Detective Division
The Detective Division supports the operations of
the Patrol Division by conducting in-depth investigations resulting in the apprehension
of criminal(s) engaged in pervasive
criminal activity. The Detective Division also provides trained evidence collection
personnel who respond to major Felony crime scenes to preserve and collect evidence
when requested. Currently the Austintown Township Police District has six (6) Detectives
assigned to various adult crimes ranging from Identity theft to Homicide, two (2)
Detectives assigned to investigate Juvenile crimes, one (1) Detective assigned to
narcotics thru the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force and (1) Detective
assigned to DARE and Crime Prevention.
| Division | Name | Phone | |
| Adult Detectives | Lt. Robert Schaeffer (Hostage Negotiator) | 330-270-5126 | BSchaeffer114@zoominternet.net |
| Det. Sgt. Daniel Kosco (Master Evidence Technician) | 330-270-5111 | Kosco142@zoominternet.net | |
| Det. Sgt. Doug Scharsu | 330-270-5114 | Scharsu138@zoominternet.net | |
| Det. Sgt. Jeff Solic (Narcotics) | 330-270-5106 | JSolic@AustintownTwp.com | |
| Det. Sgt. Jeff Toth (DARE, Crime Prevention) | 330-270-5115 | DAREOfficerToth@AustintownTwp.com | |
| Det. Jordan Yacovone | 330-270-5109 | Yac5@AustintownTwp.com | |
| Juvenile Detective | Det. Sgt. Kathy Dina (Hostage Negotiator) | 330-270-5110 | KDina@AustintownTwp.com |
