New London Police Department-OH.

09/11/2026

Hello, everyone. We hope you all enjoyed the annual Firelands Festival. Here's a quick look back at the past week.

09/11 @ 0850
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with an ill Windy Acres resident. The patient was transported.

09/10 @ 2316
A Pearl St. complainant reported someone trespassing on her premises while she was gone. Surveillance footage determined otherwise.

2131
An Aster Ct. complainant reported someone had thrown something at his apartment window. An officer checked the area and failed to locate anyone. No debris was found near the window and no damage was noted.

2059
Complainant reported an unresponsive subject behind the wheel of a vehicle at an Akron St. business. The subject was assessed by EMS and transported for further evaluation.

1737
Officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of High St. and Park Ave. for a registration violation. Citation issued.

1032
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with an ill patient at a W. Main St. nursing facility. Patient was transported.

09/09 @ 1456
Complainant reported a road hazard in the area of E. Main St. and Railroad Ave. The matter was reported to Spectrum.

1433
Complainant requested a welfare check on a Grove St. resident. Contact was initially unable to be made. However, contact was made at a later time and everything was fine.

1424
Complainant reported two loose German Shepherds near Park Ave and Clyde Ln. The area was check, but the dogs were not located.

09/08 @ 1112
A N. Main St. complainant reported his on-line purchase had been stolen during shipment and that he only received an empty box upon delivery.

09/07 @ 1340
Officer reported conducting a vehicle lockout at the Recreation Park campground.

0743
Officer responded to a Prospect St. home for a 911 hang-up call. It was determined to be accidental.

0150
Complainant reported a suspicious subject around a parked vehicle at the festival. The subject was found to be severely intoxicated. He was released to a sober party.

09/06 @ 2326
Complainant reported a violation of a court order while attending the Firelands Festival.

2111
Squad personnel reported an intoxicated participant involved in the demolition derby at the Firelands Festival. The man was cited for disorderly conduct/intoxication and was transported to the hospital for further care.

1542
Officers took report of numerous parking issues while at the festival.

1254
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with a subject who had been stung by a bee while attending the demolition derby. The patient was transported.

09/05 @ 2143
Officers with assistance of Huron County Deputies arrested a Williams St. man on charges of domestic violence, strangulation, and resisting arrest.

1748
Officer reported conducting a vehicle lockout at the Recreation Park.

0840
Complainant arrived on station with a cell phone that had been found on S. Main near Prospect St. The phone was later returned to the owner.

0418
Officer responded to a Euclid Rd. home for a 911 hang-up call. The resident denied calling and stated there was no problem. The area was checked without incident.

09/04 @ 2341
Officer reported conducting a vehicle lockout at an E. Washburn St. residence.

2202
Officer initiated a traffic stop along N. Main St. and S. Railroad St. for a registration violation. Citation issued.

1349
Officer responded to a Park Ave. business for a vehicle lockout. Entry was attempted, but was unsuccessful.

0849
A Park Ave. complainant reported being harassed.

09/03 @ 2036
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with a N. Main St. resident who had fallen. Assistance was rendered and transport was declined.

1908
A Lincoln St. complainant reported a tree had fallen in the roadway. The street department was contacted and removed the tree and debris.

1845
Complainant reported finding a discarded bicycle at the Recreation Park. The bike had been damaged.

Have a great weekend, New London. Good luck to our Wildcats tonight as they host Crestview.

09/11/2026

25 years ago today 9-11 happened. Hard to believe but we will never forget the people that were lost on that day.

09/10/2026

UPDATE: the dog was caught and returned to the owner.

Just FYI, this dog is running loose on High Street near East Street. The dog could not be caught.

08/20/2026

Hello, again NL. It's been a while since our last post. Here are a few reports from our recent activity. We hope everyone is doing well as we gear up for another Wildcat school year.

08/20 @ 1203
A Greenwich Twp. resident arrived on station requesting to file a report regarding a scam call he had received. He was referred to HCSO for jurisdiction.

1148
A N. Main St. complainant reported a solicitor in the area that he didn't believe had a permit. The area was checked without anyone being located.

08/19 @ 2123
HCSO requested a New London Officer respond to a Section Line Rd. 21 residence for a grease fire. Upon arrival, the caller stated the fire had been extinguished.

2024
Officers and squad personnel were dispatched to a W. Washburn St. address for report of a women who had been struck by a vehicle. She was checked by EMS and refused transport. The incident occurred in Brighton Twp. LCSO was advised of the matter.

1856
Officers were dispatched to a Shadyside Ave. address for a domestic dispute between siblings. No charges were requested.

1707
Officer initiated a traffic stop along Park Ave. and Third St. for a registration violation. Warning given.

1624
Officer initiated a traffic stop along N. Main and Biglow Pkwy. for a marked lanes violation on a semi-truck. Warning given.

