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Police Blotter

December 11, 2017 11:16 – SR2: Abandoned vehicle observed on the road. Owner contacted and advised to remove or it would be towed. 12:39 – Subject arrived on station to turn herself in for an outstanding arrest warrant for Failure to Appear. 18:02 – Liberty Ave: Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. December 12,Continue reading “Police Blotter”

Police Beat

December 4, 2017 10:18 – 5600 block of Liberty Ave: Ritter Library reporting vandalism to outside electric socket covers. No suspects at this time. 11:19 – Vermilion Road: Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 11:41 – 4700 block of Liberty Ave: Report of damage to a light pole in a parking lot having been struckContinue reading “Police Beat”

Police Beat

October 16, 2017 00:09 – 3500 block of Cooper Foster: Domestic violence complaint filed with a female suspect arrested and transported to the station. 10:35 – Liberty Ave: Driver stopped for a moving violation was found to be under suspension and arrested. 16:22 – SR2: Driver stopped for a moving violation was found to beContinue reading “Police Beat”

Motorcycle leads Vermilion officers on high-speed chase through town

By Melanie Williamson On Thursday, October 12, Officer Randall Krichbaum was parked in the Mackenzie Woods parking lot conducting traffic enforcement when he reported observing a motorcycle traveling west on Liberty Avenue at a high rate of speed. Krichbaum reported that he activated the Tru Speed laser S and clocked the motorcycle at 71 mphContinue reading “Motorcycle leads Vermilion officers on high-speed chase through town”

Police Beat

October 9, 2017 07:21 – 400 block of Woodside Drive: Caller reporting 3 of her tires were slashed overnight. October 10, 2017 08:22 – 300 block of Avon Drive: Theft of a riding lawn mower reported with no suspects at this time. 11:31 – 4900 block of Hollyview Drive: Telecommunications harassment complaint filed. 20:33 –Continue reading “Police Beat”

Police Beat

September 18, 2017 11:09 – 1100 block of Jackson Street: Report of a disturbance between two subjects over a civil matter. Parties were separated. 11:39 – 1200 block of Liberty Ave: Local business reports 25 wooden pallets were stolen from the rear of the business overnight. No suspects at this time. 12:56 – 1100 blockContinue reading “Police Beat”

Police Beat

August 14, 2017 11:18 – 5600 block of Ferry Street: Theft complaint filed. 14:39 – 300 block of Delamere Road: Property damage complaint filed over a fence damage. 15:21 – Liberty Ave: Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 23:55 – Portage Drive: Driver of a motor vehicle was stopped for a marked lanes violation wasContinue reading “Police Beat”

Police gives tips on identifying counterfeit money circulating in town

By Karen Cornelius Counterfeit money circulating in Vermilion is not a huge problem, but one that has popped up recently during the Festival of the Fish and at some local businesses, even a fake $20 bill reported as recently as July 23. Unfortunately, retailers, clubs, and the general public bear the entire burden ofContinue reading “Police gives tips on identifying counterfeit money circulating in town”

Police Beat

July 3, 2017 17:36- 200 block of Harcourt: Report of a theft from a vehicle. 23:27- SR2: Traffic stop for speed and DUS. July 4, 2017 03:31- Liberty/Baumhart: Warrant arrest. 13:30- 200 Block of Roxboro: Warrant arrest leading to an additional Obstructing Official Business arrest. 15:53- Main St.: Warrant Arrest. 19:18- 400 Block of Morton:Continue reading “Police Beat”

Police warn boaters to lock up what they can after a rash of break-ins

By Karen Cornelius The pleasure boating season in Vermilion is in full swing, but there’s a note of caution in the air for boat owners. The Vermilion Police Department wishes to advise all boaters about a rash of incidents happening around June 21-24. Several dock boxes and boats were broken into at the VermilionContinue reading “Police warn boaters to lock up what they can after a rash of break-ins”