Licking County Sheriff's Office

Licking County Sheriff's Office The Official page of the Licking County Sheriff's Office; Sheriff Randy Thorp. This site is not monitored 24/7.

If you need emergency or non emergency services dispatched please call your local law enforcement agency or call 911. DISCLAIMER: This is the Official page of the Licking County Sheriff's Office. The Licking County Sheriff's Office uses this page as a mean to reach our citizens through the ever-growing mobile and social networking community. The purpose of this site is to share pertinent

law enforcement news, information and images that may be important to our citizens. Although this information will be updated in a timely manner, it is possible that some information may become outdated or incomplete. If information is incomplete, it is possible that a link may be provided to direct you to more information. If questions arise regarding this site, please contact us through our county website. PLEASE NOTE: While this site is viewed daily, it is NOT monitored 24 hours a day. This site is NOT used to report emergency or non-emergency situations. If you need to report an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergencies, please call our non-emergency number or your local police department.

💢Update: 💢April 1, 20268:50 PMColton has been located and is safe.The Licking County Sheriff’s Office would like to than...
04/02/2026

đź’˘Update: đź’˘
April 1, 2026
8:50 PM

Colton has been located and is safe.

The Licking County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community for their assistance during this investigation.

PRESS RELEASE
Missing Juvenile – Licking County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public Assistance
Licking County, OH — On April 1, 2026, at approximately 1:09 p.m., the Licking County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing juvenile identified as 17-year-old Colton Smith.

Colton is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen on March 31, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., wearing blue jeans and a burgundy-colored T-shirt with black sleeves.

Colton has been entered as an endangered missing child due to known medical conditions, and there is concern for his safety and well-being.

The circumstances surrounding Colton’s disappearance remain under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Colton Smith is urged to contact the Licking County Sheriff’s Office at 740-670-5500.

🏌️‍♂️🍗 Swings N Wings Fundraiser 🍕⛳Grab your crew and come out for a great time supporting an even greater cause! This ...
04/01/2026

🏌️‍♂️🍗 Swings N Wings Fundraiser 🍕⛳

Grab your crew and come out for a great time supporting an even greater cause! This cause is to help Sgt Goforth who recently became diagnosed with cancer.

Join us for a 4-man team scramble at Don’s Swings N Wings where golf meets great food and even better company.

đź’˛ $300 per team
📅 April 13–15 & April 20–22
⏰ Tee times from 8 AM – 8 PM
đź“Ť 645 W Church St, Newark, OH

🔥 100% of proceeds go to Sergeant Goforth

Whether you’re there to compete or just have fun, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Food, drinks, swings, and support for a great cause!

đź“© To register your team, contact LT Chesterson:
[email protected]

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155 E Main St
Newark, OH
43055

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17403496431

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DISCLAIMER: This is the Official page of the Licking County Sheriff's Office. The Licking County Sheriff's Office uses this page as a mean to reach our citizens through the ever-growing mobile and social networking community. The purpose of this site is to share pertinent law enforcement news, information and images that may be important to our citizens. Although this information will be updated in a timely manner, it is possible that some information may become outdated or incomplete. If information is incomplete, it is possible that a link may be provided to direct you to more information. If questions arise regarding this site, please contact us through this site or contact Wes Humble at 740-670-5551. PLEASE NOTE: While this site is viewed daily, it is NOT monitored 24 hours a day. This site is NOT used to report emergency or non-emergency situations. If you need to report an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergencies, please call our non-emergency number or your local police department.