The Van Wert County Courthouse

Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2026

VWCO Sheriff’s activity log 7/28/2026

12:25 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a subject not feeling well.

3:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

7:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Road in Ridge Township for a report of two loose dogs.

7:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoghe Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.

8:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of trespassing.

11:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

3:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash on private property.

2:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of mailbox damage.

5:57 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Juvenile Court for failure to appear on a civil case. Garett Douglas Searfoss, 24, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

8:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Slane Road in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

9:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

11:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

POSTED: 07/29/26 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement