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Emergency Incidents
Reckless semi forces driver onto berm on interstate
Traffic
I 75 and Hillville Road, Bluffton, Ohio 45817, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver on the northbound interstate near the 134 and 138 bridge. A white semi with a white Enterprise trailer was reportedly driving with a passenger-side headlight out, changing lanes without signaling, cutting off the caller, and causing the caller to drive into a berm. The semi was then reported to be behind the caller.
Disabled vehicle with flat tire leaves roadway
Traffic
Swaney Rd, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a disabled red Ford Escape with a flat tire on the side of Swaney Road. The vehicle was later reported to have left the area.
Vehicle hits equipment in construction zone
Traffic
W Kibler St & Grove St, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property-damage traffic incident near Kibler Street and Grove Street, where a vehicle apparently drove through a construction barrier the previous night and struck rented equipment. A woman involved was contacted and said she was okay and that it was accidental.
Traffic stop near Bluffton University campus
Traffic
University Drive, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near a university campus involving a red Chevy Equinox. Radio traffic referenced a location across from the university building and grounds.
Woman found passed out near South Main Street
Medical Emergency
S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a medical call near South Main Street for a 35-year-old woman who had passed out. A squad or medic unit was requested, and it was later clarified that the situation did not appear to involve a fight.
Gasoline leak at Shell station on State Route 103
Fire
Jefferson Street, OH-103, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible gasoline leak at a Shell station on State Route 103, where a caller said gasoline sprayed from a nozzle while pumping and was waiting at pump five.
Storage door alarm at Bluffton restaurant
Break-In
Garau St, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible storage door alarm at a fast food restaurant in Bluffton. An employee later provided an improper passcode.
Reckless pickup driving on I 75 near mile 140
Traffic
I 75 and South Bentley Road, Bluffton, Ohio 45817, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a black extended-cab Ford F-150 weaving between lanes on southbound I-75 near mile markers 140 and 148.
Intoxicated person breaks door and acts disorderly
Disturbance
Commerce Ln, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a room at a location on Commerce Lane in Bluffton for a possibly intoxicated person who reportedly broke through a door and was acting disorderly.
Traffic stop on Wogs Burger Road near preserve
Traffic
Augsburger Rd, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a vehicle with a specific license plate near Wog's Burger Road by the nature preserve.
Traffic stop at Main and Poplar in Bluffton
Traffic
Poplar St & S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Main Street and Poplar Street, involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
Welfare check requested near Cherry Street in Bluffton
Medical Emergency
Cherry St, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent for a possible welfare check near Cherry Street in Bluffton, Ohio, after the reported address was believed to be incorrect and a unit was asked to check the surrounding area.
Officer checks on two men walking in roadway
Traffic
Co Rd 29, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact on County Road 29 regarding a report of a couple of men in the roadway, described as adults around 40 years old.
Complaint over threats and mental health concerns
Assault Report
N Dixie Hwy, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible mental health and narcotic-related disturbance at a location on North Dixie Highway in Bluffton, where the caller reported ongoing issues and that someone had made threats on Facebook.
Woman with high blood pressure reported near Jared Circle
Medical Emergency
Jared Cir, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded near Jared Circle in Bluffton for a possible medical emergency involving a 46-year-old woman with high blood pressure.
Vehicle rollover crash on US 30 off ramp
Traffic
East Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, Ohio 45817, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle rollover crash near US 30 and East Lincoln Highway by an eastbound off ramp, with fire and EMS responding.
Warrant arrest for probation and cocaine violation
Substance Use
County Line Rd, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a person at an apartment on County Line Road. County confirmed a possible active no-bond warrant for probation violation and cocaine possession, and county deputies were en route.
81-year-old woman with infected thigh wound reported
Medical Emergency
W Elm St, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, bluffton EMS is dispatched to a nursing home on West Allen Street for an 81-year-old woman with a possible septic condition and an infected wound on her right thigh.
Traffic stop at Grove Street and Lawn Avenue
Traffic
S Lawn Ave & Grove St, Bluffton, OH 45817
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop involving a Peterbilt truck with a Kentucky license plate near Grove Street and Lawn Avenue in Bluffton, Ohio.
Reckless speeding vehicle reported on I-75
Traffic
I-75, Bluffton, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible reckless, speeding southbound vehicle last reported near the 140 on I-75 in the Bluffton area. Units were losing sight of the vehicle, and no other reports were received at the time.
