The Village of Put-in-Bay has officially sworn in Mike Dillon as its new Police Chief, welcoming a familiar face and full-time island resident into the role.
Dillon brings more than 24 years of law enforcement experience to the position. He spent 20 years with the Whitehall Police Department in Franklin County and most recently served approximately four years with the Pataskala Police Department in Licking County.
Dillon and his family have longstanding ties to Put-in-Bay. They purchased their home on the island in 2019 and began spending time here part-time before moving to the island full-time in the summer of 2023. He and his wife, Erin, are raising their son, Landon, on the island, where he attends school.
In a statement provided to Put-in-Bay Daily, Put-in-Bay Mayor Judy Berry said the Village is looking ahead with confidence.
“The Village is pleased to welcome our new police chief, Mike Dillon. We are committed to working together with him to support public safety and community trust. We wish him success as he leads and serves our community.”
Dillon said he is excited to step into the role and continue serving the place his family now calls home.
“One thing I want residents to know is how much I enjoy being part of this island community and how excited I am to serve my community as chief,” he said.