Auglaize County Sheriff's Office

06/06/2026

NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auglaize County that is in effect until 10pm this evening.

06/01/2026

🚨 CPR Awareness Week: Protecting Every Corner of Auglaize County 🚨

At the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office, your safety is our absolute mission. That is why we ensure that 100% of our deputies, dispatchers, and corrections officers are fully trained and certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR.

Whether an emergency happens on a rural road, inside our correctional facility, or while you are on the phone with 9-1-1, our team is equipped with the professional lifesaving skills needed to intervene immediately.

But when cardiac arrest happens out in the community, the first few minutes belong to you.

A staggering 90% of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting do not survive. However, bystander CPR—especially if performed immediately—can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. Unfortunately, less than half of all people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive CPR before professional help arrives.

Seconds save lives. While our certified deputies and dispatchers will always move swiftly to respond to your call, a prepared community is a resilient community.

This CPR Awareness Week, we challenge you to learn hands-only CPR. You don't need a badge to save a life—you just need the willingness to step up and help a neighbor in need.

https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/hands-only-cpr

(source American Heart Association, Inc)

Hands-Only CPR can be just as effective as conventional CPR. Learn what Hands-Only CPR is and how to give it. The power is in your hands.

05/28/2026

⚾"And this one belongs to the Reds!"⚾

The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office would like to extend a massive thank you to our incredible community partners for helping us create an unforgettable memory for some of our local youth!

Through our D.A.R.E. Program, Deputy Tim Rammel was thrilled to take 26 amazing kids representing all school districts in Auglaize County down to see the Cincinnati Reds! For 16 of these kids, it was their very first time ever attending a Reds game. Deputy Rammel loves seeing the hard work of these students pay off, but this incredible trip wouldn't have been possible without two outstanding supporters:

• Derryberry and Davis Insurance: Thank you, Jon Derryberry, for your incredible generosity in helping make this trip a reality. A special shoutout to Jon's contacts with the Cincinnati Reds organization who hooked the kids up with some awesome Reds swag!
• Buckeye Charters: Thank you for supporting our youth and providing a safe, smooth, and comfortable ride down to the stadium and back home.

Our D.A.R.E. program thrives when the community comes together. Partners like Derryberry & Davis Insurance and Buckeye Charters prove just how much Auglaize County cares about our kids.
Thank you all for investing in our youth and making this a day they will never forget!

05/27/2026

🔴 SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Bond Payments🔴

The Sheriff’s Office has recently received multiple reports of a scam targeting families of individuals who have been taken into custody.

How the Scam Works:
Scammers are monitoring publicly accessible arrest records. They then use social media, people-search websites, and data brokers to find contact information for the arrested individual's relatives.
The scammer calls the family member, claiming that a bond must be paid immediately to secure their loved one's release. In several reported cases, the inmate didn't even have a bond set.

Know the Red Flags:
• The Sheriff’s Office will never proactively contact family members to request or demand bond payments.

• The Sheriff's Office will never accept any form of payment over the phone. Be aware that scammers are specifically demanding payment through methods like Apple Gift Cards, cryptocurrency, prepaid debit cards, or wire transfers.

•Scammers create a false sense of urgency to make you act before you can verify the information.

What to Do:
If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be with our agency demanding bond money:

1. Hang up immediately.

2. Verify the status of the inmate directly by calling our official Auglaize County Jail number 419-739-6575

3. Report the call to local law enforcement.

Please share this post to help us protect our community and keep your loved ones safe!

05/26/2026

The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office is Now Hiring!

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Part-Time Male & Female Corrections Officers.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

Completion of Ohio Basic Corrections Course (Preferred prior to appointment, or required within one year of hire).

Pay: Based on prior experience.

How to Apply:
Apply online at the link below or pick up an application in person at the Sheriff’s Office.
🔗 https://www2.auglaizecounty.org/elected-officials/sheriff/job-opportunities

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and selfless commitment to protecting the freedoms we enjoy each day. As we gather with family and friends, let us take a moment to reflect on and remember those who gave everything for our nation.

05/25/2026

NWS has issued Dense fog advisory in effect until 9 am this morning, visibility 1/4 to 1/2 mile. 

05/20/2026

NWS has continued the flood advisory for Auglaize County until midnight tonight. 

05/19/2026

NWS has issued a Flood Advisory for Auglaize County until 1030pm. Due to excessive rainfall flooding it to be expected in low lying areas.

05/19/2026

NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auglaize County until 10pm this evening.