K-9 officer participates in first incident
Here's the Bluffton police department docket for May.
May 3
University officials reported a criminal trespass to police.
May 5
Officers arrested Andrea L. Gossard, 25, Ottawa, for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in 500 block of North Main Street for an equipment violation. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
An Ottawa resident was issued a citation for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
Officers responded to the 300 block of West Elm Street for a fight complaint.
Officers responded to a Vance Street residence for a neighbor dispute.
Officers requested K9 assistance on a traffic stop in the area of Interstate 75 near Bentley Road.
May 6
Officers responded to a noninjury traffic crash on West Elm Street near Rosenberger Drive Rachel C. Crow, 99, Findlay, OH, was issued a citation for reasonable control. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
May 9
A Delphos, OH resident was issued a citation for possession of marijuana during a traffic stop. The case is pending Findlay Municipal Court.
May 10
Officers arrested William L. Scott, 40, Lima, OH for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the 800 block of County Line Road for a speeding violation. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
May 12
A Hunters Run resident reported a neighbor’s trailer was on their property.
May 15
Following a traffic stop on Interstate 75 near Bentley Road, officers arrested a Prestonburg, KY resident for felony possession of a controlled substance.
Officers responded to a noninjury, hit/skip, traffic crash in the 200 block of South Lawn Avenue.
May 18
Officers responded to a Riley Street resident in reference to a neighbor dispute.
May 19
Officers arrested Joseph D. Payne, 26, Akron, OH, for driving under suspension following a traffic stop on County Line Road for a speeding violation. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
May 20
Officers requested K9 assistance on a traffic stop in the area of Interstate 75 near Bentley Road. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a large amount of paraphernalia and marijuana.
May 23
A Riley Street resident reported items were taken from their lot.
May 24
A North Lawn Avenue resident reported a theft of their wallet from their unlocked vehicle.
May 25
Officers received a call from the Allen County Coroner’s Office in reference to suspicious death.
An East College Avenue resident reported an ongoing harassment issue with a neighbor.
May 27
Officers responded to a car/deer noninjury crash on Interstate 75 at mile marker 144.
May 29
A Vance Street resident reported an unwanted guest at their residence.
May 31
A Lima resident reported a child custody complaint to police.
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