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Welcome to the official page of The Holmes County Sheriffs Office, Ohio. Sheriff Timothy W. Zimmerly

The Holmes County Sheriff's Office was first established in 1824 and moved into a new building in October of 1994. The current facility houses the Administrative Offices, Communications Division, Road Patrol Division, Civil Division, Child Support Investigator, Investigative Bureau, Community Policing Division and the County Jail. Staffing of the Office of the Sheriff in 2011 consists of 10 Road P

atrol Officers, 3 Detectives, 2 Court Officers, 17 Corrections Officers, 4 Communications Officers, 8 Administrative Officers, 25 Reservists. There are specialties within the Sheriff's Office to address the needs of law enforcement which include the K-9 Unit, Dive Team, Hostage Negotiation Team, and Special Response Team. All of these groups are vital to providing Holmes County with a safe and protected community.

05/29/2026

🚧 Traffic Update – New 4-Way Stop Coming June 1st 🚧

Starting Monday, June 1st, the intersection of State Route 515 and County Road 168 will become a four-way stop.

Please use extra caution when traveling through this area. Holmes County deputies will be conducting increased patrols to help ensure safety during this transition.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is making this change as part of a statewide effort to improve intersection safety by converting selected two-way stops into all-way stops.

Thank you for your attention and for helping keep our roads safe!

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026: Remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we take for granted every single day!

05/19/2026

🚨Holmes County Sheriff’s Office Promotes “Click It or Ticket” Campaign 🚨

Buckle Up: May 18 – May 31, 2026 — and Every Day

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind motorists that seat belts save lives.

As part of the national “Click It or Ticket” high-visibility enforcement campaign running May 18 through May 31, 2026, deputies will be actively enforcing Ohio’s seat belt laws.

According to NHTSA, 56% of unrestrained passenger vehicle fatalities occur between 6:00 p.m. and 5:59 a.m., making nighttime enforcement a critical component of this campaign.

Buckle Up the Right
To maximize safety, drivers and passengers should:

✅ Quick Safety Reminder:
• Shoulder belt across your chest
• Lap belt across your hips
• Never behind your back or under your arm

Let’s keep Holmes County safe.

👉 Click it… or expect a ticket.

05/09/2026

Traffic Alert:

State Route 39 nighttime resurfacing: Work will begin May 10 to resurface eight miles of SR 39 from just west of SR 93 in Sugarcreek to U.S. 62 in Berlin. Work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and traffic will be maintained with flaggers. The completion date is October 31, 2026.

05/04/2026

Honoring those who have care, custody and control of our Correctional Facility each and every day. Thank for your tireless and continued service.

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week 2026 is observed from May 3–9, 2026.

This annual week, often referred to as National Corrections Week, is dedicated to honoring the dedicated men and women who work in jails, prisons, and community corrections for their professionalism, resilience, and contribution to public safety.

Key Details for 2026:

Purpose: Established in 1984 by President Ronald Reagan, this week recognizes correctional staff as trained professionals who maintain safe, humane, and secure facilities while often working out of public view.

Significance: It honors the critical role correctional officers play in upholding justice, supporting rehabilitation, and contributing to the daily operation of correctional institutions.

04/22/2026

April 22, 2026

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Under Investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office

Salt Creek Township, OH — The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, on State Route 241 south of County Road 235.

At approximately 4:44 a.m., 44-year-old Ronald E. Pappa of Killbuck, Ohio, was operating a 2000 Ford Excursion. According to investigators, Pappa was traveling north on State Route 241 and passed a tour bus in a marked no passing zone on a hillcrest. As Pappa brought his vehicle back into his lane of travel, he lost control of the vehicle, traveled left of center and was stuck by a 2007 Ram pickup truck that was south bound. Both vehicles came to rest in a yard on the northwest side of State Route 241. Pappa was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The pickup was driven by Kevin A. Nussbaum, age 30, of Apple Creek, Ohio. Nussbaum was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was reported to not have any injuries.

Pappa was transported to Pomerene Hospital by East Holmes EMS, where he was later pronounced dead by emergency room personnel.

The roadway was closed for nearly two hours while deputies processed the scene.

Assisting Agencies

• East Holmes Fire & EMS
• Stark County Coroner’s Office, filling in for the Holmes County Coroner’s Office.

The crash remains under investigation by the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office.

04/20/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

A scam is circulating where someone is impersonating a law enforcement officer and targeting residents with false claims about missed jury duty.

