Perkins Township Police Department

🚔 Attention Perkins Township residence 🚔

Recently, we have received complaints of unknown subject(s) attempting to get into unlocked vehicles. We would like to suggest to everyone to get in the habit of creating a 9PM routine, this includes;

🔒 Locking Your Cars 🚗
🔒 Locking Your House 🏠
💰 📱 Ensure to take ALL valuables inside 💰
💡 Turn on an outside light 💡

Most vehicle "break/ins" are more along the lines of vehicle "let-ins". Make sure everything is locked up and all valuables have been taken inside for the night. If you see something suspicious please call (419) 627-0824.

We hope to see you tonight!

We are so excited to be showing:

💚 The Grinch
🗓️ TODAY - Wednesday, July 24th at 7:00pm

Join us inside the pavilion for cookies and chocolate milk. 🍪🥛

This showing will run in conjunction with the kid's paint night that begins at 6:00pm. 🎨

We hope to see you at Ice Cream with a First Responder this week! Please be aware of the new times! Thank you to the Everyone Has a Chance Community Fund and Thrivent Action Team for sponsoring this event.

🍦Free ice cream for kids
🍦Abernathy Park (Tremper Avenue)
🍦Thursday July 25th
🍦6pm-7pm
🍦Free yard games & giveaways
🍦Biking & walking is encouraged as parking is limited

Perkins Township Fire Department

Thank you to everyone who came out to “Coffee with a First Responder” this morning! We had a great time getting to meet everyone.

Thank you to Biggby Coffee- 922 W. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870 for donating all of the coffee! We appreciate you!

Perkins Township Fire Department

Thank you for celebrating Vince Donald Day yesterday! We appreciate all of the continued love and support. If you have any photos from yesterday, we would love to see them in the comments below. You can read more about the event in the Sandusky Register article below:

Late police chief remembered Many come out to pay their respects

**DATE CHANGED*** Please be advised- coffee with a first responder has been changed to Friday July 19th. We hope to see you there!

Join us and the Perkins Township Fire Department for coffee with a first responder! This event is free and open to all seniors, or anyone who cares for a senior. Join us for casual conversation, ask questions, voice concerns, and of course enjoy a free cup of coffee. This event will also include free blood pressure screenings, fraud / scam information, and giveaways.

Thank you to Biggby Coffee- 922 W. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870 for sponsoring this event!

☕️ Friday July 19th (NEW DATE)
☕️ 9am - 10:30am
☕️ Strickfaden Park (318 Bell Ave.)

🚲Bicycle Theft Prevention Tips 🚲

Over the last few weeks, there has been an uptick in bicycle thefts in our area. These tips should help deter thieves from targeting your bicycle. Remember these incidents can happen anywhere, and at any time.

✅ A U-lock is preferred over a cable lock - these can easily be cut through with cable cutters or a saw.
✅ Lock your wheel and frame together.
✅ Use a bike rack (sign poles are not as secure).
✅ When possible, do not park your bike on the sidewalk or street overnight.
✅ Lock your bike in a well-lit and well-traveled area.
✅ Take photos of your bikes, and serial number.

Alleged robber found dead in Florida A man charged in connection with a September robbery at a local motorcycle dealership was found dead in Florida after allegedly murdering two men in Tennessee.

Help us stuff the bus!

✏️Accepting new backpacks, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, rulers, notebooks, filler paper, erasers, pencil cases, and binders
✏️Donations can be placed into the bin in our lobby anytime
✏️Officers will also be accepting donations at Walmart on Saturday August 27th from 10am-3pm
✏️Items collected will benefit local children in need through the Stuff the Bus Erie & Huron Counties program

We would like to share our deepest condolences to the Miller family and Perkins Township Fire family during this terrible time.

👮 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🕊

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 (𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆)
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 5:00pm (Ceremony)
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: Strickfaden Park | 318 Bell Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870

Please join us to remember and reflect on the positive legacy that Chief Donald had on our community and the profession of law enforcement. 🚔

🌮 𝗚𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺.

Thank you to Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar - Sandusky for dropping off a giant box of smoothies to the PD and Administration today! We appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Join your neighbors and local Perkins firefighters and police officers for ice cream and conversation! We would like to extend a special thanks to the Everyone Has a Chance Community Fund and Thrivent Action Team for sponsoring this event!

Participants are encouraged to bike or walk to the listed locations as parking will be limited. Hope to see you there!
Perkins Township Fire Department

The news of the fallen Officer from the Cleveland Police Department hits hard, a tragic reminder of the dangers first responders face every day. Our hearts ache for the bravery and sacrifice shown by this hero in the line of duty.

