Bluffton Police docket for May
May 1
-Police responded to a domestic dispute at a Railroad St. Residence.
May 3
-Officers located two young juveniles who were walking along N. Main St. Officers located the juveniles and found that they had run away from home. Their parents were contacted and the children were returned unharmed.
May 4
-Police assisted with an unruly patient at the Bluffton Hospital.
-Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash at the intersection of Cherry St. and County Line Rd. Ruth Rinehart, 95, Arlington was cited for Failure To Yield the Right of Way and the case is pending in Bluffton Mayor’s Court.
-Police responded to a N. Main St. Business in response to a complaint of Underage Consumption.
May 7
- Police responded to a Snider Rd Business in response to vandalism that had been done inside the business.
-Officers responded to a Lawn Ave. Residence in response to a Domestic Dispute.
-Police responded to an injury traffic crash at the intersection of Main and Jefferson Streets.
May 8
-Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash in the 100 block of S. Main St. Irina Groman, 36, Bluffton was issued a citation for Reasonable Control. The case is pending in Bluffton Mayor’s Court.
May 9
-A N. Main St. Resident called officers in regards to the neighbor’s dogs barking.
May 10
-A N. Jackson St. Resident reported that neighborhood kids had crashed a bicycle into the side of her parked car and caused damage to it.
May 13
-A S. Jackson St. Resident reported that someone had stolen the license plate from a trailer at the residence.
May 14
-Police took a theft complaint from a S. Main St. Resident.
May 15
-Police responded to a S. Jackson St. Residence in response to an assault complaint. Both parties involved filed complaints on each other and referred to the Municipal Court.
May 16
-Police took a telephone harassment complaint from a N. Main St. Business.
May 19
-Police took a theft complaint from an Ethan Cir Residence.
May 21
-A S. Main St. Resident reported someone had tampered with her vehicle.
-Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash involving a goose in the 800 block of County Line Rd.
May 22
-A Lausanne Ave Resident reported that an ex-boyfriend was calling her and harassing her.
May 24
-Police responded to a non-injury traffic crash at the intersection of SR 103 and County Line Road. Terry George, 46, Bluffton was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
May 27
-Police responded to a Grove St. Residence in regards to a window that was broken out of the house.
May 29
-Police responded to a Breaking and Entering complaint at a Cherry St. and N. Main St. Business.
-A Mound St. Resident reported that someone had entered a house that he was remodeling and took tools.
-Police responded to a civil complaint at a SR 103 Business.
May 30
-Officers responded to an E. Jefferson St. Residence in response to a domestic dispute.
May 31
-A N. Spring St. Resident reported that someone had stolen her new blue trash can.
-Officers responded to several Breaking and Entering and Theft complaints to vehicles and garages.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
- Bluffton Sardines 3rd at WOAL swim meet after day 1
- Ada Icon headlines, July 10
- Orange Twp. receives ODOT request to close two US 30 intersections
- Find and update Bluffton Civic Organization contact information
- 12th Ride to Remember rolls through Bluffton July 11
- Rumpke trash and recycling guidelines for Bluffton, July 2026
- Beaverdam 4-H report for July 6
- Take a look at Blufftonicon.com/calendar (video)
- Newark Earthworks program on historical indigenous architecture, July 22
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 9
- Share the bridge
- Jeff Richards is new Bluffton Elementary principal
- Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run, Aug. 8
- Sheriff seeks information in June 29 Meijer shooting investigation
- Down on the Farm celebration of America 250, July 19
- Enjoy this summer without doing damage
- Register now for July 23 Words and Wine event
- Village of Bluffton to serve BSC Community meal
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Allen County Auditor explanation of Ohio House Bill 186 Inflation Cap Credit
- Shoemaker sentenced to 27 years on child pornography charges
- St. John's UCC to host Bluffton bike swap
- Beaverdam Bunch reports: July 29 meeting
- July 28 speed puzzle competition at Bluffton Public Library
- Galley Book Group to meet at Bluffton Public Library
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Highway Patrol reports on July Fourth fatal crashes
- 2026 Porch Fest preview: Blanchard Creek Band, Conner Raines and AJ Knepper
- Take an RTA bus trip to Delphos on July 29
- Senior Center to host Route 66 Centennial trip
- Family-friendly Jurassic Adventure Escape Room, July 17 and 18
- Critters, Flitters, and Gallinippers: SCHS 2nd Saturday, July 11
- Register now for Bluffton Public Library's Read with a Dog