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.
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Friday, October 2, 2026
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- Pirate volleyball win vs. Spencerville
- Pirate boys soccer ties Ottawa-Glandorf
- Pirate girls soccer loss vs. Toledo St. Ursula
- October 2 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Pirate volleyball loss vs. Lincolnview
- Village of Bluffton meetings announced, Oct. 1-Nov. 2
- 100 years of being Beavers: 2026 Bluffton University Homecoming, Oct. 2-4
- Check out October 2026 BPL Update
- Final call for for Bluffton photos contest
- Pandora-Gilboa HS crowns Homecoming King and Queen
- Bluffton Council recap: Purchase of Marsh Run acres approved
- Senior Center's October membership dinner
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Wapakoneta
- Pirate boys golf 4th at NWC tourney; Meyer places 2nd
- Pirate girls soccer shuts out Lima Central Catholic
- Pirate boys soccer shuts out Lima Central Catholic
- Pirate girls tennis blanks Kenton
- Bluffton Fall Festival overflows with family fun
- Stauber exhibit at Massillon Museum through November 1
- Arlington invites generations of alumni to all-school Homecoming
Monday, September 28, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, September 21-27
- Alan K. Yoder, O.D., 86, owned Family Eye Care Clinic of Bluffton
- I-75 lane restrictions in Hancock County, Sept. 28-Oct. 2
- Travis Michael Swank, 40, was a salesman
- NetVUE panel highlights chaplaincy, vocation and meaningful work
- Bluffton Presbyterian hosts community-wide Socktober drive