Lake County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Frank Leonbruno

Sheriff Frank Leonbruno on Social Security and other scams currently underway in our area

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Red Creek Grill Breaking and Entering Video 2

Red Creek Grill Breaking and Entering Video 1 The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering at the Red Creek Bar and Grill, 1820 North Ridge Rd Painesville Twp, Ohio, which occurred on 10/1/2019. Surveillance video shows a white male dressed in tennis shoes, long pants, a hooded sweatshirt, and what appears to be a pair of glasses inside the restaurant shortly before 4:00am. Extensive damage was done inside the restaurant by the suspect who forcibly entered the business through a man door. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in helping to identify this suspect. We understand that the surveillance video and still photographs are not of the highest quality, however, he does have a unique stride as he makes his way about the restaurant. If anyone has information regarding this case please contact Detective Hren at (440) 350-5532 or send a private message to our Facebook account. Thank you!

Red Creek Grill Breaking and Entering Video 2

Red Creek Grill Breaking and Entering Video 2 The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering at the Red Creek Bar and Grill, 1820 North Ridge Rd Painesville Twp, Ohio, which occurred on 10/1/2019. Surveillance video shows a white male dressed in tennis shoes, long pants, a hooded sweatshirt, and what appears to be a pair of glasses inside the restaurant shortly before 4:00am. Extensive damage was done inside the restaurant by the suspect who forcibly entered the business through a man door. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in helping to identify this suspect. We understand that the surveillance video and still photographs are not of the highest quality, however, he does have a unique stride as he makes his way about the restaurant. If anyone has information regarding this case please contact Detective Hren at (440) 350-5532 or send a private message to our Facebook account. Thank you!

Fox 8 News story on rocks thrown from 44 overpass

Fox 8 News story on rocks thrown from 44 overpass. Highlights the dangers when they share the story of Sharon Budd who was recently critically injured and disfigured from one such incident Sheriff Frank Leonbruno

Sheriff Dan Dunlap's last call out of service after 46 years of service

Today was Sheriff Dan Dunlap's last call out of service after 46 years of service. ________________________________ “Central to SO001….. Central to SO001….” “It is with great honor The Lake County Sheriff’s Office recognizes retiring Sheriff Daniel Dunlap. Sheriff Dunlap began his career as a Lake County Deputy in 1973. Over the next 46 years he held the ranks of Deputy Sergeant and Deputy Lieutenant. He served as An Original Swat Team Member..… A Special Investigator with the Prosecutors Office..…and a Basic Police Academy Instructor. Dan Dunlap was elected Sheriff in 1992 and has historically served the people of Lake County for 7 terms. Throughout his tenure Sheriff Dunlap has received multiple awards which include: 2-time recipient of the Lake County, Blue Coats Award....Lake County Bar Association, Liberty Bell Award….. Concord Twp., Citizen of the Year Award….. Leadership Lake County, Leader of the Year Award….and NAACP, Man of the Year Award, just to name a few. His fair, caring, and generous leadership has greatly impacted all communities within Lake County to an immeasurable level. Sheriff Dunlap we wish you and your family all the best on this well-deserved retirement. On behalf of all Lake County, we will miss you and we thank you for your service. Best Wishes. Central Clear at….” ____________________________________ Thank you for your service and dedication to the Lake County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Dunlap and good luck to you and Lu in the years to come to come! Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno and all of the staff at the Lake County Sheriff's Office!

Social Media ... Don't believe everything you read

Chief Deputy Frank Leobruno speaks about social media and calling the Sheriff's Office / Police Departments to clarify information when you have safety concerns in your neighborhood

Although we understand that the video and photos are poor, we wanted to post this information regarding a Breaking and Entering of a shed at the Union Community Church 10959 Johnnycake Ridge Rd. in Concord Twp. Video surveillance footage shows the shed was forced open by a white male driving a white 4/d vehicle on 04-25-2019 at approximately 4:45AM Attached is a still photo of the vehicle, a still photo of the subject carrying bolt cutters, and a short clip of the subject walking to the shed. If you have any information please message us or call Detective Corey Svagerko at Detective Corey Svagerko (440)350-5883

Celebrating Telecommunicators Week ... All the best to our Central Communications/Dispatch Staff

Celebrating Telecommunicators Week ... All the best to our Central Communications/Dispatch Staff

Facebook Posting Guidelines for the Sheriff's Office Page

Unfortunately some of our viewers have again been posting profanity, racial innuendos, and other disparaging remarks on our Facebook postings. When we find them they are deleted because they are offensive. There is a difference between constructive criticism or differing opinions, and profanity, racial innuendos, and other disparaging remarks. Those are not acceptable and will not remain on our postings. Given the recent rise in such remarks/postings we are posting the attached video where we address this issue. Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno

