FINDLAY --The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 75 northbound, north of state Route 235 in Eagle Township. The crash occurred at approximately 2:44 a.m. in the traffic backup from a vehicle fire.
The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were 3 (three) fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during the month of September 2022 for a total of 9 fatalities this year.
Last year (2021) 11 fatal crashes resulting in 12 fatalities were reported through the month of September 2021.
The attached tables represent fatal crashes in Allen County for the entire year of 2022.
From 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October, 15, Bentley Rd. from Campus view to Elm Street will be closed for Homecoming events at Bluffton University.
On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 12:42 p.m., the Hancock County Sheriff's Office received a report of a shooting at 7400 CR 304.
The caller reported Austin J Wickman (age 28) of Findlay, Ohio fired a handgun at a subject at the residence and fled the scene. Austin was reported to be driving a 2007 black Chevrolet 2500 bearing Ohio registration JTA9755.
Hancock County deputies responded to the area and were unable to locate Austin.
Austin is considered to be armed and should not be approached if located.
The Bluffton Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Patrol Officer, according to a Sept. 1 post on the department's Facebook page.
Applicant must be OPOTA certified and experience is preferred. Applications can be picked up at the Bluffton Police Department,154 N. Main St.
If you have questions about this job opportunity, call 419-358-2961.
