01/12/2023
Fairgrounds Rd and Mentor Ave are now open. Thank You!
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Operating as usual
01/12/2023
Fairgrounds Rd at Mentor Ave is closed and EB lanes of Mentor Ave is closed in Painesville township due to an accident. Please use an alternate route.
01/11/2023
Press Release
January 10, 2023
Parolee Assaults Women In Painesville City
On Monday, January 9, 2023, Deputy Sheriff Arko was driving in the area near McDonald’s on Richmond St. in the city of Painesville, when he was flagged down by several bystanders. They explained that they were chasing a male who had just assaulted a woman. The Deputy found the male walking southbound on Richmond Street. Despite multiple commands to stop the male continued to walk while continually looking back at the Deputy. When a second Deputy arrived on scene the male stopped and sat on the sidewalk. The man was detained and turned over to the custody of the Painesville City police upon their arrival.
Later investigation found that the male, Paul Wyatt III, stopped a car driven by a woman on Jackson Street and assaulted her. He then walked over to a female standing on the corner of Richmond St. and Jackson St. He grabbed the female and demanded her cell phone. When she tried to get away he assaulted her. The female struck Wyatt in the face and she fell to the ground. It is at this point several bystanders saw what was going on and began to chase Wyatt until the Deputy arrived. This appears to be a random act and both women who were assaulted were unknown to the assailant.
Wyatt is a parolee from Cleveland. He was released from prison less than 2 weeks ago after serving time for aggravated robbery, assault and carrying a concealed weapon.
It is important to note that 46% of all felony cases, serious crimes, committed in Lake County and being handled by the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office are committed by persons who live outside Lake County. This is another example of what Lake County law enforcement and our County criminal justice system is beginning to deal with on an ever-increasing level.
I commend the response of the bystanders in taking quick action to help the women being assaulted, and the quick response by local law enforcement.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
01/09/2023
This week's Lake County Sheriff’s Office History Spotlight …
This week’s history spotlight is on Former Sheriff Edward T. Rasmussen. Sheriff Rasmussen served as Lake County Sheriff from 1925-1928. Here he is pictured with his Sheriff’s Office staff. During his tenure the Sheriff’s Office handled the famous Velma West murder case. Prior to 1960 we have very few photos available of our Office so these few pictures of him and that era are keepsakes, and offer a peek into life during those years. And you have to love those fur coat fashions!
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
01/08/2023
Road Reopened Rt 84 in Madison 1/08/2023 12:23 am
The earlier road closure on Rt 84 between Bates Rd and County Line Rd is canceled. The roadway is re-opened.
01/08/2023
Rt 84 between Bates Rd and County Line Rd in Madison is closed both directions due to an accident. Please use an alternate route and avoid this area. Power is also out for this and CEI has been advised.
01/04/2023
Here is a little more history of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office … the 1st Lake County jail
On March 6, 1840, the County of Lake was created out of an area that was once part of both Geauga and Cuyahoga counties. Originally it was part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. With the creation of Lake County, a Sheriff was elected. The first Sheriff of Lake County was Luther Bates who served from 1840-1844.
However, the 1st formal jail was not built until 5 Sheriffs later under Sheriff Abner Axtell, who served from 1857-1860. The first jail in Lake County was built in 1859 just before the start of the Civil War. The design and plans were prepared by Colonel Morse. The jail’s contractor, Harvey Woodworth, built a two-story brick structure which had 8 cells, 4 on each floor. It was built on the property directly behind the court house that is now the rear parking lot of the court house, just west of the current jail. By 1975 the "old jail" had gone through an extensive renovation project increasing its housing space to accommodate an greatly expanding inmate population. However, with the emergence of the Ohio Minimum Jail Standards the jail could not meet the standards without great expense. In 1982 the decision was made to build a new jail. In January of 1990 nine female inmates and 91 male inmates were transferred to the current jail facility.
When the old jail closed there were over 800 people waiting to serve time in the jail for sentences of 5 days or less, misdemeanor or lower level offenses. When the jail population was moved to the new facility, the old jail was used to house those lower level offenders to take care of the jail time. Known as “Focal Point”, for one year people came to the jail, were not locked down, were housed in their own clothes and stayed until their sentence was completed.
Below are photos of the exterior of the jail and a few photos of the interior of that 1st jail. Sorry for the poor clarity but they are best photos we have been able to find of the old jail.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
01/04/2023
Congratulations to Correction Officer Nathan Cawrse who has successfully completed his training in the Corrections Division. He is now working on his own in the jail facility. We wish him all the best and expect great things in his future here at the Lake County Sheriff's Office !
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
01/03/2023
REOPENED R 44 Southbound at I 90 Jan 3 11:45am
REOPENED R 44 Southbound at I 90 - Police & Fire still on scene, but traffic has resumed.
