Crime Numbers
The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services provides annual crime statistics in all counties of the state. In 2017 Tuscarawas County recorded 57 violent crimes, 690 property crimes, 2 murders, 14 rapes, 9 robberies, 32 aggravated assaults, 138 burglaries, 507 larcenies, 45 motor vehicles thefts, and 3 arsons. Compared to the crime statistics of 2013, the county recorded an increase in violent crimes (16%), murder (100%), rape (40%), robbery (50%), motor vehicle theft (5%), and arson (50%). However, there was a decrease in aggravated assaults (3%), burglary (36%), larceny (31%), and property crimes (30%).
How to Find Tuscarawas County Criminal Records
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) maintains the Computerized Criminal History Records service. This service allows individuals to request their personal criminal history checks. It's also available to public and private employers for employment purposes. It is possible to request for a criminal history record check online (a third party company) or through a card scan.
For a card scan, submit a complete set of the fingerprints of the person whose records are requested. The BCI requires a signed consent of the person (whether personal request or for employment purpose). Requesters are required to provide a valid photo ID when submitting the fingerprints to the BCI. The BCI charges $22 for each criminal history record check. The fee should be payable as a business check, money order, or electronic payment to the "Treasurer of State of Ohio." Submit the required information to any of these BCI locations:
BCI London
1560 State Route 56 SW
London, OH 43140
BCI Bowling Green
750 North College Drive
Bowling Green, OH 43402
BCI Richfield
4055 Highlander Parkway
Richfield, OH 44286
BCI Youngstown
20 W. Federal Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
The Civil Office of the Tuscarawas County Sheriff Office provides incident reports and accident reports to members of the public. These public records are available for inspection at the Sheriff's Office from Monday to Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). The Sheriff's Office charges requesters the actual cost of making copies of the records.
The first 20 pages of records that are being inspected at the Sheriff's Office are free. Any other page costs $0.05 per page. Personal copies of records cost $0.05 per page. Requesters can also ask to receive records via email or fax. Emailed or faxed records are free. This is the location of the Sheriff’s Office:
Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office
2295 Reiser Ave. S.E.
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
How to Find Tuscarawas County Sex Offender Information
The Ohio Attorney General's Office maintains a statewide electronic Sex Offenders Registration Network (eSORN) registry. It contains the names of registered sex offenders and victim offenders from all the counties of the state. This registry is available to members of the general public. Sex offenders can be searched by their names, email addresses, internet identifiers, and local addresses.
The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office maintains the Tuscarawas County Jail, which is the primary jail in the county. The jail allows inmate visitations using a third party video visitation website. Clergy and attorney video visits are also allowed. The jail is located at:
Tuscarawas County Jail
Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office
2295 Reiser Ave SE
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
County Jail: (330) 339-7783
There are nine police departments in Tuscarawas County. They are the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office, New Philadelphia Police Department, Village of Tuscarawas Police Department, Dover Police Department, Dennison Police Department, Uhrichsville Police Department, Gnadenhutten Police Department, Newcomerstown Police Department, and Port Washington Police Department.
Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office
2295 Reiser Ave. S.E.
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 339-2000
New Philadelphia Police Department
122 2nd St SE
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 343-4488
Village of Tuscarawas Police Department
522 East Cherry Street
Tuscarawas, OH 44682
(740) 922-2495
Dover Police Department
110 E 3rd St
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-5533
Dennison Police Department
302 Grant St
Dennison, OH 44621
(740) 922-3131
Uhrichsville Police Department
305 E 2nd St
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 922-1212
Gnadenhutten Police Department
131 S Walnut St
Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
(740) 254-4116
Newcomerstown Police Department
124 W Church St
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-6161
Port Washington Police Department
107 E Main St
Port Washington, OH 43837
(740) 498-6308
Court Records
The Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts Office maintains all court records in the county. It is possible to request a court record by mail, email, phone, and in person. Requesters are required to complete the Public Records Request form. The Clerk of Courts Office charges $0.10 for each page of a court record. Payments can be done online, over the telephone, or by mail. Mail payments should be checks or money orders payable to Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts.
