The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is conducting increased patrol from July 3 through July 5 thanks to grant funding from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, according to Sergeant Matt Kinsinger of the patrol.
Deputies will pay particular attention for violations such as driving under the influence, and failure to yield and speeding; all of which are leading actors in fatal crashes. There will be zero tolerance for driving under the influence and seat belt violations.
Bluffton Police Department
Public Docket
May 31, 2012
May 3
-A debit card was found on the street and turned in to the Police Department.
May 4
-A Carey resident reported losing his wallet while at the Shannon Theater.
May 5
-A Riley St. resident filed a missing juvenile report after her child did not return home the previous evening.
-Police were notified of a suspicious male hanging around the Buckeye Park. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the person who was described.
On May 9 at approximately 5:44 p.m., Bluffton police were called to First Mennonite Church. Police report a 39-year-old woman was in the church when she was confronted by an unknown man.
The man approached her and demanded she hand over her money. The woman fled toward an escape and the man did not follow her. The man is described as approximately 6 foot, lanky build, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, gloves and a mask.
Anyone with information should contact Bluffton police at 419-358-2961.
Bluffton Fire Chief Jon Kinn announced today (May 8) the Bluffton Fire Department is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the State Fire Marshall's Office.
Chief Kinn told The Icon that the grant monies will be used to purchase
personal protective equipment for the members of the fire department.
Bluffton Police Department
Public Docket - April 2012 April 1
-Officers responded to the 100 Block of Geiger St. in response to a report of damage being done to a resident's property. April 2
-A Quarry Dr. Business reported the theft of welding cables from the business. April 6
-Officers responded to a child custody dispute at the Elementary School playground. April 7