To the Fallen Officer, their loved ones, colleagues, and the entire Cleveland Division of Police, we send our fervent thoughts and prayers during this incredibly tough time. Your courage will never be forgotten.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us here at the Perkins Township Police Department 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Please enjoy a FUN & SAFE holiday with your family and friends.

Join us and the Perkins Township Fire Department for coffee with a first responder! This event is free and open to all seniors, or anyone who cares for a senior. Join us for casual conversation, ask questions, voice concerns, and of course enjoy a free cup of coffee. This event will also include free blood pressure screenings, fraud / scam information, and giveaways.

Thank you to Biggby Coffee- 922 W. Perkins Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870 and Starbucks for sponsoring this event!

☕️ July 18th & August 15th
☕️ 9am - 10:30am
☕️ Strickfaden Park (318 Bell Ave.)

As we approach the 4th of July, we would like to remind you of the law when it comes to discharging fireworks in Ohio.

🎆 Ohioans can discharge consumer fireworks on the following dates and times:

July 3, 4, and 5, and the weekends immediately before and after (4 p.m.-11 p.m.)

🎆 Consumers can discharge fireworks on their own property or on another person’s property if the owner of that property has given express permission for fireworks to be discharged.
🎆 Ohioans must discharge fireworks properly
🎆 Ohio Revised Code (R.C.) § 3743.45 (as effective July 1, 2022) and Ohio Fire Code (OFC) § 5626 (effective July 3, 2022) apply and can be read in their entirety via the links provided. Relevant OFC provisions outline how 1.4G consumer fireworks must be used and stored by consumers.

Some provisions in the rules include:

🚫 No person under the age of 18 is permitted to handle or discharge fireworks.
✅ Persons under the age of 18 cannot be within 150 feet of the discharge point of aerial fireworks.
🚫 No person can use fireworks while in possession or control of, or under the influence of, any intoxicating liquor, beer, or controlled substance. A person who violates this is guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor.
✅ Aerial devices cannot be discharged within 150 feet of spectators (this includes aerial shells, roman candles, cakes, and bottle rockets).
🚫 Non-aerial devices cannot be discharged within 50 feet of spectators (this includes fountains, firecrackers, and ground effect devices).
❗️Note: These separation distances – for both aerial and non-aerial devices – are increased for certain types of locations such as hospitals, schools, healthcare and residential facilities, apartment and multi-tenant buildings, military installations and railroads.

❌No person can store in excess of 125 pounds (net weight of pyrotechnic composition) of fireworks unless they have additional safety measures and safeguards in place for such storage.
❌Fireworks cannot be discharged indoors.
❌Fireworks cannot be aimed at or discharged toward any person or object (such as buildings).
❌Fireworks cannot be discharged on public property or private school property.
❌Fireworks cannot be discharged if drought conditions exist or in an area where a red flag warning is in place or other weather hazard exists.

Full details can be found here: https://com.ohio.gov/about-us/media-center/news/ohioans-can-discharge-fireworks-on-specified-holidays-beginning-next-month

Thanks to Skylar for always being such a big supporter of the police department! Yesterday, Ofc. Paytosh stopped by his house to deliver some PPD swag.

🚔 Attention Perkins Township residence 🚔

Recently, we have received complaints of unknown subject(s) attempting to get into unlocked vehicles. We would like to suggest to everyone to get in the habit of creating a 9PM routine, this includes;

🔒 Locking Your Cars 🚗
🔒 Locking Your House 🏠
💰 📱 Ensure to take ALL valuables inside 🔫💰
💡 Turn on an outside light 💡

Most vehicle "break/ins" are more along the lines of vehicle "let-ins". Make sure everything is locked up and all valuables have been taken inside for the night. If you see something suspicious please call (419) 627-0824.

Get to know your Perkins Township Police Officers!

Throughout the year, we will begin highlighting our officers as they reach their anniversary dates.

Today, we congratulate Cpt. Curran as he has completed his 19th full time year with the Perkins Township Police Department. Cpt. Curran supervises the patrol division, K9 program, and field training program. Cpt. Curran was originally hired by PPD part time in 2004, he became a full-time officer in 2005, was promoted to sergeant in 2016, and then promoted to captain in 2023.

Q & A session with Cpt. Curran:

Why did you want to become a police officer?
A police officer in my hometown took me under his wing when I was a teenager. He got me involved in law enforcement. I also wanted a career that involved being able to help people and serve the public.

