Van Wert Police
Sunday, April 26 – a report was made in reference to several dogs running loose in the 800 block of E. Sycamore St. During the incident, another dog was attacked and the owner was charged with dogs running at-large.
Sunday, April 26 – a report of a dog running at-large was taken in the 400 block of W. Chestnut St.
Monday, April 27 – a report was made in reference to a possible probation violation.
Monday, April 27 – officers and EMS responded to Winners on Fox Rd. after a possible assault. It was later found the individual was intoxicated and had just fallen and injured themselves.
Monday, April 27 – a burglary report was taken in the 100 block of E. Raymond St.
Monday, April 27 – an officer took a report for animal complete in the 800 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, April 28 – arrested Danielle Farrow for domestic violence in the 100 block of John Brown Rd.
Tuesday, April 28 – a criminal mischief report was made in the 1100 block of W. Main St. Several items had been spray painted.
Tuesday, April 28 – officers took a domestic dispute report in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave.
Tuesday, April 28 – a burglary report was taken in the 1100 block of Bell Ave.
Wednesday, April 29 – police conducted a welfare check on a male.
Wednesday, April 29 – criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. No charges were filed at the business’s request.
Wednesday, April 29 – a vehicle was removed from property in the 600 block of Liberty St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Wednesday, April 29 – arrested Joshua Burnett on a warrant from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of cocaine and having weapons under a disability. The arrest was made in the 1000 block of Westchester Court.
Wednesday, April 29 – a report was taken for telecommunications harassment that occurred in the 1000 block of Westchester Court.
Wednesday, April 29 – an officer was dispatched to the 10000 block of Ohio 118 for a juvenile who was mentally distraught.
Thursday, April 30 – a theft was reported to have occrred near E. Central Ave. and S. Wayne St.
Thursday, April 30 – domestic violence was reported in the 900 block of E. Crawford St.
Thursday, April 30 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 900 block of E. Crawford St.
Thursday, April 30 – a welfare check was conducted in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Friday, May 1 – an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Fox Rd. after a business received a counterfeit bill. No charges were filed.
Friday, May 1 – a wallet found at Walmart was turned into the police department.
Saturday, May 2 – a trespassing incident was reported at Guest Keeper Inn.
POSTED: 05/04/26 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, April 30, 2026
4:10 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of cocaine, and having weapons under disability. Joshua Derek Burnett, 48, of Ridge Township, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
7:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
8:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a subject in a vehicle along the road.
8:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:37 p.m. – Deputies recovered property that was located in the Village of Ohio City.
1:30 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of fraud and theft.
4:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Allingham Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a semi-truck in the ditch.
6:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
7:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of vehicles racing.
8:58 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject with continuous trembling.
10:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two suspicious males on private property.
POSTED: 05/01/26 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
11:03 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lewis Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with abdominal pain.
11:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Jennings Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2019 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Baylee Hall of Willshire Township was eastbound on Ohio 81 at Venedocia St. Mary’s Road. A 2017 Cadillac ATS driven by Ashdon Simindinger of Jennings Township was northbound on Venedocia St. Mary’s Road at the intersection. Simindinger failed to see Hall’s car and attempted to make a westbound turn onto Ohio 81. Hall swerved to the left to avoid hitting Simindinger’s vehicle, crossed the center line fish-tailed, went off the right side of the road, entered a ditch, and came to rest in a muddy field. No injuries reported.
1:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Market Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
1:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a resident.
2:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Westchester Court in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of loose dogs.
2:42 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with right arm pain.
3:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of loose dogs.
5:07 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Front Street in the Village of Wren for a subject not feeling well.
5:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a subject who drove off the road and was stuck on private property.
5:47 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to comply. Lucas Leverton, 30, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
8:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of neglect.
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, April 27, 2026
12:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of harassment.
4:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township for a subject in mental distress.
5:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
7:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.
9:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Peter Collins Road in Ridge Township for a report of a loose dog.
9:48 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having a seizure.