0909
Officer responded to a N. Main St. business for an alarm activation. Contact was made with the key holder and everything checked okay.

08/18 @ 2129
Officer responded to an Akron St. business for a verbal dispute amongst two patrons. The issue was resolved without incident.

1940
A Cedar St. complainant reported a motorcyclist operating in a reckless manner. The bike was unable to be located.

1727
Officers were dispatched to a Third St. address for report of a neighbor dispute. A review of surveillance was unable to sustain the complaint.

1437
A N. Maple St. complainant reported someone trespassing on her property. The male in question was later located and advised.

1327
A Westwood Dr. complainant reported her daughter was being harassed by phone.

1259
A Third St. caller requested the assistance of a water worker to shut off the water to her home. Assistance rendered.

08/17 @ 1430
Complainant reported a possible squatter residing in a tent on village property off of W. Fir St. The area was checked and the tent was found to be vacant.

1358
Complainant requested a civil standby at an East St. residence while he served an eviction notice.

1134
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with an ill Aster Ct. resident. Patient was transported.

0845
Complainant arrived on station to report a welfare check on a Pearl St. resident who he stated may be missing. The individual in question was determined to be out of state with a friend.

0730
Officer reported assisting a disabled motorist along Akron St.

08/16 @ 1417
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with an ill Pearl St. resident. Patient was transported.

Have a great evening, everyone.

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08/10/2026

*** UPDATE ***
The dog was picked up by the owner.

This dog was located running around Aster Court. If this is your dog or you know who owns this dog, please call the NLPD at 419-706-4650. Thank you and have a nice day.

08/10/2026

***NO PARKING REMINDER***

In anticipation of a larger than usual crowd at this evening's council meeting, I want to remind everyone that there is NO PARKING permitted along James St.

Please utilize the various parking lots around the area of the council building.

Respectfully,
Chief Joseph K. Hicks

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08/04/2026

*** UPDATE ***
The cat has been found and is home.

This cat was located at 81 E. Washburn St. it has a collar but does not have any information on it. The cat will be left in the area. This could be someone’s outside cat but the complainant was not sure. Just want to make sure no one is missing a cat. If you have any questions, call the NLPD at 419-706-4650. Thank you and have a nice day.

07/21/2026

*** UPDATE ***
The cats were found and returned home.

These two cats got out of their home on First Street. If these cats are located please call the NLPD at 419-706-4650. They are about three months old and the owner is looking for them.

07/21/2026

Some much needed rain as we work our way through a Tuesday. We hope everyone is doing well. Here's what we have to share with you today.

07/21 @ 0740
A village park employee reported someone had run their vehicle through the sand volleyball pit causing damage to the area.

07/20 @ 2109
Complainant arrived on station to report her son had been involved in a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash at the Rec. Park. No injuries or damage were reported.

1932
Officer reported conducting a vehicle lockout at a Euclid Rd. business.

1832
Officer reported providing a welfare check on a resident of the township without incident.

1258
Officer reported serving a trespass notice to a township resident after illegal dumping had been observed on surveillance footage at the village garage.

0137
Officer responded to a W. Main St. address for a neighbor dispute.

07/19 @ 2332
Officer responded to a N. Main St. address for a verbal dispute.

1848
Officer responded to a High St. residence for a 911 hang-up call. Everything checked okay.

0016
Officers responded to an Aster Ct. address for a fall. Patient was transported.

07/18 @ 2211
Officers responded to a Grant St. address for a 911 hang-up call. Everything checked okay.

2118
Officer on patrol observed a large amount of smoke at the west edge of the village limits. It was determined a small enclosed trailer with hay was on fire. Assistance was rendered by New London Fire Department.

1914
Complainant requested a welfare check on a juvenile in a vehicle at a W. Main St. business. Contact was made with the juvenile who stated she was fine.

1839
Officer responded to a fire alarm at a W. Main St. nursing facility. It was determined to be accidental.

1643
Officer initiated a traffic stop along Prospect and Clifton St. for a registration violation. Warning given.

1604
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with an injury at the high school baseball field. Patient was transported.

1603
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with an ill Aster Ct. resident. Patient was transported.

07/17 @ 2044
Officer reported assisting squad personnel with a Westwood Dr. resident who had fallen. Transport was refused.

1957
Complainant reported finding a cell phone at the Rec. Park playground.

1530
Officers reported assisting squad personnel with an injury at a Park Ave. child care facility. Patient was transported.

1232
Officer responded to a burglary at an E. Main St. residence.

0407
A Clifton St. complainant requested an officer check her residence fearing someone may be present. Everything checked okay.

07/16 @ 2316
Officer took report of a private property hit-skip crash at a Park Ave. business. The suspect vehicle was located along High St. where a traffic stop was initiated. The operator was subsequently arrested for OVI.

Have a great rest of your day and try to stay dry.

07/15/2026

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