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328 N. Maple Street ~ Eaton, Ohio 45320
Telephone: 937-456-5531 Emergency: 911 |
Eaton Police Association "Hot Pursuit 5k"
Thanks to everyone who participated in our 1st Annual Hot Pursuit 5k!
For pictures and race times visit the Hot Pursuit 5k information page on our Eaton Police Association tab.
For pictures and race times visit the Hot Pursuit 5k information page on our Eaton Police Association tab.
Click it or Ticket 2013The 2013 Click it or Ticket Campaign begins on May 20 and ends on June 2. During that period officer of the Eaton Police Division will be strictly enforcing Ohio's seat belt law. Please be safe and always remember to buckle up.
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Old Fashioned Downtown Saturday Night Car Show
The Eaton Police Association is proud to be a co-sponsor along with Downtown Eaton Inc., and the Eaton Fire & EMS Association for the 2013 Old Fashioned Downtown Saturday Night Car Show that will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013. See our "Downtown Car Show" page for full details.
EPD Needs Your Help
The Eaton Police Division is investigating a robbery that occurred at a convenience store on February 27, 2013, at approximately 1:30am. Please watch the surveillance video below and contact us with any information you may have on the suspect. The suspect is believed to be a white male, 20-25 years old, approximately 6 feet tall with a slender build.
Help us find our suspect and keep this type of crime out of our community.
You can contact the police division directly at:
937-456-5531
You can make an anonymous tip toll free by calling:
1-888-456-2980
Or by submit an anonymous tip on our website by clicking "HERE"
Help us find our suspect and keep this type of crime out of our community.
You can contact the police division directly at:
937-456-5531
You can make an anonymous tip toll free by calling:
1-888-456-2980
Or by submit an anonymous tip on our website by clicking "HERE"
WARNING to Parents
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In the last several months the Eaton Police Division has noticed an increase in teenagers taking cough medication in order to get high. Specifically, most teenagers are being found under the influence of what is referred to as Triple C’s. Triple C stands for Corcidin Cough and Cold medication. This seems to be a growing trend among juveniles because they can obtain the medication without an ID and several have been caught stealing it from local stores.
The Coricidin Cough & Cold has DXM in the medication. People can get high by taking large doses of any over the counter (OTC) drug that includes dextromethorphan (DXM). DXM is an active cough suppressant found in many over-the-counter cough and cold medications. To get high, people injest large doses of OTC drugs, which can put them in danger. So when people chase the euphoric feeling, altered judgment, or hallucinations on DXM, other effects can also result (especially if the DXM is used in combination with decongestants). These can include brain damage, increased heart rate and blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, and loss of coordination. The purple box (pictured above) seems to be popular amongst juveniles because they believe the "heart healthy" label means the medication won't speed up their heart rate to a dangerous level. That is purely a myth and any medication taken in large doses can be dangerous to your heart. We have had reports of teenagers taking anywhere from 5 or 6 pills at a time and even 30 at a time in an attempt to get high. Common street names include Triple C’s, Skittles, Red Devils, and Tussin.
The Eaton Police Division urges all parents to speak to their children about the dangers of abusing any type of medication and, if you use this product, to treat it as a prescription medication. We also urge parents to educate themselves on the medication and know the signs and symptoms of abuse to look for.
*Disclaimer* The medication, when taken as directed, may be an effective product. Our goal is to warn parents about the danger teenagers are putting themselves in by abusing it.
The Coricidin Cough & Cold has DXM in the medication. People can get high by taking large doses of any over the counter (OTC) drug that includes dextromethorphan (DXM). DXM is an active cough suppressant found in many over-the-counter cough and cold medications. To get high, people injest large doses of OTC drugs, which can put them in danger. So when people chase the euphoric feeling, altered judgment, or hallucinations on DXM, other effects can also result (especially if the DXM is used in combination with decongestants). These can include brain damage, increased heart rate and blood pressure, nausea and vomiting, and loss of coordination. The purple box (pictured above) seems to be popular amongst juveniles because they believe the "heart healthy" label means the medication won't speed up their heart rate to a dangerous level. That is purely a myth and any medication taken in large doses can be dangerous to your heart. We have had reports of teenagers taking anywhere from 5 or 6 pills at a time and even 30 at a time in an attempt to get high. Common street names include Triple C’s, Skittles, Red Devils, and Tussin.
The Eaton Police Division urges all parents to speak to their children about the dangers of abusing any type of medication and, if you use this product, to treat it as a prescription medication. We also urge parents to educate themselves on the medication and know the signs and symptoms of abuse to look for.
*Disclaimer* The medication, when taken as directed, may be an effective product. Our goal is to warn parents about the danger teenagers are putting themselves in by abusing it.
Now Hiring Part Time Police Officers and Dispatchers
The Eaton Police Division is currently looking for qualified individuals for part
time Police Officer and Dispatcher positions. Please visit our "Employment Opportunities" page for full details and an application. |
2012 Annual Report
The Eaton Police Division's 2012 Annual Report is now available. The report contains statistics and data of the police division activity in 2012. Click the image of our Core Values poster to view the EPD's 2012 Annual Report.
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