Bellville Police Department

We hope that providing information here will help us to “Serve and Protect” the citizens of Bellville with further information on the department operation, safety tips, and other information that will be important to you.

On this page, you will get a glimpse of who your police officers are and different services and programs the department provides. The Police Department is always looking for better ways to serve the community and welcomes you to learn more about us.

Bellville PD Employment Application

Safety Pup Program

Business Security Form – Once completed, form can be faxed to the Police Department at 419-886-2144 or mailed to/dropped off at 320 Bell Street, Bellville, Ohio 44813

The Crime Tip and Complaint Forms are not for use during emergencies. In an emergency situation, please call 911.

Crime Tip

Complaint or Concern

Records Department

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm (closed between 12pm and 1pm)

Records Clerk: 419-886-2813

Please contact the Records Clerk during regular office hours to request copies of police reports, crash reports, or any other records requests.

There may be a small fee charged for copies.

Copies of police reports and crashes are available according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Public Records Policy, ORC 149.43.

Please visit https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ for information on Ohio Public Records policies.

Officers

Our officers and the date they started serving the Village

Full Time

Chief J. Fletcher
October 2005

Sergeant G. Tackett
November 2012

Officer M. Corwin
May 2014

Officer C. Tedrow
July 2019

Officer R. Ruth
February 2022

Officer J. Embaugh
January 2023

Part Time

Officer R. Henry
2024

Officer S. Kennard
2024

Auxiliary

Officer J. McBride
June 2013