department’s Bike Rodeo & Safety Awareness Day is back on Saturday, June 6th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the South Parking Lot of Marion L. Steele High School, 450 Washington Street.

Join us for a morning full of family fun, safety education, and hands-on activities designed to help kids build confidence on two wheels. Enjoy free pizza, snacks, and refreshments while learning valuable safety tips and don’t forget, participants will have the chance to win a brand-new bike!

Bring your bike for a fun-filled event focused on safety, community, and excitement.

All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there!

Any questions please contact Sgt. Waryu, 440-988-2625.