Fairfax Police Department

08/19/2026

Labor Day weekend is for making memories, not meeting law enforcement. If you drink, plan a sober ride home. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

08/14/2026

🚍 PLEASE STOP FOR SCHOOL BUSES — WOOSTER PIKE & EVERYWHERE IN OHIO 🚍

Ohio law is very clear: When a school bus is stopped to pick up or drop off children and its red warning lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, YOU MUST STOP.

📌 Ohio Revised Code 4511.75 says:
• Stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the school bus.
• Do NOT proceed until the bus starts moving again or the bus driver signals you to proceed.
• This applies when you are meeting or overtaking a stopped school bus.
• If you are traveling behind a stopped school bus, you must stop — do not pass it.
• There is a limited exception for vehicles traveling in the opposite direction when the highway is divided into four or more traffic lanes. That exception does NOT allow a driver traveling in the same direction as the bus to pass it.

⚠️ Please pay particular attention on Wooster Pike. If you see a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, SLOW DOWN AND STOP. Do not try to squeeze around the bus, race past it, or assume you have enough time to get through. This is not a four lane road, EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND TRAFFIC MUST STOP!!

Children may be stepping into the roadway, and they can be difficult to see until it is too late.

Violating Ohio's school-bus stopping law can result in a fine of up to $500, and the court may also suspend your driver's license.

Please share this. This isn't about getting someone a ticket — it's about making sure a child gets home safely.

🚨 RED LIGHTS + STOP ARM = STOP. 🚨

Know the law. Follow the law. Protect our children.

08/14/2026

🎒🚍 Back to School (8/19/2026) Safety Reminder! 🚸

School is back, and that means more school buses, children walking to and from school, and families sharing the roadways. Let’s all do our part to keep our students safe!

🚌 School Bus Safety
• Slow down and watch for buses making frequent stops.
• Always stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, as required by law.
• Give buses plenty of space and never pass a stopped bus when children are boarding or getting off.

🚶 Pedestrian Safety
• Slow down and stay alert in school zones and residential areas.
• Always yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
• Stop behind the crosswalk and give pedestrians plenty of time to cross.
• Children may not always be predictable—be prepared for them to enter the roadway unexpectedly.

📵 Put the phone down, stay focused, and remember: arriving a little later is always better than not arriving at all.

Let’s make this school year a safe and successful one for everyone in our community! 🏫💙

08/11/2026

October 24th 2026 at 10:00AM-2:00PM at the Police Department

08/11/2026

We will be there along with other neighboring agencies, come say hi and grab a hotdog 🌭

Mariemont Safety Services Night
August 11th 2026 6PM to 8PM

08/11/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE has provided updated information regarding the severe weather and flooding threats this week. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected over the next few days through at least Wednesday. There is some uncertainty on the exact timing and location of storms as each round is somewhat contingent on the previous round. The primary threats continue to be damaging straight-line winds and flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Hamilton County which is in effect through Wednesday, August 12th at 8:00 a.m.

TUESDAY: Hamilton County is under an enhanced risk for severe weather (Level 3/5) and a moderate risk for flash flooding (Level 4/5).
* Multiple storms are expected throughout the day on Tuesday and into the evening and overnight hours.
* Heavy rainfall is possible (leading to flash flooding). All rounds have the potential for heavy rain.
* Damaging straight-line winds. At this time the highest concern with wind comes during the afternoon/evening hours (3:00pm - 9:00pm).
* An isolated tornado is also possible.

WEDNESDAY: Additional storms are forecasted. Areas where storms move over repeatedly will be at a greater risk for flash flooding. Flash flooding and damaging winds are the primary threats of concern. However, the severe threat will be lower compared to Tuesday.

08/11/2026

🌧️ WEATHER AWARENESS – POSSIBLE HEAVY RAIN & FLOODING

Our community may experience periods of rain that could lead to ponding on roadways and localized flooding.

Please use extra caution while driving:
🚗 Slow down and allow extra stopping distance.
🌊 Never drive through a flooded roadway — Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
⚠️ Be alert for standing water, debris, and reduced visibility.
📱 Stay informed and monitor weather conditions throughout the day.

Listen for sirens, as we will drive around with our sirens on if things appear to be getting bad to alert everyone.

Conditions can change quickly. Please plan ahead, stay aware of your surroundings, and remember that your safety comes first.

Stay safe, everyone! 👮‍♂️🌧️

07/21/2026

Hamilton County EMHSA is monitoring the potential for severe weather today.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has most of Hamilton County at a Slight Risk and forecasts severe thunderstorms likely to impact the county today.

• Threat: Damaging winds are the main threat, with large hail/tornadoes possible.

• Timing: Between Noon and 4 p.m., though other scattered showers are likely to occur throughout the day.

• Confidence: Medium confidence in damaging winds, lower confidence in large hail or tornadoes.

07/08/2026

****Owner located and the phone has been returned. Thank you Melissa!

If you have lost a cell phone this morning near the bus stop at Wooster Pike and Meadowlark Lane. Please contact Fairfax Police Department. (513) 271-7250

07/08/2026

Know the Dangers of Speeding
No matter how advanced your driving skills are, speeding is dangerous. Speeding:

Reduces your ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object or an unexpected curve;
Extends the time it takes your vehicle to stop; and
Increases the risk of a crash because other vehicles and pedestrians may not be able to judge your distance correctly; and
Can increase the severity of injuries if you’re involved in a crash.