Wayne County Safety Alerts

Shoutout to Wayne County's unsung heroes: Dispatchers feted during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April's second full week).

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Freeze warning for northern Ohio, including Wayne County, from 11pm tonight through 11am Monday. Temps could drop to lower 20s.

• Safeguard outdoor...

Wayne County Police Activity

• Missing Teen Located: Wayne County Sheriff’s Office sought help finding 14-year-old Rachel W. Yoder last seen at...

• Light snow possible Sat-Tue in northern/NE Ohio, dusting to 1" max in spots like near Mansfield; roadways largely unaffected.
• Freeze Watch Sun...

Good news for Wayne County: Wooster's overall crime rate stands at 26.42 per 1,000 residents, lower than the national average of 33.37 per 1,000. Safer than average—reassuring for our communities.

Critical alert: Wayne County Sheriff’s Office needs public help locating Rachel W. Yoder, 14.

• Last seen: Home on Fountain Nook Road around 11 p.m....

• Liability risk: Sueable if minor at your party causes harm
• OVI penalties for minors: jail, fines, license suspension
• Extra charges: Traffic...

Child Injury Incident

• 🔥 Tractor Accident in Wayne County: Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded after a tractor ran over a 1-year-old boy’s...

Wayne County tragedy: 1-year-old boy's leg and possibly back struck by tractor in field near home.

• Details: Happened after 8 p.m. Tuesday in 8800...

Heightened risk hits Northeast Ohio including Akron area, impacting Wayne County residents.

• Tornadoes possible with damaging 75mph winds downing...

Wayne County seniors, beware the grandparent scam:

• Scammers pose as law enforcement, claim your grandson crashed and needs immediate bond money.
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• Staggering stats: American sexually assaulted every 68 seconds; every 9 minutes, a child. 53% women, 29% men lifetime victims; 80% by known...

5-Alarm Fire in Apple Creek

• 🔥 Blaze at Southwood Lumber Pallet: A 5-alarm fire engulfed Southwood Lumber Pallet Inc. on East Lincoln Way in...

Massive 5-alarm blaze engulfs Southwood Lumber Pallet Inc. on E Lincoln Way in Apple Creek. Highest severity level requires all available units from...

Early 2026 crash spike hits Wayne County hard with 456 incidents Jan-Mar (Jan:209, Feb:153, Mar:94).

• Distracted driving tops concerns, per Health...

Local fire alert in Plain Township, Warsaw—quick EMS response saved a life amid intense blaze:

• One occupant home alone, flown by helicopter for...

Wayne County residents: Brace for severe thunderstorms Saturday. Northeast Ohio, including us, faces Slight Risk (Level 2/5) storms with damaging...

Safety heads-up for Wayne County: Heavy thunderstorms expected Friday with key risks ahead.

• Localized damaging wind gusts and small hail in...

Wooster School Resource Officers April Teichmer and Alex Caskey go beyond policing to build strong student bonds:

• Daily interactions: Greet hundreds...

Critical safety reminder from Ohio officials amid high water: Never drive through flooded roads or around barricades.

• 6 inches of moving water can...