Painesville Police Department

Painesville Police Department This is an official City of Painesville social media page. For our Social Media Policy, go to https://www.painesville.com/socialmedia

Emergency: 911
Dispatch Non-Emergency: (440) 354-3434
Main Office/Records: (440) 392-5840

Did you get the MyChart email? A few of us did, and we want to alert our community to be cautious of scam messages prete...
09/01/2026

Did you get the MyChart email? A few of us did, and we want to alert our community to be cautious of scam messages pretending to be from MyChart.

Scammers are sending emails claiming there is an issue with your account, a past due bill or an urgent medical matter. These messages may include a link asking you to log in, verify your information, or make a payment.

Protect yourself:
• Don’t click links in unexpected MyChart texts or emails.
• Never provide your password, Social Security number, banking information, or credit card information in response to an unsolicited message.
• Access MyChart by using the official app or website you normally use, rather than clicking a link in a message.
• If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate, contact your healthcare provider directly using a phone number you know is valid.

If you receive a suspicious message, don’t respond and don’t click the link.

A few seconds of caution could help prevent someone from becoming a victim.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Wyllyam’s family and friends during this difficult time.
08/27/2026

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Wyllyam’s family and friends during this difficult time.

08/26/2026

It was not your ordinary distress call. This call came in for a skunk who had gotten into a precarious situation and ended up with its head stuck in a yogurt container.

We tip our hats to Officer B. Prugel and Officer Ramirez, who sprang into action to help our little friend. The video may be short, but that’s because both officers had to get right to work on this unusual rescue.

We’re happy to report that our officers successfully removed the container, and our new little friend quickly scurried away to continue his day.

Great job, Officer B. Prugel and Officer Ramirez! Another unusual call, another successful rescue!

This year, we had the honor of welcoming Tommy Simpkins to the Painesville Police Department as an intern.Tommy is the g...
08/24/2026

This year, we had the honor of welcoming Tommy Simpkins to the Painesville Police Department as an intern.

Tommy is the grandson of Robert Swatowski, who proudly served with our department from 1962 to 2004. That’s right, his grandfather dedicated more than 40 years to serving the Painesville community. What a remarkable legacy of service!

We are incredibly proud that Tommy chose to complete his internship with us and were honored to have him be part of our department. It was especially meaningful to see the next generation of the family continue that connection to the Painesville Police Department.

Tommy, we wish you nothing but the very best as you continue your studies and pursue your future goals. We have no doubt that your grandfather is very proud of you!

We know our community is buzzing with back-to-school excitement, and with all that excitement comes a little extra traff...
08/20/2026

We know our community is buzzing with back-to-school excitement, and with all that excitement comes a little extra traffic, so let’s all slow down and pay attention.

* Keep an eye out for our walkers
* Give our bike riders plenty of room
* Watch for those big yellow buses and remember to stop when required
* And, of course, obey the traffic laws and stay alert

Let’s work together to make sure everyone gets to and from school safely.

Wishing all of our students, teachers, staff, and families a safe, healthy, happy, and AWESOME school year!

Their backpacks are packed, their pencils are sharpened, and Officers Jordan and Medina are excited to go BACK TO SCHOOL...
08/19/2026

Their backpacks are packed, their pencils are sharpened, and Officers Jordan and Medina are excited to go BACK TO SCHOOL!

Officers Jordan and Medina are looking forward to seeing all the students again! Whether it’s helping them when they need it, cheering them on, or simply saying hello in the hallway, they’re here to support the students and make this school year a great one!

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!!!!!

**Disclaimer, not every grade starts today**

Mark your calendars and join us at the Grand Amphitheater on September 2nd at 6:00 PM for Story Time with the Fire & Pol...
08/18/2026

Mark your calendars and join us at the Grand Amphitheater on September 2nd at 6:00 PM for Story Time with the Fire & Police Departments! Painesville City Fire Department

Chief Hummel and Chief Waterman will be reading stories, and our Public Lands and Recreation Department will have light snacks and giveaways for everyone to enjoy.

Bring the kids, bring a blanket, and come spend a fun evening with some of your favorite first responders and members of the Public Lands and Recreation Department!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Day 2 of our SRO Showcase brings us to SRO Medina! This is SRO Medina’s second school year serving the students and staf...
08/13/2026

Day 2 of our SRO Showcase brings us to SRO Medina!

This is SRO Medina’s second school year serving the students and staff of Painesville City Schools, and she has already made a tremendous impact throughout our school community.

SRO Medina conducts various educational classes throughout the Painesville City Schools, sharing her knowledge and helping our students learn about safety, responsibility, and the important role of law enforcement in our community.
She has also participated in Safety Town, where she continues to build positive relationships with some of our youngest community members.

SRO Medina is truly loved by our community, and we are incredibly grateful to have her representing the Painesville Police Department in our schools. She is making a difference one student at a time!

We know, we know… this picture is not the best, but we’re still going to ask our community for some assistance.If anyone...
08/12/2026

We know, we know… this picture is not the best, but we’re still going to ask our community for some assistance.

If anyone recognizes the person pictured or the ATV, please contact the Painesville Police Department at 440-392-5840.

This request is in conjunction with an ongoing investigation.

Thank you for your help!

With back-to-school just around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to showcase our two outstanding School Resource O...
08/12/2026

With back-to-school just around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to showcase our two outstanding School Resource Officers – Officer Jordan and Officer Medina!

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Officer Jordan, who is heading into his second year at Harvey High School.

During his time at Harvey, Officer Jordan has made a tremendous impact on students and staff. He has conducted numerous educational talks and, last year, helped organize a mock crash before prom—an important and powerful reminder to students about the very real consequences of impaired and reckless driving.

Officer Jordan is highly respected and admired, and his dedication to our students and our community does not go unnoticed. He truly is a bright light—not only in our community, but within our department as well.

We are incredibly proud to have Officer Jordan representing the Painesville Police Department at Harvey High School, and we know he will continue to make a positive difference in the lives of the students he serves.

Address

28 Mentor Avenue
Painesville, OH
44077

Telephone

+14403925840

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Painesville Police Department posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category