Ossian Police Department

10/20/2026

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for Drug Take Back Day


On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.

Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which will be properly disposed of without threat to the environment. This program is for liquid and pill medications. Va**ng pens without batteries and va**ng cartridges will also be taken. Needles, new or used, WILL NOT be accepted for disposal. This service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—pose both potential safety and health hazards.

Once again, the Indiana State Police is pleased to partner with the DEA, and as in the past, unwanted medications may be dropped off at any Indiana State Police Post. The event will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The Indiana State Police Posts in Lafayette and Putnamville will have their collections on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To locate the State Police Post closest to your home or business, click this link to find Indiana State Police Posts on the map. To find other locations in Indiana or across the U.S. that are participating in the Drug Take Back initiative, click this link to the DEA.

10/16/2026

Failure to stop: Expert Level.

10/15/2026

🎄 2026 Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping! 🎁

The Fraternal Order of Police is now accepting applications for this year’s Cops & Kids program!

📅 Deadline: November 15, 2026

Applications can be dropped off at the Ossian, Bluffton, Zanesville, or Markle Police Departments, the Wells County Sheriff’s Office, or given to any police officer in Wells County.

Please share to help spread the word!

'TIS THE SEASON! We are accepting applications for our 2026 Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping. If you know of any Wells County school age (8-15) children or families in need (whether struggling financially, going through a major disaster like a fire, family members with medical problems, or who could benefit from a positive interaction with law enforcement), apply now!

You MUST complete an application/nomination form. Application forms MUST be submitted by November 15, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. Forms can be turned in at the Bluffton Police Department, Wells County Sheriff's Office, Ossian Police Department, Zanesville Police Department, Markle Police Department, to any police officer in Wells County, or e-mailed to us at [email protected]. A committee will go through the applications to select the number of participants the funding allows. Priority will be give to those who haven't participated before.

Here is a link to the application for easier access.

WORD: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_O-G4_R8E1kP_oB3kCqmndUZRF3MPkAo/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=111173522109153852658&rtpof=true&sd=true

PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uZWux8sZ8HLMS6fE4if_1rKCUTxYlcP9/view?usp=drive_link

10/11/2026

🚨Dog has been returned to owner🚨

🐾 FOUND DOG 🐾

This sweet German Shepherd was found near 700 N & State Road 1 and is currently safe at the Police Department.

If this is your dog or you know who the owner may be, please contact the PD so we can get them home! 🐕❤️

Please share!

10/10/2026

🚔 Investing in Training, Investing in Our Community🚔

Over the past two weeks, members of the Ossian Police Department have continued their professional development through specialized training.

Last week, Officer Elliott successfully completed Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) Instructor training, strengthening our department’s ability to provide safe and effective emergency vehicle operations training.

This week, Officer Ware successfully completed Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certification training, gaining valuable skills to help parents and caregivers properly install and use child safety seats.

Our department remains committed to continued training, professional development, and providing the highest level of service to our community.

🚓 Ossian Police Department 🚓

09/23/2026

A Special Thank You from the OPD Team.

09/23/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – IN-1 / SR 1 🚧

Beginning Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 AM, the railroad crossing near 11080 IN-1, Ossian, IN 46777 will be completely closed to traffic due to emergency railroad repairs.

Railroad crews have identified a defect in the crossing that requires repair. This will be a hard road closure, meaning no vehicles will be able to cross the railroad tracks while the work is being completed.

📅 Closure: September 24, 2026 through October 30, 2026
📍 Location: IN-1 near E 1100 N / Silo Farms Manufactured Home Community

Please use an alternate route and allow additional travel time. We will share any updates regarding the closure as they become available.

Please see the attached map for the affected location.

09/18/2026

🐾 Stop out at Ossian Days and enter the K-9 Toby Raffle! 🚔💙

🎟️ $1 = 1 ticket
🎟️ $5 = 6 tickets
🎟️ $10 = 15 tickets

4 awesome prizes • 4 winners!
Winners drawn Saturday after the parade ..must be present to win!

100% of proceeds support the K-9 Toby Fund. 🐾

Come see us, grab your tickets, and support Toby!

09/11/2026

Today, the Ossian Police Department remembers the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families forever changed on September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years later, we honor their memory and will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

📍UPDATE: Owner located📍

🚨 FOUND DOGS — ROSEANNE HEIGHTS 🚨

These two dogs were found wandering in Roseanne Heights. They appear friendly and may have gotten away from their home together.

If these are your dogs, or you recognize them and know who they belong to, please contact Dispatch at 260-824-3320.

Please share so we can get these pups back home! 🐾❤️