11:20 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township.
12:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of loose horses.
12:10 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. William Ernest Tracy, 62, of Lima, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:47 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.
3:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tumbleson Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of theft.
6:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a power line down across the road.
7:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a tree limb in the roadway.
7:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Liberty Township for a report of a tree branch in the road.
7:24 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a subject not feeling well and having difficulty walking.
7:38 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a utility line on fire.
7:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Race Street in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.
7:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
8:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 117 in Jennings Township to remove debris from the roadway.
8:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Liberty Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
8:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a tree and power line down in the roadway.
9:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on the roadway.
10:11 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township for a medical alarm.
POSTED: 04/29/26 at 2:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, April 26, 2026
12:25 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
11:03 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of U.S. 127 in Mercer County for a report of a structure fire.
11:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
12:50 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a subject having a seizure.
1:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:15 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township for a subject with chest pain.
4:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
6:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Cherry Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an unruly juvenile.
6:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a property line dispute.
7:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
POSTED: 04/28/26 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, April 25, 2026
12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
9:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Feasby Wisener Road in Tully Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
11:10 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.
11:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio City Venedocia Road in Liberty Township for a tree across the roadway.
11:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Liberty Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
1:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of loose chickens.
4:42 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a carbon monoxide alarm.
6:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash on private property.
7:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
8:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a subject in mental distress.
9:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Short Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a juvenile.
10:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a subject driving in the wrong direction.
POSTED: 04/28/26 at 3:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, April 24, 2026
1:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
5:29 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a medical alarm.
6:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bowers Road in Union Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
6:54 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
7:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a report of a suspicious person.
9:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:59 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Walcot Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject having a panic attack.
12:02 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was disoriented.
1:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to check an open line 911 call.
3:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
3:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Allingham Street in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of a loose dog.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Union Township for a report of a missing juvenile. The juvenile was located.
4:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Schumm Road in Willshire Township to check an open line 911 call.
6:05 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a location on Decatur Road in the Village of Willshire for a subject who fell.
10:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Industrial Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
10:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
POSTED: 04/28/26 at 3:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 4-19-2026 – officers responded to the 600 block of S. Bredeick St. for a possible domestic violence complaint. A female reported to officers that the father of her child brandished a firearm while she was at his residence picking up items. Officers investigated the incident.
On 4-20-2026 – officers were sent to the 700 block of N. Main St. for a domestic violence complaint. Officers spoke with a male and a female at the residence who had been in a verbal altercation.
On 4-21-2026 – officers spoke with a male who reported that his son had left the residence, driving a vehicle, and that he was intoxicated. Officers searched the area for the vehicle but did not locate it.
On 4-21-2026 – an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing the driver commit a traffic offense. During the traffic stop, officers found probable cause to arrest the driver, Jeffrey Warnement, 69, of Elida, for having weapons under disability. Other charges are currently pending. While investigating the traffic stop, a second male, Daniel Warnement, 58, of Delphos, arrived on the scene and was arrested for obstructing official business and resisting arrest.
On 4-22-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 700 block of N. Main St. for an unwanted guest complaint. A female there stated that her fiancé’s sister was at the residence, and she was not welcome. Officers informed the female that they could not make her leave, as she was visiting a resident.
On 4-22-2026 – officers were sent to the 200 block of W. Clime St. for a neighbor dispute involving a dog. One person was upset that their neighbor’s dog came onto their property and a verbal altercation ensued.
On 4-22-2026 – a female called the police department to file a report. She stated that she is receiving unwanted messages on Facebook Messenger from a male who is threatening to assault her son.
On 4-23-2026 – officers, along with Delphos Fire and Rescue, were dispatched to a vehicle on fire in the 400 block of Moxie Lane. Officers arrived and deployed fire extinguishers until the fire department arrived.
On 4-23-2026 – the Delphos School Resource Officer was made aware of a student assaulting teachers and leaving the school. The student was apprehended by the SRO and later released to his father. Charges will be reviewed by the Van Wert County Juvenile Court prosecutor.
