Officer Listing

Lt. Zieja Joined the Medina Township Police Department in 1994, he was promoted to Sergeant in 1997 and to Lieutenant in 2021. He graduated from Cloverleaf High School while attending the Law Enforcement Program at the Medina County Career Center. After completing the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy he later returned as an instructor for Cuyahoga Community College as well as the Basic Academy for the Medina County Career Center. Lt. Zieja earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Akron. Lt. Zieja completed the Police Executive Leadership College as well as the Public Safety Leadership Academy. He has maintained Certification as a Certified Law Enforcement Executive. He holds numerous certifications in many areas. Email

Sgt. Cliff Nicholson Jr. has become an accomplished Police Officer since 2001. He has been with Medina Township Police Department since 2004 and has received many awards or commendations in notice of his service. He is the departments Taser, Range and lead Field Training Officer. As of 2012 has been an operator with the Medina County SWAT Team. He believes fit for duty is important and enjoys physical training. Sgt. Nicholson is glad to protect and serve the residents and visitors of Medina Township. Email

Sergeant Oyler began his law enforcement career in 1996 with the Dalton Police Department and joined the Medina Township Police Department in 2006. He became the department’s first full-time Detective in 2023 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2025. He has also served as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal with the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force.

Throughout his career, Sergeant Oyler has received numerous commendations, including four life-saving awards. A veteran of the Ohio Army National Guard, he also enjoys coaching travel fastpitch softball in his spare time. Email

Officer Miltner joined the Medina Township Police Department in March of 2017. Officer Miltner comes to the Medina Township Police Department from the Burton Police Department, where he began his career in law enforcement in March of 2015. Officer Miltner is a graduate of Lakeland Community College, where he earned his associates degree in criminal justice. Upon completion of his degree, he enrolled in the Lakeland Police Academy, graduating in December 2014. Officer Miltner looks forward to a long, successful career serving with the Medina Township Police Department. While not on patrol, Officer Miltner enjoys spending time with family and friends and working out. Email

Officer Harold Lora joined the Medina Township Police Department in March of 2024. He graduated from the Medina County Career Center Law Enforcement Training Academy in 2020. He comes to MTPD with experience from The Village of Linndale Police Department. Officer Lora is honored to be able to serve the citizens of Medina Township and is looking forward to fulfilling his career at Medina Township. Email

Officer O’Donnell joined the Medina Township Police Department in December of 2021. He graduated from Medina High School in 2002. Officer O’Donnell enlisted in the United States Marine Corps right after high school where he worked on parachutes, oxygen regulators and life rafts as an Aviation Life Support Technician. He also was a Primary Marksman Instructor for Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Officer O’Donnell enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard in Medina, Ohio as a Diesel Generator Mechanic and Marksman Instructor in 2008. Officer O’Donnell received an Associates Degree in Applied Science from Vatterott in 2012. He was an owner of a home remodeling company that started out of his garage for the next 9 years. In July of 2021 he graduated with his OPOTA certificate from the Medina County Career Center where he received the Commander’s Choice Award. Officer O’Donnell began his law enforcement career at Grafton Police Department as an Auxiliary Officer in April of 2021, then was hired as a part-time Patrolman in October of 2021. Officer O’Donnell was raised in Medina City, Montville Township and Medina Township, and is excited about serving the community. Email

Detective Gnezda joined the Medina Township Police Department in January 2012. She began her law enforcement career interning with the Toledo Police Department in the summer of 2008. She attended Bowling Green State University and graduated in December 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She earned her OPOTA certification from the Medina County Police Academy in June 2011 and graduated with perfect attendance. She has over ten years of experience working with the developmentally delayed and special needs population. Detective Gnezda holds certifications in Sexual Assault Investigations, Basic Drug and Undercover Investigations, Interacting with and De-Escalating the Special Needs Population, and Domestic Violence. She is proud to be part of the MTPD and looks forward to a successful career serving and protecting the citizens of Medina Township. Email

Officer Ubienski joined the Medina Township Police Department in the spring of 2023. He began his career as a police officer in 2020, where he later worked at Creston and New London Police Departments. Before becoming a Police Officer, Aric had the experience as a corrections officer with the Medina County Juvenile Detention Center.

Officer Ubienski prides himself in attending trainings and continuing his education. He‘s earned certifications in; Interview & Interrogation Techniques, C.I.T. (Crisis Intervention), ARIDE, Criminal Interdiction, Counter Homicide, Datamaster Senior Operator, and spent time as an SRO (School Resource Officer), to name a few. His interests include being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He looks forward to a long career with Medina Township. Email

Officer Jake Cerovac joined the Medina Township Police Department in August of 2025 after completing the Medina County Law Enforcement Training Academy in May. He joins as a brand-new law enforcement officer and is looking forward to learning from the seasoned team that welcomes him. He grew up in Medina County, having been raised in Brunswick and graduated from BHS in 2017. Following high school, he got his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron in May of 2021. After working in construction sales and management for nearly 4 years, Jake made the life changing decision to switch career paths entirely and get into law enforcement. He is excited to serve the great residents of the Township and is hopeful to deliver a positive impact on the community for years to come. Email

Officer Chaperlo joined the Medina Township Police Department in the summer of 2023. He began his career by attending the Medina County Law Enforcement Academy and graduated in 2016. Officer Chaperlo started in New London Police Dept. as reserve officer. In 2017 he accepted a Deputy position at the Huron County Sheriff’s Office. While working in the transport division in Huron County, he accepted a part-time position in the village of Wellington in Lorain County which became full-time in 2019.

Officer Chaperlo attended LCCC where he studied Criminal Science. Some of his certifications include criminal interdiction, patrol leadership, cognitive interviewing, and rifle armorer. He was part of Wellington’s Police Honor guard and a school resource officer. Officer Chaperlo is excited to work closely with Medina Township citizens to continue to keep a good quality of life. Email

Officer Harrenton joined Medina Township Police Department in October of 2023. He graduated from Black River High School and grew up in Medina County. He went on to graduate from the Medina County Career Center Law Enforcement Training Academy in 2020. Officer Harrenton joins MTPD after starting his law enforcement career in New London in 2021. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and walking his dog. Email

Officer Carlo started working in Medina Township on July 5^th, 2022. He came from the Peninsula Police Department where he started his career in August of 2020. Officer Carlo grew up in Broadview Heights for most of his life and enlisted in the Marine Corp right out of high school in 2013 as Mortarman. Throughout his military career he was deployed twice overseas and learned various skills to help him in the career he is in now. After leaving the Marine Corp, Officer Carlo started criminal justice classes at Cuyahoga Community College in 2017. While attending school, he was able to apply to the Police Academy in his junior year. He graduated the academy in 2020 and left Cuyahoga Community College with three associate degrees in criminal justice, science, and art. Officer Carlo looks forward to working in Medina Township for the rest of his career and attend classes that will make him a better officer for the community. When he is not working, he likes spending time with his wife and two dogs. Email