Smith Township Police Department, Mahoning County, Ohio

09/05/2026

If you’re going to the Canfield Fair today, be sure to stop by our booth and say hello to officers including Ptl. Francis who will be handing out free gun locks and candy!

09/01/2026

September kicks off National Su***de Awareness Prevention Month. Below are some links and tips to help if you or someone you know may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. The Smith Township Police Department is always available to help anyone in their time of need and also as always provides free gun locks for anyone including parents to reduce fi***rm related incidents. A link to resources can be found below:

How can you help prevent su***de?

Ask:
Asking questions like "Are you thinking about su***de?", "How do you hurt?" and "How can I help?" lets the person know that you're open to communicating in a non-judgemental, supportive ortive mindset. Be sure to listen to their respor responses and take what they say seriously. Listening to both why they're in emotional pain as well as their reasons to stay alive is important, as is helping them focus on their reasons for living.

Be There:
Whether it it be physically, over the phone, via text message, or any other way, be present for the person at risk. Do not commit to anything that you can't accomplish. You can also help connect the person at risk with others who are willing and able to be there for them. Limiting isolation (short and long-term) and showing that the person is not a burden are both important protective factors against su***de.

Keep Them Safe:
Once the lines of non-judgemental communication have been opened, ask questions to determine the individual's immediate safety. Do they have a specific plan, timeline, place, or access to their planned method? This can help determine the immediate actions you need to take to keep them safe. Do not hesitate to call 988 for help.

Help Them Stay Connected:
Studies have shown that helping connect an at risk individual to a network of resources and support helps to reduce feelings of hopelessness. 988 or 988lifeline.org are a good place to start, as well as a local mental health professional. Work together with the individual to put a safety plan in place that includes ways to identify if they begin to experience significant feelings or a crisis moments and what they can do/who to contact if it occurs.

Follow Up:
After the initial conversation(s) and connections have happened, be sure to follow-up to see how they're doing and if there's anything you can help them with. A simple call, voicemail, text message, e-mail, or even a card in the mail can help re-enforce that you're there to support them unconditionally and increase their feelings of connectedness.

https://988lifeline.org/get-help/

https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/su***de-prevention-month/

https://afsp.org/su***de-prevention-resources/

08/08/2026

Nicholas Cunningham, 34, plead guilty to the murder of a Beloit woman in court on Friday, avoiding a trial that had been set to begin on August 17.

Cunningham was charged with Aggravated Murder and plead guilty to the charge following a plea hearing in Judge Anthony Donofrio’s courtroom.

The Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office and Cunningham have a joint agreed-upon recommendation of 20 years to life in prison.

Mahoning County Prosecutor Lynn Maro credits the Smith Township Police Department, the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office and the Mahoning County Homicide Task Force for all their hard work on this case.

07/21/2026

06/26/2026

Tomorrow Saturday June 27th is Beloits annual Community Day! Awesome events throughout the day! We hope to see everyone there!

06/16/2026

UPDATE OWNERS FOUND THANK YOU!

Help us find the owners of these two pups! Found at the Dollar General in Beloit.

06/04/2026

We had the pleasure of sending Indonika Woods off today for her state track meet! Good Luck
Sebring Fire & EMS
Beloit Fire & EMS

06/01/2026

Today kicks off National Gun Storage Safety check week, June 1st-June 7th.

Secure fi***rm storage is the most effective way to help prevent fi***rm accidents, su***des and theft. Storage options are available at every budget level, including cable locks, lock boxes and full-size safes, to ensure fi***rms are securely stored when not in use.

Smith Township P.D. has given away several hundred gun locks over the last several years and is reminding residents that free gun locks and information can be picked up at the Police Department.

05/30/2026

Small Town / Small Township / Good Feeling.
Nothing makes you feel more secure then getting an alert from your security cameras. Just to see it’s your small town local Police Department checking your building to make sure it’s secure.

Thank You Smith Township Police Department. Glad to see you care about the businesses in your community.

05/21/2026

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND, THANK YOU ALL FOR SHARING!!!

Please help us find this guys owner. Found today near Oyster and Alliance Sebring Road.