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09/06/2026

🌽 That’s a wrap on another great Millersport Sweetcorn Festival! 🌽
What an incredible few days of food, rides, games, entertainment, and community! We enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces—and meeting so many new ones.
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office was proud to be part of the festival in so many ways. From the deputies and staff who spent time visiting and interacting with everyone at our tent, to the men and women who worked behind the scenes and throughout the festival providing security and helping keep everyone safe, it was truly a team effort.
A special thank-you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, meet our deputies, ask questions, take pictures, and share a few laughs. These community connections are what make events like this so special.
We hope you enjoy this short look back at the 2026 Sweetcorn Festival!
🌽
Thank you for another fantastic festival. Until next year!
— Alex Lape, Sheriff
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office

09/06/2026

DATE: September 5, 2026
RE: Missing Endangered Adult - Melissa Ann Taylor

Melissa Ann Taylor, 43, was reported missing on September 5, 2026. Melissa was last seen around 11:15 AM in the area of Carroll-Eastern Road and Lancaster-Kirkersville Road. She is a white female, approximately 5'4" and 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a turquoise spaghetti-strap top, multi-colored shorts, and flip-flops. Melissa requires time-sensitive medication. If you have seen Melissa or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office at (740) 652-7911.

Corporal Ferrell FC535
(740) 652-7911
[email protected]

09/05/2026

🌽 Come See Us at the Millersport Sweetcorn Festival!

The Millersport Sweetcorn Festival is in full swing, and there’s something for everyone! From delicious festival food and, of course, plenty of sweetcorn 🌽, to rides, games, music, and all the fun that makes this annual tradition so special.

We were also proud to see the outgoing Festival Queen pass the crown to the new Festival Queen. Congratulations to both of these outstanding young women!

And don’t forget to stop by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office tent! Our deputies and staff are enjoying the festival, visiting with our community, and having a great time meeting everyone.

Bring the family, enjoy the food, take a ride, play some games, and come say hello to your Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office!

Great food. Great fun. Great community.
We’ll see you at the Sweetcorn Festival!

09/04/2026

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Alex W. Lape, Sheriff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 4, 2026

Domestic Violence/Felonious Assault Investigation

Lancaster, Ohio — On Thursday, September 3, 2026, at approximately 8:55 p.m., deputies with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to Colonial Estates, 2445 Columbus-Lancaster Road, Lancaster, Ohio, regarding a reported domestic violence incident.

Luke J. Castle, 43, of Lancaster, contacted 911 and reported that his father, Thomas J. Childers, 66, of Lancaster, had been unconscious and unresponsive for approximately one hour.

Upon arrival, deputies located Childers suffering from injuries. Emergency medical personnel transported him to an area hospital for treatment. As of the time of this press release, Childers remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Following the initial investigation, Castle was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Fairfield County Jail. Castle was booked on charges of Menacing, Domestic Violence, Felonious Assault, and Disorderly Conduct.

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to the hospital, obtained additional information, and interviewed a witness regarding the incident. Detectives also secured a search warrant for the residence. Evidence has been collected, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.

All individuals charged with a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Attachment: Booking photograph of Luke J. Castle

09/03/2026

🇺🇸 WELCOME TO THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE! 🇺🇸

Today, we had the honor of welcoming and swearing in several new members of the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.

These men and women have made the decision to serve their community, protect others, and accept the responsibility that comes with wearing the badge. We are proud to have them join our team and look forward to watching them grow in their careers.

A special thank you to the family members, friends, and supporters who joined us today. Behind every new member of our team is a network of people who encourage, support, and sacrifice alongside them. Your support means more than you know.

Please join Sheriff Alex Lape and the entire Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office in welcoming our newest employees and wishing them success as they begin this important chapter of their lives.

Congratulations to:
Corrections Officer Layton O’Rourke
Corrections Officer Brandon Linger
Deputy Alexander Casto
Dispatcher Tatiana Rivera

Welcome to the team! We are proud to have you serving Fairfield County. 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

🌽 The Millersport Sweetcorn Festival is here! 🌽

It’s time for one of Fairfield County’s favorite traditions! We’re excited to be part of the Millersport Sweetcorn Festival and especially enjoy the Opening Day Parade!

Come out, see the parade, grab some delicious sweetcorn, and take in all the great food, entertainment, activities, and fun the festival has to offer.

While you’re there, be sure to stop by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office tent and say hello! Our deputies and staff would love to see you, meet your family, and visit with members of our community.

We’re proud to serve Fairfield County and grateful for every opportunity to connect with the people we serve.

Come for the sweetcorn… stay for the fun!

We’ll see you at the festival! 🇺🇸

— Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office
Alex Lape, Sheriff

09/01/2026

The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is almost here!! A lot of hard work and preparation has gone into getting our tent ready to welcome all the visitors. We are in the same spot as always and we will see you Wednesday night after the parade. Stop in and visit as we have a 911 simulator, educational material, and a spin wheel for prizes.

08/31/2026

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Weekly Roundup
A Snapshot of the Week’s Incidents

Sheriff Alex Lape’s Weekly Roundup provides a snapshot of incidents reported to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office during the week of August 24 – 30, 2026.

Monday – August 24, 2026
• Theft/Larceny – 4200 Block of Old Logan Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Found Property – 1600 Block of Duffy Rd (Lancaster)
• Theft/Larceny – 7200 Block of Refugee Rd NW (Pickerington)
•Fraud – S Beaver St (Carroll)
• Theft/Larceny – 9000 Block of Saddlehorn St NW (Pickerington)
• Harassment – 3600 Block of Chicken Coop Hill Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Mental Illnesses – 9600 Block of Basil Rd NW (Baltimore)
• Theft/Larceny – 10200 Block of Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW (Pickerington)
• Theft/Larceny – 2500 Block of Gift St (Millersport)
• Vandalism – Lancaster-New Lexington Rd NE / Jerusalem Rd NE (Bremen)
• 7 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Tuesday – August 25, 2026
• Vandalism – 2500 Block of Lynn Ave (Millersport)
• Found Property – 12900 Block of Stonecreek Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Found Property – 10100 Block of Ridge Rd SW (Amanda)
• Harassment – 11100 Block of Keswick Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Harassment – 12200 Block of Butterfield Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Theft/Larceny – 2600 Block of Geneva School Rd SE (Bremen)
• Theft/Larceny – 6500 Block of Clay Ct W (Canal Wi******er)
• Vandalism – 11400 Block of Windridge Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Civil Matter – 5000 Block of Logan-Thornville Rd NE (Rushville)
• 7 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Wednesday – August 26, 2026
• Theft/Larceny – 200 Block of N Liberty St (Baltimore)
• Found Property – 2800 Block of Old Logan Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Burglary – 2200 Block of Horns Mill Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Vandalism – 1200 Block of Hillbrook Dr NE (Lancaster)
• Civil Matter – 3000 Block of Delmont Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Domestic Incident – 100 Block of Groveport Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 6300 Block of Gender Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 10700 Block of Sixteenth Rd SW (Stoutsville)
• Civil Matter – 5800 Block of Gender Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Harassment – 8600 Block of Refugee Rd NW (Pickerington)
• Intoxicated Person – 10900 Block of Wi******er Rd NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 8900 Block of Winding Creek Way NW (Pickerington)
• 8 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Thursday – August 27, 2026
• Theft/Larceny – 11000 Block of Cedar Hill Ct NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 8800 Block of Shady Woods St NW (Canal Wi******er
• Theft/Larceny – 4100 Block of Harvest Ridge Ct NW (Carroll)
Found Property – US-22 / Snoke Hill Rd NE
• Fraud – 6900 Block of Hill Rd NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 3900 Block of Old Logan Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Vandalism – 4200 Block of Old Logan Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Mental Illnesses – 6900 Block of Optimara Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Assault – 9900 Block of Heimberger Rd NW (Baltimore)
• Vandalism – 1000 Block of Blacklick Rd NE (Millersport)
• Assault – 2500 Block of Lynn Ave (Millersport)
• 11 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Friday – August 28, 2026
• Theft/Larceny – 2100 Block of Old Logan Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Civil Matter – 6700 Block of Waterloo Rd NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 1100 Block of Tarkiln Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Civil Matter – 1300 Block of Coonpath Rd NW (Lancaster)
• Narcotics/Drug Laws – Faulkner Dr / Hansberry Dr (Lithopolis)
• 10 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Saturday – August 29, 2026
• Narcotics/Drug Laws – Columbus-Lancaster Rd NW / Allen Rd NW (Carroll)
• Theft/Larceny – 13100 Block of Grove Rd NE (Thornville)
• Theft/Larceny – 500 Block of Morrison St (Lithopolis)
• Narcotics/Drug Laws – Columbus-Lancaster Rd NW / Thorn Ln N Bnd (Carroll)
• Trespass – 6200 Block of Lithopolis Rd NW (Carroll)
• Threats – 200 Block of Poe Ave (Lithopolis)
• Theft/Larceny – 800 Block of Salinger Dr (Lithopolis)
• Theft/Larceny – 11000 Block of Alspach Rd NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Animal – 3400 Block of Eagle Dr NW (Carroll)
• Fire – 1300 Block of Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW (Lancaster)
• 6 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Sunday – August 30, 2026
• Theft/Larceny – 2400 Block of Cedar Hill Rd NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Domestic Incident – 1200 Block of Beck's K**b Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Domestic Incident – 200 Block of Fort St (Bremen)
• Found Property – 10300 Block of Allen Rd NW (Pickerington)
• Narcotics/Drug Laws – 11900 Block of Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW (Stoutsville)
• Threats – 6000 Block of Naomi St SW (Amanda)
• 5 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

This summary is based on the incident information available at the time of publication. An incident report does not necessarily indicate that a crime was committed or that an individual was charged. This is not a complete listing of all incidents or calls for service.

08/24/2026

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff’s Weekly Roundup
A Snapshot of the Week’s Incidents

Sheriff Alex Lape’s Weekly Roundup provides a snapshot of incidents reported to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office during the week of August 17 – 23, 2026.

Monday – August 17, 2026
• Theft/Larceny – 300 Block of W Columbus St (Pleasantville)
• Found Property – Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW / Amanda-Northern Rd SW (Amanda)
• Theft/Larceny – 6800 Block of Optimara Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Stolen Vehicle – 8400 Block of Chesapeake Way NW (Pickerington)
• Domestic Incident – 6800 Block of Wi******er-Southern Rd SW (Stoutsville)
• Threats – 300 Block of W Columbus St (Pleasantville)
• Threats – Sellers Dr NE / North Bank Rd NE (Millersport)
• Theft/Larceny – 11900 Block of Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW (Stoutsville)
• Civil Matter – 400 Block of Stump Hollow Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Theft/Larceny – 13200 Block of Pine Rd NE (Thornville)
• Disorderly Conduct – 8000 Block of Busey Rd NW (Canal Wi******er)
• 5 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Tuesday – August 18, 2026
• Weapons Law Violations – 13000 Block of Shell Beach Rd NE (Thornville)
• Domestic Incident – 100 Block of E Market St (Baltimore)
• Vandalism – 2900 Block of Duffy Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Mental Illnesses – 8200 Block of Allen Rd NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Civil Matter – 500 Block of Washington St (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 6600 Block of Wi******er Blvd (Canal Wi******er)
• Vandalism – 6000 Block of Gender Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 1600 Block of Northwood Dr NE (Lancaster)
• Domestic Incident – 2200 Block of Lake Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Mental Illnesses – 13400 Block of Juniper Rd NE (Thornville)
• Domestic Incident – 9700 Block of Merry Ln NW (Pickerington)
• 10 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Wednesday – August 19, 2026
• Found Property – N Memorial Dr / River Valley Blvd (Lancaster)
• Lost Property – 200 Block of Tarkiln Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Assault – 6100 Block of Bixby Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Mental Illnesses – 13000 Block of Hayden Ave NW (Pickerington)
• Mental Illnesses – 9500 Block of Camelot St NW (Pickerington)
• Theft/Larceny – Report taken at 345 Lincoln Ave (Lancaster)
• Civil Matter – 6700 Block of Cherry Bend (Canal Wi******er)
• Domestic Incident – 100 Block of N Broad St (Bremen)
• 6 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Thursday – August 20, 2026
• Civil Matter – Center St (Carroll)
• Theft/Larceny – 200 Block of E Main St (Lancaster)
• Animal – 300 Block of Mt Zion Rd NW (Lancaster)
• Assault – 4400 Block of North Bank Rd NE (Millersport)
• 4 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Friday – August 21, 2026
• Theft/Larceny – 800 Block of Beck's K**b Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Theft/Larceny – 6000 Block of Gender Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Fraud – 2900 Block of Meister Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Found Property – Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW / US-33 E to Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd
• Theft/Larceny – 4600 Block of Baltimore-Somerset Rd NE (Pleasantville)
• Drunk Driving – 12900 Block of Stonecreek Dr NW E (Pickerington)
• Mental Illnesses – 10200 Block of Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW (Pickerington)
• Threats – 13300 Block of Juniper Rd NE (Thornville)
• 14 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Saturday – August 22, 2026
• Drunk Driving – Bigerton Bend / Cherry Bend (Canal Wi******er)
• Narcotics/Drug Laws – 5900 Block of Gender Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Theft/Larceny – 12900 Block of Bentwood Farms Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Found Property – Saddlehorn St NW / Bentwood Farms Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Domestic Incident – 100 Block of Purvis Ave (Bremen)
• Vandalism – 12200 Block of Bentwood Farms Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Theft/Larceny – 9800 Block of Camelot St NW (Pickerington)
• Found Property – 12200 Block of Bentwood Farms Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Theft/Larceny – 4300 Block of North Bank Rd NE (Millersport)
• Domestic Incident – 8100 Block of Maple St (Thurston)
• Theft/Larceny – 9100 Block of Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW (Pickerington)
• Mental Illnesses – 100 Block of Market St (Pleasantville)
• Mental Illnesses – 500 Block of Fort St (Bremen)
• Trespass – 3500 Block of Sellers Dr NE (Millersport)
• 3 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Sunday – August 23, 2026
• Drunk Driving – W Market St / Oak Ave (Baltimore)
• Theft/Larceny – 6300 Block of Gender Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Harassment – S Beaver St (Carroll)
• Domestic Incident – 13200 Block of Durham Cir NW (Pickerington)
• 4 Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

This summary is based on the incident information available at the time of publication. An incident report does not necessarily indicate that a crime was committed or that an individual was charged. This is not a complete listing of all incidents or calls for service.

08/22/2026

Members of the Sheriff’s Office competed in the the Geneva Hills Corporate Trailblazer Games.

We were honored to be a part of this great event and go head-to-head with amazing local organizations in some friendly competition for a great cause to help the kids continue to go to camp.

Thank you to the staff Geneva Hills for the invitation and we look forward to playing along side our friends from Guardian Water and Power next year.

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