Police Blotter

June 3, 2019 06:33- 900 block of Decatur: Vandalism complaint involving school buses. 10:08- 2400 block of Sunnyside: Traffic stop resulting in citations for DUS, Open Container, and Littering from an auto. 12:54- 4200 block of Telegraph: Property damage complaint. 16:09- 4600 block of Liberty: Traffic stop resulting in citations for DUS and Drug ParaphernaliaContinue reading “Police Blotter”

Police Blotter

September 17, 2018 09:49- U.S. 6: Minor car Vs. deer accident 11:23- 1400 block of Sanford: Fraud complaint. 11:49- 300 block of Yorktown: Theft complaint.   September 18, 2018 09:09- 300 block of Niagara: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrest. 10:37- 4800 block of Liberty: Traffic stop resulting in a DUS citation. 14:53- 5400 blockContinue reading “Police Blotter”

VPD K-9 Unit helps apprehend fleeing suspects in mutual aid request

By Melanie Williamson Sgt. Scott Holmes and K9 Miro spend hours every week training for every possible situation they may encounter on the job. On Wednesday, August 22, the Vermilion Police Department K-9 Unit had the honor of once again participating in the Lorain County Fair K-9 Demonstration alongside the K-9 Units of the LorainContinue reading “VPD K-9 Unit helps apprehend fleeing suspects in mutual aid request”

Police Beat

February 19, 2018 03:48 – 300 block of Woodridge Road: Domestic violence complaint filed. Male suspect fled the area prior to officers arrival. A warrant was issued for the suspect. 07:33 – Liberty Ave: Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 15:20 – 5700 block of Huron Street: Fraud complaint filed. 20:36 – Liberty Ave: DriverContinue reading “Police Beat”

Police arrest two suspects trying to break into auto wash coin boxes

By Karen Cornelius It was pitch dark near midnight on Halloween, October 31, when two suspects in a grey truck were parked at Liberty Auto Wash on Liberty Avenue with the thought of opening the coin boxes to retrieve some cash. What were the chances, that at that very moment their movements were being monitoredContinue reading “Police arrest two suspects trying to break into auto wash coin boxes”

A series of thefts on Wine Street reminds residents to lock their car doors

By Melanie Williamson With more reported car break-ins, this time on Wine Street, residents are reminded once again to lock their vehicles and avoid leaving valuables in them. On Tuesday, October 24, two residents in the 800 block of Wine Street reported to the Erie County Sheriff’s office that their vehicles had been entered andContinue reading “A series of thefts on Wine Street reminds residents to lock their car doors”

Police Beat

September 11, 2017 08:59 – 3400 block of Liberty Ave: Caller reporting her vehicle tires had been slashed sometime overnight. No suspects at this time. 10:07 – Liberty Ave: Driver stopped for a moving violation was found to be under suspension. 11:03 – 5300 block of Sailorway Drive: Juvenile assault complaint filed. 14:33 – 1200Continue reading “Police Beat”

Police Beat

August 28, 2017 01:40 – Adams Street: Report of a driver stuck in a ditch. Upon further investigation, it was determined the driver was intoxicated and placed under arrest for OVI. 07:50 – SR2: Assist OSP with a roll over wreck on Route 2 in which the driver fled the area. The driver was laterContinue reading “Police Beat”

Police Beat

August 7, 2017 11:48 – 600 block of Main Street: Theft complaint filed. 12:41 – 3500 block of Liberty Ave: Fraud complaint filed. 14:53 – 4400 block of Liberty Ave: Driver stopped for a moving violation found to be under suspension. 20:14 – Howard Drive: Subject observed driving a vehicle with an active arrest warrantContinue reading “Police Beat”

Police Beat

July 24th, 2017 0109 – Sanford Street: Report of a suspicious male in the area who may be attempting to enter cars.  The suspect was located and identified but no vehicles were observed to have been entered.  The male was taken home and released. 1546 – 1100 block of Adams Street: Report of a disturbanceContinue reading “Police Beat”