June was a busy month for Bluffton PD K-9
Here is the June Bluffton police department docket.
June 1
Officers arrested a Rawson resident for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of State Route 103 and Commerce Lane. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
June 2
Officers received a civil complaint from an Ottawa resident.
June 4
Officers arrested a Bluffton resident for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of Elm Street near Main Street. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
June 6
Officers arrested a Lima resident for driving under suspension, possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the area of South Main Street and Kibler Street for a speeding violation. The cases are pending in Lima Municipal Court.
June 7
Officers arrested a Bluffton resident for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of College Avenue near Harmon Road for a moving violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
June 9
A South Main Street resident reported a criminal damage complaint to police.
June 15
Officers arrested a Bluffton resident for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of State Route 103 and Commerce Lane. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
June 18
Officers received a complaint of a suicidal subject at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve. After an exhaustive search, an Allen County Deputy observed the subject run into the woods. Bluffton Police K9 Kato was deployed on a track through the woods and ultimately located the subject hiding behind a tree. The subject was transported to St. Rita’s Medical Center for a psychological evaluation.
June 19
Officers received a telecommunications harassment complaint from a County Line Road resident.
June 20
Officers received a second telecommunications harassment complaint from a County Line Road resident.
Officers conducted a wellbeing check on a College Avenue resident.
June 22
Officers arrested an Arlington resident for OVI and felony possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop in the area of Snider Road and Spring Street for a speeding and equipment violation. Investigating officers requested canine assistance. After a positive alert from K9 Kato, a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in a felony amount of a controlled substance being located inside the vehicle. The cases are pending in Lima Municipal Court.
June 23
The Ohio State Highway Patrol requested canine assistance from K9 Kato on State Route 309 near State Route 235.
June 26
Officers responded to the Buckeye Park near the creek for a suspicious item found in the creek. The item, which was believed to be a handgun, was an airsoft pistol and was transported to the Bluffton Police Department for safe keeping.
June 28
Officers arrested a Lima resident for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of Main Street and Snider Road. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
June 29
Officers arrested a Bluffton resident on an outstanding warrant out of the Findlay Police Department. The subject was transported to the Hancock County Justice Center on his warrant.
June 30
Officers, along with Allen County Deputies and Johnny Appleseed Park Rangers responded to the area behind the Motter Metro Park for a suicidal person. After another extensive search for the suicidal subject he was located at the Bluffton Village Park and, after EMS cleared him, he was released to his parents pending Inducing Panic and Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication charges.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
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- Weekend Doctor: What you need to know about flu season
- Courtney Linke joins CNB as VP Business Banking Officer
- Blanchard Valley Health System Announces Updates to Board of Trustees
- Blanchard Valley Health Foundation Announces Changes to Board of Directors
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
- Elections matter, including midterms
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
- Strawberry Fields Forever: Fruit polyphenols and brain health
- 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