Middleburg Heights Police Department

04/10/2026

Please follow the link below which provides information on E-Bikes as related to Middleburg Heights. PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY!

04/02/2026

E-BIKE SAFETY & LAW PRESENTATION
Join us for an important community presentation and Q&A; session focused on e-bike safety and local laws.

Location: Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Rd
Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 7:00 PM

Who Should Attend: Middle & High School Students, Parents & Guardians

Topics Covered:
- Local e-bike laws in Middleburg Heights, Berea, and Brook Park
- Where you can and cannot ride
- Sidewalk and roadway rules
- Safety tips and best practices

Stay Safe. Stay Informed. Ride Responsibly

03/23/2026

Free seminar explaining fraud trends and what you can do to protect yourself and loved ones.

03/10/2026

Congratulations to Middleburg Heights Police Officer Jeff Boris (left) and Sergeant Santiago (right)! On 03/06/26 Officer Boris was recognized for leading the department in OVI arrests and Sergeant Santiago for leading the department in seat belt enforcement by the Safe Kids Greater Cleveland Coalition. Well Done!!!

03/06/2026

The Traveling Tastebuds, in collaboration with the Middleburg Heights Police Department, are excited to offer community women a FREE 3–4 night R.A.D. self-defense training program focused on awareness, prevention, and hands-on skills.

Dates: April 20, 23, 28 & 30
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM each evening
The first three classes focus on learning skills, techniques, and awareness strategies. The fourth class is a very safe, hands-on simulation night where you can apply what you’ve learned in realistic scenarios.

Participation in Night 4 is completely optional. However, you must attend the first three classes (and the fourth if you choose to participate in simulations) in order to qualify for lifetime re-training certification.

• Training materials fee: $18.70
• The training itself is FREE
• Training materials fee due at time of registration. Contact Sheila Dina to send payment or for any questions
• Limited to 25 spots.
• Registration closes when class is full or on March 2 — whichever comes first.

✔️ Open to all ages - 15 and older
✔️ All physical abilities welcome

Why This Matters — Fast Facts

• In the U.S., a woman is sexually assaulted every 2 minutes.
• 1 in 3 women will experience sexual abuse in her lifetime.
• Most victims know their attacker.
• 1 in 4 women are assaulted before the age of 18.

What is R.A.D.?

R**e Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) is a self-defense program designed specifically for women. The course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance strategies, then progresses into practical hands-on self-defense techniques.

R.A.D. is taught nationwide at colleges, universities, and law enforcement agencies. It is widely respected for its simplicity, effectiveness, and real-world application. The goal is to provide women with practical tools — and the confidence — to make informed decisions about their personal safety.

Important to Know

• R.A.D. is not a martial arts program.
• It is designed for women of all ages and physical abilities.
• The environment is safe, supportive, and women-only.

What the Course Includes

• Awareness, recognition, risk reduction, and avoidance training
• Lecture, discussion, and hands-on demonstrations
• Practical self-defense techniques
• Empowerment through education and skill-building

This program is about confidence, preparedness, and choice — meeting women where they are and equipping them with tools they can actually use.

Please contact Sheila Dina directly for all questions and to register.

01/12/2026

The response for this course has been very positive! We have exceeded the capacity at the Middleburg Heights Police Department and are moving the training to accommodate more officers. The training will be at the Middleburg Heights Recreation Center and has been approved for (8) hours of CPT credit.

01/12/2026

A big thank you to the Parma Mission Barbecue location for providing the department lunch on 01/09/2026 in recognition of National Law Enforcement Recognition Day!

01/05/2026

Congratulations to newly appointed Middleburg Heights Police Officers Dennis Meehan and Jacob Cerovac! Both Officers were sworn in by Mayor Matthew Castelli on 12/29/2025 in the presence of friends and family.

12/23/2025

Prayers for his family and all those who knew him.

https://gofund.me/b3cace86f

This is a tough one. Yesterday evening we lost not only one of our guys, but a truly great human. I know, everyone is “a great guy” when they die but Tony Smerk was truly great. He was an Army combat vet, a youth pastor, and a great cop. More than titles, he was the daddy of two adorable 4 year old twin girls, a husband that made no secret about how much he was in love with his wife, a dedicated son and brother, and a devout man of God.

Tony passed away at the hospital after a sudden medical emergency at home at 38 years old. We were all there with him as he went and this loss can’t be measured in words.

Tony had only been with us a short time, getting hired while a youth pastor. His life experience brought him to a job that he was destined for and he was crushing it. In Tony’s first phase of training I remember telling the bosses that he carried himself on the road like someone with 10 years of experience. He worked every day with empathy and a strong vision of what’s right versus what he COULD do. Tony based decisions on circumstances and not black and white law. He had a way of talking to people that can’t be taught. He was exactly where he was supposed to be doing what he was put here to do. Like I said before, Tony’s loss can’t be measured and he was going to do great things for this community and this department. Because of his lived experiences, he was always there with advice for guys despite being a “new guy”. He earned respect quickly from us as well as citizens that he came in contact with.

As cruel as life is, it will go on. Someone will be hired to fill his spot. I’m glad it’s not me because that spot will come with impossibly huge shoes to fill. Tony can’t be replaced.

His faith was strong, as is his family’s, and my sincere prayer for them is that, while this loss is immeasurable, they will find peace.

Please take a minute to say a prayer or have a nice thought for Tony and his family. Not because he was a cop; because he was a stellar human living his life in service to others.

This is going to be a huge loss for his family, his department, and this community. If you never met him, I’m sorry. He made lives better wherever he went.

Rest easy, Tony. The world is a better place because you were in it and , while way too short, your life was not in vain.

Until we meet again.

Edit 12-19-25: Because folks are asking, we’ve set up a GoFundMe for the family. Thank you all for your support during this unimaginable loss. We appreciate all of you.

https://gofund.me/b3cace86f

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Middleburg Heights Police Sergeants Dennis Santiago and Joe Calabretta completing the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Leadership courses. Job well done!

12/17/2025