Pleasantville Ohio Police Department

03/23/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 22 at 10:24PM EDT until March 22 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

SUMMARY:
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SVRILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Franklin County in central Ohio...
Northeastern Fairfield County in central Ohio...
Southeastern Delaware County in central Ohio...
Licking County in central Ohio...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 1024 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Easton,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Newark, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington,
Gahanna, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Heath, Granville,
Pataskala, Johnstown, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Minerva
Park, Millersport, Pleasantville, and Hanover.

This includes the following Interstates...
I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 110 and 142, and near mile marker
144.
I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 111 and 127.

AFFECTS: Delaware, OH; Fairfield, OH; Franklin, OH; Licking, OH

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

FORECASTS Hourly Weather Graph Graphical Forecast Area Forecast Graphics Area Forecast Discussion River Forecasts and Obs

03/10/2026

Weather info for tonight/tomorrow.

03/06/2026

*****LOCATED*****

Missing Juvenile - Isabella Mirakian

Date: March 6, 2026
Re: Missing Juvenile

On March 5, 2026, Isabella Mirakian was reported missing by her family. She was last seen on March 5th after school at Pickerington Central High School. Isabella is 18 years old and around 5'2" and 118lbs. Isabella has black hair and brown eyes. Isabella was last seen wearing an olive green sun dress, black jacket, and black boots. If located, please contact the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office at 740-652-7900.

Deputy B.Richards FC 551
(740) 652-7900
[email protected]

02/20/2026

Here are some updated times for the severe weather potential based on the latest radar and satellite trends. Due to the threat going into the late evening and overnight hours, make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

02/14/2026

Pleasantville Police Identify Suspect Following High-Speed Pursuit

PLEASANTVILLE, OH – On Friday, February 13, 2026, at approximately 7:33 p.m., the Pleasantville Police Department, in collaboration with two other law enforcement agencies, conducted a planned drug interdiction operation. During the operation, officers observed a vehicle leaving a residence under surveillance for suspected narcotics activity.

After observing an equipment violation, officers attempted to follow the vehicle. The suspect immediately fled at a high rate of speed before a traffic stop could be initiated, nearly striking an occupied U-Haul vehicle. The suspect continued to operate recklessly, disregarding stop signs and reaching speeds estimated at over 70 mph in a 25 mph residential zone.

Officers initiated a pursuit based on the reckless operation and the ongoing narcotics investigation. The pursuit moved onto Cattail Road, where heavy dust and road conditions created low visibility. As the patrol unit crossed a rise in the roadway at SR 256, a suspected mechanical failure of a spring coil caused the cruiser to pull into the ditch, resulting in a crash.

The two officers involved sustained minor injuries. One officer was transported to a local medical facility as a precaution and has since been released. The patrol vehicle, a 2017 Ford Police Interceptor that was donated to the village is considered a total loss. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

Immediately following the incident, the suspect vehicle was located abandoned on private property in Perry County. With the assistance of the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, the property was searched for the suspect, and the vehicle was subsequently impounded. Investigators have since positively identified the driver, who is currently on felony probation for methamphetamine-related convictions, has previously been arrested by Officers on a felony warrant, and was also operating without a valid driver's license.

Charges are being filed and a warrant is currently being sought. This incident will not impact police services. The Pleasantville Police Department remains committed to protecting our community as well as addressing the residents’ concerns about illegal drug activity. The department would like to thank the citizens who provided the tips that led to the recovery of the suspect vehicle.

02/02/2026

Congratulations to all the winners! Our Denali girl received some love, and we appreciate that from you all. We will try again next year.

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01/25/2026

Updated snow emergency level map as of 5:45pm.

01/25/2026

Fairfield and most surrounding counties are under a Level 3 snow emergency.

Updated 1-25-26 12:15pm.

01/24/2026

Emergency heat option in the event of a power outage.

If that happens, also remember to open all spigots and let the water drip to help prevent pipe freezing on any water lines you can't shut off and drain.

01/24/2026

With the upcoming snow system, it is likely we will see all three levels. Here is what the law says about each of them. Contact your employer to find out if you are required to come to work during a level 3.

01/24/2026

Please utilize off-street parking beginning at 6pm today, Saturday January 24th, 2026 through Monday.

This will help crews clear the road, avoid plowing your vehicle in, and minimize the chance for damage to your vehicle.

Forecasts for snow totals are anywhere from 6-12 inches of snow over the next two days. This will cause a great deal of effort to dig a vehicle out especially if the plowed snow re-freezes around the vehicles.

Remember windshield wipers can break if turned on when frozen to the windshield. Some people put the wiper blades up or cover the windshield/wipers to prevent this.

Rear wheel drive vehicles, especially pickup trucks will benefit from added weight over the rear axles. Sand bags and cinder blocks are often used.

Please share to anyone that parks on the street or may have to travel.

01/17/2026

Don't forget you can vote for her once a day every day until January 31, 2026.

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