Newburgh Heights police staffing hits ‘catastrophic low,’ chief warns
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7:54 PM · 1 min read
NEWBURGH HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The Newburgh Heights Police Department will soon be down to five patrol officers, a staffing level the police chief described as a “catastrophic low” as the village struggles to attract candidates and relies increasingly on overtime to maintain minimum staffing.