The Van Wert County Courthouse

Monday, Aug. 10, 2026

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 8/7/2026

8:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Pleasant Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.

10:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of someone shooting cats.

1:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

3:20 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having seizures.

4:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Liberty Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of criminal mischief.

5:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.

5:22 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.

6:20 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Auglaize County Court for an Indictment with a charge of trafficking in drugs. Scott Eric Froning, 58, of Willshire, was taken into custody and transported to Monticello, where the Auglaize County Sheriff was given custody.

6:56 p.m. – Deputies assisted a stranded resident to a location from the City of Van Wert to Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township.

7:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a loose dog.

7:44 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for Theft. Bethany Ann Wreath, 36, of Willshire, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

7:54 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.

8:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Tully Township for a report of a dispute by a vehicle parked in the roadway. No incident was located.

8:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of juveniles acting suspiciously.

9:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to assist a disabled motorist.

POSTED: 08/10/26 at 12:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement