Fairmont Police Department

05/25/2026

On behalf of the Fairmont Police Department, we want to thank all the veterans who have served our country. It was an honor to attend today's Memorial Day service at the Martin County Veterans Memorial as we gathered to remember and honor those who lost their lives for our freedom. 🕊️🇺🇸

05/15/2026

It’s a beautiful day to be outside! ☀️

We’re officially on the lookout to "catch" kids wearing their helmets! If we see you practicing great safety habits while riding your bike, scooter, or skates, you might just get a surprise.

Huge thanks to Clerc Family McDonald's
for teaming up with us! 🤝 We’ll be handing out coupons for a FREE soft serve cone to our safe riders. 🍦

Details:
📍 Redeemable at 2217 N State Street, Fairmont.
🚲 Wear your helmet + get "caught" = Free ice cream!

Stay safe and have fun out there! 🚔✨

05/15/2026

Parents: before the ride, have the conversation. 🛴⚡
Talk to your kids about e-bike and e-scooter safety, helmets, traffic laws, and making sure they’re following all statutory requirements. A safe ride starts with informed riders.

04/23/2026

**STREET UPDATES**
Just to keep everyone in the know, here's a few street related projects & updates.

Prairie Ave. & State St. intersection:
-Due to a malfunction with a component in the traffic signal, the unit at Prairie Avenue and State Street is not functioning properly. Treat this intersection as a 4-way stop. We expect resolution within the next couple weeks.

Lake Ave Business Access:
-Businesses on the south side of Lake Avenue remain accessible via the Highland Court intersection.

Lair Road Maintenance:
-April 23 and/or April 24, 2026
Pavement will be repaired on Lair Road from Knollwood Drive west to County Road 39 (Fairgrounds Road) on Thursday, April 23 and/or Friday, April 24. The roadway will remain open; however, traffic will be reduced to one lane around the moving work zone. Please use caution when traveling through the area and expect minor delays.

As always, thank you for your patience and continued cooperation!

04/22/2026

Local Girl Scout Troop 37837 donated their leftover cookies to the Fairmont Police Department as a thank-you for keeping our community safe. We appreciate your service, dedication, and commitment to our community!

04/15/2026

There is a temporary 30mph speed limit on Lake Ave. until the construction is completed. Please spread the word so we can keep everyone safe!

03/16/2026

Until the wind subsides and the plows go back out, travel on roads that lead out of Fairmont is not possible due to snow drifts in the road and poor to zero visibility. This includes Woodland Avenue, Lair Road and Lake Avenue, as well as Highway 15 and several intersections in town. Please do not travel during the overnight hours tonight. We may not be able to get to you if you get stuck. Thank you. Fairmont Police Department.

03/10/2026

We are honored to announce that Officer Derek Hughes has been selected as the 2025 Fairmont Police Department Officer of the Year. Officer Hughes consistently demonstrates his commitment to the department through his positive daily attitude, proactive police work, involvement in community functions, and dedication to teamwork.

Congratulations, Officer Derek Hughes, and thank you for your outstanding service to our community!

02/17/2026

We’re excited to celebrate three well-deserved promotions!

Chad Sanow– Promoted to Captain
Parker Stevens – Promoted to Sergeant
Dayton Asmus – Promoted to Detective

Each of them has consistently demonstrated their dedication, leadership, and commitment to the department. Their hard work continues to make a meaningful impact on the community.

Please join us in congratulating them on this exciting next step in their careers!

FAIRMONT— Continued shuffling within the Fairmont Police Department has resulted in three recent promotions. Effective Feb. 5, Chad Sanow went from sergeant to captain, Parker Stevens from officer to sergeant and Dayton Asmus from officer to detective. Sanow has 30 years of experience in law enfor...