You are here

Home » News

Police/Fire/EMS

6th Annual Safe Surrender Day

Posted by Staff on April 20, 2023 - 6:21am

The Findlay Municipal Court will once again be conducting its 6th Annual Safe Surrender Day on April 27, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in conjunction with Second Chance Month.

April is Second Chance Month, which aims to inform and highlight the many opportunities for state and local governments and community-based service providers to build meaningful second chances for our community members.

Section: 
Police/Fire/EMS
»

March 2023 EMS report

Posted by Paula Scott on April 13, 2023 - 7:38am

Volunteer crews on the Bluffton EMS had 85 calls for service in March 2023, according to chief Jan Basinger. A year to date total for calls is 202.

The breakdown of medical calls, hospital transfers, motor vehicle accidents, fire alarms and medical mutual aid is below.

Section: 
Police/Fire/EMS
»

School pickup/drop off traffic will see increased police presence

Posted by Staff on April 5, 2023 - 7:40am

The following announcement was made by the Bluffton Police Department on Facebook:

The Bluffton Police Department has received several complaints recently regarding school bus and school zone safety. Our officers will be taking a proactive approach to these complaints and you will see an increased police presence around the schools to help keep our youth safe. 

Section: 
Police/Fire/EMS
»

High speed chase on I-75 ends north of Bluffton on March 21

Posted by Staff on March 23, 2023 - 10:01am

By Paula Scott

A high-speed pursuit on I-75 that began in Sidney, Ohio and ended north of Bluffton occurred on the evening of March 21. The Bluffton Police Department issued Nixle alerts notifying residents that suspects had been apprehended. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department has provided additional information.

At 8:23 p.m. an improper lane change resulted in pursuit by Sidney police. Stop sticks caused the vehicle to halt north of the County Road 12 overpass.

There were two occupants in the car, James Bridget and Clif Williams of Michigan. One suspect was apprehended immediately. The other fled on foot, resulting in a search including a helicopter and tracking dog. At 9:32 p.m. the second suspect, who came out with his hands up, was apprehended near a wooded area.

Agencies assisting in the incident include the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio State Highway Patrol.

END

Section: 
Police/Fire/EMS
»

Bluffton law enforcement alerts show suspect apprehended on March 21

Posted by Staff on March 22, 2023 - 8:38am

On Tue, March 21, the Bluffton Police Department issued two Nixle alerts:

9:38 PM SUSPECT is apprehended ! 

9:34 PM Alert: Pursuit north of Bluffton near SR 235 one suspect at large . Contact 911 if you see anything to assist law enforcement.

To sign up for text or email alerts, visit https://www.nixle.com/

Section: 
Police/Fire/EMS
»

Driver of vehicle that killed Officer Dominic Francis sentenced to 21+ years

Posted by Paula Scott on March 21, 2023 - 9:05pm

WFIN.com has reported that the man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the March 31, 2022 death of Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis has pled guilty and been sentenced in Hancock County Common Pleas Court.

On Tuesday afternoon. March 21, 2023, Emin Johnson, 21, was sentenced to 21 to 26 and a half years in prison. The term is for consective sentences on six charges.

Section: 
Police/Fire/EMS
»

Pages