The Van Wert County Courthouse

Monday, Jun. 8, 2026

3:44 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Payne Road in Tully Township for a subject having severe pain from a previous fall.

5:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2019 Freightliner driven by Matthew Meck of Indiana was traveling eastbound on U.S. 30 near Richey Road in Pleasant Township when the front passenger tire came off the semi, causing the semi to swerve to the right into a guard rail. As the vehicle swerved into the guard rail, it sustained more damage to the rear tires, causing two more to come off the axle. The semi sustained disabling damage and was unable to be driven. The driver sustained no injuries. The semi was then towed from the scene.

8:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Harrison Township for a report of a loose dog.

8:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a subject trespassing.

10:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Central Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

10:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to check the area for an open line 911 call.

10:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Reservoir to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

11:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of vehicle damage.

12:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2004 GMC Sierra driven by Amy Breauchy of Monroe, Indiana, was backing out of a parking space at Road Dog gas station in the Village of Willshire. She failed to see oncoming traffic from the rear and struck a 2018 Jeep Cherokee driven by Susan Maier of Celina, which was traveling northbound on Fort Recovery Road. Both vehicles sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported.

12:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident.

2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Shenk Road in Washington Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

3:33 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on State Road in Jennings Township for a subject who fell.

5:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Oak Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

5:34 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a medical alarm at a residence on Convoy Road in Tully Township.

6:11 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Chenowith Road in Ridge Township for a subject having labored breathing.

8:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:11 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued for violation of a protection order. Kyle W. Coble, 41, of Willshire was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

9:10 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on State Road in Jennings Township for a subject who fell.

10:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Union Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

POSTED: 06/08/26 at 10:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

4:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township for a complaint of harassment.

5:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township for a report of a subject being disorderly.

6:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of trespassing.

6:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident.

8:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

12:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bergner Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a subject.

1:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.

1:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Defiance Trail Road in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a resident.

8:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist with a juvenile being unruly.

8:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of trespassing.

9:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. Route 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

9:44 p.m. – Deputies made a traffic stop on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert. A subject in the vehicle was found to have a warrant issued out of Mercer County. Michael Charles Billerman, 28, of Pleasant Township was transferred to the custody of Mercer County.

9:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious person.

10:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township to check an open line 911 call.

10:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a tree branch in the roadway.

11:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for an automated message of a possible crash. Nothing was located.

POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Line Road in Tully Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

1:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert City Police Department.

9:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.

11:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert City Police Department.

2:28 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject feeling lightheaded.

4:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of domestic violence.

5:34 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.

6:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bowers Road in Union Township for a civil dispute involving child custody.

6:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Liberty Township for a report of an open door.

7:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

7:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jonestown Road in York Township for a report of a subject shooting from the roadway.

8:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of reckless driving.

8:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Carmean Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of suspicious activity.

9:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

10:09 p.m. – Deputies arrested a subject on a warrant issued by Paulding County Common Pleas Court. Brandon Nicholas Decker, 28 of Convoy, was taken into custody and turned over to Paulding County.

10:26 p.m. – Deputies arrested a subject on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a Bond Violation issued out of Van Wert Common Pleas Court. Dylan Matthew Slagle, 22, of Ohio City was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

10:41 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.

11:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a vehicle driving with no lights.

POSTED: 06/08/26 at 9:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Sunday, May 31 – officers conducted a welfare check in the 400 block of Zimmerman Ave.

Sunday, May 31 – arrested Cyle J. Black in the 600 block of E. Crawford St. for persistent disorderly conduct.

Sunday, May 31 – a report was made in reference to a possible menacing incident in the 1100 block of W. Main St.

Sunday, May 31 – fraud was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.

Monday, June 1 – arrested Zachary Craig for OVI at the intersection of E. Sycamore and N. Chestnut St.

Monday, June 1 – a dispute was reported in the 800 block of N. Washington St.

Monday, June 1 – a report was made in reference to an unruly juvenile in the 500 block of Woodland Ave.

Monday, June 1 – underage consumption was reported in the 100 block of E. Raymond St.

Tuesday, June 2 – criminal damaging was reported at Franklin Park. After an investigation, a juvenile was charged with criminal damaging.

Tuesday, June 2 – an incident of aggravated menacing and menacing was reported.

Tuesday, June 2 – a parking citation was issued to a vehicle parked over two hours in the 100 block of W. Main St.