01/03/2023
R 44 Southbound CLOSED at I 90 Jan 3 11:10am
R 44 Southbound CLOSED at I 90 Westbound for an accident. Please seek alternate route - Police & Fire on scene handling. Jan 3 2023 @11:10am
01/03/2023
Limiting Weather Alerts
Weather Alerts on the SheriffsApp Cell Phone Application
While so many are excited to have the Lake County Sheriff’s Cell Phone App on their personal devices for the instant access to important information about road closures, press releases and jail rosters, some find the constant weather alerts by the National Weather Services too much. The good news is that you can stop the weather alerts you receive on our cell phone application. It’s simple:
1. In the upper right hand corner of the screen click the gear shape
2. Then click Notification settings
3. Under public channels you will see NWS Alerts. Simply move the highlighted green button to your left and it will stop all weather alerts
4. If you ever want the alerts back, repeat the process and move the button right to make it green
We hope this helps you improve your SheriffsApp phone application.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
01/03/2023
Congratulations to a number of our staff who have arrived at important anniversary dates here at our Sheriff’s Office.
Lt. Eric Vanjo has served our Sheriff's Office and community now for 20 years in our Corrections Division.
Sgt. Matthew Darone has served our Sheriff's Office and community now for 15 years in our Corrections Division.
Deputy Al Ward has served our Sheriff's Office and community now for 40 years as part-time Deputy Sheriff in our Court Services Division.
Thank you for your service to our Lake County Community ! Glad all of you are here, and we look forward to having all of you for many more years as part of our Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
01/01/2023
***Press Release***Richmond Rd. Two vehicle accident with injuries.
Press Release:
At 9:47am on January 1, 2023, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Richmond Rd. north of Newell St. in Painesville Twp. for a multi-vehicle injury accident.
On arrival, the investigation revealed that a brown Buick SUV, operated by a 47 year old male, was traveling north on Richmond Rd. when the vehicle veered into oncoming traffic, striking a red, Kia head on. The Kia, operated by a 64 year old female and accompanied by a 90 year old male passenger, overturned as a result of the crash and went off the right side of the roadway before coming to rest in a ditch upside down. The two occupants of the Kia were trapped inside the vehicle and had to be freed by mechanical means by fire rescue personnel from Painesville Twp. and Grand River Fire Departments. The lone occupant/operator of the Buick was not injured.
Both injured parties were transported by ground unit to Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland for treatment where they continue to receive medical care. Alcohol is suspected to be a factor. The accident remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
The Lake County Traffic Crash Investigative Unit responded to the scene to assist. Personnel from Grand River Police, Painesville Police and ODOT responded to the scene to assist as well.
Sgt. John J. Kelley #56
01/01/2023
RICHMOND RD IN PAINESVILLE TWP (R 283) IS RE-OPENED BTW NEWELL ST & GRAND HARBOR 1/1/23
01/01/2023
ACCIDENT ON RICHMOND RD/SINGER ST (R 283) AND IS CLOSED BTW NEWELL ST & GRAND HARBOR 1/1/23
There is an accident on Richmond Rd (R283) and it is closed between Newell St and Grand Harbor Dr. please avoid the area.
01/01/2023
All of us here at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office want to wish our community a very Happy New Year ! We are so proud to be able to serve this outstanding County, and look forward to working with all of you in 2023. May the New Year bring you and your families all the best !
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
12/30/2022
ROAD REOPENED IN PAINESVILLE TWP 10:33PM
UPDATE : Blase Nemeth Road has been reopened.
Blase Nemeth Road is closed in both directions at Fairport Nursery Road in Painesville Township. This is due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid this area.
12/30/2022
ROAD CLOSED IN PAINESVILLE TWP 9:45PM
Blase Nemeth Road is closed in both directions at Fairport Nursery Road in Painesville Township. This is due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid this area.
12/28/2022
ROAD REOPENED IN PERRY TWP 5:25PM
All lanes of North Ridge Road (SR 20) have been reopened.
All lanes of North Ridge Road (SR 20) have been shut down between Narrows and Blackmore roads in Perry Township. This is due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area.
12/28/2022
ROAD CLOSED IN PERRY TWP 4:55PM
All lanes of North Ridge Road (SR 20) have been shut down between Narrows and Blackmore roads in Perry Township. This is due to a motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area.
12/28/2022
Willoughby Cruiser struck
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to slow down, be patient and drive in a defensive manner on the roadways. Also, please be extra vigilant of your surroundings and take extra precaution when approaching traffic crashes, disabled vehicles and road construction. Life safety should be your top priority on the roadways. We are thankful that one of our local Police Officers is safe this holiday season.
SLOW DOWN - MOVE OVER OR GET PULLED OVER!
ORC: 4511.213 | Approaching stationary public safety vehicle displaying emergency light.
12/27/2022
Scam Alert ... Calls from the Lake county Sheriff’s Office
Scams in our area are advancing technologically and thus becoming more and more convincing.
We recently have been fielding calls from residents here in Lake County, in Ohio and throughout the Country that Sergeant or Lieutenant _______ from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is calling and needs to speak to them about an urgent matter.
We want to make sure everyone is aware of this scam. They are using the names of supervisors who no longer work here or making up a totally false ones. They are very professional and believable. Share it with your friends and family, make them aware so they do not fall victim to these calls. The scammers give your enough real information and names you might recognize to make it believable, then play on your fears.
