Circleville Police Department

A Heat Advisory is in effect in the area from June 30th at noon until July 2nd at 8 PM. Below are several tips to beat the heat this week:

- Drink plenty of water
- Stay in air conditioned spaces
- Limit outdoor activity
- Wear sunscreen & light clothing

Anyone in need of cool indoor space, please visit the local cooling center: Vineyard Church 911 S. Pickaway Street. Expected cooling center hours are 2-6 pm this Tuesday - Friday.

If you are fortunate enough to volunteer or donate, please visit or call at 740-248-5117. They are accepting hygiene supplies, popsicles, bottled water, and fans.

Thank you to the citizens of Circleville, and to the many officers involved, especially the Seneca County Sheriff's Office and the Village of Bloomville, Ohio! Quentin Riley Flores has been taken into custody.

The individual pictured, Riley Quentin Flores, is wanted for questioning in connection with a violent offense. If you see this person, please do not approach. Immediately call 911 or contact the Circleville Police Department.

We’d like to thank RoundTown Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Tactical Training for providing outstanding training to our officers. As part of their annual OPOTA required Continued Professional Training, officers strengthened critical skills in Tactical Fitness, Defensive Tactics, and Decision-Making Scenarios essential training that helps ensure they are prepared to respond safely and effectively in real-world situations.

We are grateful to have a facility like Station Two, allowing us to conduct training in-house while saving time and resources for both our department and the community. Station two plays a critical role in the department's Wellness, Training, and Fleet Maintenance programs.

A special thank you to Councilman Jeff Hallinin for visiting Station Two and participating in our decision-making scenarios.