For mail requests, send the completed Public Records Request form and appropriate fee to:
Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts,
125 East High Avenue
P.O. Box 628
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Tuscarawas County has one Court of Common Pleas, one County Court, one Municipal Court, and two Mayor Courts. The Court of Common Pleas has three divisions: General Trial Division, Juvenile Division, and Probate Division. The General Trial Division has jurisdiction over civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases. These are the locations of the courts:
Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas - General Trial Division
Tuscarawas County Courthouse Annex
101 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: (330) 365-3243
Fax: (330) 343-4682
Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division
Tuscarawas County Courthouse
101 E High Ave
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: (330) 365-3252
Fax: (330) 364-3190
Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division
Tuscarawas County Courthouse
101 E High Ave
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: (330) 365-3266
Fax: (330) 364-3190
Tuscarawas County Court - Southern District
336 E 3rd St
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
Phone: (740) 922-4795
Fax: (740) 922-7020
New Philadelphia Municipal Court
Memorial Municipal Building
166 E High Ave
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: (330) 343-6797
Fax: (330) 364-6885
Midvale Mayor's Court
3111 Barnhill Rd
P.O. Box 227
Midvale, OH 44653
(330) 339-1939
Newcomerstown Mayor's Court
124 W Church St
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-6161
The Tuscarawas County Recorder maintains different property records in the county, including deeds, certificates or registered land, certificate of transfer affidavits, mortgages, liens, plats, and land contracts. To obtain any Tuscarawas property record, contact the County Recorder:
Tuscarawas County Recorder
125 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 365-3284
Open: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where and How to Get Tuscarawas County Divorce Records
The Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts Office maintains records of divorces that were finalized in the county. It is possible to obtain a Tuscarawas divorce certificate by contacting the Clerk of Courts Office on phone: (330) 365-3243. The Clerk of Courts Office charges $2 for each certified copy of a divorce certificate. Alternatively, requesters can visit the Clerk of Courts Office at:
Clerk of Courts Office
125 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where and How to Get Tuscarawas County Marriage Records
The Tuscarawas County Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas maintains the records of marriages that were contracted in the County. It is possible to obtain a certified copy of a Tuscarawas marriage certificate by mail and in-person. The fee must be cash, check, or money order.
To order for a marriage certificate print and complete the Request for Certified Copy of Marriage Record form. The Tuscarawas County Probate Division of the Court of Common Pleas charges $3 for each certified copy of a marriage certificate. For mail requests, send the completed Request for Certified Copy of Marriage Record form, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and the applicable fee to
Tuscarawas County Probate Court
101 East High Avenue; Room 203
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
For in-person requests, visit the Tuscarawas County Probate Court with the completed form and the applicable fee.
Where and How to Get Tuscarawas County Birth Records
The Tuscarawas County Health Department maintains the records of births that occurred in the county. It is possible to request this record by mail or in-person. To obtain a Tuscarawas birth certificate, complete the Application for Certified Copies form.
The Tuscarawas County Health Department charges $25 for each certified copy of a birth certificate. The fee must be payable through Visa/Mastercards or cash. For mail-request, send the completed Application for Certified Copies form and applicable fee to:
Tuscarawas County Health Department
897 East Iron Avenue
Dover, OH 44622
For in-person requests, walk into the Tuscarawas County Health Department with the completed Application for Certified Copies form and the applicable fee. It is open weekdays from Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m..
The Tuscarawas County Health Department maintains the records of deaths that occurred in the county. It is possible to request this record by mail and in-person. To obtain a Tuscarawas death certificate, complete the relevant fields in the Application for Certified Copies form.
The Tuscarawas County Health Department charges $25 for each certified copy of a death certificate. The fee must be payable through Visa/Mastercards or cash. For mail-request, send the completed Application for Certified Copies form and applicable fee to:
Tuscarawas County Health Department
897 East Iron Avenue
Dover, OH 44622
For in-person requests, walk into the Tuscarawas County Health Department with the completed Application for Certified Copies form and the applicable fee.
