The following report comes from the desk of Vermilion Police Chief Chris Hartung and summarizes police activity in the City of Vermilion for the week of March 2 through March 8, 2026. Incidents are listed by date and reflect calls for service and officer activity reported by the department.
March 2, 2026
4:41 p.m. — 1300 block of Birchview: Animal complaint involving a malnourished dog. The animal was surrendered to the Animal Warden.
March 3, 2026
1:22 p.m. — 200 block of Hollyview: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrest.
March 4, 2026
7:19 a.m. — Larchmont: Minor two-vehicle accident.
11:48 a.m. — Liberty Avenue: Traffic stop resulting in a Driving Under Suspension (DUS) citation.
12:37 p.m. — 1200 block of State Street: Theft complaint involving a stolen trailer plate.
2:26 p.m. — Liberty Avenue: Minor two-vehicle accident.
March 5, 2026
12:21 a.m. — 3700 block of Edgewater: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrests.
9:47 a.m. — 300 block of Aldrich: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrests.
2:12 p.m. — 500 block of South Shore Court: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrests.
3:25 p.m. — 800 block of Exchange: Assist with a civil matter.
March 6, 2026
8:09 p.m. — 200 block of Berkshire: Traffic stop resulting in arrests for OVI and Open Container.
March 7, 2026
Nothing to report.
March 8, 2026
7:05 p.m. — 3700 block of Liberty Avenue: Traffic stop resulting in an OVI arrest.
Residents with questions or concerns may contact the Vermilion Police Department at 440-967-6116. For emergencies, please call 911.