Chardon Police Department

08/16/2024

Plan ahead: Before you have even one drink, designate a sober driver to get you home safely. If you wait until you’ve been drinking to make this decision, you might not make the best one.

08/15/2024

Update: Reunited with his family!

This happy boy was found on South St near Claridon Rd. He is currently on his way to Friends of the Geauga County Dog Shelter & Warden's Office . If you are his owner(s) or know his owner, contact the dog shelter.

08/15/2024

08/14/2024

Happy 2024-2025 School Year to the Chardon Hilltoppers! We hope you have a great and safe school year!

Chardon Local Schools

08/13/2024

When school is in session, do your part to keep kids safe. Under Ohio law, drivers must stop when a school bus is dropping off or picking up students. School bus drivers who see someone run the stop sign will report the vehicle’s license plate number and incident location to law enforcement, which could lead to criminal charges.

https://otso.ohio.gov/programs/stop-means-stop/stop-means-stop

You must stop when a school bus isdropping off or picking up students.The greatest risk to a child isn’t riding aschool bus – it’s getting on and off the bus.

08/13/2024

School starts tomorrow for Chardon Local Schools. Please be watchful for students waiting for the school bus, students walking to/from school, and students being dropped off at school.

For more school safety information, visit: https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/school-safety/school-safety-home?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2OBn8JjHF2ZKdJYCaFMkeyTqdGQjXPAhybIOeJYKAZNNEYI1jxWJ96WHM_aem_Z1XlFAVFzCVYzOYqY1Fa5Q

08/12/2024

School starts back up this week for the Chardon Local Schools. Here are some school bus safety tips from the NHTSA:

Bus Stop Safety

Parents, it’s important to talk to your child, or children, about bus stop safety. Here are some tips.

Before the Bus Arrives

Your child should arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives. Ahead of the new school year, visit the bus stop and show your child where to wait for the bus, at least ten feet — five giant steps — away from the curb. Remind your child that the bus stop is not a place to run or play.

Getting On and Off Safely

When the school bus arrives, your child should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay to get on or off. Your child should use the handrails to avoid falling.

Always Use Caution Around the Bus

Your child should never walk behind a school bus. If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, tell them to walk on a sidewalk or along the side of the street to a place at least ten feet — five giant steps — in front of the bus before crossing. Your child should also make eye contact with the bus driver before crossing to make sure the driver can see that they’re crossing to avoid the danger zone. If your child drops something near the school bus, like a phone or book, the safest thing is for your child to tell the bus driver right away. Your child should not try to pick up the item, because the driver might not be able to see them.

08/09/2024

We have had several solicitor permit requests as of late. Here is a list of all of our current/active permits:

08/08/2024

We found an item used for listening to music that we would like to get returned to it's owner. Item was located at the basketball courts at Rec Park. Please stop in and be able to describe the item!
Our Records window is open 7am-4pm today (Thursday 8/8) and tomorrow (Friday 8/9).

08/07/2024

http://spr.ly/OHOutageMap

08/07/2024

COMFORT STATION AVAILABLE.

08/07/2024

Today is our monthly siren testing. Our sirens are tested the first Wednesday of every month at 11am.

08/07/2024

First Energy - Outage Map as of 8PM.

08/06/2024

STORM UPDATE:
City has restored traffic lights at the major intersections - (7 generators deployed).

Stop signs have been posted at:
Water Street @ Maple Leaf Plaza
Center Street @ Entrance to Giant Eagle
North Hambden Street @ Maple Ave.

CLOSURES: (Due to down trees with power lines involved)

East King Street between Moffet Ave. & Claridon Rd.
Court Street between Washington & Main St.

Power restoration will be a lengthy process as much of Northeast Ohio has been impacted by the storm. First Energy is in storm mode and doing its best to respond to the situation.

Please do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages.

Thank you.

08/06/2024

Power is out across town, and some traffic lights are also out. You are encourage not to venture out until we get the traffic lights restored.

