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Village Alert Center The village alert center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies for the Utica area. If there are alerts of emergencies, they will be listed below by category. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies activate the Government alerts on your cell phone. EMERGENCY ALERT No current alerts VILLAGE ALERT -COMPOSTING SITE NOTICE- Due to the construction at the Wastewater treatment plant at 418 Black Snake Rd. the Composting Site will be closed until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Envision Utica 2030 is a group of Utica leaders committed to preserving our community values and quality of life while planning for growth page under construction We have an immense opportunity in Utica in the next 10 years and beyond. We will continue to be diligent and look for opportunities to grow our village and be prepared for the upcoming phase of growth in our village, county and state. Envision Utica 2030 Subcommittees Marketing New branding for village including logo. New and improved website. Lead: Chelsea Fulk & Jarrod Scarberry Public Safety EMS, fire, block watch, homeless, police, etc. Lead : Police Chief Ciballi, EMS & Fire Department Representative Zoning, Property & Ordinance Dealing w/ zoning, property clean up, etc Lead : Vickie Kunka, Anna Humphries & Glen Richards Village Development Building up downtown and supporting current and future merchants. Business development. Lead : Abbey Hobbs, Bethany Malcom & Mayor Quinif Recreation & Education Kids center or senior center. Lead : Todd Londot & Mark Smith Communication & Outreach Work to keep public informed regaring Envision Utica 2030 progress. Reach out to other local leaders to build relationships and promote growth. Lead : Luconda Dager, Scott Hartley, Mayor Quinif Contact Email: envisionutica@uticaohio.gov If you would like to get involved with our committee or have questions or ideas please feel free to email us and will get back with you.

Meet the Chief UPD Officers Police Services 2025 Annual Report Questions Compliments Complaints Against the Department Click Here To Submit CALL 9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCIES Calls are dispatched by Licking County Sheriff Non-Emergency Dispatch 740-670-5555 - (4pm-8am) Police Office 740-892-2841 - (8am-3:30pm) 39 Spring St. PO Box 524 Utica, OH 43080 Email the Police Department Welcome to the Village of Utica Police Department website. Our goal is to keep you, our citizens, updated on events related to UPD. Mission Statement At the Utica Police Department, our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by fostering a safe and secure environment through respectful, fair, and professional policing. We are committed to protecting lives and property, upholding the law, and building trust through strong community partnerships, transparency, and integrity. Together, we strive to maintain peace and safety for all residents and visitors of The Village of Utica. We are dedicated to our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability and Excellence in Service. ABOUT UPD The Utica Police Department, founded in 1874, strives to maintain quality service to the members of our community, as well as visitors to our village. Vacation Home Check Police Hiring Services Quick Links Traffic Complaint Anonymous Tip

| POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SERVICES Vacation Home Check Traffic Enforcement File a Police Report Police Record Request Citizen Request Center Anonymous Tip Peddler & Solicitor Application Coming soon National Night Out Citizen Police Academy Coffee with a Cop Meet the K-9 Unit Exchange Zone Utica Police are proud to provide a variety of programs and safety initiatives to maintain its high level of service to residents. Services are designed to enhance safety by preventing crimes from occurring as well as to respond to threats to the community. Other programs have been established with the intention to foster positive relationships between police and residents, in the spirit of "Community Policing". Community Oriented Policing is a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that address the causes of crime, reducing fear and social disorder through problem-solving tactics and police-community partnerships. Utica Police Department is committed to this model of policing. This commitment is demonstrated by the vacation home check program, consistent patrol of neighborhoods, and being proactive in crime prevention. Officers are eager to help problem-solve with residents when concerns are identified by the community.

Up UPD OFFICERS Chief Russ Ciballi Shane McCarthy Lt. Jonathan Bell Chad Lishness John Cox

| POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SERVICES Vacation Home Check Traffic Enforcement File a Police Report Police Record Request Citizen Request Center Anonymous Tip Peddler & Solicitor Application Coming soon National Night Out Citizen Police Academy Coffee with a Cop Meet the K-9 Unit Exchange Zone File a Police Report There are two methods to filing a police report for an incident that occurred within the Village of Utica: 1) Visit the Utica Police Department located at 39 Spring St. to provide your statement to an officer. or 2) Call the Licking County Sheriff's Office at 740-670-5555 to have an officer dispatched to your location to file a report on-site. Note: Police reports are filed with the local police department where the incident occurred.

| POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SERVICES Vacation Home Check Traffic Enforcement File a Police Report Police Record Request Citizen Request Center Anonymous Tip Peddler & Solicitor Application Coming soon National Night Out Citizen Police Academy Coffee with a Cop Meet the K-9 Unit Exchange Zone Vacation Home Check Schedule an officer to check on a property by submitting the form below or by calling 740-892-2211 between 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Officers patrol past registered addresses while performing regular duties. Information such as name, address, phone number, departure/return dates, contact for a local keyholder, and information is requested to help quickly recognize suspicious activity. Submissions must be made no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday to receive weekend coverage. Homeowner Information * Resident First & Last Name * Resident Email * Phone Keyholder Information A keyholder is a trusted friend, family member, or neighbor who will be in the area during your travel dates and can gain access to the property the absence of the resident. * Keyholder First & Last Name * Keyholder Phone * Keyholder Relationship Travel Detail * Travel Start Date * Travel End Date Property Information * Address * List anyone with permission to be on property during the specified travel dates * Describe any vehicles that will be parked outside at the property. * Describe whether officers should expect to see any lights on inside the home. Provide any additional information that would be helpful for an officer to know while verifying the property is secure. Submit

| POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SERVICES Vacation Home Check Traffic Enforcement File a Police Report Police Record Request Citizen Request Center Anonymous Tip Peddler & Solicitor Application Coming soon National Night Out Citizen Police Academy Coffee with a Cop Meet the K-9 Unit Exchange Zone False Information Please be aware that in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 2921.13, falsification of information and giving false information to incriminate another, are first-degree misdemeanors. EMERGENCY always call 9-1-1 Anonymous Tip You may submit anonymous tips to the Utica Police Department via the box below. We have no way of tracking the information back to you, so if you would like us to follow up with you, please include your contact information. If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1. What / Subject Where / Location Details / Description Image / Video Upload File Submit Anonymous Tip What is a Helpful Tip? Not all ‘tips’ are helpful. To ensure that you are contributing useful information, be sure to include as much information as you can that answers the questions: Who, What, When, Where, and How you know. See examples of helpful tips below: Not in-progress emergencies -Not helpful: "I need help now!" -Helpful: "I’ve seen one of your 'wanted' suspects frequenting the 123 Store this week." Suspicious activity -Not Helpful: "I’m suspicious of my neighbor." -Helpful: "There have been a lot of strange cars and people at 1234 Any Street. Many people go in and come out of the house at all hours of the day and night and they are very noisy at night."

CITIZEN REQUEST CENTER This service is for non-emergency requests. For emergencies, call 911. Follow the guidelines below to send issues to the responsible department: Administrator: All Communication: Website, social media Development & Zoning: Zoning enforcement; tall grass complaint; junk complaint; zoning concern Fire (non-emergency): Hydrant leaking or in need of repair Parks: Graffiti removal; restroom, shelter, playground, maintenance concern Police (non-emergency): Traffic concerns, crime tips, etc. File police questions, complaints & compliments Request police public records Recycling/Trash: Vendor complaint; replacement recycling container request Street Department: Dead animals, obstruction, drainage issue or tree removal within the right of way; potholes on Village roads; road Signage; snow/ice removal; plow damage to mailbox. NOTE: All submissions could be subject to release upon the proper submission of a request for public records pursuant to O.R.C. Section 149.43, Ohio's Public Records Act. First name Last name Email Phone * Please respond to me via: Email Phone No Reply Necessary * Issue: Location of Issue: If applicable, provide the address or cross streets where the issue is located * Forward Issue To: Administrator Zoning Fire (non-emergency only) Parks & Recreation Police (non-emergency only) Recycling/Trash Street Department Other/I don't know You must choose at least one option Attachments: Choose File Submit

| POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SERVICES Vacation Home Check Traffic Enforcement File a Police Report Police Record Request Citizen Request Center Anonymous Tip Peddler & Solicitor Application Coming soon National Night Out Citizen Police Academy Coffee with a Cop Meet the K-9 Unit Exchange Zone Police Record Request Before Submitting Your Request: Individuals are NOT required to provide a name or contact information to request a public record in the State of Ohio. Providing contact information enables the Village to contact you if additional information is needed to process the request. If choosing to remain anonymous, call Utica Police during business hours to make the request. Public records requests will be made available within a prompt and reasonable period of time (R.C. 149.43(b)(1)). "Prompt" and "Reasonable" will be determined by the volume, location where the records are stored, and the necessity for any legal review. Call Utica Police during business hours with questions regarding this process. Reports can be sent via email or faxed at no charge, or can be picked up at the Police Station at the cost of $1.00 up to 10 pages, $2.00 for 11+ pages; same cost to email/fax. Photographs are available on CD for $10 per CD. Body Cam requests are an additional charge, plus the cost of postage if needing mailed. If the report or communication from the office has not been received within seven business days, call during business hours to confirm the request was received. POLICE RECORDS REQUEST: Note: All records requests could themselves be subject to release upon the proper submission of a request for public records pursuant to O.R.C. Section 149.43, Ohio's Public Records Act. First Name Optional-Requests may be made anonymously Last name Optional-Requests may be made anonymously * How do you prefer to receive the report? Email Fax Pick-up at Police Station (39 Spring St.) Email Phone Fax Report Number * Report Date * Type of Report Criminal Offense Traffic Crash Other * Would you like photographs from the report included in the records request (if applicable)? Yes No Not Applicable Miscellaneous Information Any detail that will help to identify the report such as license plate number, incident location, parties involved, etc. Submit

The Village of Utica is a small community in central Ohio nestled in a lush valley along the bank of the North Fork of the Licking River. Mayor: James Quinif Our Country Village W elcome to U tica The village of Utica is a small farming community in central Ohio nestled in a lush valley along the bank of the North Fork of the Licking River in Licking County and has a population of 2,294. Utica was established in 1814. However, its founder, Major William Robertson, purchased the land and settled the area in 1810. Originally called Wilmington, the name of the settlement was changed to Utica in September 1821 with the opening of the village’s post office. LEARN MORE ABOUT UTICA

| POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE SERVICES Vacation Home Check Traffic Enforcement File a Police Report Police Record Request Citizen Request Center Anonymous Tip Peddler & Solicitor Application Coming soon National Night Out Citizen Police Academy Coffee with a Cop Meet the K-9 Unit Exchange Zone Traffic Enforcement Traffic enforcement is a major role of any Police operation. Utica Police actively enforce traffic laws and aggressively pursue impaired drivers. Residents may report areas with regular traffic concerns to the Department to be reviewed by the Department. A speed monitoring device that provides real-time feedback on driver speed can be temporarily stationed in problem areas to study traffic and remind drivers of speed limits. In high-risk crossing areas, crosswalks with Rapid Flashing Beacons, and permanent radar signs have been installed. To report a traffic concern, submit a request via the Citizen Request Center.