What is your favorite part about being a police officer?
I like that there is not a set routine. Every day I am able to meet new people from different backgrounds. In addition, every day brings a new challenge.

What are some of your accomplishments while working at PPD?
I started the k9 program in 2011, and since then it has proven to be very beneficial to our township. We have gained numerous community sponsors to keep the program going, which I am extremely thankful for. I also created several annual community events such as the food drive, toy drive, diaper drive, and nursing home holiday gift drive. The success of these programs is a huge accomplishment in my eyes.

What is your favorite kind of dessert or candy?
I am not a sweets person, however the one dessert I do like is Hershey pie from Burger King. If I had to pick a favorite candy it would either be Laffy Taffy or licorice.

What do you enjoy doing in your off time?
Spending time with my family and my three German Shepherds is my favorite thing to do. I am also big into the outdoors and enjoy fishing and camping.

Fun fact- In 2018, Capt. Curran earned the Silver Star Award for successfully leading his shift during an armed home invasion that occurred in Perkins Township. Capt. Curran and his team tactically approached and apprehended one of the two armed home invasion suspects at the scene. After a short investigation the second suspect was located and taken into custody

Thank you to everyone that joined us on this beautiful evening for our first Walk with a Police Officer event! We had a great turnout and can’t wait to see everyone again on July 29th at 6:30pm!

👮‍♀️ 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 👮‍♂️

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: June 24th (Tomorrow) and July 29th
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Strickfaden Park (Meet at the Gazebo)
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6:30pm

Come out and take a walk with Perkins Township Police Officers to get to know the department, ask questions, and get some exercise!

**𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲! 🐶

Stop by one of our local lemonade stands to stay cool on this hot day- and help some of our young entrepreneurs! Both are open until 3pm.

🍋Campbell Street near Marshall Avenue- Trey’s Lemonade Stand

🍋Heartbeat (Columbus Avenue at Marshall Avenue)- all proceeds go towards helping three students attend summer camp!

Congratulations to all of our Bike Rodeo winners! 🚲

Another special thank you to BrightView for donating one of the bikes again!

We would like to extend a big heartfelt thank you to Steven and the Everyone Has a Chance Community Fund. They recently donated 36 cases of diapers and wipes after seeing our baby supply drive going on at Walmart. The diapers were given to Erie County Children’s Services and Heartbeat to be used by those in need in our community. The following is the mission of the EHACCF:

“Identifying those caught in the cracks so we may realize the potential of a future where we all succeed by helping them.

When we come to understand that the best future we can have comes at a cost of clothing, feeding, training, and educating our youth, then we come to understand the value of that future we are now prepared to participate in it.”

Please reach out to Steven at 419-502-7770 if you would like more information on the EHACCF. Thank you again for the donation!

Get to know your Perkins Township Police Officers!

Throughout the year, we will begin highlighting our officers as they reach their anniversary dates.

Today, we congratulate Ofc. Mikey Jarrett as he has completed his 5th year with the Perkins Township Police Department. Ofc. Jarrett is a handgun instructor, patrol rife-carbine instructor, impact weapon instructor, G***k Armorer, and serves as the department coordinator for Project Lifesaver.

Q & A session with Ofc. Jarrett:

Why did you want to become a police officer?
I was never really sure if it was the path I wanted to take, but after a bit of experience working at my college campus PD, I felt this was the perfect career to challenge myself and to help keep the community safe.

Are there any good stories or memories that stick out to you over your PPD career?
There are many to be shared, but I think the best one was when Chief Donald called the officer in charge and said he had the perfect job for me. The Chief called about a snapping turtle blocking traffic on a roadway in the township. I arrived and typically the turtle would be assisted across the road, but where this turtle was located there wasn't a logical destination for it. I relocated it to a water source nearby our station. Before releasing it, I brought it into our station to show everyone. To say the least, no one else was as thrilled as I was to be giving this snapping turtle a tour in our station!

What do you enjoy doing on your off time?
Spending time with my family, fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping (obviously Ofc. Jarrett loves nature and the outdoors!)

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Mint chocolate chip

Fun fact- Although Ofc. Jarrett has a slight fear of swimming in murky water, he is SCUBA certified and has no problem diving in the ocean and swimming with sharks!

Thanks to Texas Roadhouse for dropping off rolls to our officers last week!! They were delicious!

It is common for our officers to carry stuffed animals in their cruisers to hand out to children who may be in need of some extra comfort during scary situations. Over the past few weeks, Kay Jewelers has donated hundreds of teddy bears to this cause. Thank you to Kay and their customers for their kindness and generosity!