New Paris Police Department

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The New Paris Police Department Is dedicated to Protect and Serve our community to the fullest of our capacity. As a department it is our job to uphold the law and also be active and engaged in our community.

06/10/2026

We are happy that we were asked to help out again! We enjoy the opportunity to help teach safety and respect for fi****ms. The first night of this elective the boys caught on fast and were very attentive to the instruction that was given!!
We have one more night, and we’re looking forward to it!!

************* OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND********************************Lost Dogs*********************We have these two sweet ...
05/29/2026

************* OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND***********

*********************Lost Dogs*********************

We have these two sweet pups at the police department. They were found and turned over to us. If you know where they belong, please contact us at 937-437-2121

Good morning,Ofc. Grant and K9 Blazer have officially graduated the K9 academy!! Blazer is the first K9 officer that the...
05/15/2026

Good morning,
Ofc. Grant and K9 Blazer have officially graduated the K9 academy!! Blazer is the first K9 officer that the New Paris Police Department has ever had on staff. Ofc. Grant is going to do a great job, and we are excited to have Blazer apart of the team. This is just one more step in making our community a safer place to live, and to visit!

This would not have been possible without the Preble County Prosecutor supplying the funds to purchase Blazer, needed equipment, and the training for both Ofc. Grant and Blazer.

We would like to Thank Riegel Feed & Grain, Inc for supplying the dog food.
As well as, American Legion Clarence Teaford Post 360 for purchasing the fencing for Blazer a place to run while on duty.

We are committed to making the Village of New Paris a safer place for all who live, or are just passing through!

Thank You,
Chief Joel.

05/13/2026

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UPDATE
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Thanks to this awesome community, the suspect has been identified!!

We have tried to make contact with him, but he did not want to answer the door. Charges will be filed in the Eaton Municipal Court.

Thank you for your constant support!!

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We are investigating a theft from the Dollar General parking from last evening. An adult male decided that he couldn't resist in taking one of four bicycles from the front of the store. The male took a bike that belonged to a child, instead of purchasing his own.

What this male doesn't understand is, that he is on multiple cameras. We will find you, and we will charge you with theft! If you have any information on who this male is and how to reach him. Please call us at 937-437-2121 or the Preble County Sheriff's Office at 937-456-6262. This is a reminder don't take what isn't yours.

Thank You in advance,
Chief Joel

Good morning, if you recognize this subject please contact us at 937-437-2121, or tell him to reach out to us. We would ...
04/29/2026

Good morning, if you recognize this subject please contact us at 937-437-2121, or tell him to reach out to us. We would like to speak with him concerning an incident that occurred earlier this month.

Thank You,
Chief Joel

These arrest and charges are not only a New Paris win, but a county team effort that shows our communities, that we will...
04/15/2026

These arrest and charges are not only a New Paris win, but a county team effort that shows our communities, that we will not standby and let criminals do their bidding here! Thank you to all of the agencies involved in helping clean up our streets.

Chief Joel

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NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION ARRESTS

April 15, 2026 at 14:07
The Preble County Sheriff’s Office, the Preble County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Paris Police Department executed a narcotics related search warrant on April 10, 2026, at 6 Shady Lane in New Paris.

This was the result of an on-going narcotics investigation by detectives into suspected drug trafficking. Methamphetamine and co***ne had been purchased from the suspects.

Detectives located and seized approximately 20 grams of suspected methamphetamine, co***ne, equipment and documents related to the use and trafficking of narcotics.

Two suspects were arrested. Matthew J. Jennings, age 47 and Tonya Jo Barth, age 54, both of New Paris, have been formally charged with the following crimes in Eaton Municipal Court:

Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a 2nd Degree Felony
Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a 2nd Degree Felony
Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a 3rd Degree Felony
Trafficking in Co***ne, a 5th Degree Felony
Possession of Co***ne, a 5th Degree Felony
Illegal Use or Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a 4th Degree misdemeanor

Bond has been set by the court, and both suspects remain in the Preble County Jail.

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Shared from the Preble County Sheriffs Office app at https://apps.myocv.com/share/a77345320

Last Night we were invited to be a part of the Communtiy Hero Recognition Day at National Trail High school. The Blazer ...
04/11/2026

Last Night we were invited to be a part of the Communtiy Hero Recognition Day at National Trail High school. The Blazer Varsity Softball team presented us with a softball signed by the team. We were honored to be recognized by this outstanding staff and team.

Thank you!!

We have some exciting news!! We will be adding a K9 team member to the department! Ofc. Grant will be the handler, and t...
04/03/2026

We have some exciting news!! We will be adding a K9 team member to the department! Ofc. Grant will be the handler, and together they will be starting their training very soon. Our K9 officer will be a German Shorthaired Pointer specialized in narcotic detection and tracking.

At this time our new K9 officer is intended to be a female (pending finalization of her training) and we are asking for the communities help to name her! We have narrowed it down to the 5 names listed below. We ask you to please like the comment with the name you want to cast your vote for!! Voting will remain open until April 8th at which time we will see the winner based on the name that receives the most likes!

Thank you for helping us to name your newest village crime fighter!!

Chief Joel

Ofc. Grant had the privilege to attend and graduate from this great class! Thank you Preble County Mental Health & Recov...
03/03/2026

Ofc. Grant had the privilege to attend and graduate from this great class! Thank you Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board for hosting it.

*************Owner Has Been Found*****************Good morning,This sweet dog was found near the Sunoco, and is being he...
02/13/2026

*************Owner Has Been Found*****************

Good morning,
This sweet dog was found near the Sunoco, and is being held there at this time. If you know her, or know who the owner is, please advise.
Thank you!

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