By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
Fayette Police Officer Jordan Wehrly has had his employment with the department terminated.
According to the OPOTA’s (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy) online portal, Officer Jordan Wehrly’s record now shows an end date of November 27th, with a separation reason given of termination. Wehrly began at the department on December 21st, 2023.
The page also shows that Wehrly has faced termination at other departments. While at the Oak Harbor Police Department, Wehrly worked from August 2nd, 2022, to August 21st, 2023, with a separation reason shown as resignation – under investigation.
While at Put-In-Bay Wehrly served from May 3rd, 2022, to June 26th, 2022, with a separation reason shown as termination.
Other departments shown include Saint Rita’s Medical Center from January 4th, 2022, to January 27th, 2022, Spencerville Police Department from November 15th, 2021, to January 22nd, 2022, and the Ada Police Department from June 23rd, 2021, to October 27th, 2021.
Reasons for separation were stated as resignation – other (mandatory explanation is required), resignation – in lieu of termination, and resignation – in good standing (no pending discipline).
Wehrly is currently facing two counts of 1st Degree Misdemeanor Assault in the Napoleon Municipal Court after police were called to Wehrly’s residence for a fight during a party.
Court records show that a not guilty plea was entered on November 4th along with pre-trial preparations scheduled.
A request for comment has been sent to Fayette Police Chief Richard Bingham and Village Law Director Robert Bohmer. An update will be provided when a response is given.
