VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 8/28/2026

Friday, August 28, 2026

4:27 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.

11:06 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure.

11:25 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.

11:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 66 in Jackson Township to check the welfare of a subject working on a utility line.

12:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to remove a ladder from the roadway.

12:19 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway for a subject with high blood sugar.

12:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Race Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

12:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Keplar Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

2:49 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Steven James Sowers, 44, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

2:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of theft.

3:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

3:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of an abandoned vehicle.

3:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of George Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

5:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township to check an open line 911 call.

8:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of an assault. Nicholas L. Fairchild, 25, of Hazel Crest, Illinois, was charged with assault, a first degree misdemeanor and was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

11:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.