VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 12/12/2024

Wednesday December 12, 2024

7:17 a.m. – Deputies along with Wren Fire and Convoy EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Convoy Heller Road in Harrison Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

8:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.

11:54 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a probation violation. Joshua J. Carroll, 37, of Saint Marys is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

12:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Griswold Street in the Village of Middle Point for a stray dog.

6:14 p.m. – Deputies took a report of a motor vehicle crash on Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point. A 2022 Ford Explorer driven by Mason Speith, was backing into the driveway of the Middle Point Fire House when it struck a pole in front of the fire station. No injuries were reported.

8:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dog Creek Road in Washington Township to contact a resident.

11:32 p.m. – Deputies attempted to stop a subject on a bicycle in the area of George and Lincoln Streets in the City of Van Wert. The subject fled on foot. K9 Ajax tracked the suspect to a garage on Woodland Avenue. Consent to search the garage was granted by the property owner, and the suspect was found lying on the ground inside the garage. The subject has been charged with criminal trespass, a fourth degree misdemeanor, and obstructing official business. Jeffrey Lee Allen Kallas, 24, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.