Brook Park police officer arrested on felony charges

LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Brook Park police officer was arrested earlier this week by Lorain County Sheriff deputies.

Frankie Smith, 28, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Elyria Municipal Court on Oct. 21.

Smith is charged with:

• Burglary
• Improper handling of firearms in a motor vehicle
• Theft
• DUI
• Criminal damaging
• Unlawful restraint

The judge set Smith’s bond at $242, 500 and scheduled a preliminary hearing for Oct. 29.

Brook Park Police Chief Edward Powers III released the below statement to 19 News:

“On Wednesday October 21, 2026, I was aware that Ptl. Smith from the Brook Park Police Department was involved in an incident in another jurisdiction. The incident is under investigation and still developing.”

19 News has also reached out to the Lorain County Sheriff’s Department for additional information.