Lorain County Sheriff's Office

Lorain County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Jack M. Hall would like to welcome you to the official Lorain County Sheriff's Office page. Elyria, Ohio.

Link to the Lorain County Sheriff's Office Social Media Policy: https://loraincountysheriff.com/resources/social-media-policy/ We are the Lorain County Sheriff's Office located at 9896 Murray Ridge Rd.

🎆 Heading to Vermilion for the Festival of the Fish fireworks tonight?Deputies from the Lorain County Sheriff's Office M...
06/19/2026

🎆 Heading to Vermilion for the Festival of the Fish fireworks tonight?

Deputies from the Lorain County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Division will be on Lake Erie and the Vermilion River throughout the evening to help ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone on the water.

SAFETY ZONES & BOATING RESTRICTIONS

Provided by: Vermilion Chamber of Commerce

• The west river entrance will be closed to boat traffic once fireworks are positioned.

• All boat traffic must use the east river entrance.

• The Vermilion River will be fully closed from approximately 9:30 PM–11:00 PM, or later if necessary.

• Fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:45 PM

• Five to six temporary buoys will establish a 500-foot safety zone surrounding the detached break wall.

• Boaters may safely view the fireworks north of the designated safety buoys.

• The piers at Main Street Beach and Lagoon Beach will be closed to spectators during the fireworks display.

If you're boating, please operate responsibly, wear your life jacket, maintain a safe distance from the fireworks safety zone, and never boat under the influence.

Have a great Festival of the Fish weekend!

06/18/2026

Sheriff Jack M. Hall breaks down the numbers and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Lorain County Jail in this month's Jail By The Numbers. Watch below.

Here we go again…strong to severe t’storms possible late this evening through the overnight hours.All severe weather haz...
06/17/2026

Here we go again…strong to severe t’storms possible late this evening through the overnight hours.

All severe weather hazards are possible, including damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even a possible tornado. Stay alert and keep an eye on weather updates.

Lorain County Bomb Squad responded to a West River Road residence in Columbia Station late Sunday morning to assist a fa...
06/17/2026

Lorain County Bomb Squad responded to a West River Road residence in Columbia Station late Sunday morning to assist a family who found grenades, mines and other dangerous ordnance in a home of a loved one who had passed. If you ever suspect items that may be explosives, please do not hesitate to contact the bomb squad to assist. Do not attempt to move the items or dispose of them yourselves. Your safety is our primary concern!

Thank You, Auxiliary Unit!The Lorain County Sheriff's Office would like to thank our Auxiliary Unit for their assistance...
06/16/2026

Thank You, Auxiliary Unit!

The Lorain County Sheriff's Office would like to thank our Auxiliary Unit for their assistance with the recent Juneteenth Caravan. Their help with the es**rt and traffic safety efforts contributed to a safe and successful event.

We would also like to thank everyone who participated and helped make the celebration a success. Your support is greatly appreciated!

‼️MISSING CALF‼️A chocolate brown calf has been reported missing and was last seen on Saturday on Baumhart Road between ...
06/15/2026

‼️MISSING CALF‼️

A chocolate brown calf has been reported missing and was last seen on Saturday on Baumhart Road between Gifford Road and Garfield Road.

If you have seen this calf or have any information regarding its whereabouts, please contact the Lorain County Sheriff's Office. Any information could be helpful in locating and safely returning the animal to its owner.

Lorain County SWAT had a great training week with Ron Gasper of Validus Protection Solutions. Ron is a retired U.S. Navy...
06/14/2026

Lorain County SWAT had a great training week with Ron Gasper of Validus Protection Solutions. Ron is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL with 25 years of tactical training experience who assists law enforcement in building high-performance tactical teams. Thank you to the Medina County Sheriff's Office for the use of their range during this training. The county SWAT team is comprised of operators from the Lorain County Sheriff's Office, Amherst Police Department, Oberlin Police Department, Sheffield Village Police Department and Vermilion Police Department. The team is now comprised of 21 operators: growing from 12 operators when Sheriff Hall took office.

🚨Severe Thunderstorm Warning🚨Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 14 at 2:40PM EDT until June 14 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS...
06/14/2026

🚨Severe Thunderstorm Warning🚨

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 14 at 2:40PM EDT until June 14 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

June 14, 2026 at 2:42:30 PM EDT
SVRCLE The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Huron County in north central Ohio... Lorain County in north central Ohio...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 240 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 miles north of Avon Lake to near Western Vermilion to near Sycamore, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include... Lorain, Elyria, Norwalk, Vermilion, Western Vermilion, North Ridgeville, Avon Lake, Amherst, Grafton, Wellington, New London, Plymouth, Wakeman, Avon, Sheffield Lake, Eaton, Oberlin, Sheffield, Lagrange, and Penfield.

🚨Weather Alert for Lorain County🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 14 at 1:26PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by ...
06/14/2026

🚨Weather Alert for Lorain County🚨

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 14 at 1:26PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Today we remember Deputy Franklin J. Strohl, End of Watch June 13, 1930. Ninety-six years later, we honor his sacrifice ...
06/13/2026

Today we remember Deputy Franklin J. Strohl, End of Watch June 13, 1930. Ninety-six years later, we honor his sacrifice and dedication to the citizens of Lorain County. Gone, but never forgotten.

Deputy Franklin Strohl was among the first group of deputies hired when Clarence E. Adams took office as Sheriff of Lorain County on January 9, 1929. He was described by the Sheriff as one of the most valuable men on the force.

On Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 1930, Deputy Strohl was responding to the scene of a serious traffic accident in North Ridgeville. The deputy was passing a street car near the intersection of Cleveland Street and Olive Street when a car made a left hand turn directly in front of him.
Eyewitnesses said the impact hurled Deputy Strohl through the air, landing him on his back. Deputy Strohl was taken to the Elyria Clinic on West Avenue where he died two days later on Friday morning, June 13, 1930.

Deputy Franklin J. Strohl’s name is inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall, Judiciary Square, Washington, D.C., panel #5, west wall, line 20.

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Elyria, OH
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