The Police Chief welcomes you to the Nelsonville Police Department's web page. This web page was designed to make it easier and faster for us to update the public on what the Police are doing. This web site is an information hub for the public to be able to meet the officers, find wanted people and sex offenders.
    Our goal is to provide you information about your community, as well as the Police Department. Please check back for updates.

Contact Us

Our phone number is (740) 753-1736 for non emergency calls.

For Emergency call 9-1-1 or 740-753-1922

Snail Mail can be sent to:
211 Lake Hope Drive
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764

The Nelsonville Police Department will place investigations needing help from you in this area. They will be in the form of alerts and you may remain anonymous if need be.

Vacation Request For Home Checks

Anonymous Tip Form

Transporting Firearms Tips

211 Lake Hope Drive
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
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This link will direct you to the State of Ohio's Sex Offender data base and will inform you of the location of registered Sex Offenders. Click Here
Classification Explanation

The Nelsonville Police Department and the Athens County Sheriff have been serving together for years to keep Athens County and Nelsonville Citizens safe. www.AthensSheriff.com
Another big partner with the Nelsonville Police Department is the State Highway Patrol Post. Troopers are there for Nelsonville Officers if needed and never hesitate to help out in difficult situations.  Ohio State Highway Patrol
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