Never, never, never follow the directives of such calls. We will not call you and tell you there is a warrant for your arrest. We will show up and we will arrest you when such a warrant exists. We do not ask for money over the phone, nor we will ask for money if we were to come to your home.
When in doubt, call us (440)350-5620 or call your local police department … we are here to help.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
12/27/2022
Congratulations to Correction Officer Jonathan Mohr who has successfully completed his training in the Corrections Division. He is now working on his own in the jail facility. We wish him all the best and expect great things in his future here at the Lake County Sheriff's Office !
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
12/24/2022
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Support Services division wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas!
12/24/2022
Road Re-opened on N Ridge Rd in Painesville Twp 12/23 @ 842pm
N Ridge Rd in Painesville Twp between Hale Rd and Base Dr is now re-opened.
12/23/2022
Road Closure on N Ridge in Painesville Twp 12/23 @ 605pm
N Ridge Rd (aka Route 20) is shut down between Hale Rd and Base Dr due to a structure fire. Please you caution when coming into the area or use an alternate route.
12/23/2022
Please use your headlights to maximize visibility in these storm conditions. If you’re struggling to see cars that have lights on, they definitely won’t see you if your lights are off.
If you have automatic lights, turn the switch to on. Be safe and stay warm!
12/23/2022
ROAD CLOSURE IN LEROY TWP.- R 86 CLOSED 12/23/22 @04:55 AM
Please be advised that Painesville Warren Rd. (Rt. 86) is closed due to low hanging wires in the area of Callow Rd. ETA for First Energy to respond to the scene is 1-2 hours. If you are planning on traveling in this area please use an alternative route and use caution.
12/22/2022
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12/21/2022
Photos from US National Weather Service Cleveland OH's post
12/21/2022
Code Blue Update – Take 2 (Transportation)
New: Code Blue will start on Thursday night 12/22/2022. Pickup will be at St. Mary at 6:00 pm.
Clients will be dropped off Friday morning (7:30am pick up) at the Salvation Army. The rest of the weekend will continue as planned.
The Code Blue Shelter on Blackbrook will remain open continuously from Friday evening through Monday morning,
Friday 12.23 pickup at Salvation Army at 5pm
Saturday 12.24 pickup at St. James at 4:30 pm
Code Blue to expire Monday morning at 7:30 am.
Due to the projected negative wind chill CODE BLUE will be activated on Thursday, 12/22/2022 and will continue through December 26, 2022 at 8AM. Please contact 211 for updates about times and locations of transportation that has been arranged.
On Saturday, December 24th an early 4:30 PM transportation pick up has been arranged from St. James Episcopal Church to the Code Blue warming center.
12/21/2022
N RIDGE RD (US 20) NEAR ANTIOCH RD IN PERRY TWP IS REOPENED 12/21/22
12/21/2022
N RIDGE RD (US 20) NEAR ANTIOCH RD IN PERRY TWP CLOSED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT 12/21/22
12/21/2022
ROAD REOPENED IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP 10:55 PM
Johnnycake Ridge Road (R 84) has been reopened between Prouty & Stratford Roads.
12/21/2022
ROAD CLOSURE IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP 9:57 PM
Johnnycake Ridge Road (R 84) has been shut down between Prouty & Stratford Roads. This is due to a multiple vehicle accident. Please avoid the area.
12/20/2022
Press Release
12/19/2022
Drug Seizure
On December 17, 2022 Lake County Sheriff Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of North Ridge Rd., and Narrows Rd., in Perry Township.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Ryker and his handler arrived on scene to assist with the traffic stop. During the traffic stop, K-9 Ryker showed positive indicators of narcotics inside the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 1 gram of he**in, Suboxone strips, multiple prescription narcotics, and narcotic equipment. A Painesville Township man was taken into custody as a result of the seizure.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office recently acquired two K-9’s who are trained in narcotics detection, criminal apprehension, search and rescue missions, and tracking purposes. Both K-9 Ryker and K-9 Sado have been able to assist in multiple missing persons cases, locating lost children, tracking of wanted persons, and assisting in the locating of narcotics. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and our new K-9 companions are dedicated to making Lake County a safe and prosperous place for all.
12/20/2022
ROAD REOPENED IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP 4:55 PM
The westbound lanes of Johnnycake Ridge Road (R 84) between Old Johnnycake & Prouty roads have been reopened.
12/20/2022
ROAD CLOSURE IN CONCORD TOWNSHIP 3:30 PM
The westbound lanes of Johnnycake Ridge Road (R 84) in Concord Township have been shut down. This closure is between Old Johnnycake Ridge & Prouty roads and due to a multiple vehicle accident.
12/20/2022
Winter is upon us. Be prepared, download our free Sheriffs App to your cell phone for road closures, weather alerts, and our latest news releases affecting your safety and security.
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12/19/2022
Christmas is a time of reflection. It is a moment in time when we all partake in our own personal Christmas Carol to see how we have impacted the lives of those around us and how they have inspired us in ways we failed to truly appreciate. This week all of us at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office want to thank each and everyone one of you for your support and kindness over this past year. While careers in criminal justice can indeed be challenging, we are reinvigorated each day by all of you in our community through your kind acts, gestures, and support.