Tuesday, June 2 – arrested Katrina Castle for complicity and Tara Skinner for theft in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. Both charges are first degree misdemeanors.

Tuesday, June 2 – the police department took a report for a miscellaneous incident in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.

Wednesday, June 3 – an officer was assigned to the 100 block of E. Main St. for a parking violation. After an investigation, a parking citation was issued.

Thursday, June 4 – a hit/skip crash was reported in the 200 block of W. Ervin Rd.

Thursday, June 4 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.

Thursday, June 4 – arrested Frank Alexander on an outstanding warrant in the 300 block of S. Walnut St.

Thursday, June 4 – violation of a civil protection order was reported in the 800 block of George St.

Thursday, June 4 – arrested Noah Bloniarz on an outstanding warrant in the 600 block of N. Franklin St.

Friday, June 5 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave.

Friday, June 5 – a two-vehicle non-injury accident occurred in the 300 block of N. Wall St.

Friday, June 5 – arrested Barry Boroff for OVI after a traffic stop on Park St. near Dickinson.

Friday, June 5 – a report of disorderly conduct was taken in the 600 block of N. Race St.

Friday, June 5 – arrested Ian Taylor in the 200 block of N. Jefferson St. for driving with no operators license.

Friday, June 5 – arrested Michael Speakman on an outstanding warrant in the 200 block of E. Main St.

Saturday, June 6 – a two-vehicle, non-injury crash occurred on Shannon St. at Main St.

Saturday, June 6 – a theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Shannon St. It remains under investigation.

Saturday, June 6 – a disorderly conduct report was taken in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.

Saturday, June 6 – an assault report was taken in the 200 block of S. Washington St.

Saturday, June 6 – criminal damaging was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.

POSTED: 06/08/26 at 7:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of an injured deer in the roadway.

4:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a protection order violation.

9:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Washington Street in the Village of Elgin to deliver a message for Miami County.

1:02 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing and lightheaded.

1:45 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from Mercer County to Woodland Cemetery in Pleasant Township.

5:29 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a subject with an injured arm.

7:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a resident.

7:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of reckless driving.

8:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of domestic violence.

9:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of reckless driving.

9:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township to standby as a peace officer while a subject retrieved property.

9:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of trespassing.

POSTED: 06/04/26 at 5:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:17 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on South Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject having cardiac complications.

1:56 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.

2:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.

6:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

9:22 a.m. – Dispatched Ottoville Fire to a report of a tractor fire on Adams Road in Jackson Township.

10:28 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on East Crawford Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.

10:44 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having a seizure.

12:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of loose cows.

1:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of vandalism.

1:30 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to the Scott Cemetery in Union Township.

2:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Liberty Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a resident.

2:33 p.md. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a complaint of juveniles being reckless on motor bikes.

2:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Liberty Township for a complaint of subjects running the stop signs.

3:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to assist a disabled motorist.

5:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of domestic violence.

6:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of an injured deer.

8:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Snyder Road in Liberty Township for a report of domestic violence.

9:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a report of domestic violence.

10:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

11:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Werner Road in Tully Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

POSTED: 06/03/26 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township to check the welfare of a resident.

12:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute.

4:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

7:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

9:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire to assist with an unruly juvenile.

9:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Giffin Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a stray dog.

10:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

11:10 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on East Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was ill.

11:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.

3:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

4:53 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Giffin Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject feeling weak.

6:30 p.m. – Deputies and Van Wert EMS responded to a residence on Dutch John Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident who may having been having a diabetic emergency.

7:15 p.m. – Deputies spoke with residents from South Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of a loose dog killing their chickens and ducks.

POSTED: 06/02/26 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

On 5-25-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of E. 5th St. for a suspicious person complaint. The caller told officers that a male and a female were walking back and forth in a parking lot acting erratically.

On 5-25-2026 – a male came to the police department to report being the victim of an identity theft. The male told officers that someone, unknown to him, had used his personal information on tax papers. The male was now responsible for back taxes as a result of the suspect using his information.

On 5-25-2026 – officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of W. 5th St. for a hit skip crash. Officers arrived and spoke with the owner of the vehicle that had been damaged by another unknown vehicle overnight. Officers began checking the area and located a vehicle with matching damage. Officers spoke with the driver of that vehicle and he admitted to causing the crash. The driver was issued citations for failure to maintain control, driving with no driver’s license, and leaving the scene of an accident.

