Montville Police Department

08/11/2026

The Medina Community Citizens Police Academy, a partnership of Medina City, Montville and Medina Township Police Departments, is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Session! The 16th Session of the Medina Community Citizens Police Academy will be 12 weeks in length and held every Wednesday night from 6:30-9:30 pm. Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 and conclude on December 9th, 2026.

The Citizens Police Academy provides the opportunity for the public to get an in-depth view of police work, though it is not intended to train individuals to become a police officer. Some topics to be covered include: Use of Force, Community Orientated Policing, Accident Investigation, OVI Detection and Enforcement, Police K9’s, Judicial Processes and Court, Police Drones, and Decision-Making scenarios.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and will be subject to a background check. The Citizens Police Academy is completely free; however, we do ask that all applicants that register commit to attending all weeks of the Academy. Medina County residents will be given first priority in filling this upcoming class. If you are interested in learning more about your local police departments and how they operate and train to protect our communities, please fill out the application at following link:

A partnership between: - Medina Police Department - Medina Township Police Department - Montville Police Department ** CLASS BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2026 AT 6:30PM AT MONTVILLE PD**

08/03/2026

08/02/2026

7:45pm UPDATE: THE ROADWAY IS NOW OPEN.
Wadsworth Road (SR57) is closed just south of the north split of River Styx Road, (north of the River Styx Market), due to a serious crash.
We anticipate the road being closed for several hours. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

07/31/2026

🚨 Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Sign Up for Medina County Emergency Alerts! 🚨
Medina County Emergency Management Agency has changed to a new vendor for the emergency notification system.
If you previously signed up to receive emergency alerts through WENS, you will need to register again in the new Regroup system to continue receiving alerts.
By signing up for Medina County Emergency Alerts (MCEA), you'll receive timely notifications about emergencies that may affect you and your family. Alerts can be delivered by:
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07/08/2026

It has taken several days to try to find the right words. Even now, we're not sure those words exist.

The members of the Montville Township Police Department extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Rittman community on the unimaginable loss of Sergeant Scott Ries, and to the families of Christine and McKinley McWilliams during this time of profound grief.

This tragedy has touched all of Northeast Ohio. For us, it is especially personal. Several members of our department had the privilege of knowing Scott as a friend and colleague, having worked alongside him over the years. We grieve with the Rittman Police Department, the City of Rittman, the Ries family, and everyone whose lives have been forever changed by this senseless act of violence.

Our prayers also remain with the McWilliams family as they mourn the heartbreaking loss of Christine and McKinley. No family should ever have to endure such pain.

We are thankful for the recovery of K-9 Vic and continue to pray for the healing of all the officers who were wounded in the exchange of gunfire. That includes one of our own Montville Township Police officers, who was wounded, during the gunfire, while serving as a member of the Medina-Wayne County SWAT Team during the incident. We are grateful that each of the injured officers is on the road to recovery, and we are incredibly thankful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice.

Every time a police officer answers a call for service, there is uncertainty. We never truly know what awaits us on the other side of the radio. Any call—no matter how routine it may initially seem—has the potential to become dangerous in an instant. Yet, despite that reality, our officers continue to answer those calls with courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to serve and protect the communities that have placed their trust in us.

As our brothers and sisters in blue throughout Northeast Ohio mourn the loss of Sergeant Scott Ries and prepare to honor his life and sacrifice, we are reminded of the extraordinary bond shared by those who wear the badge. We stand together in grief, in strength, and in support of one another.

To our community, thank you. Your prayers, your encouragement, and your unwavering support mean more than words can express. Please continue to keep the Ries family, the McWilliams family, the Rittman Police Department, all of the injured officers, K-9 Vic, and every first responder affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers.

We will never forget Sergeant Scott Ries' service, his sacrifice, or the example he set for others.

End of Watch.

06/25/2026

9:35 UPDATE: The crash has been cleared and the roadway is now open. A press release regarding the crash will be issued this afternoon.
6:16am: Wadsworth Road (State Route 57) is closed north of Poe Road - over the I-71 bridge - due to a serious crash. We anticipate the road being closed for several hours.

05/08/2026

If you were one of the unfortunate motorists who was temporarily delayed at the intersection of Wadsworth and Poe Roads earlier this afternoon, please be thankful that you didn't encounter the alternative. A unique set of circumstances caused the contents of a commercial dump truck to shift, forcing the rear gate to open. Various sized pieces of concrete and a thick, concrete slurry was deposited in both lanes south of the intersection. Within minutes, members of the Montville Township Police and Service Departments were working to control traffic and remove the debris from the roadway. An engine from the Medina Fire Department was used to rinse the remaining residue from the roadway so traffic could safely pass in a north/south direction on Wadsworth Road. Many thanks to all involved for their rapid response and teamwork to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.