DIVISIONS

Holmes County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Timothy W. Zimmerly

8105 Twp. Rd. 574, P.O. Box 5000, Holmesville, Ohio  44633 

PHONE:  (330)674-1936     FAX:  (330)674-8504     EMERGENCY:  9-1-1

The Holmes County Sheriff's Office was first established in 1824 and moved into a new building in October of 1994.  The current facility houses the Administrative Offices, Communications Division, Road Patrol Division, Civil Division, Child Support Investigator, Investigative Bureau, Community Policing Division and the County Jail.

Staffing of the Office of the Sheriff in 2002 consists of 10 Road Patrol Officers, 3 Detectives,        1 Court Officer, 19 Corrections Officers, 4 Communications Officers, 9 Administrative Officers, 25 Reservists and 3 Civilians.

There are specialties within the Sheriff's Office to address the needs of law enforcement which include the K-9 Unit, Dive Team, Hostage Negotiation Team, Mounted Unit and Special Response Team.  All of these groups are vital to providing Holmes County with a safe and protected community.

Sheriff Zimmerly and Chief Deputy Fritz are firm believers in continuing education and training for their staff.  This knowledge maintains excellence and professionalism among the officers and better aids our community with current law enforcement techniques.