On 5-25-2026 – officers were sent to the 600 block of W. 1st St. for a menacing complaint. A male there told officers that his daughter’s ex-boyfriend told her that he was going to assault him with a weapon.

On 5-25-2026 – officers were sent to the area of N. Scott and E. 8th St. for a report of fireworks being set off. The owner of the residence was given a warning and advised that fireworks are prohibited within the city limits.

On 5-26-2026 – officers spoke with an employee at a business in the 200 block of W. 2nd St. in reference to a theft. The employee told officers that they issued a check to another company, but the other company never received it. After investigating the missing check, the employee found that the check had been stolen in the mail, altered, and cashed by a fictitious business.

On 5-26-2026 – officers were sent to the 400 block of N. Main St. for a hit skip crash. Officers spoke with a city employee who advised that an unknown vehicle had struck a streetlight and fled the scene. Officers are working at this time to identify the truck seen on surveillance camera striking the light.

On 5-27-2026 – officers responded to a minor crash that occurred at the intersection of Fort Jennings Road and E. 5th St. Officers found that a male, driving a pickup truck, backed up to allow a semi-tractor-trailer to turn. While doing so, the pickup truck struck a car that was behind. The male was issued a citation for improper backing.

On 5-27-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 700 block of N. Canal St. for an unruly juvenile complaint. A female there told officers that her juvenile son stole money from her and is being habitually unruly. Officers took a report and forwarded it to the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office for review of charges.

On 5-27-2026 – officers responded to Stadium Park after receiving a call stating that a juvenile female was taken in a car by an adult male. Officers quickly located the vehicle and made contact with the male and juvenile female. After speaking to both, it was found that the male was picking up his sister, whom he had dropped off earlier in the day.

On 5-28-2026 – officers spoke with a male in the 600 block of E. 8th St. who complained about his neighbor mowing too early in the morning. Officers advised the male that his neighbor is not violating any ordinance by mowing at 8:30 in the morning.

On 5-28-2026 – officers spoke with a female who reported damage done to her property. The female told officers that she is currently going through a divorce and her husband came back to the residence and tore down a camera. The female was advised to contact her lawyer.

On 5-29-2026 – an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing the driver commit a traffic offense. During the investigation of the traffic violation, officers found multiple suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The driver was transported to jail and will face multiple charges pending further investigation.

On 5-29-2026 – officers, along with Delphos Fire and Rescue, responded to a residence in the 100 block of E. 12th St. for an unresponsive female. Officers located the female who was treated for a possible drug overdose by rescue personnel. The female responded and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

On 5-30-2026 – officers were sent to Stadium Park to investigate a minor crash involving two vehicles. Both drivers agreed to exchange insurance information.

On 5-30-2026 –  officers spoke with a female who reported that she had been sexually assaulted multiple times by a male with whom she was staying. The incident is being investigated by the detective bureau.

On 5-31-2026 – officers found a boarded-up, condemned residence in the 200 block of S. Main St. had been broken into. The residence was searched, but no one was located inside.

On 5-31-2026 – officers were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of S. Pierce St. to investigate the discovery of a deceased male. Officers determined that no foul play had occurred.

On 5-31-2026 – officers responded to a disturbance complaint in the area of Skinner and Erie streets. Officers checked the area and located the residence where the disturbance was taking place. Officers found that there was a verbal altercation between a mother and her juvenile daughter, who was acting unruly.

POSTED: 06/01/26 at 12:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Zimmerman Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

2:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

8:27 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject for a complaint of vandalism to property on Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire.

9:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a report of an unruly juvenile.

11:59 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Church Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a tractor fire.

12:56 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject was incoherent.

1:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an are of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

2:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

2:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

3:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harvey Road in Hoaglin Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.

3:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township for a report of two loose cows.

4:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Union Township to check a cellular device automated message of a severe crash.

4:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

5:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harvey Road in Hoaglin Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.

5:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mason Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of subjects riding ATVs on the roadway.

7:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mason Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of subjects riding ATVs on the roadway.

10:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street and Front Street in Willshire Township (Glenmore) for a report of a dog being bitten and injured by a loose dog.

POSTED: 06/01/26 at 11:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

2:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a domestic violence.

1:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Gleason Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

2:00 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Payne Road in Tully Township for a subject who fell.

2:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a complaint of trespassing.

3:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.

3:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway and Gilliland Roads in Ridge Township for a complaint of gunshots.

9:36 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township for a subject having a seizure.

POSTED: 06/01/26 at 11:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement