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FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ENFORCEMENT BUREAU ALEX LAPE, SHERIFF Recovered Bicycle DATE: October 22, 2026 RE: 202...
10/22/2026

FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
ALEX LAPE, SHERIFF

Recovered Bicycle

DATE: October 22, 2026

RE: 2026-00074508

On October 21st, 20026, The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office recovered a Rambo 750XPs
electric bicycle in the City of Canal Wi******er. Sheriff Alex Lape is requesting that
anyone with information as to the rightful owner of the bike contact his office at (740)
652-7911 and ask to speak with Deputy Garcia or Sgt. Strawn.

Proof of ownership is required before it is released.

Thank you for your assistance.

Deputy Stephen Garcia FC554
(740) 652-7911
[email protected]

FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEINVESTIGATIONS BUREAUALEX LAPE, SHERIFFMissing AdultDATE: October 20th, 2026RE:  Missin...
10/21/2026

FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU
ALEX LAPE, SHERIFF

Missing Adult

DATE: October 20th, 2026

RE: Missing Adult – Sarah K. Casto

A report was filed on October 20, 2026, reporting Sarah K. Casto, 41 missing. Sarah was last seen in the Hillard area on June 26th, 2026, by the Hillard Police Department. Sarah was last known to be in the area of the Pine Grove Rd. Sarah is a white female around 5’0” in height, weight is around 120 pounds. She has brown hair. If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Sarah contact the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office at 740-652-7900.

Deputy Gasser FC539
(740) 652- 7911
[email protected]

Our office would like to congratulate Deputy Peck for completing the Columbus Marathon! We commend her dedication and pe...
10/20/2026

Our office would like to congratulate Deputy Peck for completing the Columbus Marathon! We commend her dedication and perseverance in achieving this personal milestone. Congratulations on a job well done!

Saturday, October 24th is DEA National Rx Take Back Day. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded medication...
10/20/2026

Saturday, October 24th is DEA National Rx Take Back Day. This is an opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded medications and learn more about participating locations in our area:

Event Information:
https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

DEA NATIONAL RX TAKEBACK
Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal on Saturday, October 24th from 10am – 2 pm

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, along with Fairfield County Soil and Water Conservation, The City of Canal Wi******er, Diley Ridge Medical Center and Violet Township will be participating in the DEA National Rx Take Back Day at the following locations.

Violet Township
490 North Center Street
Pickerington, Ohio 43147

Diley Ridge Medical Center
7911 Diley Road
Canal Wi******er, Ohio 43110

*The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs. Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain tightly sealed in their original container. The event will accept va**ng devices and cartridges provided lithium batteries are removed.

Electronics recycling will be available at the Violet Township location, and the Diley Ridge location will offer document shredding throughout the event.

**Disposal fees apply for certain items, such as televisions and computer monitors. Only laptop, vehicle, exit lights, and UPS batteries will be accepted. No other batteries will be accepted. Only cash or checks will be accepted. No Credit Cards.

***Document shredding provided by Ohio Mobile Shredding will take place off site and there is a limit of five (5) boxes or paper bags per vehicle. No plastic bags or business records will be accepted.

**Update October 19, 2026 - Located Missing Juvenile**DATE: October 13th, 2026RE: LOCATED Missing Juvenile / Report: 202...
10/19/2026

**Update October 19, 2026 - Located Missing Juvenile**

DATE: October 13th, 2026
RE: LOCATED Missing Juvenile / Report: 2026-72798
**MISSING JUVENILE**

On October 13, 2026, 17-year-old Amara Via left her residence in the Lithopolis area and was last seen at approximately 6:04 p.m. She is believed to be in the Westerville or Groveport area. Amara is described as a white female, approximately 5'2" tall, weighing 140 lbs., with brown hair. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black shirt, and carrying a blue backpack with pink straps. Anyone with information regarding Amara's whereabouts is asked to contact the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICESHERIFF’S WEEKLY ROUNDUPA SNAPSHOT OF THE WEEK’S INCIDENTSOctober 12 – 18, 2026Sheriff ...
10/19/2026

FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF’S WEEKLY ROUNDUP
A SNAPSHOT OF THE WEEK’S INCIDENTS
October 12 – 18, 2026

Sheriff Alex Lape’s Weekly Roundup provides a snapshot of incidents reported to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office during the week of October 12 – 18, 2026.

