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 February 23 through March 1, 2026. Incidents are listed by date and reflect calls for service and officer activity reported by the department.
February 23, 2026
1803 — 1000 block of Sanford: Unruly juvenile complaint. No arrests were made.
February 24, 2026
Nothing to report.
February 25, 2026
2007 — 1600 block of Cooper Foster: Officers responded to a report of a suicidal subject. The individual was located and transported to the hospital for evaluation.
February 26, 2026
1219 — 4300 block of Liberty: Warrant arrest.
1405 — State Route 2: Traffic stop resulting in a Driving Under Suspension (DUS) arrest.
1537 — State Route 2: Traffic stop resulting in a Driving Under Suspension (DUS) arrest.
1712 — 300 block of Erie: Report of a deceased subject. The death was determined to be by suicide.
1716 — 800 block of Blissful: EMS assist regarding a subject in mental distress.
1859 — 1200 block of Sanford: Telecommunications harassment complaint.
February 27, 2026
1148 — 4600 block of Liberty: Traffic stop resulting in a Driving Under Suspension (DUS) arrest.
February 28, 2026
0025 — 3500 block of Liberty: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrest.
0808 — 4700 block of Cooper Foster: Warrant arrest.
1016 — 3500 block of Liberty: Criminal damaging complaint involving a vehicle’s tires being slashed. No arrests have been made.
1412 — 4400 block of Liberty: Disturbance complaint at a local business involving a customer. The customer was advised not to return to the business.
March 1, 2026
0401 — 300 block of Salem: Domestic dispute resulting in no arrest.
1515 — Liberty Avenue: Warrant arrest.
1848 — Liberty Avenue: Minor car vs. deer accident.
1856 — Vermilion Road: Minor car vs. deer accident.
Residents with questions or concerns may contact the Vermilion Police Department at 440-967-6116. For emergencies, please call 911.
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