Lima Police Department

UPDATE: Thank you Lima, William has been located and reunited with his family! Thank you so much to all the volunteers out looking for him; we could not have found him without your help!

🚨Missing/Endangered Adult 🚨
Officers are attempting to located William who is an 84 y/o white male with dementia! He walked away from his home near Maplewood and Kunneke this afternoon and family has not been able to find him since. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, jeans and a tan ball cap. Please keep an eye out in your neighborhoods for William and call us if you think you found him! 419-227-4444

The LPD family would like to Congratulate K9 Dre on his retirement. Today was K9 Dre’s last official day of duty. He began his career with the LPD in March 2020 alongside his partner Sergeant Tanner Engle. During his 6 years of service he has been involved in the apprehension of numerous dangerous offenders and hundreds of arrests involving homicide, robbery, trafficking in drugs, weapons offenses, and numerous other crimes. Each time defending his partner, his fellow LPD employees and the citizens of Lima. K9 Dre also conducted countless demonstrations for the community and the youth of the greater Lima/Allen County. K9 Dre, we wish you well in your retirement. We hope you get plenty of treats, many walks, and play time with your kids. You deserve it.

These items were found at St Gerard’s Festival. If you know them please have the owners come to the parish hall office during the festival today!

Remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms

Please come out this Thursday and support your area police officers and firefighters in a spirited competition. Any donations received at the event will go towards the AC Sharks program

THURSDAY MAY 21st!!! Join us at West Middle School. Tip-off is at 6pm!!

UPDATE: the child has been identified and returned to family! Thank you Lima!!

🚨Found Child 🚨

If anyone recognizes this little boy please call the Lima police department front desk at 419-221-5264! He was found in the area of Kibby and Metcalf.

As we celebrate National Police Week we’d like to take this time to thank every police officer who has ever worn the badge, and every member of the Lima Police Department. Your unwavering dedication and countless hours spent protecting & serving the City hasn’t gone unnoticed. We thank you and are proud of the work you do each and every day.

Our department had the privilege of attending the 34th Annual FOP Police Memorial at the FOP Lima Lodge #21. This significant event honors officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and recognizes the hard work of law enforcement officers in our community.

The memorial also marks the start of National Police Week which is May 10-16th. The Lima Exchange Club presented the Jack Somerville Law Officer of the Year Award to Lima Police Officer Bryce Metz. Officer Metz's award was given in recognition of his bravery and professionalism displayed on October 31, 2025, when he was shot twice during a traffic stop but continued to engage and provide critical updates. His actions reflect the core values of the Lima Police Department. Congratulations Officer Metz.

Thank you to each and every one of our hard working Comm. Ops at the Lima Police Department. We don't say thank you enough for the countless hours worked and stressful situations that you endure on a daily basis.