Mercer Sheriff

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

We’ve put this out in the past, but we thought we’d share it again.

Our Office would like to remind all citizens of Ohio’s Fireworks Laws. Please click the link below for more information about when fireworks can be discharged, as well as additional rules and regulations associated with the discharge of fireworks.

We ask that you DO NOT call 9-1-1 to simply report someone for using fireworks. If you would like to report someone using fireworks outside of the allotted time, please call our non-emergency line at 419-586-7724.

9-1-1 should ONLY be used in emergencies.

https://com.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/com/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/fireworks/guides-and-resources/Consumer-Information-on-Ohios-Fireworks-Laws

05/21/2026

On May 13, 2026, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office was awarded OCLEAP (Ohio Collaborative Law Enforcement Accreditation Program) accreditation after a yearlong process.

The Sheriff's Office participated in the multi-phased process that involved self-analysis, an investment in time and resources, and coordination with the ODPS-OCJS (the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services). Documentation was submitted to show compliance in 32 specific and detailed standards, that had been designed and approved specifically for Ohio law enforcement agencies. This was followed by an onsite assessment that reviewed our policies, procedures, and practices against the standards to ensure our compliance.

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is one of less than 30 law enforcement agencies in the State of Ohio that has obtained the OCLEAP Accreditation standard from over 900 law enforcement agencies in the state.

05/20/2026

The National Weather Service has cancelled the severe thunderstorm watch for Mercer County.

05/19/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Mercer County until 10pm. Please be aware of changing weather!

05/18/2026

The severe thunderstorm warning for Mercer County has been cancelled. The watch remains in effect until 6pm.

05/18/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mercer County effective until 5pm. 

05/18/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Mercer County until 6pm 

05/10/2026

Let's try this again - this time with all of our deputies pictured!

HAPPY POLICE WEEK!

05/10/2026

This week we celebrate the men & women of law enforcement!

Happy National Police Week!