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Timothy Cooper, 41, of Bluffton, crashed into a N. Dixie Hwy. residence on the morning of March 22 according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol report.

Cooper was taken to the hospital and the 2008 Honda Accord he was driving was disabled by front end damage. 

In the incident, Cooper was traveling southwest at an estimated 55 mph, crossed the centerline and hit a home near Lugabill Rd.

The driver was cited with operating a vehicle without reasonable control. An unknown distraction was indicated in the crash report.

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From www.AdaIcon.com
March 24, 2025 Press Release from Ada Police Department

On March 23, 2025, at 12:35 a.m., an Ada officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near State Route 81 and State Route 235 in the Village of Ada. The vehicle failed to stop and continued West bound at approximately 80-85 miles-per-hour.

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The Lima News has reported that on March 12, 2025 in the Lima Municipal Court, Stephen R. Gray of Bluffton pleaded no contest and was found guilty of confinement of dogs.

Gray's sentence was 10 days jail, 10 days suspended; $150 fine.

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From the Hardin County Sheriff's Office on 03/05/2025  
RE: Michael Bolen Homicide  

On 03/05/2025 Dustin Ray Bolen, a McGuffey man has plead guilty to the following charges:  

Count #1 Murder (F1)  
Count #2 Gross abuse of a corpse (F5)  
Count #3 Tampering with evidence (F3)  

Sentencing for the above charges is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Hardin County  Common Pleas Court.  

Additional information:  

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Need tips on how to avoid scams? Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder recommends checking the February 2025 Consumer Advocate Newsletter distributed by the Ohio Attorney General. 

Topics in this issue include:

  • Due diligence during tax season
  • Focus on data privacy
  • Valentine's Day romance scams
  • 2024 Consumer Protection overview

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The Bluffton Police Department provided the following January 2025 activity summary for the Village of Bluffton Council on February 24. 

  • Police Calls for Service 712
  • Police Chief Calls for Service 122
  • Traffic Stops 40

Criminal Complaints 

Criminal Trespass - 1
Disorderly Conduct - 1
Miscellaneous - 5
Theft - 4
Warrant Service - 1
TOTAL - 12

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