This month so many of you will celebrate in many different ways. Whether through Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Kwanza, Christmas or other festive event, it will be a time for family and celebration. As you gather we want to wish you and your families all the best, and may the New Year bring you and yours all the best that life has to offer.
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Deputy Arko challenging Perry Mighty Mites to some blow up slide challenges at the Perry Fall Fest! The deputies enjoyed spending time with all of you!
Lake County Sheriff's Office PhoneApp Download for free Get access to emergency alerts, news postings, security advisements, accident updates and road closures, social media postings by our Sheriff's Office, weather alerts, and more. Its critical information at your fingertips on your cell phone ! https://apps.myocv.com/share/a44944077
If you are turning at an intersection and your view of oncoming traffic is partially obstructed, wait until you can see around the obstruction, sufficiently scan for all roadway users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists alike), and proceed with caution. Slow your decision-making process down at intersections. For more tips, visit NHTSA.gov.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of FULL-TIME NURSE. Our nursing staff has an exceptional benefits program including full retirement through Public Employees Retirement System, platinum health insurance program for singles and family, vacation/holiday/personal day compensation, continuing education, and more.. Start your new career in the health field at the Lake County Adult Detention Facility right here in Painesville, Ohio ! You can apply on-line at: https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriff/employment-opportunities/
Press Release April 7, 2022 National Telecommunicators Week April 10th to the 16th is National Telecommunicators Week. Established in 1994 when President William J. Clinton signed Presidential Proclamation 6667 declaring the second week of April, this week is a time to celebrate and thank our dispatchers / telecommunications. These outstanding professionals serve our Lake County communities, as well as public safety personnel, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In 2021, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Central Communications division handled 147,203 emergency 911 calls. In addition to the noted 911 call volume, Central Communications also answered 187,082 non-911 calls. This includes all non-emergency needs for service and public assistance. In total, Central Communications fielded 334,285 calls in 2021! The Lake County Sheriff’s Office operates the Central Communications Center at 8505 Garfield Rd. in Kirtland, Ohio. This facility is the primary 911 answering center for all cellular calls made in Lake County. This state-of-the-art facility utilizes advanced technology to provide emergency services and basic calls for service to the citizens of Lake County. This facility is also the primary dispatch center for 21 police and fire agencies throughout Lake County. This consists of twelve (12) law enforcement agencies and nine (9) Fire/EMS agencies. We thank our Lake County Telecommunicators and Dispatchers, not only here at the Lake County Sheriff’s office but at every dispatch center throughout Lake County, for their service and commitment. They are the first voice you here when you call for help and it is their calm during the storm that gets help started your way. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your professionalism. You have our thanks and gratitude not only during Telecommunicators week but each and every day. You are part of why we are proud to call Lake County home ! Sheriff Frank Leonbruno Chief Deputy Jeff Sherwood
Lake County Sheriff's Office Facebook Posting Guidelines I posted this video in 2017. It is just as applicable now as it was then. Please take a few moments to listen to our Facebook posting guidelines. Failure to follow them will result in your deleted comments, or in rare and serious cases being banned from our site. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Fulltime Road Patrol Deputy Sheriffs Positions Available …. We are presently taking applications for the position of fulltime Road Patrol Deputy here at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Recent contracts have created a number of new openings in our Patrol Division and this is a rare opportunity to become part of an outstanding organization with an exceptional team of law enforcement professionals. I have attached here a short video detailing all of the aspects and Road Patrol Deputy Sheriffs to give you some idea of the exceptional opportunities presently available. Visit our website at https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriff/employment-opportunities/ and complete an application online. We will be reviewing the applications this week and starting our interview processes. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Fulltime Corrections Officer and Corrections Nursing Positions Available …. We are presently taking applications for the position of fulltime Corrections Officers and Corrections Nurses here at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. This is a great opportunity to become part of an outstanding organization with an exceptional team of Corrections Professionals. We have attached here a short video detailing aspects about Corrections to give you some idea of the exceptional opportunities presently available. Visit our website at https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriff/employment-opportunities/ and complete an application online. We will be reviewing the applications this week and starting our interview processes. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Why does the Lake County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team respond to Ashtabula and Geauga Counties? We have been asked this question many times so I want to take a moment to answer. Most Counties, unless they are major cities, do not have fulltime SWAT teams. The team members work fulltime on patrol or other units, and only respond as SWAT members when incidents occur. A SWAT activation takes deputies off patrol for that period. Further, such call outs, because they require so many individuals to staff a SWAT Team, can be very costly in terms of overtime. Ongoing training further complicates such issues, but it is critical to implement the most professional unit possible in handling such dangerous incidents. Hence, for one agency to carry that burden is difficult. For this reason, years ago the Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula County Sheriffs got together to share resources (deputies who are SWAT trained, equipment, negotiators, and more) in staffing our SWAT team. Equally, police chiefs from areas throughout the three counties agreed to add their personnel in supporting such efforts. By sharing manpower it reduces the cost for both training and response to incidents. Sharing the cost for vehicles and equipment also lessens the cost to one community without lessening the professionalism and training needed to put a well-trained emergency response team into the field on a moments’ notice. Further, by being a tri-county (regional) response team qualifies our team for federal grants and funding that other localized teams are not able to receive. This federal funding has enabled us to purchase two armored vehicles, vests, and other equipment without using local dollars. Today our SWAT team is comprised of members from the Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga County Sheriff’s Offices, Painesville City Police Department, Madison Township Police Department, Middlefield Police Department, Chester Township Police Department, Concord Township Fire Department, and the Painesvill
