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Wayne County Sheriff's Office located in Wooster Ohio. Thomas Ballinger Sheriff 330-287-5750

10/15/2026

Dive Team

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is proud to team up with Wooster Township Fire and other agencies to strengthen the Wayne County's dive team capabilities and enhance our ability to serve and protect our community.

By working together, sharing resources, and combining our training and expertise, we can better prepare for water-related emergencies and respond when our community needs us most. We are grateful for this partnership and the dedication of the men and women who put their skills on the line to help keep Wayne County safe.

Congratulations to our offices new water rescue members for completing their open water training, Deputies Gajda, Wells, McCord, Raczynski, and Correction Officers Guidetti and Repp.

10/13/2026

Drones

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our generous donors for their support in helping to make the purchase of our new drones possible. Friday the Sheriff’s Office had the opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of the drones and show how they can assist our office in enhancing public safety, improving response efforts, and supporting operations in the field.

Your generosity and commitment to our office makes a difference and helps us continue to serve our community with the best tools and resources available.

Thank you to our donors for investing in the safety of our community and helping us move forward with innovative technology.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the following donors:

Campbell Construction
Weaver Custom Homes
Dutch Legacy Exteriors, LLC dba Avodah Construction
J. Horst Manufacturing Company
Capstone Custom Homes Inc.
Zollinger Builders LLC
Bogner Construction
Freeman Building Systems
MD Custom Builders
Dalton Electric Company
JM Hardware LLC
Weaver Commercial Contractor
89 Homes and Building

09/27/2026

***Update Juveniles have been located***

Missing Juveniles

There are three white female juveniles ages 12, 15 and 17 that has walked away from CCHO on Armstrong Road in Wooster. Two of the females were wearing all black, one of the females is wearing a white shirt and blue shorts.

If you have seen any of these juveniles, please call the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 330-287-5701.

09/22/2026

Team Tressel Fitness Challenge

Yesterday the students at Norwayne Elementary School got the opportunity to meet Lt. Governor Jim Tressel and former Ohio State players Doran Grant and DeVier Posey. Lt Governor Tressel and players were there to promote Team Tressel Fitness Challenge Program. The program encourages lifelone healthy habits through cardio, strengh, flexibility, nutrition, sleep and setting SMART goals with an attitude of gratitude for students grades 3rd through 8th.

Team Tressel wants every Ohioan to get involved, encourage a student, and help Ohio's next generation build healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Thank you to Norwayne Elementary School for joining the Team TresselFitness Challenge.

09/13/2026

Tunnel to Tower 5K

Today Medina held the Tunnel to Tower 5K, Sheriff Ballinger and deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office had the privilege to participate in honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. They ran to remember the lives lost, honor the courage displayed that day, and to ensure that the sacrifices of the heroes and their families have never been forgotten.

09/12/2026

Scavenger Hunt

Kids grades 2nd through 6th stop on over to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office booth under the Grandstand on Saturday and Monday during the fair to participate in the scavenger hunt to win a raffle basket.

09/11/2026

Flight 93 Memorial

As we reflect back on the 25 years of 9/11 the Wayne County Sheriff's Honor Guard paid their respects to the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania today, honoring the passengers and crew members who made the ultimate sacrifce on September 11, 2001.

Their courage, sefllessness, and sacrifice will forever be remembered. We honor their memory , their families, and the heroes who answered the call that day.

We will never forget.

09/05/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Jodi Kauffman for earning the 2026 More Childhood Please, Community Hero Award!

Thank you, Deputy Kauffman, for going above and beyond for the kids of Triway School District and making a difference through Akron Children’s Hospital.

Keep up the amazing work.

09/03/2026

Honor Guard

On August 21st, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard had the honor of presenting the colors before the Akron Rubber Ducks game against the Harrisburg Senators at 717 Credit Union Park.
Our Honor Guard takes great pride in opportunities like these to represent and honor our nation, state and Wayne County. We are greatfull for the opportunity to serve our community and proudly carry on this tradition of honoring those who have served.
-Photo Credit to Amanda Stock

08/26/2026

Now Hiring

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking an afternoon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team in the Jail. This is a great opportunity for a dedicated healthcare professional to provide quality care in a unique environment.

Applications may be obtained at the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, 201 W. North Street, Wooster or download from the website www.waynecountysheriff.com

Address

201 W North Street
Wooster, OH
44691

Telephone

+13302643333

Website

http://waynecountysheriff.com/

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