Adams County Sheriffs Office

06/18/2026

⚠️ Road Hazard Alert – Adams County ⚠️

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is receiving multiple reports of trees down across roadways, with some incidents involving downed utility lines.

Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling this morning. Never drive around barricades or through areas where power lines are down.

Crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Adams County Highway Department, and local township road departments are actively working to clear roadways and address hazardous conditions.

Please slow down, stay alert, and allow emergency and road crews plenty of room to work.

Have a safe day.

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

MANCHESTER BOOT CAMP

Boot Camp Thurs and Fri 6/11 & 6/12 at the Manchester Elementary School. Registration starts at 5 pm.

Bring your kiddos for lots of fun! If your child needs a ride, call the Sheriff's Office 937-544-2314 Option 1.

Calling all Adams County Junior Deputies!!!
BOOTCAMP is coming soon to a town near you!
See the flyer below for dates and more information.

06/03/2026

🚨 TORNADO SIREN TEST TODAY 🚨

The Adams County tornado sirens will be tested today at 12:00 PM (Noon).

05/27/2026

If you have a child signed up for boot camp this Thursday or Friday and need transportation, please reach out to the sheriff's office to make arrangements.

05/27/2026

🚨 REMINDER! 🚨

Junior Deputy Bootcamp kicks off TOMORROW! 🇺🇸👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

Join us for two evenings of fun, learning, teamwork, and hands-on activities designed for kids ages 5–14!

📍 Church 180
📅 May 28th & 29th
⏰ Registration: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
⏰ Bootcamp: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Bring the kids out for an unforgettable experience where they’ll learn leadership, safety, teamwork, and what it means to serve their community.

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 💙💛

05/21/2026

*Located 5/21/26*

ADAMS COUNTY ALERT: CRITICAL MISSING FEMALE

Mary Lou West, 64, last seen 5/20/2026 around 6AM in Wi******er, OH. White female, 5'2', 199 lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes. Possibly driving a blue/silver2002 Ford Windstar Van. Plate number JGS6059. If seen, call 911 or ACSO 937-544-2314 option 1.

04/30/2026

Many local residents have gotten a text message with this attachment saying they have traffic warrants. This is 100% fraudulent and fake. Do not respond to anything sent to you with any personal information.

04/25/2026

Join us for National Drug Take Back Day — safe, anonymous, and free disposal of unused or expired medications. Stop by Tractor Supply Company in West Union Today from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We accept prescription and over-the-counter medications (no sharps or liquids). Drive up, drop off, and help keep our community and environment safe. No questions asked, no ID required.

04/25/2026

🚨UPDATE MALE HAS BEEN LOCATED🚨

🚨 MISSING PERSON – PLEASE SHARE 🚨

We are urgently asking for help locating Floyd Abbott, male with dementia who is missing, Possibly has a terrier K9 with him.

📍 Last seen: Randalls Run Rd, Blue Creek Ohio

Description:

Age: 50
Height: 5'8
Weight: 165
Hair: Brown with Dread Locks
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: FLANNEL SHIRT, BLUE JEANS AND BOOTS

Important:
Floyd Abbott has dementia and may be confused, disoriented, or unable to ask for help. He may not respond to his name.

If you see him or have any information, please call 911 immediately or contact the Adams County Sheriffs Office.

Please share this post to help bring him home safely. 💙