Villa Hills Police Department

05/28/2026

We would like to thank Jennifer O’Connor and the residents of Sanctuary Village for their extremely generous donations to the Police Department.

05/25/2026

04/20/2026

*****UPDATE*****
The interstate will remain closed this morning while officers continue to investigate. PLEASE be aware of SCAMMERS on our page attempting to have you click links. There will be no "footage" from the scene released.
Everyone be safe!

************TRAFFIC ALERT************
Please expect heavy delays this morning. All southbound lanes of I-75 will remain closed for several hours, and traffic is being rerouted to I-275. Please plan an alternate route and allow for significant extra travel time.
The Erlanger Police Department and the Kenton County STAR Team are currently investigating a fatal collision on I-75 Southbound near the 184-mile marker.

​Please travel safely

03/30/2026

UPDATE: LOCATED SAFE AND UNHARMED!

If anyone has any information concerning the missing 12-year-old out of Crescent Springs, Kentucky, please contact the Kenton County Emeregency Communications Center at 859-356-3191.

03/26/2026

UPDATE: 2:05 PM

All lights have been restored.

The traffic signals on the exit ramp from South I-75 to Buttermilk Pike have been pulled down by an unknown vehicle. There are no operational traffic lights at the end of the ramp. State Highway has been notified. Seek alternate routes!

03/19/2026

At last night’s Villa Hills City Council meeting, Officer Ciancanelli and Officer Snider were awarded Life Saving Awards for their actions during an incident that occurred on January 22, 2026.

In the late evening hours of January 22, 2026, a traffic stop was made on south I-75 for a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Unbeknownst to Officers Ciancanelli and Snider, the operator of the vehicle was attempting to get to the nearest hospital as a rear passenger, who was 1.5 years old, was in active seizures. EMS was requested, but due to the location of the stop and severity of the situation with the patient losing consciousness and having agonal breathing, Officer Snider took the 1.5 year old into his arms and positioned himself and the patient in the rear of Officer Ciancanelli’s patrol vehicle. Officer Snider secured the child’s airway as Officer Ciancanelli proceeded to the nearest hospital at St. Elizabeth Florence. The hospital was notified ahead of time and were able to quickly start more advanced life saving measures once the officers arrived.

The swift and decisive actions of these officers had a direct impact on the positive outcome of this child and for their family. We are proud of the courageous level of professionalism and dedication that both officers displayed! Well done!

-Col. M. Hall

02/15/2026

Happy National School Resource Officer Day! The Villa Hills Police Department proudly celebrates our collaboration with the Kenton County School District and River Ridge Elementary. Officer Pat Collura has dedicated his effort, time, and passion to keeping all of the students safe!

01/23/2026

RESCINDED!!! The Snow Emergency has been rescinded.

Please excuse the typo of 2025. This is obviously for this weekend of January 2026.