The following information is a summary of calls for service and police activity handled by the Vermilion Police Department between Feb. 2 and Feb. 8, 2026, and is provided from the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Hartung.
Feb. 2, 2026
- A traffic stop on the 4700 block of Liberty resulted in a citation for driving under suspension.
Feb. 3, 2026
- Police responded to a disturbance on the 3600 block of Ann involving a vehicle stuck on a tree lawn. The driver was arrested for operating a vehicle impaired, open container and driving under suspension.
Feb. 4, 2026
- A minor one-vehicle accident was reported on the 2300 block of North Ridge.
- A minor two-vehicle accident was reported on Idleview.
- Police handled a juvenile complaint on the 1200 block of Sanford involving a student with a THC vape pen. The juvenile was cited for possession of a controlled substance.
Feb. 5, 2026
- A minor two-vehicle accident was reported on Main Street.
- A minor two-vehicle accident was reported on Liberty Avenue.
- Police took a fraud report on the 300 block of Salem.
- A minor two-vehicle accident was reported on Pineview.
Feb. 6, 2026
- Police responded to a property damage complaint on the 6000 block of Conneaut Light after a mailbox was struck by a vehicle.
Feb. 7, 2026
- Police responded to a report of a suicidal subject on the 300 block of Aldrich. The individual was transported to the hospital for treatment.
- Police took a theft report from a business on the 4200 block of Liberty. A suspect was later located and arrested.
Feb. 8, 2026
- A traffic stop on South Street resulted in an arrest for driving under suspension.
- Police responded to a disturbance on the 1200 block of Sanford. The matter remains under investigation.
If you need immediate help or there is an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency situations, you can reach the Vermilion Police Department at 440-967-6116.
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