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Tornado watch issued on February 27

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio until 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 27.

Map attached.

https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=IWX&wwa=tornado%20...

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682 citations issued in Ohio during I-75 enforcement project

See attached graphic for Allen County data

COLUMBUS–The Ohio State Highway Patrol joined forces with other members of the 6-State Trooper Project to focus on speed, safety belt and OVI enforcement on Interstate 75. During the project, 682 people in Ohio were issued citations including 618 for speed and 52 for safety belt violations. Additionally, 12 people were cited for OVI.

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Trial of suspect connected to Bluffton officer's death results in plea deal

According to WTVG-13 Action News of Toledo, a suspect charged in connection to the March 2022 death of Bluffton police officer Dominic Francis has taken a plea deal and been convicted of several charges in Hancock County.

Reports show that on Tuesday, February 21, Dante Tate pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and complicity to receiving stolen property. 

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Bluffton woman killed in February 16 crash at US 30 and CR 15

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP–The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a  two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on February 16, 2023, at approximately 8:20 a.m. The crash occurred at the intersection of US 30 and County Road 15 (Allen/Hancock  County line road) in Richland Township, Allen County. 

Delaney Miller, age 38, of Bluffton, was operating a 2015 Buick Regal, traveling  east on US 30. Ryan Ferguson, age 30, of Frankfort, Indiana was operating a 2003  International semi-truck with trailer, traveling west on US 30. The Buick failed to yield  the right-of-way, turned left to travel north onto County Road 15 and was struck by the  International. Mr. Ferguson suffered minor injuries. Ms. Miller was pronounced deceased  at the scene. 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted on scene by; Hancock County Sheriff’s  Office, Beaverdam-Richland Fire and EMS, Allen County Coroner’s Office, H&H Funeral  Services, Ohio Department of Transportation, Beaverdam Fleet Service and Big Daddy’s Towing. The crash remains under investigation. 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use extra caution  and give extra space while driving during inclement weather. 

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Fans don’t let fans drive drunk

Make designating a sober driver your game plan this Super Bowl Sunday

COLUMBUS–As people gather for Super Bowl parties on Sunday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges fans to refrain from driving impaired. If you plan on consuming alcohol, don’t drive and plan ahead to designate a sober driver.

In an effort to keep our roadways safe this Super Bowl Sunday, troopers will be cracking down on impaired drivers. You can do your part by reminding friends and family that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

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January 10 vehicle-pedestrian traffic crash report released

The Bluffton Police Department provided the Bluffton Icon with the following details of a January 10 Main St. traffic crash involving a pedestrian in the lane of traffic. The unit in error (vehicle or pedestrian) was unknown.

At 5:48 p.m., Douglas Cade of Rawson, driving a Silverado pickup truck, struck an unnamed juvenile pedestrian. The reporting officer noted that the vehicle “was heading south on Main St. when the pedestrian ran from the library towards the high school.”

The pedestrian was transported by Bluffton EMS to Lima Memorial Hospital with possible injury.

Contributing circumstances in the event was a “failure to yield.” Conditions at the time of the incident were dark with lighted, dry pavement. Neither the driver or pedestrian were listed as distracted.

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