City Hall Now Open to the Public

Please remember that face coverings are required of all guests to City buildings (City Hall, Police Station, Fire Station, etc.). Before visiting, consider if you can conduct your business with the City virtually.

Norton Crossing DORA Proposal

The City is considering establishing a DORA (designated outdoor refreshment area) near the Broad Street and Hamilton Road intersection. Learn about the proposed Norton Crossing DORA, location, hours, rules and how to give feedback on the proposal here.

Local Income Tax Filing Deadline Extended to May 17

The City of Whitehall's 2020 income tax filing deadline has been extended to Monday, May 17, 2021. The City Auditor's Office will be open for in-person filing assistance on Saturdays, May 8 and May 15 from 8 a.m.-Noon.

Whitehall Community Virtual Hiring Event

Students and community members are invited to explore future and immediate career opportunities at Dawson's Virtual Hiring Event on Wednesday, April 14.

2021 Opportunity Guide Now Online

Use the Opportunity Guide to learn about City services, to find useful contact information and to explore the about the many programs offered by our partner agencies and community organizations.

2021 State of the City Address

Did you miss the premiere of the 2021 State of the City Address on March 18? No problem! Watch the full address here to learn more about the City's "Decade of Opportunity."

2020 Annual Report

Learn about 2020 City accomplishments, as well as highlights from Whitehall's "Decade of Opportunity" from the 2020 Annual Report, now available online.

Whitehall Police Conduct Theft "Blitz" and Arrest 21 Suspects

On 04/07/21, the Whitehall Police Department conducted a theft “blitz” and arrested 21 suspects for theft and additional charges.  Whitehall Police define a blitz as a targeted enforcement of a specific crime, a targeted enfor...

Whitehall Police Ask for Help in Identifying Two Speedway Gas Robbery Suspects

On 3/31/21 at approximately 7:00 PM, two males entered the Speedway Gas Station, located at 1055 South Hamilton Road in Whitehall.  They loitered in the business together for approximately 40 minutes before approaching the checkout register. &...

Arrest Made in a Shooting in the Area of 1031 Bucknell Rd.

On 3/10/21 around 2353 hours, Whitehall Police Officers responded to the area of 1031 Bucknell Rd. for a report of shooting. Officers located a 24-year-old male victim at the location. The victim was transported to Mt. Carmel East in critical condition. W...

Three Whitehall Police Officers Receive Life Saving Award

On January 12^th, 2021 Whitehall Police Officers responded to the 5300 block of E. Main St. for a report that a possible suicidal male had just jumped off the bridge over the Big Walnut Creek. Upon arriving in the area, officers located a 35-year-old male ...

Whitehall Police Conduct a Crime Blitz on 2/10/2021

On February 10^th, 2021 the Whitehall Division of Police conducted a crime blitz within the City of Whitehall. Over the course of the eight-hour blitz officers made fifteen arrests. Officers recovered two occupied stolen vehicles, four guns (three of which...

Three Juveniles Flee From Whitehall Police Officers in a Stolen Car

Three Juveniles flee from Whitehall Police officers in a stolen car.

     On February 3^rd,2021, Whitehall Police Officers responded to the Target at 3955 E. Broad St in Whitehall for a report that a group of seven females were in...

Whitehall Police Apprehend Two Auto Theft Suspects

WHITEHALL DIVISION OF POLICE

Mike Crispen

Chief of Police

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Whitehall Child Located Safely After Kidnapping

A four year-old Whitehall girl, Andrea Umana, has been found safe after being taken from outside her Whitehall home.

Andrea was taken from her Kae Avenue home on the morning of August 12^th, 2020 by a family member without her parents’ knowledge. ...

WHITEHALL POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN FATAL MOTHER’S DAY SHOOTING

On 5/10/20 at approximately 9:24 AM, Whitehall Police responded to the area of 1091 Fountain Lane on a report of gunshots.  Upon arrival, police discovered Dion Lamarr, age 37, deceased in the parking lot near his residence, 1091 Fountain Lane Ap...

WHITEHALL POLICE ARREST MAN INVOLVED IN SKIMMING AND FORGING CREDIT CARDS AFTER HE FLEES FROM POLICE

On 04/10/2020, Whitehall Police attempted to pull over Cortez Townsend who was the subject of a drug investigation and had multiple warrants out for his arrest.  While attempting the traffic stop, Townsend refused to pull over and fled from polic...

Fire at the Holiday Motel

On 3/5/2020, at about 9:52pm, Whitehall Police and Fire units were dispatched to the Holiday Motel, 4420 E Main St. in Whitehall, OH, on a report of a fire. Arriving unites observed that one room of the motel was engulfed in flames. A 33-year-old female w...

Road Closure

On 2/26/2020, at about 10:40pm, a vehicle struck a utility pole at the intersection of S. Hamilton Rd. and Etna Rd. Power lines are hanging down onto the roadway, and the intersection is closed at this time.

American Electric Power is on scene to make repa...

Whitehall Police Investigating Shooting Near El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

On February 23, 2020 at approximately 11:17 P.M. Whitehall police received a call of multiple people fighting in the area of the El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant at 4740 East Main Street. Some of the people involved in the fight were reported to have guns. ...