Albany, Ohio Police Department

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

🚨 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🚨

On May 15, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies with the Athens County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Albany Police Department, initiated a vehicle pursuit near the Family Dollar in Albany.

The suspect, Scott A. Thew of Albany, Ohio, who was wanted on a felony warrant for theft-related offenses, refused to comply with officers’ commands before entering his vehicle and attempting to flee from deputies.

Deputies and officers pursued Thew into Meigs County before the pursuit was officially terminated. Law enforcement personnel continued following Thew without the activation of emergency lights or sirens. Shortly thereafter, Thew lost control of his vehicle and crashed near the intersection of Myers Road and State Route 143.

Officers and deputies quickly secured the scene and immediately began rendering aid to Thew until Meigs County EMS arrived.

Due to the severity of his injuries, Thew was transported by helicopter to the nearest hospital and was not taken into custody at that time.

Officers with the Albany Police Department remained on scene and assisted deputies as they conducted their investigation. After the investigation concluded, all units returned to the village to resume patrol duties.

04/28/2026

📢SCAM📢

There has been a recent surge in scam text messages and emails circulating claiming things like unpaid tolls, traffic tickets, or court fees. Many look official and include links or QR codes.

These scams are designed to trick you into clicking on a link and providing personal and financial information.

‼️DO NOT click on links or ads you don’t recognize

‼️DO NOT provide personal information or confirm your identity

‼️Be cautious of urgent messages demanding immediate action

‼️ Verify any claims by contacting the agency directly using official numbers

Scammers rely on fear and urgency to get you to act quickly. If something feels off - it probably is.

Please share this to help protect others in the community

04/20/2026

Road Closing Notice.

04/18/2026

Obtain applications athttps://albanyoh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Job-Application-031324.pdf

04/15/2026

Albany Police Department Report

Enforcement Activity

The Albany Police Department issued a total of 14 citations and 18 warnings for:
• Speeding infractions
• Equipment violations
• Driver’s license violations

The department also made a total of 3 arrests.

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Calls for Service

The Albany Police Department responded to a total of 10 calls for service. Details are listed below:
• March 5, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Officers conducted an ATV safety inspection.
• March 12, 2026 – 6:30 PM
Officers conducted an ATV safety inspection.
• March 18, 2026 – 1:20 PM
Officers assisted a citizen with a flat tire. The vehicle was made operational, and officers returned to patrol.
• March 19, 2026 – 12:44 PM
Officers responded to a theft complaint at 1891 Center Street. The victim reported garden décor stolen from her porch. Information was collected for a report.
• March 19, 2026 – 1:25 PM
Officers responded to a report of downed power lines on Morton Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed a low-hanging line and contacted AEP.
• March 26, 2026 – 12:00 PM
Officers conducted an ATV safety inspection.
• March 26, 2026 – 1:45 PM
Officers assisted a Hocking County Sheriff’s Office deputy on a traffic stop at State Route 681 and Pettit Road.
• April 1, 2026 – 11:00 AM
Officers conducted an ATV safety inspection.
• April 2, 2026 – 12:00 PM
Officers assisted the Athens County Sheriff’s Office on a narcotics complaint on Washington Road.
• April 2, 2026 – 1:15 PM
Officers assisted an Athens County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit on a traffic stop on Washington Road. One arrest was made. The Albany Police Department transported the subject to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail on outstanding warrants.
• April 2, 2026 – 2:58 PM
Officers responded to a 911 hang-up at 5223 Washington Road. The call was determined to be accidental.

This concludes the calls for service.

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Department Updates
• March 19, 2026
Patrolman Aaron Dillard was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
• The department acquired 2 Dell rugged laptops for patrol vehicles. These allow officers to complete reports in the field without returning to the station.
• The department also obtained 4 Kenwood handheld radios, replacing older Motorola handheld radios that were scheduled for decommissioning.