Waynesfield Police Department
Chief Nathan W. Motter
Phone: 419-568-9080
Email: wpd900@bright.net
Founded in 1848, the Waynesfield Police Department has a rich history of keeping residents safe. The department has been under the leadership of Chief Nathan Motter since October 1, 2009. Prior to Chief Motter being named to the highest position in the department, he served as an auxiliary (volunteer) officer and part-time lieutenant with the WPD. Chief Motter is a 2005 graduate of Ohio Northern University (B.A.), 2003 graduate of James A. Rhodes State College/Lima Technical College, and a 1998 high school graduate of Waynesfield-Goshen Schools.
Since 2009 the police department has updated equipment, obtained grant monies, entered into the social media realm, and added a K9 unit. (The K9 program has been suspended as of September 1, 2024.) The progression has made the department more efficient, safer and better stewards of tax payer money.
The police department’s philosophy is to be a department committed to excellence, being community-oriented, and taking a strong stance against the area drug problem. The department regularly participates in public relations events, such as doing K9 demonstrations, talking to civic groups about the law enforcement profession, and by providing a presence during well-attended community activities.
Additional information about the police department can be found at the Waynesfield PD Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/waynesfield.pd. The phone number for the police department is 419-568-9080.
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Waynesfield Marshal/Police Chief History
Marshal C. Boase October 27, 1880, until unknown
Marshal Amos Shockey – January 1910-July 7, 1920
MARSHAL POSITION ABOLISHED July 7, 1920
Traffic Police Officer F.E. Atkinson July 17, 1920-December 1, 1920 (discontinued due to lack of funds)
No law enforcement from December 1, 1920-July 13, 1921
Marshal Charles M. Newland – July 13, 1921-June 6, 1922
Marshal Amos Shockey – June 7, 1922-July 3, 1923
Marshal Jesse Newland – July 3, 1923-September 5, 1923
Marshal Lavon Doty – September 5, 1923-January 6, 1926
Marshal Marvin Harrod – January 6, 1926-June 2, 1926
Marshal Charles M. Newland – June 2, 1926-July 1, 1928
Marshal Elza Shaner – July 2, 1928-May 6, 1929
Marshal Roy Earl – May 6, 1929-June 23, 1929
Marshal C.L. Atkinson – June 24, 1929-March 2, 1930
Marshal Sherman Bennett – March 3, 1930-January 3, 1932
Marshal Elmer Shultz – January 4, 1932-August 6, 1933
Marshal C. Stanley Harrod – August 7, 1933-January 3, 1934
Marshal Sherman Bennett – January 4, 1934-April 5, 1936
Marshal C.M. Argabright – April 6, 1936-January 2, 1938
Marshal Clyde Cook – January 3, 1938-December 31, 1942
Marshal Paul Spillman – January 1, 1943-December 27, 1945 (excluding October 1945)
Marshal Emil Hanenkrat – October 1-31, 1945
Marshal Emil Hanenkrat – January 1, 1946-April 1, 1946
Marshal Warren Roberson – April 1, 1946 (Mayor appointed, but village council rejected appointment)
Marshal Gerald Smith – April 1, 1946-May 31, 1947
Marshal/Police Chief Clyde Cook – June 1, 1947-October 24, 1963
Police Chief Henry Alberding – November 1, 1963-February 3, 1964
Police Chief Delmar “Del” Preston – March 7, 1966-December 31, 1972
Police Chief Richard Hale – January 6, 1973-December 2, 1973
Police Chief James “Jim” Pate – December 3, 1973-September 2, 1974
Police Chief Kenneth Hoel – September 3, 1974-December 1, 1975
Police Chief Bob “Bumper” Elliott – December 2, 1975-December 31, 1981
No law enforcement from January 1, 1982-July 22, 1984
Police Chief Kevin McClain – July 23, 1984-December 31, 1990
Police Chief Donald Roop – March 25, 1991-June 1, 1993
Auglaize Co. Sheriff’s Office Aux. hired to provide police coverage from May 23, 1994-December 31, 1994
Police Chief Greg Morgan – February 1, 1995-August 26, 1996
Police Chief Dale Vogt – November 25, 1996-May 15, 2000
Police Chief Darrell Johnston (interim) – May 22, 2000-July 31, 2000
Police Chief Philip “Phil” Rigdon – August 1, 2000-May 28, 2002
No law enforcement from May 29, 2002-January 1, 2004
Police Chief Darrell “Lee” Zeigler – January 2, 2004-September 30, 2009
Police Chief Nathan Motter – October 1, 2009-present