Lake Odessa Police Department

05/02/2026

Lake Odessa Residents within two blocks of 1st Ave and 1st St are requested to shelter in place due to a main gas leak. Please turn off furnaces, close all windows and remain inside of your home until further notice. All updates will be provided once available.

04/30/2026

**Emergency Situation Is All Clear Regarding Evacuations**

Residents within two (2) blocks of Lincoln and 4th in Lake Odessa are advised to shelter in place due to a natural gas leak. Please turn off furnaces, close all doors and windows, and remain indoors.
Emergency crews are on-site and working to stop the leak as quickly as possible. At this time, there is no estimated completion time for repairs.
An update will be posted on our page once an all‑clear has been issued.

04/05/2026

Thank you Chief Backing and the Lake Odessa Police Department for planting some pinwheels and bringing awareness to our community about Child Abuse Prevention Month! Blue pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention. The pinwheel represents the great childhood that every child deserves, and the role we each play in providing a loving and supportive environment for the children in our lives. We ask that everyone place a pinwheel display out for the month of April. If you need more pinwheels, you can order your pinwheel displays today at https://www.imsafecac.org/pinwheels-for-prevention.html

03/14/2026

03/02/2026

Please contact the Lake Odessa Police Department if you lost your cell phone. This cell phone was found on Saturday in the area of Third Street and Fifth Avenue.

02/27/2026

01/13/2026

12/13/2025

Officer Tollefson and Chief Backing stopped by RecLending Insurance Services to assist Cindy Lou in bringing the Grinch some Christmas cheer ❤️💚Thank you to Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce for organizing Christmas in the Village for our community tonight🎄🎅

11/26/2025

🌟Hero of the Month Spotlight🌟

Join us in celebrating November’s Multi-Disciplinary Team Hero of the Month: Lake Odessa Police Department, Chief Backing!

Kendra goes above and beyond to ensure our clients feel heard, supported, and cared for. She shows compassion in every interaction and always keeps the best interests of children and families at the heart of her work.

Her dedication, empathy, and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of those she serves.

We appreciate you, Chief Backing!💙