Current News
Friday April 3rd
All City playgrounds / basketball courts are closed. Please observe this order and maintain good social distancing practices.
Brush pickup has been delayed. Please hold off on placing it at the street. More info to follow.
Waste Management has suspended large item pickups until further notice. Please do not place large items (mattresses, sofas, etc) in the right of way.
Thursday April 2nd
Huge THANK YOU going out to John Kossick and his team at HomeDepot Distribution Center ...John and Jeff delivered N95's to PTPD today helping us, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Perrysburg City PD and Rossford PD continue to keep our officer's safe while we provide safety to our entire community. #cometogether
Friday March 27th
POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER
Wood County is under a “Slight” Risk of severe weather this weekend. Rain will begin later this afternoon increasing throughout the nighttime hours ending Sunday evening. This will bring up to 2” of rainfall with the heaviest rainfall being on Saturday. The potential for severe weather will be Saturday evening into early Sunday morning. During this time we can expect: Damaging winds, large hail, locally heavy rain and possible isolated tornado.
During the day Sunday winds will increase peaking Sunday afternoon. Sustained winds will be 25 to 35 mph with gust up to 50 mph. Please make sure loose items outside are secured to prevent damage from flying debris.
The Wood County EMA Team will continue to monitor this weather system and provide any updates as needed. Please monitor local weather conditions, media and NOAA weather radio for any alerts and warnings.
Friday March 27th
A big thank you from RPD to the Maumee Bay Brewing Co for the free gallon of hand sanitizer that they are distilling in house.
Wednesday March 25th
www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/2124598/ohio-national-guard-soldiers-rescue-car-crash-victim/
Ohio National Guard Soldiers rescue car crash victim
ROSSFORD, Ohio – For five Ohio National Guard Soldiers on a mission in Lucas County, the National Guard motto of "Always Ready, Always There," was more real than ever as they jumped into action,Wednesday March 25th
www.sent-trib.com/news/rossford-woman-going-to-prison-for-using-drugs-around-child/article_2ee718...
A job well done by Detective Sergeant Craig Revill and Wood County Job and Family Services to bring justice to these individuals. We are proud that we can work together to protect the children of our community.
Rossford woman going to prison for using drugs around child
A Rossford woman who allowed her 1-year-old grandchild access to drugs has been sentenced to two years in prison.Wednesday March 25th
RPD would like to thank Lowe's for their donation of hand sanitizer. Store Manager Jeff Weake and Asst Store Manager Nate Herman really came through for us!
Friday March 20th
We would like to thank the Rossford Community for being patient with us during this crisis. We have modified many of our services to protect our officers and the people we serve. We will continue to keep you informed of any changes that we make. If you need us, we will be there!
Chief Todd A. Kitzler