Staff Directory
Police Officers
Kevin WilliamsInterim Chief of Police
kwilliams@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Detective Kevin Williams has been a member of the Woodlawn Police Division since May 2013. Detective Williams previously served in the Village Greenhill's, and was and auxiliary police officer for the Woodlawn Police Division in 2008.was and auxiliary police officer for the Woodlawn Police Division in 2008.
Detective Williams grew up in Woodlawn and is familiar with many of our residents. Detective Williams is looking forward to serving the community and giving back to the community that he considers home.
Detective Williams was assigned to the investigation section in September 2014. On March 15, 2015, Detective Williams was promoted to sergeant.
Johsua KelleySergeant
jkelley@beautifulwoodalwn.us
Officer Joshua Kelley has been a member of the Woodlawn Police Division since May 2013. Officer Kelley started his law enforcement career in 2003 after graduating from the Great Oak Police Academy.
Officer Kelley has worked for the College of Mt. St. Joseph Police department, Lincoln Heights Police Department and Arlington Heights Police Department. Officer Kelley was promoted to detective in March of 2015. After a short stay working in our investigative unit, Detective Kelley was promoted to Sergeant on February 25, 2017.
George F. WellsCanine Officer
gwells@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer George F. Wells has been a member of the Woodlawn Police Division since 2002.
Before coming to the Woodlawn Police Division Officer, Wells worked for the Lincoln Heights Police Department where he held the rank of corporal. Officer Wells enjoys his position as a canine trainer.
Officer Wells graduated from the Great Oaks Police Academy in 1999.
Guy RowlandPatrol Officer
growland@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer Rowland has been a member of the Woodlawn Police Division since 2001.
Before becoming a police officer, Rowland was a member of the Ohio Army National Guard active duty. Officer Rowland attended the police academy in 1981. Officer Rowland is the division firearm instructor.
Hobbies include amateur radio. Officer Rowland currently serves as the president of the Iron Shield Motorcycle Club.
Robert LawsonSergeant
rlawson@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Sergeant Robert Lawson started his law enforcement career in 1996 with the Village of Arlington Heights Police Department. As a member of the Arlington Heights Police Department, Robert Lawson held various supervisory positions that included sergeant, lieutenant before coming the chief of police for nearly 8 years.
Sergeant Robert Lawson has been a member of the Woodlawn Police Division since October of 2010. Sergeant Robert Lawson became a supervisor with the Village of Woodlawn in the Spring of 2015. Robert Lawson was promoted to Sergeant on January 17, 2016.
Sergeant, Robert Lawson has several advanced training in the following:
- Narcotics detection and prosecution.
- Management Rights.
- Employee Retention.
- Field Training Officer.
Nicco J. GuminoPolice Officer
ngumino@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer Nicco Gumino, received his bachelor's in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the Carroll University in Wisconsin in 2014. After graduation, he moved with his wife to Cincinnati, to allow his wife to attend grad school. Officer Nicco J. Gumino graduated from Great Oaks Police Academy in 2015.
Officer Nicco J. Gumino, has always been interested in Police work. Prior to joining the Woodlawn Police Division Officer Nicco J. Gumino worked as a Police and Fire dispatcher for the City of Norwood Ohio. Officer Nicco J. Gumino also worked as an auxiliary officer for the Village of Terrace Park Ohio
Tyra Nichols
Police Officer
tnichols@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Graduated from Great Oaks Police Academy in August of 2019. Officer Nichols then began her career in law enforcement with the Village of Elmwood Place Police in June of 2020.
Police Officer
tnichols@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Graduated from Great Oaks Police Academy in August of 2019. Officer Nichols then began her career in law enforcement with the Village of Elmwood Place Police in June of 2020.
Shawn Wright
swright@beautifulwoodlawn.us swright@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer Shawn Wright, has been a member of the Woodlawn Police division since 2021.
Before becoming a Police officer, Wright attended the University of Cincinnati where he received his associate's degree in criminal justice.
After graduating from the Scarlet Oaks Police Academy in 2016. Officer Wright came to the Village of Woodlawn after working for the Great Parks Of Hamilton County as a Park Ranger.
swright@beautifulwoodlawn.us swright@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer Shawn Wright, has been a member of the Woodlawn Police division since 2021.
Before becoming a Police officer, Wright attended the University of Cincinnati where he received his associate's degree in criminal justice.
After graduating from the Scarlet Oaks Police Academy in 2016. Officer Wright came to the Village of Woodlawn after working for the Great Parks Of Hamilton County as a Park Ranger.
Nicholas Arn
narn@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer Nicholas Arn,has been a member of the Woodlawn Police division since 2021.
Before becoming a Police officer, Arn served six years in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer.Arn also worked for Greene County Sheriff`s Office as a corrections Officer.
After graduating from the Greene County Career Center Police Academy in 2019. Officer Arn came to the Village of Woodlawn after working for the Village Of Elmwood Place as a Police Officer for two years.
narn@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer Nicholas Arn,has been a member of the Woodlawn Police division since 2021.
Before becoming a Police officer, Arn served six years in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer.Arn also worked for Greene County Sheriff`s Office as a corrections Officer.
After graduating from the Greene County Career Center Police Academy in 2019. Officer Arn came to the Village of Woodlawn after working for the Village Of Elmwood Place as a Police Officer for two years.
Maurice Hamptonmhampton@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer Maurice Hampton has been a member of the Woodlawn Police Department since 2003. Officer Hampton has worked in law enforcement since 2002, having held positions at several police agencies. Officer Hampton has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology from Wilberforce University and is a Hamilton County Ohio Sheriff’s Patrol Academy graduate. In addition to his direct law enforcement experience, he is also a Cybersecurity Specialist holding several industry certifications and is a regular speaker on Cybersecurity topics.
Larry ScottPolice Officer
lscott@beautifulwoodlawn.us
Officer Scott joined the Woodlawn Police Division as an auxiliary patrol officer in 2001. Officer Scott has also worked as a security specialist at Princeton High School from 1999-2006.
In addition to serving the community as an auxiliary patrol officer, Officer Scott is also an ordained minister for his church where he practices his faith and serves as a spiritual advisor and counselor.
Officer Scott has an Associate degree in business and a bachelor's in Communications and is a business owner in the food and catering industry. He is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife Stephanie have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
