VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 8/6/2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026

2:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle stuck in an area where the road is closed.

2:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a report of loose cattle in the road.

7:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2024 GMC Sierra driven by Kurtis Halder of Michigan was southbound on U.S. 127 near Wren Landeck Rd. A 2006 GMC Envoy driven by Abigail Eutsler of Spencerville was northbound on U.S. 127 near Wren Landeck Rd. Halder was in the northbound lane of traffic attempting to overtake a semi-truck and was unable to make it back into their lane of travel and swerved off the road left to avoid a crash. The two vehciles struck each other on the front passenger side of the vehicles, causing minor damage to both vehicles. Halder was cited for left-of-center. No injuries were reported at the time of the crash.

8:04 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

8:39 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a pick-up truck fire.

1:55 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for violating a protection order, a third degree felony; menacing by stalking, a fourth degree felony, and violating a protection order, a fifth degree felony. Corey T. Salisbury, 45, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

2:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoghe Road in Liberty Township to assist a resident.

3:50 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from John Yoh Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of criminal mischief.

3:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

5:04 p.m. – Deputies served two warrants issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court. Anthony M. Oliver, 31, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility of felonious assault, a second degree felony, and aggravated menacing, a first degree misdemeanor. Brandon V. Blackmore, 47, of Liberty Township, is charged with strangulation, a fourth degree felony,  and domestic violence.

6:58 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.

7:25 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing.

8:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on George Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a domestic dispute.

10:00 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a subject not feeling well.

11:19 p.m. – Deputies, along with Wren and Willshire Fire Departments, responded to an area of Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a report of a pickup truck fire.