Van Wert Police blotter 4/12-4/18/2026

Van Wert Police

Sunday, April 12 – a theft report was taken on April 15 in the 800 block of Fox Road for an incident that occurred on April 12; investigation pending.

Monday, April 13 – law enforcement was called to the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway for criminal damaging.

Tuesday, April 14 – a theft was reported in the 1100 block of S. Washington St.; case under investigation.

Tuesday, April 14 – a domestic violence report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.

Tuesday, April 14 – criminal damaging was reported at The Marsh Foundation.

Wednesday, April 15 – a theft was reported in the 200 block on N. Market St.

Wednesday, April 15 – four parking violation tickets were issued in the 1000 block of George St.

Wednesday, April 15 – Alisha Stemen was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 200 block of Towne Center Blvd.

Thursday, April 16 – a vehicle was removed from a residence in the 600 block of State St. due to a Van Wert City ordinance violation.

Thursday, April 16 – a vehicle was removed from a residence in the 100 block of Blaine St. due to a Van Wert City ordinance violation.

Thursday, April 16, a domestic violation dispute report was taken in the 200 block of W. Main St.

Thursday, April 16 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 500 block of South Ave.

Friday, April 17 – a two-vehicle non-injury crash occurred at Towne Center Blvd. and Christopher Crossing.

Saturday, April 18 – a theft report was taken while in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. and Matthew Laing was charged with theft.