THE HOLMES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS RECEIVED OVER 20 CALLS TODAY RELATED TO THIS SCAM.

The caller may claim you signed paperwork, failed to appear, and now face arrest unless you pay a fine in cash. They often pressure you to stay on the phone, tell you not to speak to anyone else, and may even claim there is a “gag order.” Victims are then instructed to withdraw cash and bring it to a jail or other location.

⚠️ This is a scam.

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER:
• Call to demand payment
• Request cash or gift cards
• Instruct you to bring money to a jail or courthouse

🛑 Red Flags:
• Pretending to be law enforcement or court officials
• Threats of arrest for missed jury duty
• Demanding immediate payment
• Asking for cash withdrawals
• Telling you not to talk to anyone

✅ The truth:
• Law enforcement does not collect fines over the phone
• You will never be asked to bring cash to a jail
• Legitimate court notices are sent by official mail, not surprise phone calls

🛡️ What to do:
• Hang up immediately
• Do not share personal or financial information

⚠️ Tip: Scammers can spoof real phone numbers—do not trust caller ID alone.

**(Please share this post to help protect others in our community**)

04/14/2026

Public Safety Telecommunicators: The Voices Behind the Scenes
Public Safety Telecommunicators often known as 911 dispatchers are the "first" first responders. They are the calm voices that guide people through their darkest moments and the vital link between the public and emergency services.

The Role of a Dispatcher:

When you call 911 or to the Sheriff's Office, the person on the other end is doing much more than just answering a phone. They are simultaneously:

Gathering Intelligence: Quickly extracting locations and critical details while callers are in distress.

Providing Medical Instructions: Giving life-saving directions for CPR, childbirth, or bleeding control before help arrives.

Ensuring Responder Safety: Tracking the location of police, fire, and EMS units to ensure they have the backup and information they need.

Managing Chaos: Multi-tasking across several radio frequencies and computer screens to coordinate a massive response.

So, we take this moment to say thank you from the bottoms of our hearts to our staff that manage the calm, chaos, and everything in between and do this quietly behind the scenes. You are truly the "First, First Responders"!

04/13/2026

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a pickup truck and trailer involved in a crash that occurred shortly after 6:00 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The truck was observed traveling westbound on State Route 39 through Nashville and then turning north onto State Route 179.

If you have any information on the pickup truck and trailer, we ask that you contact Capt. Timothy Stryker at 330‑674‑1936. Even small details may be important.

Please share this post to help reach out to others who may have information.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

04/01/2026

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🚗 April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month 👀
"Eyes Forward. Don’t Drive Distracted"

The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is urging drivers to take a proactive role in road safety by eliminating distractions behind the wheel.

The facts are sobering:
According to NHTSA, 16,384 people were killed and approximately 1.7 million people were injured in distraction affected crashes between 2019 and 2023.
In 2023 alone, 3,275 lives were lost in crashes involving at least one distracted driver — accounting for 8% of all traffic fatalities that year. An estimated 324,819 additional people were injured.

🚔 High Visibility Enforcement
During the month of April, Holmes County Sheriff’s Deputies will be conducting high visibility traffic patrols focused specifically on distracted driving violations. Drivers observed using cell phones or electronic devices while driving should expect enforcement action.

⚖️ Ohio Law: Phones Down. It’s the Law.
Ohio’s Hands Free Law (Ohio Revised Code 4511.204) makes distracted driving a primary offense. This means law enforcement officers can stop a driver solely for using or holding a phone while driving.

✅ What’s illegal in Ohio while driving:
• Holding or supporting a cell phone or electronic device
• Texting, scrolling, or using social media
• Manually entering letters, numbers, or symbols
• Watching or recording videos

✅ What is allowed:
• Hands free calling (Bluetooth, speakerphone)
• Single touch or swipe to start or end a call
• Emergency calls

✅ Safe driving requires focused attention. Help keep our roads safe by adopting these phone free driving habits:
• Pull over and park before reading or sending a text
• Let a passenger be your “designated texter”
• Avoid social media and messaging while driving
• Use Do Not Disturb mode
• Place your phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat

📵 Cell phone use while driving is dangerous. Choosing phone free driving means keeping your hands on the wheel, your eyes on the road, and your focus where it belongs.

Remember: Eyes Forward. Don’t Drive Distracted.
For more information, visit 👉 NHTSA.gov/DistractedDriving

Address

8105 Township Road 574
Holmesville, OH
44633

Website

http://holmescountysheriff.org/

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