The following media release was issued on December 13 by the Allen County Sheriff's office detailing the engagement and pursuit of armed suspects in and near Bluffton, Ohio on December 10 and 11. Amanda Nicole Wrede was apprehended in the immediate area; Ronald David Powell surrendered to officers in the late afternoon in Monroe County, Michigan.
UPDATE 6:28 PM, DECEMBER 11: The Bluffton Police Department reports that all officers are okay following this incident and that all future reports will come from the Allen County Sheriff's office. The suspect being pursued is in custody.
UPDATE: Area closed for pursuit of suspect is Hillville Rd. to Lincoln Hwy./Old 30. County Line Rd. to Phillips.
Bluffton area residents reported to the Icon that an incident involving shooting at law enforcement officials occured late Friday, early on Saturday, December 11.
Volunteers at St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 West College Avenue, are making warm, cheerful fleece blankets and dozens of cuddly teddy bears for recipients at area continuing care facilities.
The Bluffton Police Department and Jazzercize Bluffton have teamed up for the Cruising with a Claus toy drive. Both organizations are collecting new unwrapped toys for distribution by the Bluffton Community Assistance Corporation. The next collection is:
9 a.m.-noon December 4 at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.
The Icon has been meaning to make a progress report on construction of the Knowlton Science Center on the campus of Bluffton University. You can check for yourself any time at the https://www.bluffton.edu/webcam/.
