September's Bluffton police docket
Here is the September Bluffton police department docket.
September 4
Officers arrested Carla D. Major, 48, Lima, for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of State Route 103 and Commerce Lane for a stop sign violation. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
September 8
Officers responded to a noninjury hit/skip traffic crash in the area of Vine Street and North Main Street.
September 13
Officers arrested Paul Beach, 30, Waynesfield, 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.
September 14
A North Main Street business reported suspicious activity involving a possible misused credit card.
September 16
Officers responded to elementary school in reference to personal items that were found at the playground.
Officers assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol in a crash investigation that occurred outside the village limits.
September 17
A Hillville Road resident reported a criminal damage complaint to police involving one of his rental properties.
September 20
Officers arrested Jonathan B. Strykul, 51, Bluffton for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the 100 block of State Route 103. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
Officers responded to a noninjury hit/skip traffic crash in the alley behind the 100 block of East College Avenue.
Officers responded to a noninjury traffic crash in the area of Harmon Road and Bentley Road. A Bluffton juvenile was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way and the case is pending in Allen County Juvenile Court.
September 24
Officers responded to a North Lawn Avenue residence in reference to an unruly juvenile complaint.
A Kibler Street resident reported he was the victim of identity theft.
A County Line Road resident reported a criminal damage complaint to police.
Officers arrested Michael E. Clemons, 23, Bluffton for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of milepost 140 on Interstate 75 for a window tint violation. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.
September 29
Officers arrested Thomas J. Powrozek, 51, Bluffton, on an outstanding warrant out of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.
September 30
Officers responded to a North Lawn Avenue residence for a drug complaint. Upon arrival and investigation, officers took evidence of drug use and will be forwarding charges against two Bluffton juveniles to the juvenile prosecutor’s office for review.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- ICAPP study: Ohioans strongly oppose data center expansion and tax breaks
- October 22 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate girls soccer ousts rival Allen East in sectionals
- Strawberry Fields Forever: Fruit polyphenols and brain health
- Last call for Bluffton Cars & Coffee for 2026
- Icon calendar gets a little more elbow room
- Bluffton Board of Education recap: Contracts for coaches and new bus driver
- Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026
- Bluffton chamber photo competition display and reception announced
- Bluejays and buzzards catch the eye of this Accounting prof
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 21
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
- Charles “Chuck” Wendall Collins, 63, owned Eagle Press Repairs
- Dwain L. Leiber, 87, owned Leiber Garage
- Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, taught at Findlay City Schools
- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
- Pirates dominate All-NWC boys soccer awards
- Local filmmaker focuses on memories made by people and places
- Bluffton Public Library: Medicare 101
- BHS artists prepare Yankee Doodle Christmas Trees for Jingle Bell Stroll
Monday, October 19, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, October 14-18
- Ada Icon headlines, October 19
- JessExpress Travel is the Icon's newest advertiser
- Gatchel 7th in girls, Pirates 4th at NWC cross country meet
- Veterans invited to Pandora-Gilboa banquet, November 10
- Wearable sculptures featured in exhibit On Soft Ground
- Historic depot rentals offered for meetings and parties