Where is the police department located?
The Newark Division of Police is located at 39 South 4th Street. There is on street parking available in the vicinity as well as a private parking lot which is located across South 4th Street south of the police building.
Read More »Where do I pay my parking ticket?
You can pay your parking ticket at the Licking County Municipal Clerk of Court Office. It is located on the 3rd floor of the Newark City building at 40 West Main Street. We do not accept payments for fines at the police department. If you have any questions please contact the Clerks office, Monday through Friday 8:00 […]
Read More »How do I report a non-emergency problem?
You may call 740-670-7200, make your selection from the menu items and, in many cases, speak directly to a person who can assist you.
Read More »Where do I pay my traffic citation?
You can pay your traffic citation at the Licking County Municipal Clerk of Court Office. It is located on the 3rd floor of the Newark City building at 40 West Main Street. We do not accept payments for fines at the police department. If you have any questions please contact the Clerks office, Monday through […]
Read More »How do I file a police report?
1) You can file a police report by contacting our dispatch center at 670-7200, select Option 1; or 2) Submit a Report Online or 3) Visit our office at 39 South 4th Street, Newark. Once you have told us you want to file a report, a police officer will be assigned.
Read More »I need to speak with a particular police officer, how to I reach him/her?
If you need to speak to a specific officer you may call 740-670-7200, select Option #1 and request to leave a message for that officer. Please remember that our officers are not available on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis. Many of them are not on station even when they are on duty […]
Read More »How to I get a copy of a police report and are there any costs involved?
You can request a copy of a police report by either 1) visiting our records office at 39 South 4th Street or 2) submitting a request for a report using our Online Request Form. Effective May 1, 2025 our records department is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Records is closed on […]
Read More »If I file a police report, will I have to go to court?
If your report involves a criminal act of which you are either the victim or a witness having observed the crime or have first hand knowledge you may be asked to testify in a courtroom before a judge or jury. Many times it is necessary to hear the words of the actual victim or a […]
Read More »I need to submit fingerprints for a work application. What do I need to do?
The Newark Division of Police provides only electronic fingerprinting. These are sent to either the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII), the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) or both. The cost for a BCII check only is $28.00. For and FBI check only the cost is $35.00. The cost for both is $60.00. […]
Read More »How do I get a vehicle back after it has been impounded?
If your vehicle has been impounded you will need to come to our department, located at 39 South 4th Street, to retrieve it. You MUST bring a pictured ID and the title of the vehicle to prove ownership. Please remember that in some cases the vehicle will not be immediately available due to statue requirements. For […]
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