Pataskala Police Department

05/29/2026

At approximately 2:00am thru 2:30am on May 29th, 2026, officers were dispatched to multiple calls reporting individuals opening and looking into vehicles. Officers eventually located the two juvenile suspects and took them into custody without further incident.

Though some video footage of the juveniles has been collected, we are in search of any more that may have caught the juveniles in the act. This incident took place in the Windward Drive subdivision and also the Woods At Taylor Estates Townhomes.

If any video does exist, please email it to Sgt. Hayes at [email protected]. If you need to report a theft as a result of this incident, please call our non-emergency line at 740-927-5701.

05/28/2026

Already have plans for Father’s Day weekend? Come kickoff the week right by bringing the family out for Cops and Bobbers at the Pataskala Outdoor Family Adventure day the weekend before Father’s Day! This is a free community event and you’ll have the opportunity to learn some basic fishing skills alongside one of our officers!

June 13th, 2026
Liberty Park
9am to 1pm

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

05/22/2026

Thank you again to everyone that came out for the celebration of life for K-9 Joker! A special thank you to Brandon Colins with Airheadz Paint Studio for painting the statue, it turned out great! And a special thank you to the countless others who helped put this celebration together!

Pataskala K-9 Unit
Pataskala Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Isabelle Hanson

05/21/2026

Thank you Isabelle Hanson for helping us celebrate the life of K-9 Joker!

Pataskala K-9 Unit

The Pataskala Police Department has a new K-9 memorial in honor of K-9 Joker, who passed away on March 18, 2026.Joker started his service to the Pataskala Polic

05/16/2026

In the early morning hours of May 16th, 2026, between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, in the area of Brooksedge Dr. E. there were numerous thefts from motor vehicles. The individuals below were seen in the area and are believed to be possible suspects. If you have any video of the individuals or any information regarding their identity, please contact either Officer Downing or Officer Justice at [email protected] or [email protected].

Please feel free to share and help get these individuals identified!

05/13/2026

It's almost time for the 8th Annual Dog Days of Summer, our fundraiser for Pataskala Police Department's K9 Program! We hope to see you on Saturday, June 6!

05/10/2026

Update: May 10th, 2026, she has been located! Thank you everyone for your help!

We need your help locating an endangered missing juvenile, 15-year-old Temperance Ross. She was last seen Friday evening around 11:20 PM in the area of the Barrington Ridge neighborhood. Temperance is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and 140 lbs, has brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a white hoodie, black leggings, and black slides. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please contact us at 740-927-5701.

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05/08/2026

The caravan will be coming through Pataskala between 6:45pm and 7:00pm tonight. Please come out and show your support!

Light Ohio Blue 🇺🇸💙

Join us tonight, May 8th, as we honor and remember Ohio’s fallen law enforcement officers during the Light Ohio Blue ceremony and caravan.

🚓 Caravan Start:
🕕 6:00 PM

Caravan Route & Times:

* Heath (SR 79) – 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
* Hebron (US 40) – 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM
* Kirkersville (US 40) – 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM
* Pataskala (Main St.) – 6:45 PM – 7:00 PM
* Granville (Broadway) – 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM
* Alexandria (SR 37) – 7:25 PM – 7:35 PM
* Johnstown (SR 37 & SR 62) – 7:40 PM – 7:55 PM
* Utica (SR 62 & SR 13) – 8:00 PM – 8:15 PM
* St. Louisville (SR 13) – 8:15 PM – 8:30 PM
* Newark (SR 13 & Courthouse) – 8:45 PM – 9:00 PM

We encourage the community to come out, line the streets, and show your support as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 💙

05/05/2026

If you’re having trouble starting your vehicle after leaving the area of Broad St. and N. Belmar Dr., there’s a good chance you’re missing your key fob! If this key fob belongs to you, please contact our non-emergency number at 740-927-5701 and we can arrange getting the key fob back to you.

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05/05/2026

Thank you HeroPawz for the wonderful plaque honoring K-9 Joker!

Pataskala K-9 Unit