Otterbein Police Department

11/21/2024

UPDATE!! Thanks to all of you for sharing and commenting, the pup has been returned to his owner! Everyone have a safe evening! 
Sheriff Cox

A Fed Ex driver found this guy in the Otterbein area and dropped him off with Dr Keffer at Heartland Veterinary Clinic. Please help us find the owner!

11/19/2024

German Shorthair pointer running loose in Otterbein near First and Oxford Street. Several attempts were made to try and catch him. Looks to be an older male that is possibly blind in one eye. If anyone knows the owner please let us know.

09/10/2024

****ATTENTION OTTERBEIN AREA COMMUNITY***

On September 9, 2024 at approximately 8:57 am the Otterbein Police Department received a call of a suspicious male knocking on doors in the 100 block of West 7th Street in Otterbein. The Male subject was located by an Officer from the Otterbein Police Department. After speaking with the male it was determined he had some underlying mental issues. The male subjects name and information was checked through Benton County Dispatch Center for Warrants and Wants and all checked okay. The Otterbein Police Department and the Benton County Dispatch Center was contacted by the Kentucky State Police and it was determined that the subject located in Otterbein IS NOT the suspect from Kentucky. The male subject was transported out of the Otterbein area.

04/06/2024

09/21/2023

***Job Opportunity***
Otterbein Police Department is now accepting applications for Full-Time Deputy Marshal until October 31st, 2023. These applications are for both Lateral and Probationary Officers.
Requirements:
1. Shall be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
2. Shall be a U.S. Citizen.
3. Shall possess a valid driver’s license.
4. Shall have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
5. Shall reside within 30 minutes driving time from the Town of Otterbein.
6. Shall have no Felony convictions.
7. Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation.
• Starting Salary $42,500. After Successful Completion of the Academy Salary increases to $43,500
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Days
• PERF Retirement
• Health Insurance with Eye/Dental and Life Insurance
Non-ILEA Certified Applicants must be able to successfully complete a written exam and a physical assessment upon the offer of employment and assignment of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Visit: Otterbein.in.gov to print application. You may also acquire an application at the Clerk’s Office.
If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 765-583-4944.
Return your application to the Clerk’s Office personally or by mailing to the address below:
Clerk’s Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 p.m.
Address:
Otterbein Police Department
111 South Main Street / PO Box 215
Otterbein, IN 47970

08/16/2023

The Otterbein Police Department was awarded a $25,644 grant for updated lifesaving equipment from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation! Our department is extremely grateful to the Foundation for giving us the opportunity to purchase a Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Premium, allowing us to better serve our community. As a result of continuous support from our local Firehouse Subs restaurant and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Otterbein is now a safer community for all.

08/05/2023