08/06/2024

PRESS RELEASE – DOG STRUCK BY GOLFER RECOVERING

August 6, 2024

On Sunday, August 4, 2024, at approximately 11:30 A.M., Chardon resident Jennifer Evans heard her dog, “Milo” yelp and cry out. Milo was in the backyard of Ms. Evan’s property, which abuts the Chardon Lakes Golf Course, and not in Ms. Evans's immediate view. Ms. Evans advised that when she got to the backyard, she found that Milo was injured, possibly by a golfer, who she saw only briefly as he was leaving her yard. Ms. Evans transported Milo to a local emergency veterinary hospital where Milo was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.

Upon returning from the veterinary hospital, at approximately 2:15 P.M., Ms. Evans contacted the Chardon Police Department to report the incident. Working with a partial description of the person involved, and with the help of the Chardon Lakes Golf Course management, the subject involved in this incident has been identified and has spoken with our officer.

The subject is not being identified at this time pending a review of the case by the Geauga County Prosecutor, and determination of appropriate charges to be filed.

The management team of the Chardon Lakes Golf Course was very cooperative with the investigation and was instrumental in helping to identify the subject involved.
Milo is at home where he is recovering with his family. There is no additional information being released at this time.

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08/06/2024

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
807 AM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

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807 AM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely today. Storms may
become strong to severe with strong, damaging winds the primary
concern, although there is a non-zero tornado threat. In addition,
torrential rainfall rates could lead to localized flash flooding.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia until 7 PM EDT. For more information visit weather.gov/cle.

08/06/2024

Unfortunately, due to the impending weather this evening's National Night Out event has been cancelled. We do not have a rain date scheduled.

We hope to see you at next year's event!

07/30/2024

One week from today, come and join us on Chardon Square for National Night Out! We will be there, along with other local agencies and vendors to take a stand against crime. Join us from 6pm-8pm!

Food trucks will be in attendance with food for purchase.

07/26/2024

Just a reminder that our page is not monitored 24/7. If you need police assistance or have a question for the police department, contact 440-286-6123 option 1.

07/24/2024

07/23/2024

We are 2 weeks away from National Night Out! Come and join us on Tuesday, August 6 6pm-8pm on Chardon Square.

07/23/2024

Looking for a fast way to avoid a ticket? Follow the speed limit.

07/18/2024

It’s harder to control or stop your vehicle on a wet road — always be prepared behind the wheel during a summer storm. 🌧️⚡

07/17/2024

We have issued another set of Solicitor Permits. Here is a list of our current/active permit holders:

#12 - Michael Jenoff for Renewal by Andersen
#13 - Joe Sekki for Floor Coverings International
#14 - Parker Williams for Aptive Environmental LLC
#15 - Crew Young for Aptive Environmental LLC
#16 - Koy Brinton for Aptive Environmenal LLC
#17 - Wyatt Spears for Aptive Environmental LLC
#18 - Ethan Fowles for Aptive Environmental LLC
#19 - Adam Millward for Aptive Environmental LLC
#20 - Bryce Jensen for Aptive Environmental LLC

New permits being issued today 07/17/2024:

#21 - Gage Pranajaya for Moxie Pest Control
#22 - Johnathon Nelissen for Moxie Pest Control
#23 - Ethan Pranajaya for Moxie Pest Control
#24 - Carson Kopfl for Moxie Pest Control
#25 - Dayne Baier for Moxie Pest Control
#26 - Samueal Martin for Moxie Pest Control
#27 - Benjamin Martin for Moxie Pest Control
#28 - Thomas Barnum for Moxie Pest Control
#29 - Jeffrey Wheeler for Moxie Pest Control

Please remember that any person's soliciting within the city of Chardon, must register with the city and have their city issued solicitor's badge on their person.

07/17/2024

Law enforcement 👮👮‍♀️🚓 is out and looking for speeders 🏎 🚙🏍. Keep you 👨, your passengers 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and everyone else on the roads safe by obeying speed limits.

07/16/2024

Reminder that starting at 5am tomorrow (Wednesday, July 17) Center Street (State Route 44) will be getting paved from Fifth Avenue to Cherry Avenue. Traffic will be down to one lane at times. Long delays are expected. Please find an alternate route.