Lima Police Department - 130 Crime and Safety updates — Nextdoor (2024)

Stay safe this Halloween with Nextdoor’s Treat Map

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 23 Oct 19

Neighbors,
Who’s ready for Halloween? We wanted to share a great way to help keep everyone safe, share how you plan to celebrate, and see who’s participating in the neighborhood.
Nextdoor offers an interactive Halloween Treat Map which allows you to see who will be hosting a haunted house or passing out candy or non-food treats for kids with food allergies.
To participate:
1. Visit the Treat Map at https://nextdoor.com/treat_map. Mark your home with a candy corn, teal pumpkin, or haunted house depending on how you plan to celebrate.
2. Encourage your neighbors and friends to add their home to the Treat Map so you’ll know exactly who is handing out treats or hosting a haunted house.
3. On Halloween night, take the Treat Map on the go with you to find the best streets for treats.
Remember to bring a flashlight for when it gets dark and try your best to use sidewalks and crosswalks to avoid cars. Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is completely unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade and not factory-wrapped.
Wishing everyone a fun Halloween! BOO safe out there.

Reckless Driving and Speeding on Latham Avenue

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 17 Oct 19

We have been receiving numerous complaints of speeding and reckless driving in the area of Woodlawn and Latham Ave. We are aware of the issue and are trying our best to give this as much attention as possible. We are working with several agencies to resolve this issue. If any other problems arise please let us know.

National Coffee With A Cop Day!

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 1 Oct 19

Just us, along with the Allen County (OH) Sheriff's Office, and Shawnee Township Police Department tomorrow at Biggby Coffee Lima West for National Coffee With a Cop Day from 9:00am-11:00am. We hope to see you there!

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 7 May 19

The C.O.P. Officers would like to know what are the problems in your neighborhoods. We are asking so we can address these problems and handle any issues. Lets work together to make the city a better place to live. If you do not want to participate in the survey, feel free to call the C.O.P. Officers. Our numbers are listed below.
Eric Mericle - North End (419) 234-3329
Chad Kunkleman - West End (419) 234-3350
Nathan Fried - South/East End (419) 812-3143

New event: Lima Police Department Pancake Day

C.O.P. Officer Nathan Fried · 17 Jan 19

Don't become a statistic this New Years Eve

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 31 Dec 18

Hi Neighbors,
New Years Eve is upon us. As you’re planning your celebration, take into consideration that between 6 p.m. on December 31 and 6 a.m. on January 1 are the most dangerous hours of the year to drive or ride in a car on our nation’s roadways. If possible, avoid being on the road during that window of time.
If your celebrations this year will include alcohol, follow these tips to ensure you have a safe start to 2019:
1. Make a plan ahead of time. Don't wait until you've started drinking to figure out how you're going to get home.
2. Never get in the car with a driver who has been drinking. Even one alcoholic beverage can impair his or her ability to drive safely.
3. Make sure friends and family who celebrate with you have a safe ride home, or invite them to sleep on your couch or spare bed.
4. Plan to call a taxi or use a ride sharing service such as Uber or Lyft to help you get home safely.
5. If you wake up early on New Year’s Day after consuming too many adult beverages the night before, be aware that you could still be legally intoxicated and don’t drive until enough time has passed that you’re sober.
Also, if you witness a driver who you suspect may be driving under the influence, pull over to a safe place and call 9-1-1.
6. Do not use any firearms when the New Year rings in. Remember what goes up must come down. It is also against the law. The City of Lima Codified ordinances state, no person shall discharge any air gun, paintball gun or marker, rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol or other firearm, or make use of any sling or arrow, within the corporate limits of the Municipality. No person, while under the influence of alcohol or any drug of abuse, shall carry or use any firearm or dangerous ordnance.
If you have any tips we missed, please respond in the comments. Have a safe and happy New Year!

Thank you!

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 26 Dec 18

I wanted to thank everyone who has kept us informed as to issues in their neighborhoods. We have tried our best to handle these issues in an attempt to make the neighborhoods better. Some of these issues are going to take some time and more work to deal with but we are going to do what we can. Please continue to let us know if problems arise so we can address them. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and has a Happy New Year!

Coffee With A Cop

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 16 Nov 18

If you have time, come to Fresh and Faded Barber shop, 227 S. Main St., tomorrow Saturday November 17, 2018 for Coffee With A Cop! We will be there from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Come talk about issues or concerns in your neighborhood or just to have a good conversation and a hot cup of coffee! We look forward to seeing you there!!

Problem areas

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 16 Nov 18

I am looking to find out if there have been areas that are having problems with car break-ins, vandalisms, and/or burglaries. Please let me know if this is happening in your area so we can try to address these issues.

Loud Music

C.O.P. Officer Eric Mericle from Lima Police Department · 18 Sep 18

I am curious as to how many people think loud music is a problem in their neighborhood. If you think it is, please let me know. Also tell if it is music coming from vehicles, a residence, or a business. This has been an issue for years and I'm wanting to know if you think we have got this under control.