On 4-23-2026 – an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a female after observing traffic violations. The female was visibly upset and making threats to harm herself. Delphos EMS arrived on scene and began assisting the female. One fire and rescue personnel was injured when her finger was dislocated and fractured by the female. The female was transported to the hospital and will be facing criminal charges.
On 4-24-2026 – officers were made aware of an active warrant for Micheala Bronson, 31, of Delphos. Bronson was taken into custody and transported to the Allen County Jail.
On 4-24-2026 – officers responded to the 100 block of E. 2nd St. for an unwanted guest. Officers arrived and found that the male had already left the establishment.
POSTED: 04/28/26 at 6:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, April 19 – an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Fisher Ave. for a report of criminal damaging.
Sunday, April 19 – a disorderly conduct incident was reported in the 100 block of E. Crawford St.
Sunday, April 19 – an officer took a theft report while in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Sunday, April 19 – a theft was reported in the 600 block of N. Jefferson St.
Sunday, April 19 – a report of domestic violence and menacing was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, April 20 – arrested Derek B. Eland, 33, of Van Wert, for felonious assault following an incident in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Monday, April 20 – a report of telephone harassment was taken while in the 200 block of Keplar St.
Monday, April 20 – a miscellaneous motor vehicle report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, April 20 – criminal trespassing was reported in the 100 block of Garden Ave.
Tuesday, April 21 – arrested Tyreal Brought for disorderly conduct by intoxication in the 300 block of N. Washington St.
Tuesday, April 21 – a trespassing incident was reported in the 200 block of Middle St.
Tuesday, April 21 – officers assisted EMS in the 200 block of Raymond St.
Tuesday, April 21 – officers assisted a distraught male in the 300 block of Bonnewitz Ave.
Tuesday, April 21 – officers responded to an animal complaint in the 300 block of Burt St.
Tuesday, April 21 – the Van Wert Police Department handled a dispute in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.
Wednesday, April 22 – fraud/theft was reported in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Wednesday, April 22 – a theft report was taken in the 100 block of Spencer Drive after an internet scam occurred.
Wednesday, April 22 – a theft report was taken in the 500 block of E. Crawford St.
Wednesday, April 22 – criminal trespassing was reported in the 800 block of W. Main St. The incident remains under investigation.
Wednesday, April 22 – a report was taken in the 11000 block of Ohio 118 after a civil protection order violation was reported.
Wednesday, April 22 – a non-criminal report was taken after property was found in the 200 block of N. Market St.
Wednesday, April 22 – a menacing report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, April 22 – criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of Fisher Ave. The incident remains under investigation.
Wednesday, April 22 – a probation violation report was generated.
Thursday, April 23 – a theft was reported in the 300 block of Pleasant St.
Thursday, April 23 – a protection order violation report was taken at the police station.
Thursday, April 23 – a female at Casey’s was believed to have a warrant for her arrest. After an investigation, the female’s identity was mistaken and she was released.
Friday, April 24 – trespassing was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. No charges were filed.
Friday, April 24 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 800 block of W. Main St.
Friday, April 24 – an assault report was taken while in the 100 block of S. Shannon St.
Saturday, April 25 – criminal trespassing was reported in the 200 block of N. Walnut St.
Saturday, April 25 – criminal trespassing was reported in the 200 block of S. Washington St.
Saturday, April 25 – a juvenile was arrested for assault in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Saturday, April 25 – a criminal mischief report was taken in the 1200 block of S. Shannon St.
POSTED: 04/27/26 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Charlotte Circle in the City of Van Wert for complaints of threats received while in the Village of Convoy.
11:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Mendon Road in York Township for a complaint of criminal damage.
12:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
12:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert-Decatur Road in Pleasant Township to assist the Van Wert Police.
6:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of a subject having a mental crisis.
9:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Route 49 in Harrison Township for a report of a subject trespassing.
POSTED: 04/24/26 at 12:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement