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Bluffton police warn of phone call scam in area

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 24, 2013 - 5:20pm

A number of area police agencies are taking "scam" reports where male caller tries to get elderly person to "bond" someone out of jail, Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief informed The Icon.

"This area is again being targeted by callers claiming to be trying to secure money to bond family members out of jail. This scam primarily targeting elderly people who may have a hard time hearing over the phone," he said.

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2012 Bluffton EMS calls at seven year high

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 3, 2013 - 10:45pm

Bluffton EMS responded to 532 total calls for 2012, according to the year end statistics provided by Jan Basinger, Bluffton EMS Chief.  In fact, there were more calls in 2012 than in any of the previous six years.

There were 43 more calls in 2012 than in 2011, with the fewest calls (31) coming in July and the most calls (52) happening in June.

The vast majority of the calls, nearly 400 in fact, were medical.  Next were fire calls followed by calls related to motor vehicle accidents.

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Bluffton EMS Report for December

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 3, 2013 - 9:43pm

Jan Basinger, Bluffton EMS chief, provided The Icon with the December call list. EMS had 48 calls during the month.

Date - Type of Call - Location

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Here's the November Bluffton police report

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 6, 2012 - 11:16am

Nov. 1

  • Police responded to a car deer traffic crash at the intersection of SR 103 and SR 235.
  • A Jackson St. Resident reported that her 19 year old daughter was missing.  After looking into the matter officers were able to speak with the daughter on the telephone and found her to be ok.  

Nov. 3

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Recent incident sparks renewed interest in the NIXLE alert system

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 27, 2012 - 2:21pm

On Wednesday, November 21, 2012, Bluffton police officers were called to Riley Creek Court subdivision with regard to a missing elderly man.  The 6:46 a.m. call to police triggered a response that included an Allen County Sheriff’s Office canine, and three Bluffton police officers.  The 87 year old man was last seen by his wife before midnight (November 20, 2012).

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Bluffton police NIXLE alert system helps rescue elderly resident

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 21, 2012 - 9:42am

The NIXLE alert system used by Bluffton police achieved its purpose this morning.

According to Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief:

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