Lake County SWAT
Fulltime Corrections Officer and Corrections Nursing Positions Available …. We are presently taking applications for the position of fulltime Corrections Officers and Corrections Nurses here at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. This is a great opportunity to become part of an outstanding organization with an exceptional team of Corrections Professionals. I have attached here a short video detailing aspects about Corrections to give you some idea of the exceptional opportunities presently available. Visit our website at https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/.../employment-opportunities/ and complete an application online. We will be reviewing the applications this week and starting our interview processes. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Fulltime Road Patrol Deputy Sheriffs Positions Available …. We are presently taking applications for the position of fulltime Road Patrol Deputy here at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Recent contracts have created a number of new openings in our Patrol Division and this is a rare opportunity to become part of an outstanding organization with an exceptional team of law enforcement professionals. I have attached here a short video detailing all of the aspects and Road Patrol Deputy Sheriffs to give you some idea of the exceptional opportunities presently available. Visit our website at https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/.../employment-opportunities/ and complete an application online. We will be reviewing the applications this week and starting our interview processes. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
WE ARE HIRING .... The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Corrections Officer at the Lake County Adult Detention Facility. We have an outstanding staff that makes an incredible difference in our community. After viewing the short video, click the link below for a job description and an online application to begin your career in the field of Corrections. https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriff/employment-opportunities/
Fulltime Deputy Sheriff’s Positions Available …. We are presently taking applications for the position of fulltime Road Patrol Deputy here at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Recent contracts have created a number of new openings in our Patrol Division and this is a rare opportunity to become part of an outstanding organization with an exceptional team of law enforcement professionals. I have attached here a segment from our soon to be released video by ccmediapro.com detailing all of the aspects and involvements of our Sheriff’s Office in so many areas of our community. These are a few clips from our Road Patrol segment to give you some idea of the exceptional opportunities presently available. Visit our website at https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriff/employment-opportunities/ and complete an application online. We will be reviewing the applications this week and starting our interview processes. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
We are hiring right now for nurses to work in our Correctional Facility. It is an extremely rewarding career to consider. Check out this video short to see how other Correctional Healthcare providers feel about their jobs. Then click the link below for employment information ! https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriff/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2021/05/Nurses-Position-2021.pdf
The Lake County Sheriff's Office ... Dedicated to Service
I am honored to serve with such exceptional individuals throughout the Lake County Sheriff's Office who are so dedicated to serving people throughout Lake County. Here is a quick view ! Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Phone camera video of a selection of our emergency response vehicles from our photo shoot last night.
High Threat Vehicle Engagement Training Currently our deputy sheriffs are going through high threat vehicle engagement training. Their instructors, our own Lieutenant Zach Ropos and Lieutenant Bryan Bowen, have designed an excellent training program to teach our deputies skills to respond in traffic stops were they encounter individuals who present weapons and begin to engage the deputies in gunfire. It is important to note that as part of this training you will see that the training officers are ensuring that deputies are properly identifying the threat prior to engagement. We ensure that our training includes that deputies properly identify any threat before firing their weapon. Today many law enforcement officers across the Country are losing their lives in such encounters. Providing such excellent and needed training will keep our deputy sheriffs better prepared to respond to such high-level threats. We are sharing with you a small video of that training in progress to give you some idea how much pressure can exist in such situations and the skills needed to effectively respond. Chief Deputy Jeff Sherwood, Capt. Robert Izzo our Road Patrol commander, and I believe that such training is critical in keeping our deputies safe and ensuring the safety of our community. Hats off to Lieutenant Ropos and Lieutenant Bowen and bringing such exceptional training to our range program. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno A special thanks to 88 Tactical for provided training to our instructors on high threat vehicle engagements. And thanks to Bob’s Garage and Defender Auto who generously supplied the autos and windshield glass that we are using in this training
SEAT BELTS SAVE LIVES!
The warm weather has everyone outside and enjoying many activities! Please be extra vigilant while driving through your communities!
Genesee County Sheriff on Online Gaming Predators
The following video is by the Genesse County (Michigan) Sheriff speaking on Online Gaming Predators. He speaks about a 15 year old girl friended while online gaming (games such a Fortnite or similar) and the predator convinces her to meet him at McDonalds where he takes her. Fortunately she is found and safe. But he illustrates what we can do to stop predators by becoming involved in the lives of our children, especially when they are online. Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Lake County Reverse 911 System Has Been updated
The Lake County EMA has updated their reverse 911 emergency notification system. The new Wireless Emergency Notification System or WENS went into operation on January 1, 2021. Phone numbers from the old system were migrated but now is a great time to confirm that you are in the system in case your number changed. Registration takes less than 60 seconds, so visit www.reverse911signup.info right now to make sure you get the message in the event of an emergency.
