Coldwater Ohio Police Department

10/26/2025

This afternoon officers will be driving around town armed with candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters.

Parade in the park: 1:30–2:00 PM
Town Trick-or-Treat: 2:00–4:00 PM

Please drive carefully through town. Keep an eye out for little monsters, creatures, superheroes, and princesses crossing the road!

09/18/2025

Today the Save A life Tour came to Coldwater Exempted Village Schools. Coldwater Senior and Junior students were able to participate in VR simulation sessions showing them the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. We would like to thank The Coldwater American Legion Post #470 and The Coldwater Eagles 3025 for donating the funds to bring the Save A Life Tour to Coldwater. We would also like to thank Coldwater Schools for hosting the event and Rooster Joe Coffee for providing drinks for all participants.

09/15/2025

GOLF CART OPERATION NOTICE: It has been over five years since the Village of Coldwater adopted golf cart rules and regulations to permit them to be driven in town. We have received multiple complaints regarding the operation of these vehicles. We would like to put out a friendly reminder of the operational rules of golf carts. The rules and regulations are to help ensure safe travel on our public streets and to allow citizens to take advantage of the convenience of these vehicles:

• Golf Carts are prohibited from being operated in Coldwater Public Parks and Public Works grounds
• Children must wear proper restraining devices while in operation
• Golf Carts must be properly inspected, issued a permit, and display valid vehicle registration
• Must be operated by a valid licensed driver
• May cross over and drive on State Route 118 and State Route 219 to access the closest local street or alley

If you have any further questions, please contact the Coldwater Police Department at 419-678-2356.

08/18/2025

We would like to thank the Coldwater Bailey-Shockman VFW Post 5135 for their donation and delivery of appreciation bags for our officers.

08/08/2025

UPDATE: The owner had been located thank you!

Missing Dog: If you are missing you dog please call the please department at 419-678-2356. She is a very young and energetic pup.

07/31/2025

ATTENTION: For safety reasons several roads near the park will be closed on Friday night 08/01/2025 from 9:30 PM until the conclusion of the firework show. Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy the fireworks!

Coldwater Community Picnic
Coldwater Fire dept
Coldwater EMS
MCERV - Mercer County Emergency Response Volunteers

07/30/2025

In light of the Coldwater Community Picnics theme this year of, "It Takes a Village," our new video fits perfectly. We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy picnic weekend. Especially those traveling back to the area to see family and friends.

These videos were fully paid for with donations. We want to thank the anonymous donor and Jason Baker Production Company for their creation.

07/03/2025

We would like to wish our canine Franko a Happy 11th birthday. Not only is it his birthday, we are also releasing his very own promotional video that gives an insight of his working life. This video was fully paid for with donations. We would like to thank the anonymous donor and Jason Bakers production company for creating this video.

07/02/2025

The Coldwater Police Department has again teamed up with the Monfort Vorhees McFamily to help promote youth safety this summer. Coldwater Officers will be equipped with McDonald’s ice cream vouchers that will be passed out to kids who are observed demonstrating safety and doing good acts within the community. We would like to thank the Monfort Vorhees McFamily for their continued support.

06/09/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Police Department has received multiple calls regarding a scam circulating among residents. Victims are being sent a text message advising them to pay court fines and fees; otherwise, they will be arrested. If you receive such a message, please do not click on any link or provide your personal information to anyone. If you have received a citation and have any questions regarding that citation, you can contact the issuing agency or the applicable court.

05/29/2025

We would like to thank the Coldwater American Legion Post #470 and the Coldwater Eagles 3025 for their generous donations. The donations will bring the Save A Life Tour program to Coldwater Exempted Village Schools this fall. The Save A Life Tour will have high school students go through a virtual reality simulator focusing on impaired and distracted driving.

05/29/2025

UPDATE: Construction is now complete and the roadway is open.

***UPDATE: Construction is now complete and the roadway is open.

Traffic reminder: The bridge on State Route 219 just east of Terrace Avenue will be closed for 21 days starting 05/06/2025. The closure is due to the state making repairs to the bridge.