Light Ohio Blue from May 8th thru May 16th

Light Ohio Blue from May 8th thru May 16th

April is Distracted Driving Month ... Help Us End Distracted Driving

"Every day, at least nine Americans die and 100 are injured in distracted driving crashes. Cell phones, dashboard touchscreens, voice commands and other in-vehicle technologies pose a threat to our safety. The consequences of those distractions are not worth the convenience they offer. Ignore the distractions and #justdrive to keep us all safer on the roads." (National Safety Council) Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April. Help us to get the word out to everyone about the dangers of and eliminate preventable deaths from distracted driving. Help us to save lives ! Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno

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Lake County Sheriff's Office CCW Registration

Corporal Robert Harps and Deputy Cristopher Cichon explain the registration process for CCW

Lake County Sheriff's Office "Proud to Serve"

Tips on calling in emergency situations on the road from our Dispatchers

Tips on calling in emergency situations on the road from our Dispatchers

Preparing Your Vehicle For Winter Driving

Preparing Your Vehicle For Winter Driving

Special Alert Regarding Telephone Scams Stating A Warrant Has Been Issued For Your Arrest

SPECIAL ALERT REGARDING PHONE SCAMS: We have received numerous calls from our residents stating that they received a call from Sgt. Keller at the Lake County Sheriff's Office and that there was an arrest warrant issued for them. "Sgt. Keller" then asked for bond money to keep them out of jail. THIS IS A TELEPHONE SCAM. This has been repeated several times over the past few years and the only thing that has changed is the name of the Sergeant (previous calls used Sgt. Leonbruno, Capt. Dondorfer, etc) DO NOT believe these calls, respond to them ... just hang up. They are similar to the IRS Phone scams asking for money, Grandparent Scam, Health Insurance Scams ... the list is endless. Law Enforcement, the IRS, FBI, etc will not call you and ask for money over the phone. Especially with the Holiday Season approaching these calls will increase. We have attached here a short video explaining these scams and what you should do when you receive them that we put out back in 2017. Hopefully it helps explain these scams and gives you information to combat them. Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno

Comment Guidelines

In light of some recent comments made on our postings we are re-posting about our guidelines in terms of acceptable comments on our Facebook site

Halloween Safety Tips From Our Dispatchers at the Lake County Sheriff's Office

Halloween is just around the corner! Listen to our Dispatchers Molly Church and Jennifer Henry as they give us a few tips on Halloween Safety!

Proud to Serve Lake County, Ohio !

Proud to Serve Lake County, Ohio !

Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno goes over some basic rules for drivers regarding school bus safety

Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno goes over some basic rules for drivers regarding school bus safety

Lake County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher Christopher Newell helps couple delivery their baby girl when she unexpectedly arrives early at home

Lake County Sheriff's Office Dispatcher Christopher Newell helps couple delivery their baby girl when she unexpectedly arrives early at home. Listen to the extended 9-1-1 recording.

Detective In The Making !

Detective In The Making !

Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno speaking on addressing citizen concerns on social media postings

Video short on Social Media and tabloid stories, addressing the concerns of citizens ...... you can see other video shorts on a wide variety of topics by members of the Lake County Sheriff's Office on our website at https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriffoffice/Video-Shorts-of-SO-Operations

Alert concerning the Jury Duty Arrest Warrant Scam people are receiving in our area

Thursday, June 7, 2018 Special Alert concerning the Jury Duty Arrest Warrant Scam people are receiving in our area Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno

Dispatcher Monica Patterson explains the hiring process and training a person goes through to become a dispatcher at the Lake County Sheriff's Office's Central Communications Center

Dispatcher Monica Patterson explains the hiring process and training a person goes through to become a dispatcher at the Lake County Sheriff's Office's Central Communications Center In our last video we talked about what a dispatcher does, now we would like to tell you about all the training that goes into becoming a dispatcher: Perhaps you have seen the Sheriff’s Office website indicating a dispatcher position opening and wondered what the training process is like to become a dispatcher. You may think that the job of a dispatcher is as easy as answering the phone and telling the officers and the fire departments where to go. There is much more to our job than that. Well to begin, let’s talk about the hiring process. This may be a much longer process than any other job you have applied for, but we have to be sure we have a good candidate for this demanding yet rewarding career. Once you submit your applications, there are skills assessment tests, interviews, background checks and an opportunity to observe with dispatchers to see what a typical day is like in this anything but typical career. After all that is successful, the Sheriff may offer you a position, when you’ve accepted, the training program begins. The first step is Computer Aided Dispatch or CAD training in a class room environment for a week or two. The CAD system serves as a way to document every call for service where police, fire or EMS personnel are sent. The trainee is able simulate taking a 911 call, typing the information into CAD and then sending first responders. After the class room, the trainee goes into the communications center and is assigned a training officer. The training officers will assist the trainee throughout the remainder of the training period which can take up to eight months while learning how to listen to radio traffic and gain experience taking 911 calls. During call taker training, Trainees are taught how to ask the essentials questions needed for a quick and

Cell Phone Security

Cell Phone Security ,,, Protecting Your Valuable Information

Have you ever wondered how many people are watching the road while driving?

