Perry Township Police Department, Franklin County, Ohio

08/26/2026

This weekend, Ofc. Schwab and her partner Titan, had the opportunity to train with Greene County Search and Rescue during a great weekend of mounted training hosted by Bill Richey.

Bill is the founder and CEO of National Mounted Police Services and brings more than 30 years of experience as a mounted police officer and trainer. He has helped establish and train mounted units and has trained officers and horses across the country.

It was a great opportunity to work alongside other riders, horses, and search-and-rescue professionals while continuing to build our skills, confidence, and partnerships. Training like this is invaluable—not only for our horses, but for the teamwork and preparedness needed when these skills are called upon.

A huge thank you to Greene County Mounted Search and Rescue for hosting and to Bill Richey for a great weekend of learning, training, and camaraderie! 🐴

Always learning. Always training. Always ready.

08/20/2026

💙🖤 It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rodney Rickman, 56.

Deputy Rickman served Franklin County for two years as a deputy, following eight years with Franklin County Fleet Management. He was dedicated to serving others and was proud to be part of the law enforcement family.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family, loved ones, and his brothers and sisters at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Rest in Peace, Deputy Rickman. 💙🖤
End of Watch — 08/20/2026

08/19/2026

📚 Back to school! 📚

Officer Rice was at Worthington Hills Elementary this morning to greet students as they arrived for their first day! 👮‍♂️💙

We love seeing our officers build positive relationships with our community’s youngest members. Wishing all the students and staff at Worthington Hills Elementary a safe, happy, and successful school year! 🎒✏️💛

08/17/2026

🐴📚 WHES OPEN HOUSE IS TODAY! 📚🐴

**2pm Update: due to the chance of thunderstorms, the Mounted Unit will not be there tonight. Officers will catch up with everyone during their first week of school! 🚔 ✏️

The Perry Township Police Department Mounted Unit will be at Worthington Hills Elementary School today from 4:00–6:00 PM for their Open House!

We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another school year and can’t wait to see all of the students, families, teachers, and staff! 💙💛

Stop by, say hello, and meet some of your Perry Township Mounted Unit officers and horses! 🐎👮‍♀️

08/13/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT – AVOID THE AREA ⚠️

UPDATE 4:44 PM - ROADWAY IS OPEN

Please avoid the area of Candlewood Drive and Beachlake Drive at this time due to a downed power line.

Emergency crews are responding, and the area may experience temporary closures or delays. For your safety, please use an alternate route and do not approach the downed power line.

We will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please slow down, use caution, and give emergency crews room to work. 🚔⚡

08/10/2026

More photos of SSgt. Correll with Duke 🐴 and Ofc. Newsome with Kali 🐴 during National Night Out 🚔

Photos courtesy of City of Upper Arlington, Ohio - Government

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE: U.S. 33 CLOSURE 🚧

Riverside Drive Road Closure UPDATE!!

ODOT will be closing the southbound lane of Riverside Drive at McCoy Road by placing a barricade across the lane. The southbound lane will also be coned/barreled off, requiring all southbound traffic to merge into the dedicated turn lane for McCoy Road.

Additionally, ODOT will be placing a message board on McCoy Road just west of Oxford Boulevard advising US 33 traffic to use Reed Road as an alternate route.

The traffic control changes could be in place within the next day, possibly as early as today.

More information about this project can be found on our website here: https://www.perrytwp.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/358

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: This is an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) project. Perry Township is not managing or overseeing the project and is not a party to ODOT's construction contract. The Township does not have authority over the project schedule, road closures, detour routes, construction methods, or restoration work associated with this project. While we are happy to share information provided by ODOT to keep residents informed, questions or concerns about the project should be directed to ODOT.