Bath Police Department Ohio

MYTH: You should hang up if you accidentally call 911.

FACT: Stay on the line and let the telecommunicator know it was accidental.

Accidental 911 calls happen, but hanging up can create confusion and may result in a callback or dispatch to confirm your safety.

If you call 911 by mistake, the best thing you can do is stay on the line and clearly communicate that there is no emergency.

For more information, visit:https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/publicsafety.ohio.gov/bmv2436.pdf

**UPDATE** 5/21/26 at 0300a

Granger Rd has been cleared and is now OPEN.

Traffic Advisory 5/20/26 at 6:45 pm

Granger Rd. Is closed between Robinwood Hills and Timberline due to downed power lines. Ohio Edison and the Summit County Engineer’s Office have been advised. Duration of the closure is unknown at this time.

We've been getting an influx of calls regarding fawns left alone in yards and under trees. Please read this and enjoy natures beauty all around us!

It’s that time of year again- Fawn Season! We want to reshare a post from last year as we have been receiving multiple calls and messages through our info line and Facebook.

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⚠️ Help! I found a baby fawn!

🦌 A resting fawn, lying down, curled up, does not necessarily need help. A fawn is often seen in the same spot for several days (even immediately next to a home, deck or garage) until the mother leads it to a new location. White tailed deer moms will leave their fawns during the day and return to them at night. This is normal behavior, as it helps to protect the baby from predators. Unfortunately, native forested habitat has been transformed into a more urban environment, making some of the resting spots more obvious and vulnerable to humans.

🦌 Leave it alone and keep an eye on it. If you see any of these concerning signs, call or InfoLine at (614) 793-9453 or message us directly:

❗Crying, bleating, or approaching people
❗Covered in flies, especially on its back end (mom is not cleaning the fawn's back end)
❗Curled ear tips (see photo, can be a sign of dehydration)
❗Located directly next to a dead adult deer