Here's the July Bluffton police docket
Bluffton Police Department
Public Docket
July 31, 2012
July 3
-A S. Main St. resident reported unknown persons put an unknown substance in the gas tank of his truck.
July 5
-A SR 103 resident reported a friend took her vehicle without permission.
-Police took a report from a Matterhorn Drive resident in regards to a dispute with a contractor.
July 6
-Officers responded to a W. Riley St. residence in regards to an unruly juvenile.
-Matthew Mericle was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Putnam County.
July 8
-Officers assisted Allen County Deputies with a report of a suicidal subject at a Bentley Road residence.
-A Spencerville resident reported a violation of a protection order.
July 9
-A Kibler St. resident reported damage having been done to a vehicle parked at the residence.
July 10
-A Richland Dr. resident was reported missing and was later located in a wooded area close to the house.
July 11
-Officers took a theft and Domestic Violence complaint from an Eastland Drive resident.
-A S. Lawn Ave. resident reported unknown persons had spray painted graffiti on their garage.
July 12
-Police took a Breaking and Entering complaint from a Lausanne Dr. resident.
July 13
-A N. Main St. business reported damage done to vehicles parked at the business.
July 14
-Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash in the 100 block of E. Kibler St. Michele Wittler, 57, Delphos was issued a citation for a Reasonable Control violation and the case is pending in Bluffton Mayor's Court.
July 15
-Police responded to an injury traffic crash in the 10000 block of Columbus Grove Bluffton Road.
July 16
-A Railroad St. resident reported being harassed while at work.
-Officers responded to a SR 103 business in regards to a burglary complaint.
July 17
-A S. Main St. resident reported a bicycle was stolen from the porch of the residence.
July 20
-A Bellefontaine resident reported a GPS unit was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked at the university.
-A 14 year old juvenile was cited by police for driving a golf cart without a valid driver license. The case is pending in Allen County Juvenile Court.
July 22
-Officers responded to a Domestic Disturbance at a N. Main St. residence.
July 23
-Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash at the intersection of SR 103 and Commerce Ln. Jo Lynn Burrell, 44, Bluffton was cited for Assured Clear Distance and the case is pending in Bluffton Mayor's Court.
July 26
-Police arrested Mitchell Yungmann, 20, Ottawa, for OVI following a traffic stop for Nuisance Operation near Main St. and College Ave. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
-A S. Main St. resident reported several items stolen from a vehicle parked at the residence.
-Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash at the intersection of SR 103 and Commerce Ln. Sarah J Combs, 16, Jenera was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way. The case is pending in Hancock County Juvenile Court.
July 29
-Officers responded to a non-injury traffic crash in the 100 block of W. Riley St. William Garrett, 62, Bluffton was cited for a Reasonable Control violation and the case is pending in Bluffton Mayor's Court.
July 31
-A N. Jackson St. resident filed a report of suspected identity theft.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
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- Bluffton volleyball edged in 5 by Van Buren
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- October 16 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
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- Ada FFA: Feeding the Farmers
- Nov. 7 Fall Community Day at Bluffton University
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
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- Herb program with Marge Lafollette, Oct. 15
- Prairie seeding activity at Bluffton University, October 24
- Food for thought: Choline for the brain
- Results for 5K on October 2, Bluffton University Homecoming event
- 15 minutes with Sherry Miller, senior center activities coordinator
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 14
- CANCELLED Main St. closure on October 15
- Frederick Clyde Warren founded True-2-Form Plastics
- Pirate boys soccer beats Wapak in regular season finale
- Pirate girls soccer defeats Liberty Center
- Mennonite pastor to explore ‘good news’ in creation
- Bluffton University earns recognition in U.S. News & World Report rankings
- Obituary for Deborah "Debbie" Welch, 74
- Spirits and exorcism presentation during University Spiritual Life Week Forum
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- Nora Matthews named BHS Student of the Month for September 2026
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 13
- Bluffton area Women in Business meeting October 15
- Leo club glasses collection
- Night at the (Swiss Historical) Museum, October 24
- Woodcarving ornament workshop at Swiss Heritage Center
- Barefoot nature walks at the Nature Preserve
- Pirate volleyball seeded 4th
- Beavers sports roundup, October 6-11
- Bluffton leaf pickup scheduled for last week of October
- Pirate boys soccer shuts out Bellefontaine
- Watch an after school movie at the Bluffton Public Library