Get-Go Gas Pump Incident February 2020
Press Release …. Case Update On January 11, 2021, Michael Craig was sentenced to 22 years minimum-27 years maximum in prison on multiple charges including Aggravated Arson (Felony 1), Felonious Assault (Felony 2), Vandalism (Felony 4), Inducing Panic (Felony 4), Aggravated Menacing (misdemeanor), and Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor) through the Lake County Court of Common Pleas. It was in February, 2020 that the Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported on the arrest of Michael C. Craig, 60 years old, after he intentionally drove through the fuel pumps at Get Go on Mentor Avenue in Painesville Township, striking vehicles and destroying property as he traveled. This collision caused a fire at the fuel pumps and caused the area to be evacuated. Michael Craig then resisted arrest and threatened responding Deputies lives. Lt. Larry Harpster Detective Bureau Commander Lake County Sheriff’s Office ____________________________________ Press Release and Video from the incident in February 2020 On Saturday, 02/29/20 at 1150hrs, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the GetGo gas station at 1251 Mentor Ave., Painesville Twp., regarding a report of a possible accident that resulted in a fire at one of the gas pumps. Investigation revealed that the male operator of a black Buick Rainer SUV, had been stationary in the GetGo parking lot. He accelerated at a high rate of speed and intentionally rammed into a gas pump. This gas pump became dislodged from the ground and this vehicle continued in a northeast direction across the parking lot. This vehicle, while pushing the dislodged pump, impacted a Ford Pickup truck that was fueling up at another pump. This pickup truck was occupied by two adults and their child. The intentional collision with this pickup truck forced the truck into the gas pump it was using. The other pump that was initially dislodged became wedged under this pickup truck. Due to the impact, a fire was immediately
Prison Break caught on camera ! (Thanks to the filmaking expertise of Luis Antonio Ruiz)
Prison Break caught on camera ! (Thanks to the filmaking expertise of Luis Antonio Ruiz)
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The Facebook Weather Dance
As the snowy weather, fortunately long delayed these past few months, begins in earnest we will again be posting weather advisements to our Lake County community on Facebook and on our PhoneApp (Lake Co. OH Sheriff).
We realize that this is Northeast Ohio and sometimes advanced weather forecasts we receive sometimes turn out to be wrong, either over-exaggerated, or under-exaggerated. As veterans of Lake County weather we understand that there might be no snow in Willoughby and 8 inches in Madison, or no snow in Painesville and 6 inches in southeast Lake County below I-90.
The purpose of our weather postings is not to alarm, but rather to keep people informed. Your routine commute can seem like a barren wasteland when you are broke-down on I-90 or Rt-2 during a winter blizzard, or idling at a standstill in snowy traffic jam. Our hope is by keeping you up-to-date on major winter weather possibilities it will allow you to give more time on your commute or prepare in advance so you don’t have to venture out in icy conditions.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
As the snowy weather, fortunately long delayed these past few months, begins in earnest we will again be posting weather advisements to our Lake County community on Facebook and on our PhoneApp (Lake Co. OH Sheriff).
We realize that this is Northeast Ohio and sometimes advanced weather forecasts we receive sometimes turn out to be wrong, either over-exaggerated, or under-exaggerated. As veterans of Lake County weather we understand that there might be no snow in Willoughby and 8 inches in Madison, or no snow in Painesville and 6 inches in southeast Lake County below I-90.
The purpose of our weather postings is not to alarm, but rather to keep people informed. Your routine commute can seem like a barren wasteland when you are broke-down on I-90 or Rt-2 during a winter blizzard, or idling at a standstill in snowy traffic jam. Our hope is by keeping you up-to-date on major winter weather possibilities it will allow you to give more time on your commute or prepare in advance so you don’t have to venture out in icy conditions.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Congratulations to Deputy Sheriff Tony Osap and Deputy Sheriff Taylor Tekavic who have successfully completed their training in our Road Patrol Division. They are now working on their own in our Townships on patrol. We wish them all the best and expect great things in their future here at the Lake County Sheriff's Office !
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
We are currently taking applications for both Corrections Officers and for Telecommunicators/Dispatchers. You can apply for either position on-line at:
https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriff/employment-opportunities/
https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriff/employment-opportunities/
From the National Weather Service
10:08 am Monday
At 1008 AM EST, radar indicated an intense lake effect snow band extending on a west to east line from Euclid to Chardon. HAZARDS INCLUDE... Winds to 30 mph... Visibility rapidly dropping to less than a quarter of a mile... 1 to 2 inches of quick snow accumulation... Locations impacted include... Cleveland, Painesville, Willowick, Chardon, Fairport Harbor, Euclid, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Perry, Orwell, Timberlake, Wickliffe, Richmond Heights, Willoughby Hills, Highland Heights, Mentor-On-The-Lake, Kirtland, Mayfield and Gates Mills. Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this lake effect snow band. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until this snow band passes your location.
