Perry County Sheriffs Office

06/11/2026

The Perry County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Full-time Dispatcher.

Applications are available at 121 W. Brown Street, New Lexington, or online at perrycountysheriff.org.

06/01/2026

Perry County business owners, please review the information below and update your business contact information if necessary.

Keeping records current helps our emergency communications system serve the community more effectively.

We are currently in the process of upgrading to a new CAD system. With that being said now is great time to add/ update any Perry County business contact information. We are doing this to ensure inaccurate/ outdated information isn’t being imported over to our new system. We highly encourage you to update your information if possible as it has not been updated since our current cad was purchased in 2019. You can do so by printing this form and emailing it to Dispatcher S. Pargeon @ [email protected] by mailing a form Attn: Dispatcher Pargeon 121 W Brown St. New Lexington, OH 43764 or by picking up a form at our office. Deadline to submit is July 1st 2026! We hope you all have a great day/ safe summer!

06/01/2026

This matter of public record has been issued by The Perry County Sheriff's Office in the interest of Justice and Public Awareness.

05/24/2026

⚠️ HIGH WATER ADVISORY ⚠️

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is urging all residents to use extreme caution following recent storms that have caused high water and flooding throughout the county. Multiple roadways may be covered with water, washed out, or unsafe for travel.

Remember: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”

Flood waters are often deeper and more dangerous than they appear. Just a small amount of moving water can sweep a vehicle off the roadway and place lives at risk.

Residents are reminded that under Ohio law, it is illegal to drive around barricades or through flooded roadways.

Please slow down, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, and use alternate routes when high water is present.

Your destination is not worth your life.

05/18/2026

** Cancel Bolo **

Barbara and Riley have been located safely

05/18/2026

UPDATE: Cancel bolo, they have been located.

Missing Adult and Child

The Perry County Sheriff's Office is seeking the whereabouts of 54 year Barbara Brackens and 7 year old Riley Mildenstein

Barbara and Riley were reported as missing on May 17th at approximately 23:47

Barbara and Riley were last seen at a family members home in New Lexington on May 17th at approximately 22:15

Female and juvenile are believed to be in a Silver 2010 Ford Fusion license plate JIK4775

If you have seen Barbara or Riley , please contact the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at 740-342-4123

05/13/2026

PCSO MOST WANTED
Should you know the whereabouts or have any information that might lead to an arrest of any PCSO Most Wanted, please contact your local law enforcement agency or the Perry County Sheriffs Office at 740-342-4123. You may provide information anonymously.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

UPDATE: The driver has been located and charged. The Perry County Sheriff's Office appreciates all the tips received by the community. Thank you.

04/20/2026

Thank you to Sergeant Gilligan with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for teaching two Crash Report refresher courses. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the knowledge shared to our deputies.