Mount Gilead Police Department - OHIO

01/20/2026

FOUND TOOLS - If you lost a toolbox with tools near the intersection of West High Street at Iberia Street, an officer picked them up out of the roadway. Please contact the police department at 419-946-3333.

01/14/2026

Tonight, Officer Cory McIntire was sworn in by Mayor Carver as the newest full-time member of the Mount Gilead Police Department.

Cory is a graduate of Marion Harding High School and recently completed the Marion Law Enforcement Academy. He has about 3 years experience in juvenile corrections where he was a supervisor.

His new badge was pinned by his proud mom, Robyn.

As per tradition, he had his first official donut as well.

Congratulations Officer McIntire and welcome to the Mount Gilead Police Department family!

12/29/2025

Today, Officer Jeff Cline completed his final shift after 33 years of service, 28 with the Marion County Sheriff's Office and 5 with Mount Gilead Police Department.

We would like to thank Officer Cline for his service and we wish him the best in everything the future holds.

09/29/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Tonight, September 29, 2025, the Morrow County Probation Department will be conducting low light fi****ms training at the Mount Gilead Police Department Range between the hours of 7:00pm - 9:00pm

08/21/2025

07/18/2025

07/04/2025

Interested in a career in Law Enforcement and public safety? Not sure where to start? Check out the Mount Gilead Police Cadet program! Available to anyone ages 14 and up to the 21st birthday. Our program offers many opportunities to grow and build a career in Law Enforcement. Check out some of our past posts for trainings and events we participate in! For more information or if you are interested in applying, check the flyer attached!

07/03/2025

Tonight at dusk. Approximately 9:30-9:45 p.m.

If you want to park at the high school, you must enter Park Avenue from Iberia Street. If you want to park at the elementary school, you must come from Main/Cherry.

Park Avenue will be CLOSED between the school entrances starting at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Important village fireworks information.

06/27/2025

UPDATE: The Northwest lot will remain open until 12pm for the Farmer's Market.

PUBLIC NOTICE - TRAFFIC/PARKING DOWNTOWN - Saturday June 28, 2025

Both public parking lots downtown at the square will be closed tomorrow, Saturday June 28, until approximately 2:30pm. The lots will be open for motorcycle parking only.

Between approximately 12:30pm-1pm we are expecting a heavy influx of motorcycle traffic into Mount Gilead on South Main Street to downtown participating in the Back the Blue Poker Run to honor Fallen Morrow County Deputy Sherrer.

If possible, please consider alternate routes to avoid downtown.

06/26/2025

It was both a pleasure and an honor to meet and spend time with this amazing group.

Thank you so much for the Sensory Cruiser Bags. They have been added to each of our patrol cruisers, and officers are better equipped due to your efforts.

-Chief Adam Lakey

06/25/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE:

Tonight, June 25, 2025, the Morrow County Probation Department will be conducting low light fi****ms training at the Mount Gilead Police Department Range between the hours of 8:30pm - 10:00pm

06/22/2025

Due to the anticipated extreme heat, the Mount Gilead Community Pool will be FREE today, Monday and Tuesday,
The pool opens at 1:00 today as it is Sunday. Noon on Monday and Tuesday.
Stay Safe! Stay Cool! Stay Hydrated!