The Vermilion Police Department works tirelessly to keep our community safe. Below are some of the most notable incidents reported between April 16 and April 17, 2024.

Wednesday, April 16

• Electrical Fire – Lorain Drive (10:46 p.m.)
  A homeowner reported a fire where exterior electrical wires briefly caught fire. Ohio Edison confirmed damage but no injuries were reported.
• Car Reported Stolen – South Shore Court (2:38 p.m.)
  A woman reported her 2015 brown Nissan Sentra missing. Officers later located the vehicle at BP — it had been left there by her husband.
• Juveniles on Train Tracks – Main Street (4:00 p.m.)
  A concerned caller reported two children playing on railroad tracks. Officers responded but could not locate the juveniles.
• 911 Misdial – Kingston of Vermilion (9:33 p.m.)
  An elderly resident called 911 about an unwanted person. Staff confirmed there was no emergency.
• Protection Order Violation – Village Inn (4:30 p.m.)
  Officers responded after the caller reported that someone under a protection order was present in their hotel room.

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Thursday, April 17

• Gunshots Reported – Oakwood Drive (4:01 p.m.)
  A caller reported hearing gunshots nearby. Officers determined the noise likely came from outside city limits; no threat found.
• Protection Order Arrest – Village Inn (9:06 p.m.)
  A woman reportedly returned to a room and physically removed a male occupant in violation of a protection order. She was arrested.
• Sovereign Citizen Encounter – Boat Ramp (1:03 p.m.)
  Officers spoke with an individual who questioned vehicle registration laws. Officers explained legal requirements under Ohio law.
• Warrant Arrest – Main & Ohio Streets (7:29 a.m.)
  A man was taken into custody without incident on an active warrant out of Cuyahoga County.
• Unsecured Business – Quaker Steak & Lube (3:37 a.m.)
  Officers found an unlocked door during a foot patrol. The building was cleared and re-secured by a key holder.

See Something? What You Can Do

• If someone is in danger or needs help, call 911 immediately.
• For non-emergency concerns, contact the Vermilion Police Department.
• If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.