Have you ever wondered how many people are watching the road while driving?

Women in Corrections

Watch the video below where women speak about the rewarding career they have found in the field of Corrections. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of FULL-TIME CORRECTIONS OFFICER ……. in need female applicants especially Starting Rate $22 What we do . . . • Supervise the inmate population in order to enforce compliance with the policies and procedures of the detention facility; Perform duties to insure that the rights of the individual inmate as mandated by the Federal, State, and Local judiciaries are complied with; • Maintain written and computer generated documentation of activities and incidents within the detention facility as required. What we’re looking for . . . • Strong communication and computer skills; • Dedication to public service; • Ability to multi-task and deal with stressful situations; • Willingness to function as part of a professional team. Qualified Applicants should . . . • Be 21 years of age or older; • Have a high school diploma or equivalent — advanced education desired; • Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record; • Successfully complete background investigation, polygraph, and/or voice stress analysis examination; be drug free; physically fit to perform the essential functions of the job • Mental and physical ability to perform the duties as described; • Be able to work rotating shifts (first, second, third) weekends and holidays on a 28- day cycle; • Be available for overtime and on-call status as required. Applications may be obtained and submitted at: Lake County Sheriff’s Office 104 East Erie Street Painesville, Ohio 44077 The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M.F.H.V. Or submit online at: http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/…/EmploymentOpportunities.aspx

Multitasking and Distracted Driving ... Non you can't do two things equally well at the same time! Don't drive distracted.

Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno on Multi-tasking and Distracted Driving ... No you can't do two things equally well at the same time! Don't drive distracted. For more video shorts on a wide variety of safety topics please go to our website video shorts page at: http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriffoffice/VideoShortsofSOOperations.aspx

Sometimes It's Just Not Your Time

Sometimes It's Just Not Your Time

Don't Text and Drive

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month 11 teens die every day as a result of texting while driving ! (statistics are from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Fatality Statistics 2016) Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. • At any given time throughout the day, approximately 660,000 drivers are attempting to use their phones while behind the wheel of an automobile. • The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driving leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. • Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving. • 1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States is caused by texting and driving. • Texting while driving is 6x more likely to cause an accident than driving drunk. • Texting while driving causes a 400% increase in time spent with eyes off the road. Make a difference … clear all distractions when driving …. The next life you save may just be your own!

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Officer Terry Tarone on Inmate Programming Inside the Lake County Jail for more video shorts about the Lake County Sheriff's Office on a wide variety of topics go to our website at : http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriffoffice/VideoShortsofSOOperations.aspx

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Sgt. Angela King from the Lake County Sheriff's Office explains "What Happens When You Call 9-1-1" For more Sheriff's Office video shorts visit our website at: http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriffoffice/VideoShortsofSOOperations.aspx

Texting is not Driving

April 2018 is Distracted Driving Month. Let's not wait until April to begin doing everything possible on our part to eliminate our own personal distracted driving habits, and those people we are traveling with. In 2017 more than 40,000 people were killed on our nation's roadways, and distracted driving is a major contributor. From cell phones to dashboard infotainment systems to evolving voice command features – all pose a threat to our safety. Just one second of your attention is all takes to change a life forever.

Bus Stop Rules for Approaching Vehicles

Part 2: One of our viewers requested that we occasionally post driving rules to re-educate drivers on various points. We thank them for the suggestions. Here are some pointers on school bus stops: When the bus comes to a complete stop, the amber lights stop flashing and four red lights—two in front and two in back—start flashing while the children enter or leave the bus. In addition, a stop arm with flashing red lights is automatically extended beneath the window on the left side of the bus. If the bus is stopped on a street or road which has fewer than four lanes, all traffic approaching the bus from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus begins to move or the bus driver signals motorists to proceed. Chief Deputy Frank Leonbuno

Lake County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Sgt. Larry Harpster speaks about Sheriff’s Office patrols in the townships For more Lake County Sheriff Office video shorts on a wide variety of topics visit our website at: http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriffoffice/VideoShortsofSOOperations.aspx

Why we do not feed inmates bread and water

ASK THE CHIEF: Chief Deputy Frank Leonbruno answers the question "Why do we not give inmates just bread and water." For more video shorts about the Lake County Sheriff's Office visit our webpage at: http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriffoffice/VideoShortsofSOOperations.aspx

Central Communications Dispatching

An Overview of the position of Dispatcher at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Central Communications Dispatch Center. ...................... For more video shorts go to our website at: http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/sheriffoffice/VideoShortsofSOOperations.aspx