Williamsburg Police Department Ohio

08/07/2026

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Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Williamsburg Police Department has made the difficult decision to cancel this year's National Night Out event scheduled for today.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and share in your disappointment. The safety of our residents, volunteers, vendors, and participants is our top priority, and current weather conditions make it unsafe to proceed with the event as planned.

We would like to thank everyone who helped organize the event, our sponsors, food vendors, community partners, and all those who planned to attend and support our community.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support of the Williamsburg Police Department. We look forward to seeing everyone at future community events.

Stay safe,

08/01/2026

A heartfelt thank you to True Life Christian Church on Eastwood Road for inviting the Williamsburg Police Department to your Appreciation Breakfast. We are truly grateful for your warm hospitality, delicious breakfast, and the kindness and support you showed to our officers.

The encouragement and appreciation from our community mean so much to us. We are honored to serve such a caring community and appreciate your continued prayers and support.

Thank you again, True Life Christian Church, for making us feel so welcome. We look forward to continuing to serve and partner with you in the future! 💙👮🚓

07/14/2026

Williamsburg Police Community Night Out is being held on August 7, 2026 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Williamsburg Community Park, 150 East Main Street. Come out and meet your police officers and Williamsburg Township Emergency Services. We will have bounce houses for the kiddo's, food trucks, and DJ Merv. Several vendors will be set up as well. This year we are joining up with Williamsburg Middle/High School and stuffing a school bus with back to school supplies. Williamsburg Police Association will be doing a split the pot fund raiser for our annual Shop with a Cop. American Legion Post 288 will have a raffle for kids bikes, three girls bikes and three boys bikes. If you would like to set up as a vendor please contact Corporal Hammond at [email protected]

07/13/2026

On Sunday July 12, 2026, the Williamsburg Police Association, a 501c3, held our first car show at the Williamsburg Community Park. The cars show is one of our fund raisers for Community Night Out and Shop with a Cop.

We would like to thank the following:

Williamsburg American Legion Post 288 - Judging and helping with split the pot ticket sales.

The sponsors - Tim Wood Towing, Edward Jones of Mount Orab, NAPA Auto Parts of Williamsburg, O'Reilly's of Mount Orab, The Flour Bee, K9 Bragi Legacy Fund, Los Compadres, Williamsburg Mercantile, Plum Tree Real Estate, Son's of the Legion Post 288, and Mama's Grill.

DJ Merv for all the wonderful music and announcements.

Randy Mercer - after winning the TV raffle, donated the TV back to us for us to raffle at another event.

Jay Shaw - Helping with the behind the scenes and organization.

We look forward to next years car show.

07/10/2026

To clear up any concerns over recent social media posts regarding one of our officers.

When the officer applied for a position with the Police Department, they disclosed the prior allegation. Standard practice by our office calls for a follow-up investigation before further consideration for hiring on any candidate. We performed an investigation and determined that no formal finding related to the claims had ever been made. At that time, as the resume and experience of the proposed applicant were commensurate with the job, we asked the candidate to submit to a polygraph as a condition of employment, which he agreed to. The results of the examination were pass. Given the disclosure, a pass on the polygraph report, employment with the Department was offered, subject to a standard six-month probationary term.

Furthermore, the officer passed probation and field training and was placed in a permanent full-time position. The officer came to us with several years' experience, served in the United States Marine Corp, and holds several certifications through OPOTA as an instructor. Which is an asset to the department for in-house training.

The officer has been with us for nearly one year and since the hiring of the officer, they have been promoted to a leadership role and have been a mentor to new officers with less experience. They have volunteered numerous hours with community events and have created a therapy K9 program within the department, utilizing their own K9 and personal monies, at zero cost to the community or police budget. The K9 is to assist victims of crime, police officers in time of crisis, school functions, and our elderly community. The community holds high regards for the officer and the K9, as does the leadership of the Williamsburg Police Department.

The village administration unanimously supported the process and the hiring of this officer and will continue to support this officer. We are proud of our police department and will continue to support or officers. The Village of Williamsburg is a small and close community. The conduct of "all" of our employees (particularly our police officers) is something that we hold to the highest of standards. Any reported behavior that is inconsistent with our Code of Ethics is promptly investigated and addressed.

06/18/2026

Stop by the Williamsburg Police booth at June In Olde Williamsburgh Festival in front of shelter 1 to meet your officers. Don't forget we are raffling a gun with two boxes of ammo, and raffling a goodie bag the was donated to us from the K9 Bragi Legacy Fund.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Temporary Road Closure. On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the following will be closed for the June in June In Olde Williamsburgh Festival parade. All listed roads will be closed promptly at 5:45 PM. Please find an alternate route around Williamsburg at that time.

South Fifth Street from the Williamsburg High School, to West Main Street, to include Willow Street and Spring Street.

West Main Street From South / North Fifth Street to Front Street, to include Broadway Street, Fourth Street, Third Street, and Second Street.