Bluffton Police Department, IN

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Bluffton Police Department, IN 204 E Market St, Bluffton, IN 46714 The Bluffton Police Department is always open.

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🚨🐶 Overnight one of our officers located this dog walking on River Road in the area of Stogdill Rd. He is currently safe...
10/17/2026

🚨🐶 Overnight one of our officers located this dog walking on River Road in the area of Stogdill Rd. He is currently safe and secure at Bluffton-Wells County Animal Shelter 🐾🚨

09/24/2026
09/22/2026

🚨 **ROADWAY UPDATE ** 🚨

The Bluffton Police Department would like to advise motorists that **River Road from Main Street to Wayne Street is now OPEN**.

📍 **Street Fair Traffic Notice:**
If you weren’t already aware, **Main Street / SR 1 will be CLOSED from Wabash Street to Cherry Street for the duration of the Bluffton Street Fair.**

Please plan accordingly, use alternate routes, and allow yourself a little extra time when traveling through the area. 🚧

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable **Bluffton Street Fair!** 🎡🎶

— **Bluffton Police Department**

🎉 After 27 years of dedicated service to the Bluffton Police Department and the Bluffton community, Deputy Chief Andrew ...
09/17/2026

🎉 After 27 years of dedicated service to the Bluffton Police Department and the Bluffton community, Deputy Chief Andrew Ellis is officially retiring!

Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Ellis has given countless hours serving and protecting our community, making a lasting impact on the department, his fellow officers, and the citizens he has proudly served. We are incredibly grateful for his commitment, leadership, and dedication over the past 27 years.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Andrew Ellis on an incredible career and wishing him all the best in his retirement! We hope retirement brings plenty of time to relax, enjoy family and friends, and do all the things that got pushed aside during your career.

⚠️ Retirement Party Postponed ⚠️

Due to the flooding in our area, today’s retirement party has been postponed. The new date will be Wednesday, September 30th, 3-5pm, with remarks being at 3:30pm.

Congratulations, Deputy Chief Ellis, and thank you for 27 years of service to the Bluffton Police Department and our community! 🇺🇸💙

Enjoy your retirement — you’ve earned it!

Important message from the Mayor!
09/17/2026

Important message from the Mayor!

For the 25th year, we remember and honor all those whose lives were lost. Even after all these years this day feels extr...
09/11/2026

For the 25th year, we remember and honor all those whose lives were lost. Even after all these years this day feels extremely heavy.

Today we express our gratitude and respect for all the first responders that risked their lives on that devastating day 25 years ago. We also thank all of those first responders who continue to serve their communities across the nation.

We will never forget.

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️ River Road from Wayne Street to 450 E is closed until further notice
08/15/2026

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️

River Road from Wayne Street to 450 E is closed until further notice

🚨 Last call! We are accepting applications up until Monday morning 8/10, with agility testing the following Thursday 8/1...
08/07/2026

🚨 Last call! We are accepting applications up until Monday morning 8/10, with agility testing the following Thursday 8/13! Come join our team!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for a new downtown Bluffton event presented by the Creative Arts Council of Wells County! ⬇️
07/18/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars for a new downtown Bluffton event presented by the Creative Arts Council of Wells County! ⬇️

07/14/2026

The Wells County Chamber of Commerce page is your go-to source for up-to-date information on local events, new businesses, promotions, sales, and activities in Wells County, updating frequently to keep you informed. Be sure to follow them at Wells County Chamber of Commerce!

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