Monday – October 12, 2026
• Vandalism – 1600 Block of Victor Rd NW (Lancaster)
• Theft/Larceny – 3000 Block of Delmont Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Vandalism – 6400 Block of Canal St (Canal Wi******er)
• Threats – 400 Block of Trace Dr (Lancaster)
• Lost Property – Unknown (Columbus/Lancaster)
• Fraud – 3100 Block of Greenlawn Ave NE (Millersport)
• Stolen Vehicle – 10800 Block of Dozer Rd SW (Stoutsville)
• Trespass – 8100 Block of Slough Rd NW (Carroll)
• Three Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Tuesday – October 13, 2026
• Assault – 9100 Block of Snortin Ridge Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Fraud – 7900 Block of NW Bluefield St (Canal Wi******er)
• Missing Persons – 400 Block of Faulkner Dr (Lithopolis)
• Domestic Incident – 2100 Block of Refugee St (Millersport)
• Six Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Wednesday – October 14, 2026
• Mental Illnesses – 9500 Block of Snyder Church Rd NW (Baltimore)
• Fraud – 2900 Block of Election House Rd NW (Lancaster)
• Fraud – 8500 Block of Erie Loop (Canal Wi******er)
• Civil Matter – 6300 Block of Crumley Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Theft/Larceny – 500 Block of Ross Rd SE (Lancaster)
• Vandalism – 12400 Block of Lancaster St (Millersport)
• Fraud – 1500 Block of Webb Summit Rd SE (Bremen)
• Vandalism – 6900 Block of Reynoldsburg Baltimore Rd (Pickerington)
• Domestic Incident – 100 Block of Bartlett St (Bremen)
• Eleven Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Thursday – October 15, 2026
• Drunk Driving – Refugee Rd / Stonecreek Dr South (Pickerington)
• Domestic Incident – 7400 Block of Broad St NW (Carroll)
• Vandalism – 2100 Block of Refugee St (Millersport)
• Domestic Incident – 100 Block of Sandburg Dr (Lithopolis)
• Mental Illnesses – 7500 Block of Silver Springs St NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Seven Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Friday – October 16, 2026
• Drunk Driving – Lake Rd NE / Lancaster-Thornville Rd NE (Pleasantville)
• Civil Matter – 3700 Block of Cedar Hill Rd NW (Canal Wi******er)
• Mental Illnesses – 2600 Block of Kull Rd NW (Lancaster)
• Assault – 10200 Block of Blacklick-Eastern Rd NW (Pickerington)
• Domestic Incident – 11800 Block of Kennington Sq East-NW (Pickerington)
• Disorderly Conduct – Wi******er Blvd / Prentiss School Pl (Canal Wi******er)
• Burglary – 5100 Block of Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (Lancaster)
• Stolen Vehicle – Gender Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Two Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Saturday – October 17, 2026
• Mental Illnesses – 6600 Block of Ruth Ct (Canal Wi******er)
• Vandalism – 13800 Block of Sunladen Dr NW (Pickerington)
• Theft/Larceny – 2500 Block of Stone Wall Cemetery Rd SW (Lancaster)
• Traffic Offense – 6100 Block of Gender Rd (Canal Wi******er)
• Assault – 3200 Block of Wheeling Rd NE (Lancaster)
• Drunk Driving – Lancaster-Newark Rd NE / Bickel Church Rd NE (Baltimore)
• Three Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Sunday – October 18, 2026
• Disorderly Conduct – 400 Block of Penny Dr (Lithopolis)
• Local Ordinance – 12400 Block of Harmon Road (Pickerington)
• Vandalism – 12500 Block of Eastchester Rd NW (Pickerington)
• Traffic Offense – Gender Rd / Wi******er Blvd (Canal Wi******er)
• Assault – 200 Block of S Main St (Pleasantville)
• Assault – 13200 Block of Laurel Rd NE (Thornville)
• Fire – US-33 E to Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd SW / Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd
• Two Motor Vehicle Accidents Reported

This summary is based on the incident information available at the time of publication. An incident report does not necessarily indicate that a crime was committed or that an individual was charged. This is not a complete listing of all incidents or calls for service.

10/18/2026

✨ Highlights from the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Tent at the 2026 Fairfield County Fair! ✨

We had a wonderful time connecting with our community at this year’s Fairfield County Fair! It was a great opportunity to meet new faces, catch up with familiar ones, answer questions, and strengthen the relationships that make our community so special.

We truly appreciate everyone who stopped by our tent, took the time to talk with our deputies, and showed their support. Community engagement is an important part of what we do, and we are grateful for every opportunity to connect with the people we proudly serve.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s fair such a memorable experience. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office — Proud to Serve Our Community!

We had a great time showing dairy cattle at the First Responder Dairy Showman alongside our friends from the Lancaster P...
10/16/2026

We had a great time showing dairy cattle at the First Responder Dairy Showman alongside our friends from the Lancaster Police Department! A huge thank you to Marodore Farms for allowing us to show Leo and Peaches. We appreciate the opportunity and had so much fun!

Congratulations to Deputy Peck for taking home the win with Leo in the show ring!

Making memories, building friendships, and enjoying all the fair has to offer! What a great time!

Sheriff's Safety SpotlightFairfield County Sheriff's OfficeSheriff's Safety Spotlight Set the Rules. Save Lives. As Nati...
10/16/2026

Sheriff's Safety Spotlight

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Safety Spotlight

Set the Rules. Save Lives.

As National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 18-24, approaches, it’s a good time for parents to review the rules of the road with their teen drivers. Talk about always wearing a seat belt, limiting passengers, putting phones away, obeying speed limits, and never driving impaired. Set clear expectations before handing over the keys so your teen knows safety comes first every time they drive. Start the conversation now and help your teen build safe driving habits that last.

Your Safety. Our Commitment.

740-652-7900
[email protected]

10/16/2026

What a great night at the Fairfield County Fair!

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office was proud to participate in the Human Tractor Pull during the Combine Derby! Although we didn’t take home the win, our team pulled through for a 2nd-place finish behind Lancaster Police Department!

A big thank-you to our fellow first responders who participated: Lancaster Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and Lancaster Fire Department. It was a great night of friendly competition, teamwork, and community spirit!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us!

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