Hardin County Sheriff's Office

09/01/2026

08/25/2026

It is the first day of school for newly certified SRO, Deputy Black!
Deputy Black will be the SRO at Resilient Heights.
We wish all of our SROs, students and staff members a great new school year!

08/24/2026

We are pleased to announce the 2026 Hardin County CITIZENS SHERIFF'S ACADEMY. This year’s program will be held on consecutive Thursdays beginning September 24 and continuing through November 5. Each session will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, located at 1025 S. Main St., Kenton.
The Citizens Sheriff’s Academy offers an informative, behind-the-scenes look at the operations, responsibilities, and services of the Sheriff’s Office. Participants will have the opportunity to meet Sheriff’s Office personnel, learn about various divisions, and gain a deeper understanding of law enforcement in Hardin County.
Applications may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office. They must be completed and returned with a $25 non-refundable fee (check or money order, only) by Thursday September 17th. Applicants must be Hardin County residents 18 years of age (post high school) or older.
We look forward to your participation in this year’s academy!

08/24/2026

🖤❤️ THANK YOU DARE GOLF SPONSORS! ⛳

The Hardin County DARE Golf Outing would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors! We are truly grateful to each business, organization, individual, and family who helped make this event a success.

Your generosity helps support DARE and our efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of the children in our community. 🖤❤️

⭐ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ⭐

Hays Insurance • Boom Stick Armory • Scioto Signs • Prosecutor Bradford Bailey • Municipal Prosecutor Cassidy Deckling • Judge Maria Santo • Judge Steve Christopher • KFC • Peacock Water • Dry Lane Construction • BKP Employees • LaKiers Salon • Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral Services • Payne's Plumbing, Heating & Electric • Wenmac Repair • Mt. Victory Carryout • Attorney Rhonda Wyomic • Land Luvr • Sieg Dairy • Ridgemont Activities Boosters • Belle Acre • Deserving Destination Travel • C**n Creek Supplies • One Way Repair • Furlong Farms • Mt. Victory State Bank • Minnich Truck Repair • Golden Giant • Wingfield Farms • Tavern 101 • Quest Federal Credit Union • Welch's Concrete • Memory of George Smith • Ridgemont Little Gophers • Keith's Hardware • Wal-Mart • Jumpi'N Jims • Hughes Body Shop • Ada Automotive • Hempy Water • Rushcreek Homes
We appreciate your support more than you know!

08/21/2026

Sheriff Everhart and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office are proud to welcome Cadet Braiden Zapp to our team!

A Hardin County resident, Cadet Zapp is a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley and Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, where he completed the Criminal Justice Program.

He takes the next major step in his career on Monday, August 24, 2026, when he enters the Ohio Basic Police Officer Training Academy at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy.

This intensive, five-month program will equip Cadet Zapp with the skills and knowledge needed to serve our community with excellence. His anticipated graduation date is January 15, 2027.

Please join us in wishing Cadet Zapp the best of luck as he begins his training—we look forward to welcoming him back to serve the citizens of Hardin County in January! 🚔👏

08/20/2026

🚨 WEATHER & TRAVEL ADVISORY: HARDIN COUNTY & CENTRAL OHIO 🚨

​The persistent heavy rainfall and saturated soil conditions across Hardin County and the broader central Ohio region continue to create severe, localized travel hazards. With local waterways swollen, drainage systems fully taxed, and standing water lingering on secondary routes, motorists are strongly advised to remain vigilant.

​⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR DRIVERS:

​🚗 Turn Around, Don't Drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roadways or standing water. Just six inches of moving water can reach the bottom of most passenger cars and cause loss of control or stalling, while twelve inches can sweep a vehicle away.

​🕳️ Beware of Hidden Hazards: Standing water can easily conceal washed-out road shoulders, deep potholes, or debris-blocked culverts.

​📉 Reduce Speed: Slick, waterlogged pavement drastically increases the risk of hydroplaning. Allow extra braking distance between vehicles.

​🚧 Obey Barricades: Never move, bypass, or drive around road closure signs. They are placed to protect drivers from impassable or structurally compromised routes.

08/19/2026

🚨 8 SPOTS LEFT! ⛳

DARE GOLF OUTING IS THIS SATURDAY! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️
Looking for something fun to do this Saturday? Grab your golf buddies and join us for a great day on the course while supporting DARE and our local students!

⛳ Memorial Park Golf Club
📅 THIS SATURDAY
🏌️ ONLY 8 TEAM SPOTS LEFT!
👉 Sign up at Memorial Park Golf Club today!

08/18/2026

The CCW Registration Office will be closing at noon tomorrow (08/19/2026). The office will be open as normal on 08/20/2026.

08/18/2026

Schools throughout Hardin County are open, or soon will be! We urge motorists to DRIVE CAREFULLY - be alert for students who may be walking to and from school or waiting to board or exit their school bus. STOP for school buses loading or unloading children; obey all posted speed limits - including 20 mph in school zones. We wish all our schools’ students and staffs a safe, happy and successful school year!

08/17/2026

SCAM ALERT!!!!!!!!
Well folks, the bad guys are at it again. Today they have decided to call Hardin County residents claiming to be Sergeant Everhart from the Sheriff’s Office. The scammers claim to have a warrant for the resident for missing jury duty but if they pay them money over the phone the warrant will be dismissed. Listen folks, that is not how the justice system works. We do not call people who have a warrant and we NEVER take money over the phone for bond or bail.

Please just hang up on these scumbags, they are scammers. If you receive such a phone call please call my office at 419-673-1268 to report them.

Thank you,
Sheriff (not Sergeant) Keith Everhart