10:08 am Monday
At 1008 AM EST, radar indicated an intense lake effect snow band extending on a west to east line from Euclid to Chardon. HAZARDS INCLUDE... Winds to 30 mph... Visibility rapidly dropping to less than a quarter of a mile... 1 to 2 inches of quick snow accumulation... Locations impacted include... Cleveland, Painesville, Willowick, Chardon, Fairport Harbor, Euclid, Mentor, Willoughby, Eastlake, Perry, Orwell, Timberlake, Wickliffe, Richmond Heights, Willoughby Hills, Highland Heights, Mentor-On-The-Lake, Kirtland, Mayfield and Gates Mills. Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this lake effect snow band. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until this snow band passes your location.
Video “Fulfilling the Promise; A Proud Partner in the Lake County Community”
This short film examines all of the critical aspects and impacts that the Sheriff’s Office has in the community. In every division, every day, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office touches the lives of well over 1,500 people throughout Lake County.
Think about it. The jail handles the lives of 360+ inmates every day and they encounter all of their families, attorneys, volunteers and more. Our Communications Center handles over 600 calls a day and touches the lives of people in critical points in their lives through 9-1-1 calls and requests for service in critical areas. Our Court Deputies meets 100’s at the doors of our justice center, in the courtrooms, on transports, civil papers, and more each day. The front office deals with myriads of our residents all day both on the phone and over the computer. Each day our CCW Office meets 80-100 people who come through the doors. Add the detective bureau, administrative contacts and interactions in-county, the Road Patrol handling calls over 88 square miles for 55,000+ residents, our community outreach officer working with HOA’s and doing public events, and more one can easily see the grand scope of the lives of the people our members touch each day.
CCMEDIAPRO has done an exceptional job capturing the work that all of the members and divisions of our Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Sherwood, the entire command staff and I are extremely proud to serve alongside all them. They do amazing things every day and make a difference in the lives of so many each day.
Take a moment and see the wide range of work being done every day in our community by our members. I am sure you will agree, there is much for our community to be proud of.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
https://youtu.be/U90RsF22MWc
This short film examines all of the critical aspects and impacts that the Sheriff’s Office has in the community. In every division, every day, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office touches the lives of well over 1,500 people throughout Lake County.
Think about it. The jail handles the lives of 360+ inmates every day and they encounter all of their families, attorneys, volunteers and more. Our Communications Center handles over 600 calls a day and touches the lives of people in critical points in their lives through 9-1-1 calls and requests for service in critical areas. Our Court Deputies meets 100’s at the doors of our justice center, in the courtrooms, on transports, civil papers, and more each day. The front office deals with myriads of our residents all day both on the phone and over the computer. Each day our CCW Office meets 80-100 people who come through the doors. Add the detective bureau, administrative contacts and interactions in-county, the Road Patrol handling calls over 88 square miles for 55,000+ residents, our community outreach officer working with HOA’s and doing public events, and more one can easily see the grand scope of the lives of the people our members touch each day.
CCMEDIAPRO has done an exceptional job capturing the work that all of the members and divisions of our Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Sherwood, the entire command staff and I are extremely proud to serve alongside all them. They do amazing things every day and make a difference in the lives of so many each day.
Take a moment and see the wide range of work being done every day in our community by our members. I am sure you will agree, there is much for our community to be proud of.
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
https://youtu.be/U90RsF22MWc
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi Vehicle Accident Westbounf SR2 West of SR91 Lanes are Closed
Traffic Update: Traffic is moving again on Route 2 Westbound at Lloyd Rd
TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 2 Westbound at Lloyd Rd has been reopened
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Swears In New Members
On Wednesday morning we had the honor of swearing in new Corrections Sergeant Christopher Ward. As well, we had the honor of swearing in new Corrections Officers Crystal Barmore, Chrystian Balint, Nicholas Montague, Jail RN Christopher Milano, Deputy Joshua Robertson, and Chaplain Rabbi Ari Wolf.
We welcome all of these outstanding individuals to our Lake County Sheriff’s Office family and thank them for serving alongside of us to serve this great County !
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Photo #1 Corrections Division Swearing In
Left to Right: Sheriff Leonbruno, Sergeant Christopher Ward, Correction Officer Crystal Barmore, Correction Officer Chrystian Balint, Correction Officer Nicholas Montague, RN Christopher Milano, Capt. Cynthia Brooks, Chief Deputy Jeff Sherwood
Photo #2 Road Division Swearing In:
Left to Right: Sheriff Leonbruno, Chief Deputy Jeff Sherwood, Deputy Joshua Robertson, Captain Robert Izzo
Photo #3 Chaplain Swearing In:
Rabbi Ari Wolf, Sheriff Leonbruno
On Wednesday morning we had the honor of swearing in new Corrections Sergeant Christopher Ward. As well, we had the honor of swearing in new Corrections Officers Crystal Barmore, Chrystian Balint, Nicholas Montague, Jail RN Christopher Milano, Deputy Joshua Robertson, and Chaplain Rabbi Ari Wolf.
We welcome all of these outstanding individuals to our Lake County Sheriff’s Office family and thank them for serving alongside of us to serve this great County !
