Police/Fire/EMS

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 16 people lost their lives in 15 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Wednesday, July 3 at midnight and ended Sunday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m.

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at midnight on Wednesday, July 3 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.

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Property owners are asked to check inside buildings, note soil disturbances and report anything suspicious to 419-673-1268

June 3 Media Release

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its efforts to determine the whereabouts of a McGuffey, Ohio man missing from his residence since late March. 

The Sheriff's Office was contacted March 31 by a member of 66-year-old Michael Bolen’s family, stating that he had not been seen since March 29. Despite entering the 3rd month of Bolen’s disappearance, the Sheriff’s Office and its investigative division is continuing to seek Mr. Bolen’s whereabouts: following every potential lead, conducting interviews and multiple searches. 

The Office has engaged the services of numerous law enforcement partners including the Ohio BCI&I, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the Hardin County Prosecutor's Office, and the FBI. Various community resources have also been utilized.  

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MARION TOWNSHIP __ The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury crash that occurred at 10:10 a.m. on May 20, 2024.

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A fire at 143 Sunset Drive in Bluffton was discovered at about 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15. The Bluffton Fire Department reports that the fire was caused by an electrical problem in the basement. Smoke and heat damage are the primary results of the fire.

One occupant was in the home and was able to exit without injuries. He smelled smoke and called 911. Smoke detectors were not present, according to Fire Chief Jon Kinn. 

Bluffton EMS also responded to the call for service. Mutual aid was provided by Beaverdam Fire Department and Pandora Fire Department.

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PHOTO BPD Officers recognizes for recent service anniversaries L-R) Ofc. Abby Michael, 10 years; Ofc. Elliot Tyzzer, 15 years; Ofc, Hope Hannah, 10 years.

The Bluffton, Ohio Police Department has released the following Police Docket for April 2024:

April 3

Officers arrested a Bluffton resident for Driving Under Suspension following a traffic stop for a registration violation in the area of Harmon Road near Poplar Street. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.

Officers responded to the university for an Assault complaint.

Officers responded to the 400 block of County Line Road for a Burglary complaint. The tenant arrived home and noticed his door was open after he secured it earlier in the day. Officer’s made sure no one was inside the apartment and the tenant did not notice anything missing or out of the ordinary.

April 9

Officers responded to a dispute in the 200 block of North Lawn Avenue. After a brief investigation into the incident, all parties involved voluntarily separated for the night.

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