Shelby County Sheriff's Office - Ohio

10/31/2026

As you head out for trick-or-treating tonight, please take a few minutes to review these important safety

🎃 FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS
Carry a flashlight or glow stick.
Wear reflective clothing or add reflective tape to costumes.
Choose costumes that fit properly to prevent trips and falls.

Always walk on sidewalks and use crosswalks.
Look both ways before crossing the street.
Never run between parked cars.
Stay with your group and never go inside a stranger's home.
Only visit homes with porch lights on.
Wait until an adult checks all candy before eating it.

🚗 FOR DRIVERS
Slow down in residential neighborhoods.
Watch carefully for children crossing streets.
Eliminate distractions and put your phone away.
Be extra cautious when backing out of driveways.
Turn on headlights earlier to increase visibility.
Expect children to be excited and unpredictable.

Let’s work together to make this Halloween a safe and enjoyable one for everyone!

Stay safe, Shelby County, and have a SPOOK-tacular Halloween! 🎃

10/05/2026

SCAM ALERT – PHONE CALLS IMPERSONATING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

We have received reports of phone scams involving individuals falsely identifying themselves as members of local law enforcement. Most recently, the caller has been identifying himself as Deputy John Campbell.

The callers are leaving voicemails claiming that the recipient has missed a court date and instructing them to return the call using a phone number provided in the message.

These individuals may use spoofed caller ID technology to make it appear as though the call is coming from a local police department, sheriff’s office, or another law enforcement agency. In other instances, calls may come from a private or blocked number.

Here are some important ways to recognize and avoid these scams:
• DON’T TRUST CALLER ID: Scammers can manipulate caller ID information to make calls appear to originate from legitimate government agencies. Never assume a call is legitimate based solely on the number displayed.
• VERIFY THE CALLER: Do not return calls using the phone number provided in a voicemail.
• PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION: Never provide personal, financial, or other sensitive information to someone who contacts you unexpectedly.

If you receive a suspicious phone call or have concerns about its legitimacy, contact your local law enforcement agency directly. They can help determine whether the call is legitimate.

Please remain vigilant and share this information with family, friends, and members of our community to help prevent others from becoming victims of these scams.

09/30/2026

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone as we honor Lori Frye on her retirement after over 32 years of dedicated service!

Lori has been an important part of our team, bringing commitment, hard work, and laughter. We will miss her knowledge, her s***k and big personality.

Thank you, Lori, for over 32 years of service and for all the memories you’ve helped create along the way. We are grateful for everything you’ve given to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and wish you nothing but happiness, good health, and fun adventures in this next chapter.

Congratulations!!

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

We would like to inform the citizens of Shelby County that all phone lines are back in normal operation to include 911.

We are sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused. A fiber line was cut and disrupted all phones services in the area.

09/06/2026

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is currently experiencing an issue with the non-emergency phone lines, which are temporarily unavailable.

🚨 For emergencies, please continue to call 911. The 911 service is fully operational.

For non-emergency assistance while the phone lines are down, please visit the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in person.

We will post an update as soon as our non-emergency lines are back in service. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

08/10/2026

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a huge thank you to the Anna Elementary School staff for allowing us to use their building for our annual Safety Town, held August 3rd–7th!

Children entering Kindergarten in the fall are able to participate in this fun and educational program, where they learn important safety lessons, including:

🚨 Gun Safety
🚗 Seatbelt Safety
🚦 Traffic Signs & Safety
📞 When to Call 911
🐾 Pet Responsibility
🚌 School Bus Safety
🔥 Fire Safety

The children also had the opportunity to tour a Special Response Team vehicle and enjoy an exciting Deputy K9 demonstration!

We are grateful to everyone who helped make Safety Town such a successful and memorable week for these future kindergartners. Thank you to our school staff, deputies, first responders, and everyone who took the time to teach and interact with the children.

We’re proud to invest in our community’s youngest members and help them learn how to stay safe! 💙

08/09/2026

☕️ A HUGE shoutout to 7 Brew in Sidney! ☕️

Thank you for bringing drinks for the Sheriff’s Office staff! They were a huge hit and definitely helped brighten everyone’s day!

We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity toward our staff.

Welcome to Shelby County, 7 Brew! We’re happy to have you here! 🎉☕️

07/23/2026

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Cargill for their generous donation of two All-Terrain Vehicles. Their investment directly enhances the safety of our personnel in the field and our deputies will be better equipped to respond to emergencies in remote and difficult-to-access areas, including search and rescue operations involving missing children, elderly individuals with dementia and others in need of immediate assistance.

We are grateful to Cargill for their longstanding commitment to Shelby County and their support and dedication to the citizens of Shelby County. Partnerships such as this demonstrates the positive impact that can be achieved when businesses and law enforcement work together!

07/23/2026

THIS SCAM IS CIRCULATING AGAIN!!!

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office would like to warn citizens of a scam that is circulating about warrants and donations.
The scammers identify themselves as a member of local law enforcement. They will call your employer and your home. They create a fake caller ID, which allows them to call you and appear to be calling from a local police, sheriff, or other law enforcement agency. They will demand payment in the form of gift cards, cash or to send money electronically for you to avoid being arrested on a warrant. They will send you to a bail bondsman to make payment. The scammers will send you a paper with instructions on how to send the money (pay your bond.) DO NOT SCAN THE BARCODE AND SEND MONEY!
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office will not call you if you have a warrant. Warrants are handled via paper documentation, typically served in person by a uniformed officer. DO NOT ever agree to meet someone at a strange address, especially someone who calls and demands cash or gift card payment.
We also do not have an "Officer Moore" or any other Deputy calling for a local donation.
Here are a few ways to spot scammers in the act:
• DON'T TRUST CALLER ID
Scammers can manipulate caller ID to look like the call is coming from an official government number. Do not call the number that appears on your caller ID back. Look up the government agency's phone number and call them directly with questions or concerns.
Government agencies won’t call, text, or email you to demand immediate payment.
Nobody legit will ever tell you to pay with gift cards, money transfers, or cryptocurrency.
Never share personal information with anyone who contacts you.
As always, if you are concerned about a phone call, please contact your local law enforcement agency. They will be able to advise you on the situation.
Stay alert and share this information with everyone you know.