4175 Alum Creek Drive | Obetz, Ohio 43207 | 614.491.1080
SAFETY SERVICES

POLICE

The Obetz Police Department provides twenty-four hour police protection to Village residents and businesses. Currently there are sixteen full-time officers, four reserve officers, and two civilian support staff. The Obetz Police Department utilizes patrol cars, bicycles, and a motorcycle to respond to calls for service to the public.

The Police Department is located at 4175 Alum Creek Drive. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. To speak to the Police Clerk during office hours, phone 491-3211.  To speak with an officer or to make a report call police dispatch at 462-3333.  For emergencies dial 9-1-1.

House Checks

While you are away, the Police Department offers a house check service.  In order to take advantage of this service, please complete the House Check Request form and return it to the Police Department at least 24 hours prior to your departure.  You may email it to the Police Clerk, Belinda Obetz, at bobert@obetz.oh.us.   

  

Police Reports

You may obtain a copy of a police report anytime between 8:00 A.M.and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday or mail in a written request.  We do not fax police reports.   You will need to call the Police Clerk at 491-3211 in advance to make sure the report is ready for release.  

 

If you choose to send in a request, you will need to include a return address stamped envelope so the report can be mailed back to you.  Written requests can be sent to the Obetz Police Department, 4175 Alum Creek Drive, Obetz, Ohio 43207.  

  

Block Watch

You and your neighbors can help prevent and reduce crime in your neighborhood by participating in the Village's Block Watch program.  This program is an association of neighbors who look out for each other's families and property, alert the police to any suspicious activities in progress, and work together to make their community a safer and better place to live. 
 
The Block Watch program is supported by the Obetz Police Department.  The group meets the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 P.M. at the Police Department located in the Government Center, 4175 Alum Creek Drive.  For more information on Obetz’s Block Watch program, contact Kay Peters or Chief Ken Hinkle at 409-4411.
 
BLOCK WATCH DOES NOT MEET DURING THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER, JANUARY, AND FEBRUARY. 

 

MAYOR'S COURT

  

Mayor's Court is held every Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. at 4175 Alum Creek Drive.  Magistrate Bob Krapenc presides.  For questions regarding Mayor's Court, contact Stacie Garvine, Clerk of Courts, at 491-3211 or sgarvine@obetz.oh.us.   

Paying Tickets

If your ticket does not require a court appearance, you may pay your ticket by the court date listed on the ticket.  Payment is accepted via cash, money order, or cashier's check.  Visa and MasterCard are accepted in person or online only.  If you are mailing your payment, please include the following.  
 
  1. Your ticket, signed on the reverse side.
  2. Make your cashier's check or money order payable to the Village of Obetz for the total amount due.  DO NOT MAIL CASH OR PERSONAL CHECK.
  3. Include a copy of your proof of insurance if it was not shown on to the police officer.
  4. Mail to:  Obetz Mayor's Court, 4175 Alum Creek Drive, Obetz, OH 43207.

Contacting the Court

If you have any questions, please contact the Court Clerk at 491-3211.  The Court Clerk handles all of the court documents and money paid to the Court for fines and costs.  The Clerk processes all warrants, summons, subpoenas, jury demands, continuances, and motions.  The Clerk also notifies the Bureau of Motor Vehicles of all convictions, points, and suspensions.  

 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL, FIRE, AND RESCUE SERVICES

 

Emergency medical, fire, and rescue services are provided by either the Hamilton Township Fire Department or Madison Township Fire Department depending on your location.  For all emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, the Hamilton Township Fire Department may be reached at 491-1013. The Madison Township Fire Department may be reached at 837-7883.