K-9 officer participates in first incident
Here's the Bluffton police department docket for May.
May 3
University officials reported a criminal trespass to police.
May 5
Officers arrested Andrea L. Gossard, 25, Ottawa, for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in 500 block of North Main Street for an equipment violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
An Ottawa resident was issued a citation for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
Officers responded to the 300 block of West Elm Street for a fight complaint.
Officers responded to a Vance Street residence for a neighbor dispute.
Officers requested K9 assistance on a traffic stop in the area of Interstate 75 near Bentley Road.
May 6
Officers responded to a noninjury traffic crash on West Elm Street near Rosenberger Drive Rachel C. Crow, 99, Findlay, OH, was issued a citation for reasonable control. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
May 9
A Delphos, OH resident was issued a citation for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop. The case is pending Findlay Municipal Court.
May 10
Officers arrested William L. Scott, 40, Lima, OH for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the 800 block of County Line Road for a speeding violation. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
May 12
A Hunters Run resident reported a neighbor’s trailer was on their property.
May 15
Following a traffic stop on Interstate 75 near Bentley Road, officers arrested a Prestonburg, KY resident for felony possession of a controlled substance.
Officers responded to a noninjury, hit/skip, traffic crash in the 200 block of South Lawn Avenue.
May 18
Officers responded to a Riley Street resident in reference to a neighbor dispute.
May 19
Officers arrested Joseph D. Payne, 26, Akron, OH, for driving under suspension following a traffic stop on County Line Road for a speeding violation. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
May 20
Officers requested K9 assistance on a traffic stop in the area of Interstate 75 near Bentley Road. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of paraphernalia and marijuana.
May 23
A Riley Street resident reported items were taken from their lot.
May 24
A North Lawn Avenue resident reported a theft of their wallet from their unlocked vehicle.
May 25
Officers received a call from the Allen County Coroner’s Office in reference to suspicious death.
An East College Avenue resident reported an ongoing harassment issue with a neighbor.
May 27
Officers responded to a car/deer noninjury crash on Interstate 75 at mile marker 144.
May 29
A Vance Street resident reported an unwanted guest at their residence.
May 31
A Lima resident reported a child custody complaint to police.
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Tornado Watch issued for Allen, Hancock, Hardin and Putnam counties at 9:15 p.m. on April 2
- Flood Warning issued for Allen County at 11:03 a.m.
- Pirate tennis loss at Elida
- Pirate softball loses opener to Ada
- Pirate baseball falls to Ada
- Allen County will not test warning sirens on April 2
- March 2025 land transfers in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District
- April 22 crash report shows driver hit N. Dixie home
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll announced for 3rd quarter of 2024-2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Obituary for Betty C. Mumaugh
- Leo Club supports Bluffton Clean Up
- Wind, rain and potential flooding for April 2
- Grandey to major in education, play basketball at John Carroll
- Pirate tennis blanks Bath
- Pirate baseball sweeps opening twin bill vs. Pandora-Gilboa
- “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God” reader's theater, April 13
- Easter Cantata performed on April 13 in Pandora
Monday, March 31, 2025
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Bluffton Public Library’s April 2025 programs and services
- Joseph “Joe” Ropp Davies worked for University of Findlay
- Hillville Road bridge maintenance on April 1
- Lift access added to Bluffton Senior Center back entrance
- Register for fear of falling workshop
- Florence to explain advanced sports stats at student forum