Orange Village Police Department

05/15/2026

Road Work

The following streets will receive a rejuvenating sealant treatment from Pavement Technology Inc. during the week of May 18, 2026, to extend the life of the road:

White Drive (this park road will be closed for 24 hours after the application)
Pike Drive
Oxford Court
Brainard Road South (Miles to Emery Road)
Brainard Road North (Emery - North Corp line)

Residents in the affected area will receive a notification this weekend from Pavement Technology, Inc.

If you have any questions, please contact them at 1-800-333-6309.

05/14/2026

During tonight’s Council meeting, Mayor Kline presented longtime Orange Village Prosecutor Blair Melling with a proclamation declaring May 13, 2026 as “Blair Melling Day” in Orange Village.

Blair began serving the Village in 2000, and we extend our deepest gratitude for his many years of dedication and service to the community. Congratulations on your retirement, Blair!

05/13/2026

The Valley Enforcement Group Missing Persons Unit recently hosted a 'Lost Person Behavior' training instructed by Bill Menker, with attendance from several area agencies and search and rescue teams. Special thanks to the Warrensville Heights Police Department for providing the training room. This essential course offers data-driven insights into search theory, serving as a key tool for modern missing persons investigations.

05/11/2026

Orange Village Police Officers pass this plaque 364 days a year, before and after every shift. We will never forget.

On May 11th, the plaque is moved to a place of prominence in Village Hall, so all may pause, and remember.

Ptl. Jacob Derbin # 14, Euclid Police Department

E.O.W. May 11, 2024

Jacob's uncle, Ptl. Dustin Derbin #18, is a member of the Orange Village Police Department. The Orange Police family mourns alongside Dustin and his family.

Never Forgotten.

04/12/2026

The Orange Village Police Department extends our sincere gratitude to the dedicated professionals at the Chagrin Valley Regional Dispatch Center. Your unwavering commitment, calm under pressure, and constant vigilance are vital to the safety of our officers and the community we serve.

We deeply appreciate the critical role you play each day, your work does not go unnoticed, and we are proud to stand alongside you in service.

03/27/2026

Today, March 27th, we learned that scammers are 'spoofing' our department’s main phone number in an attempt to trick you. A resident reported receiving a call that appeared to come from our office at 440-498-4401. The caller claimed to be a police officer, cited a fake badge number—specifically 56821—and threatened the resident with federal criminal charges.

In this case, our resident did exactly the right thing: they hung up and called us directly to verify. I want to be very clear: The Orange Village Police Department will never demand money, gift cards, or any form of payment over the phone to avoid an arrest.

Official police business involving charges or warrants always includes legal documentation, in-person contact with a uniformed officer, and the involvement of the Bedford Municipal or Cuyahoga County Courts. If someone calls you demanding payment to 'clear' a warrant, it is a scam.

If you receive a suspicious call, please hang up immediately. You can always reach us directly to verify any information at 440-498-4401 or 440-247-7321. We are here to help you 24/7. Thank you, and stay safe.

03/20/2026

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to AMBER ALERT Training & Technical Assistance for providing the "Initial Response Strategies and Tactics When Responding To Missing Children Incident" training. This vital program, which was hosted by Chagrins Falls, saw attendance from various law enforcement agencies. A heartfelt thank you is also extended to Colleen for sharing her impactful personal presentation.

03/15/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bainbridge Police Department and the family of Detective Brian Frew during this incredibly difficult time.

Detective Brian Frew - End of Watch: March 12, 2026

It is with the greatest sadness, that we announce the death of Bainbridge Police Detective Brian Frew, badge #8401.

Detective Frew passed away unexpectedly March 12, 2026, due to a medical condition. Brian was with the Bainbridge Police Department for 23 years, and held the positions of Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, and Detective. He was loved and respected by all.

We want to say thank you for all the support we have received already from the community, and our neighboring law enforcement agencies.

There are no words for this one. We will miss him terribly.

Thank you for your service, Brian. Rest easy. We have the watch from here.

02/14/2026

The Orange Village Police Department is pleased to welcome Officer Michael Hounshell to our agency. Officer Hounshell joins us with a strong dedication to public service and a commitment to maintaining the safety and well-being of our community. Please join us in welcoming Officer Hounshell as he begins his service with the Orange Village Police Department.

01/15/2026

Yesterday evening, Mayor Kline officially swore in Deputy Chief Michael Debeljak, Lieutenant Stephen Attewell, and Sergeant Mike Ghobrial to their new positions. Mayor Kline also swore in Danding Wu as Assistant Treasurer.

Congratulations to each of them on their well-deserved promotions and appointments! They are excited to continue serving! Please feel free to say hello if you see them around town!

01/15/2026

Snow Parking Ban -- Snowfall exceeds two inches

This law enables the service department to clear snow from the streets allowing everyone including emergency vehicles the ability to move through the Village safely. This ban remains in effect for 24 hours or until the end of the snow event and the streets have been cleared.

We are expecting a great deal of snow today, please remove your vehicles from the street.

If possible, please do not drive on the roads at this time.