Bluffton police docket for January
Bluffton Police Department Public Docket
January 1
Police attempted to stop a vehicle near the intersection of County Line Rd and E. Elm St. The vehicle fled the scene and drove through a couple yards on Eastland Dr. at which time the driver left the area on foot. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
A Beaverdam resident reported that an unknown person had keyed her vehicle while it was parked overnight at a Grove St. residence.
A Cherry St. business reported a theft of pallets to police.
January 3
Officers responded to a report of Domestic Violence at a Cherry St. residence. Upon arrival officers discovered an argument over domestic duties and one of the subjects had left the residence.
January 4
Police received a complaint of an unruly juvenile from a S. Main St. resident.
January 5
Police arrested Isaac Schultz, 30, Ada for DUS following a traffic stop on County Line Road for a speeding violation. The case is pending in Hancock County Municipal Court.
January 8
Police responded to a N. Main St. business in regards to a patron at the business assaulting another patron and causing problems and was also refusing to leave.
Officers discovered two subjects at the village park. After determining one of them was underage, the juvenile was returned to their residence.
January 9
Officers responded to a Matterhorn Dr. residence in response to an animal complaint.
Police responded to an Eastland Dr. residence in response to a reported Domestic Dispute.
January 11
Officers responded to a non-injury traffic crash on the 10000 block of Grove Rd.
January 12
Police were called to the 10000 block of Tom Fett Rd. in regards to a non-injury traffic crash.
January 19
Officers responded to a non-injury car/deer crash on County Line Rd. at the village park.
Officers responded to a W. Elm St. residence in response to a missing person.
January 20
Police took a telephone harassment complaint from a N. Jackson St. resident.
Police took a telephone harassment complaint from a Geiger St. resident.
January 25
Police responded to a non-injury car/deer crash in the 10000 block of Grove Rd.
January 25
Officers responded to Grove-Bluffton Rd. in response to a deer that had been hit and no vehicle around. The deer had to be put down by officers.
January 28
Police handled a non-injury traffic crash in the 100 Block of E. Jefferson St. Casey Stoll, 18, Carey was issued a citation for Reasonable Control and that case is pending in Bluffton Mayor's Court.
January 29
Police arrested Gary Dipnarine, 34, Bluffton, for OVI following a traffic stop on N. Main St. for a speeding violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
January 30
Officers arrested Corey Roark, 21, Centerville, for OVI following a traffic stop on I-75 for a marked lanes violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
A N. Jackson St. resident filed a Domestic Violence report in regards to an incident that had happened several hours earlier in the day. Officers were unable to locate the suspect at the time.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, October 23, 2026
- Village of Bluffton announces late afternoon drill at Bluffton Schools, October 23
- October 23 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate volleyball eliminated in sectionals by Archbold
- Pirate boys soccer knocked off by Bath
- Main St. closure rescheduled; parapet work to take place Oct. 27
- Bluffton student to reflect on diabetes research experience
- Bluffton University receives $8,000 Stinner Summit award for youth agricultural and environmental education
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 22
- ICAPP study: Ohioans strongly oppose data center expansion and tax breaks
- Pirate girls soccer ousts rival Allen East in sectionals
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- Last call for Bluffton Cars & Coffee for 2026
- Icon calendar gets a little more elbow room
- Bluffton Board of Education recap: Contracts for coaches and new bus driver
- Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026
- Bluffton chamber photo competition display and reception announced
- Bluejays and buzzards catch the eye of this Accounting prof
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 21
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
- Charles “Chuck” Wendall Collins, 63, owned Eagle Press Repairs
- Dwain L. Leiber, 87, owned Leiber Garage
- Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, taught at Findlay City Schools
- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
- Pirates dominate All-NWC boys soccer awards
- Local filmmaker focuses on memories made by people and places
- Bluffton Public Library: Medicare 101
- BHS artists prepare Yankee Doodle Christmas Trees for Jingle Bell Stroll
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, October 14-18
- Ada Icon headlines, October 19
- JessExpress Travel is the Icon's newest advertiser
- Gatchel 7th in girls, Pirates 4th at NWC cross country meet
- Veterans invited to Pandora-Gilboa banquet, November 10
- Wearable sculptures featured in exhibit On Soft Ground
- Historic depot rentals offered for meetings and parties