The Van Wert County Courthouse

Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025

12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.

7:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to check the welfare of a dog.

11:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Third Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

12:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township to remove debris from the roadway.

12:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a report of a mailbox being struck by a motor vehicle.

1:23 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy EMS, responded to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject in distress and hyperventilating.

2:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dustman Road in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

3:30 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Emerson Road in Liberty Township for a subject with symptoms of a stroke.

3:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monte Carlo Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

5:47 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

6:15 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a location on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject who had fallen.

POSTED: 09/26/25 at 9:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

1:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Ervin Road to assist the Van Wert Police Department with a commercial alarm.

3:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

7:59 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Clayton Road in Willshire Township for a subject who had fallen.

9:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Upp Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a dog bite.

9:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Guilford Road in York Township to check an open line 911 call.

10:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of theft.

10:46 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township.

10:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township to check the welfare of a resident who may have been in distress.

1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain.

5:09 p.m. – Dispatched Willshire Fire and Wren Fire to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a fire in farm equipment.

9:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.

10:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and domestic violence. The vehicle was located and returned to the owner. A fourth degree felony domestic violence has been filed on the suspect, Jesus Garcia, 33, of Ohio City, who has not been located.

POSTED: 09/25/25 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

7:19 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Sheets Road in Willshire Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

9:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of theft.

10:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sheets Road in Willshire Township for a dog complaint.

10:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

10:41 a.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos EMS, responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a subject not breathing.

12:11 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Daniel Thomas Lehmkuhle, 27, of Delphos, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

3:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of ATVs and dirt bikes being ridden around the village by juveniles.

4:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a low utility line.

5:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Stripe Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

6:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

6:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a noise disturbance.

7:43 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for obstructing justice, a second degree misdemeanor. Bethany Ann Wreath, 35, of Willshire, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

7:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Jackson Township for a complaint of theft.

9:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

10:08 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain and difficulty breathing.

11:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a noise disturbance.

POSTED: 09/24/25 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

1:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

2:33 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation, a fifth degree felony, and warrants from Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear and theft. Jeffery Lee Allen Kallas, 24, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

4:03 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a subject having difficulty breathing.

7:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a complaint of dumped trash.

7:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a gun lying on the ground.

8:58 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a subject who was unresponsive.

10:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in York Township for a civil complaint.

10:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

11:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Olympic Drive in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.

12:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Kings Church Road in Harrison Township for a report of three loose dogs.

3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two loose dogs.

3:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jonestown Road in York Township for a report of two loose dogs in the roadway.

5:31 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.

7:14 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a probation violation. Austin Campbell, 30, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

10:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City.

11:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of suspicious activity.

POSTED: 09/23/25 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Reservoir for a report of gunshots being heard in the area.

3:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

9:45 a.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy EMS, responded to a residence on South Linn Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a deceased subject. No foul play is suspected.

9:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a complaint of trash being dumped.

11:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that had occurred on Willshire Eastern Road.

11:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with a low oxygen level.

1:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a medication bottle with an unknown substance that had been located.

2:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police in locating a missing juvenile.

2:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Carpenter Road in Washington Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

4:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fife Road in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

6:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Marsh Road in Pleasant Township to check a 911 open line.

6:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.

8:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to check the welfare of a subject sitting along the roadway.

8:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of an unwanted subject.

9:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of harassment.

10:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.

10:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of an unwanted subject.

10:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a subject on a bicycle with no lighting.

POSTED: 09/22/25 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Feasby Wisener Road in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a resident in distress.

12:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

3:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Simpson Street in the Village of Willshire for a noise complaint.

5:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of a subject hitchhiking.

8:08 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident on a complaint of an underage party that had occurred in the Village of Willshire.

9:23 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a subject with an acute infection.

10:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to contact a resident for Preble County.

12:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

12:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elgin Converse Road in Jennings Township to stand by as peace officers while a subject retrieved property.

2:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Slane Road in Ridge Township for a report of a stop sign being down.

3:20 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with tremors.

6:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mason Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of an ATV driving recklessly on the streets in the Village.

6:27 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a structure fire. Delphos Fire, Ohio City Fire, and Van Wert Fire were dispatched for tanker response.

7:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two dune buggies racing.

8:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.

9:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a vehicle with no lights.

9:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

10:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Pollock Road in Union Township for a report of two subjects walking and being disorderly.

10:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Central Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

10:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:49 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

4:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

5:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Vision Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

7:17 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS and Delphos EMS to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jennings Township for a subject who fell from a ladder and has a hip injury.

7:55 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for an odor investigation.

9:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

11:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Short Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.

11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township to check the welfare of a resident.

1:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shenk Road in Washington Township for a report of a suspicious person.

3:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Balliet Road in Harrison Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

3:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Road in Washington Township for a report of a stray dog.

5:16 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS and Delphos EMS to a residence on East Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for an infant having difficulty breathing.

5:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to check the welfare of a citizen.

6:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Westchester Court in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

6:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Clay in Washington Township for a report of a domestic dispute.

11:03 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on State Road in Washington Township for a subject who was disoriented.

POSTED: 09/22/25 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

1:13 a.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on Elgin Converse Road in Jennings Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

3:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of suspicious activity.

7:56 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

8:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

10:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a semi-truck with the roadway blocked.

11:27 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort in the City of Van Wert.

11:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a complaint of reckless driving.

1:14 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, Van Wert EMS, responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a utility terrain vehicle rollover with a subject trapped under the vehicle.

2:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert City Police Deparment.

3:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.

8:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in York Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.

8:40 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a subject who was ill.

10:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.

POSTED: 09/19/25 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

2:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of suspicious activity.

6:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.

7:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.

10:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a disabled semi-truck in the roadway.

11:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Riley Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of an occupied suspicious vehicle.

12:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Valine Road in Jennings Township.

1:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Alspach Road in Willshire Township for a complaint of threats.

1:44 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Middle Point on a complaint of juveniles riding scooters in the streets.

2:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving. The vehicle was located and stopped in Washington Township. The driver was issued a traffic citation for a marked lane violation.

3:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

4:19 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Middle Point Road in Washington Township regarding having issues with juveniles being unruly.

4:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a crash in a private driveway. No injuries were reported.

4:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of criminal mischief.

4:50 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for theft, a fifth degree felony. Carol Rose Boyd, 51, of Van Wert, was served a summons to appear in court.

5:15 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to comply. Cody Marie Jackson, 46, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

POSTED: 09/18/25 at 11:06 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 18 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.

1:33 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who had fallen.

3:00 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.

5:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Union Township for a report of a utility pole being struck, and the vehicle left the scene.

7:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to an area of Ohio 118 in the City of Van Wert for a report of a possible car fire.

11:23 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on West Tully Street for a subject with complications from surgery.

11:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.

11:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a stray dog.

2:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer; no injuries were reported.

3:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

4:12 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject who fell.

4:39 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for two counts of possession of drugs, fifth degree felonies, and one count of driving under suspension, a first degree misdemeanor. Larry Wayne Wilson, 56, of Tully Township, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

5:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in the City of Van Wert for a report of a motor vehicle crash. An electric scooter being ridden by Bridget Sowell of Van Wert struck the side of a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox driven by David Dize of Indiana. There were no injuries reported. 

6:14 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject with a laceration.

6:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.

6:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shepherd Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a resident.

8:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of threats and harassment.

11:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.

11:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Washington Township for a report of juveniles playing in the roadway.

POSTED: 09/17/25 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement