Richland County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

02/20/2026

•••ATTENTION ••• The Sheriff's Office records department will be closed Monday 2/23 starting at noon and will reopen Tuesday morning. Sorry for any inconvenience.

01/20/2026

Notice:
Unclaimed Property – The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is making notice of unclaimed/abandoned property, specifically bicycles and fi****ms, being held in our Property Room. The property may be viewed on our website, https://www.richlandcountyoh.gov/departments/sheriff , under the "Unclaimed Property" tab. Any person wishing to make a claim for the property must do so no later than February 3rd, 2026 at 4:00 pm by contacting the Richland County Sheriff’s Office Property Room at 419-774-5696.

12/08/2025

Notice:

Unclaimed Property – The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is making notice of unclaimed/abandoned property, specifically bicycles and fi****ms, being held in our Property Room. The property may be viewed on our website, https://www.richlandcountyoh.gov/departments/sheriff , under the "Unclaimed Property" tab. Any person wishing to make a claim for the property must do so no later than December 29th, 2025 at 4:00 pm by contacting the Richland County Sheriff’s Office Property Room at 419-774-5696.

06/09/2025

05/05/2025

It is time to recognize our correctional staff during the week of May 4-10 , 2025, for National Correctional Officers and Employees Week!

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187, creating “National Correctional Officers’ Week”. In 1996 Congress officially changed the name of the week to National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. Since then each year, the first full week in May is recognized as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, commemorating the contributions of correctional officers and personnel who work in jails, prisons, and community corrections across the country.

The correctional officer profession is one of the most challenging careers one can pursue. You keep our citizens and our communities safe. You wear many hats from day to day on any given day. Many people outside these walls truly do not understand what you are faced with on a daily basis and often at a great personal risk. You are among the most capable, committed, and patient public servants in the world. In recent years and especially the past month or so, your responsibilities have become increasingly challenging and difficult. Your very important work often goes overlooked, unappreciated and you often do not receive the recognition that is well deserved.

It is appropriate that Richland County recognizes many contributions and accomplishments of these men and women who are a vital component to our community.

As we move through these challenging times, your hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all of the correctional officers and employees representing the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.

YOU ARE APPRECIATED!

04/11/2025

The Richland County Sheriff's Office would like to thank all of our dispatchers for their dedication and hard work.

04/01/2025

Blue Envelopes will be available in our records department for pick up M-F 8:00-4:00.

02/24/2025

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be a 2024 recipient of the Safety-First Grant check from Norfolk Southern in the amount of $8,163.00. Richland County is in Norfolk Southern’s Great Lake Division.

The funds are being used to training equipment for the deputies, tactical helmets for our Northern Ohio Fugitive Task Force deputies, and a drone for closed quarter searches.

The grant is part of two community programs launched by Norfolk Southern in 2023: the Safety-first Grant Program, which seeks to advance safety organizations and initiatives, and the Thriving Communities Grant Program, which aims to promote economic opportunity, support vibrant community life, and provide equal access to basic necessities. Award recipients are selected annually from across the railroad’s 22-state network.

01/27/2025

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the recent promotion of Correctional Officer Hannah Daniels to Correctional Sergeant on Thursday January 16, 2025.

Sgt. Daniels was hired as a Correctional Officer in January 2023 and completed her Correctional Officer Academy shortly thereafter. Sgt. Daniels graduated from Galion High School in 2021, received an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from North Central State College in 2021, and studied business at Franklin University. Sgt. Daniels is currently assigned to 1st shift in the Jail Division for training and will be assigned as a B-watch Jail Supervisor when her training is completed. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office congratulates Sgt. Hannah Daniels and we look forward to continuing to carry out our mission in serving and protecting the residents of Richland County.

01/19/2025

Richland County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate Deputy Tyler Hartzog for graduating from the 151st Basic Training Academy School at the Ohio Highway State Patrol Academy. Job well done!!!

01/11/2025

If anyone has any information on Mr. Beardsley please contact Columbus Division of Police.

12/16/2024

Richland County Sheriff’s Office
J. Steve Sheldon, Sheriff

NEWS RELEASE 12/13/24
2024 OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Sheriff J. Steve Sheldon today announced the 2024 “Employee of the year” recipients for distinguished service in their respected divisions. Also, there were employees who were recognized and issued prestigious Buckeye State Sheriff Association (BSSA) awards who demonstrated exceptional service. Their awards meet the criteria of the BSSA which include enhancing public safety by their actions. “These extraordinary individuals exemplify the very best of what it means to serve the public. I am proud of all the employees of the Sheriff’s Office and the outstanding job they do every day.

DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
DEP. CALEB NEER

CORRECTION OFFICER OF THE YEAR
CORY EVANS

DEPUTY SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
SGT. ANDREW KNEE

CORRECTION SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR
LT. RACHEL KLEMAN

DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR
REBECCA HETLER

CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
AMY MYERS

DETECTIVE OF THE YEAR
DET. WAYNE LIGGETT

SPECIAL DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
CHAD MCGINTY

MOUNTED DEPUTY OF THE YEAR
KAREN SCHAAD