Patrick O’Callahan retires from Orange Police Department
Patrick O’Callahan, who had served as deputy chief of police for the past year, has officially retired from the Orange Village Police Department, marking the close of his 31-year tenure with the agency.
According to a departmental statement released on October 31, O’Callahan submitted his retirement notice, which the department accepted effective immediately. The release confirmed:
“O’Callahan is no longer affiliated with the Orange Village Police Department in any capacity.”
Mayor Judson Kline publicly acknowledged O’Callahan’s retirement during a Village Council meeting held on Wednesday. Police Chief Michael Roberts declined to comment further, though he confirmed by email:
“O’Callahan’s duties are being handled by a combination of our team.”
In late October, O’Callahan was placed on administrative leave following an Oct. 11 traffic stop in North Royalton, during which he was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) and several related traffic violations, including speeding at 55 mph in a 35 mph zone, making wide turns, and erratic lane changes.
On October 28, North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz initiated a review of his police department’s procedures concerning the handling of O’Callahan’s DUI arrest.
Author’s Summary
Patrick O’Callahan ended his 31-year career at the Orange Village Police Department after an OVI charge led to an internal review and his decision to retire.