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Photo #1 Corrections Division Swearing In
Left to Right: Sheriff Leonbruno, Sergeant Christopher Ward, Correction Officer Crystal Barmore, Correction Officer Chrystian Balint, Correction Officer Nicholas Montague, RN Christopher Milano, Capt. Cynthia Brooks, Chief Deputy Jeff Sherwood
Photo #2 Road Division Swearing In:
Left to Right: Sheriff Leonbruno, Chief Deputy Jeff Sherwood, Deputy Joshua Robertson, Captain Robert Izzo
Photo #3 Chaplain Swearing In:
Rabbi Ari Wolf, Sheriff Leonbruno
Ask the Sheriff…..
How many people have served in the Office of Sheriff in Lake County ?
Since 1840 there have been 31 people who have served as Sheriff of Lake County. The longest serving Sheriff was Sheriff Edwin Cunningham who served this County for 28 years. The second longest serving was Sheriff Daniel A. Dunlap served this County for 27 years.
Here is a list of the people who have served as Sheriff and their years of service (Note, I have included the pictures of Sheriffs we have available):
• LUTHER P. BATES 1840 – 1844
• JABEZ A. TRACY 1845 – 1848
• DAN PARKER 1848 – 1852
• WILLIAM CLAYTON 1852 – 1856
• ABNER P. AXTELL 1857 – 1860
• JACOB V. VIALL 1861 – 1864
• JOHN M. BENJAMIN 1865 – 1868
• SAMUEL WIRE JR. 1868 – 1872
• HENRY M. MOSHER 1873 – 1876
• CHARLES T. MORLEY 1877 – 1880
• ANSEL D. BARRETT 1881 – 1884
• JOHN AUSTIN 1885 – 1888
• ALBERT BUTTON 1889 – 1892
• SANFORD D. BARBER 1893 – 1896
• SULTAN ST. JOHN 1897 – 1900
• FRANK G. HUGHES 1901 – 1904
• JAKE W. HUNTER 1905 – 1908
• WILLIAM M. BAKER 1909 – 1912
• ORA M. SPINK 1913 – 1916
• DEL L. PHELPS 1917 – 1920
• ORA M. SPINK 1921 – 1924
• EDWARD RASMUSSEN 1925 – 1928
• JAMES MALONEY 1929 – 1932
• THOMAS J. KILCAWLEY 1933 – 1936
• JAMES MALONEY 1937 – 1948
• PAUL CAGE 1949 – 1959
• WILLIAM EVANS 1959 – 1960
• EDWIN CUNNINGHAM 1960 – 1988
• PATRICK WALSH 1988 – 1992
• DANIEL A. DUNLAP 1992 – 2019
• FRANK LEONBRUNO 2019 – Present
And now you know!
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
How many people have served in the Office of Sheriff in Lake County ?
Since 1840 there have been 31 people who have served as Sheriff of Lake County. The longest serving Sheriff was Sheriff Edwin Cunningham who served this County for 28 years. The second longest serving was Sheriff Daniel A. Dunlap served this County for 27 years.
Here is a list of the people who have served as Sheriff and their years of service (Note, I have included the pictures of Sheriffs we have available):
• LUTHER P. BATES 1840 – 1844
• JABEZ A. TRACY 1845 – 1848
• DAN PARKER 1848 – 1852
• WILLIAM CLAYTON 1852 – 1856
• ABNER P. AXTELL 1857 – 1860
• JACOB V. VIALL 1861 – 1864
• JOHN M. BENJAMIN 1865 – 1868
• SAMUEL WIRE JR. 1868 – 1872
• HENRY M. MOSHER 1873 – 1876
• CHARLES T. MORLEY 1877 – 1880
• ANSEL D. BARRETT 1881 – 1884
• JOHN AUSTIN 1885 – 1888
• ALBERT BUTTON 1889 – 1892
• SANFORD D. BARBER 1893 – 1896
• SULTAN ST. JOHN 1897 – 1900
• FRANK G. HUGHES 1901 – 1904
• JAKE W. HUNTER 1905 – 1908
• WILLIAM M. BAKER 1909 – 1912
• ORA M. SPINK 1913 – 1916
• DEL L. PHELPS 1917 – 1920
• ORA M. SPINK 1921 – 1924
• EDWARD RASMUSSEN 1925 – 1928
• JAMES MALONEY 1929 – 1932
• THOMAS J. KILCAWLEY 1933 – 1936
• JAMES MALONEY 1937 – 1948
• PAUL CAGE 1949 – 1959
• WILLIAM EVANS 1959 – 1960
• EDWIN CUNNINGHAM 1960 – 1988
• PATRICK WALSH 1988 – 1992
• DANIEL A. DUNLAP 1992 – 2019
• FRANK LEONBRUNO 2019 – Present
And now you know!
Sheriff Frank Leonbruno
Traffic Alert: Route 2 Westbound at Lloyd Rd is closed due to an accident please exit at R. 305 if traveling that area
Winter driving tips from our Telecommunicators. Getting dispatchers the right information in time of need is critical to quick response.
https://youtu.be/lqFDYNBxuqk
https://youtu.be/lqFDYNBxuqk