Thursday, August 6, 2026
2:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle stuck in an area where the road is closed.
2:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a report of loose cattle in the road.
7:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2024 GMC Sierra driven by Kurtis Halder of Michigan was southbound on U.S. 127 near Wren Landeck Rd. A 2006 GMC Envoy driven by Abigail Eutsler of Spencerville was northbound on U.S. 127 near Wren Landeck Rd. Halder was in the northbound lane of traffic attempting to overtake a semi-truck and was unable to make it back into their lane of travel and swerved off the road left to avoid a crash. The two vehciles struck each other on the front passenger side of the vehicles, causing minor damage to both vehicles. Halder was cited for left-of-center. No injuries were reported at the time of the crash.
8:04 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:39 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a pick-up truck fire.
1:55 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for violating a protection order, a third degree felony; menacing by stalking, a fourth degree felony, and violating a protection order, a fifth degree felony. Corey T. Salisbury, 45, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoghe Road in Liberty Township to assist a resident.
3:50 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from John Yoh Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of criminal mischief.
3:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:04 p.m. – Deputies served two warrants issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court. Anthony M. Oliver, 31, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility of felonious assault, a second degree felony, and aggravated menacing, a first degree misdemeanor. Brandon V. Blackmore, 47, of Liberty Township, is charged with strangulation, a fourth degree felony, and domestic violence.
6:58 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.
7:25 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on George Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a domestic dispute.
10:00 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a subject not feeling well.
11:19 p.m. – Deputies, along with Wren and Willshire Fire Departments, responded to an area of Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a report of a pickup truck fire.
POSTED: 08/07/26 at 8:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
3:27 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.
8:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
8:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township.
1:45 p.m – Deputies took a report of theft from a location on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township.
1:52 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulty with a medical device.
2:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monroe Street in Dixon to check an open line 911 call.
2:56 p.m. – Deputies, along with Wren, Willshire, and Ohio City fire departments responded to a report of a semi-truck fire on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township.
3:28 p.m. – Dispatched Wren and Convoy EMS to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
3:45 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Convoy I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township.
5:11 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Stamm Road in Harrison Township for a subject who fell.
6:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. Route 30 in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2102 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to remove debris from the roadway.
9:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Carpenter Road in Washington Township for a report of loose cattle.
POSTED: 08/06/26 at 7:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
12:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of suspicious activity.
12:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
12:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Center Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose and injured dog.
11:27 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the City of Van Wert with concerns about the condition of a dog.
12:19 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of criminal mischief.
1:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a civil complaint involving a property line dispute.
1:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
1:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Pettit Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of a juvenile on a dirt bike riding around town.
2:35 p.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.
5:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of trespassing.
8:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:04 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Stephen Brian Bowers, 21, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 08/05/26 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 7-27-2026 – officers spoke with an employee at a business in the 900 block of E. 5th St. who reported that a vehicle struck an awning on the building.
On 7-27-2026 – officers responded to the 1100 block of N. Main St. for an unwanted guest complaint.
On 7-28-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 600 block of W. 1st St. for a domestic disturbance. Officers spoke with a male and female at the residence who were involved in an altercation.
On 7-28-2026 – officers spoke with a male at the police department who reported that his dog, which he previously reported stolen, was posted on a pet lost and found website. The male attempted to retrieve the dog, but it was already claimed. The male believed that the dog was picked up by his ex-girlfriend.
On 7-29-2026 – officers were sent to the 200 block of W. Clime St. for an unwanted guest complaint. A female at the residence told officers that a male, who has been living at the residence, was no longer welcome. Officers explained the process to legally evict the male.
On 7-29-2026 – officers spoke with a female who wished to file a report. The female told officers that she opened a cell phone account for a male, who lives out of state, and sent him a phone. The male did not pay the female back as he agreed to.
On 7-29-2026 – an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing the vehicle being operated on fictitious license plates. During the traffic stop, officers found that the driver, Anthony Hutchison, 44, of Lima, had an active warrant out of Allen County. Hutchison was taken into custody and transported to the Allen County Jail.
On 7-30-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Gressel Dr, to investigate a minor crash on private property involving a semi tractor-trailer and a small SUV.
On 7-30-2026 – officers were sent to the 400 block of Moxie Lane to investigate the discovery of a deceased male.
On 7-31-2026 – officers assisted the Allen County Sheriff’s Office in locating a male who sent messages stating that he had harmed himself. The male was found unharmed but was transported to the hospital for mental evaluation.
On 7-31-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 600 block of S. Jefferson St. who reported that she was the victim of a scam. The female stated that she provided the caller with personal information, including her social security number.
On 7-31-2026 – officers responded to the 700 block of W. 3rd St. for a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with a male and female at the residence who were in a verbal argument. The male agreed to leave the residence to de-escalate the situation.
On 8-1-2026 – officers were sent to the 900 block of E. 5th St. to investigate a minor private property crash. Officers found that a vehicle backed into a fence, causing minor damage.
On 8-1-2026 – officers spoke with a female and her elderly mother about an online scam. The female told officers that her mother had sent thousands of dollars to a male she had been communicating with. The male claimed to have numerous medical issues and requested money to help cover the expenses.
On 8-2-2026 – officers spoke with a male who was involved in a physical altercation with an unknown male in front of an establishment in the 100 block of E. 2nd St.
On 8-2-2026 – officers spoke with a female who reported her wallet missing. The female told officers that she got into an altercation with another female and soon after discovered that her wallet was missing. Officers arrived and found that the female had received her wallet back.
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 10:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, August 3, 2026
7:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of an injured dog.
7:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of dumped trash.
10:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a civil dispute.
12:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
12:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Wall Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
2:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to remove debris from the roadway.
3:35 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS and Van Wert EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2011 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Kellie R. Shipman of Washington Township, was eastbound on U.S. 30 east of Boroff Road. Shipman was negotiating a curve and for an unknown reason went off the left side of the roadway into the median. While doing so, the motorcycle went onto its side and threw Shipman from the unit. The bike came to rest at the bottom of the median. She was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital.
4:35 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having an allergic reaction.
5:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sycamore Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of trespassing.
9:55 p.m. – Deputies, along with Wren EMS, responded to a residence on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. The injured person drove home from the incident location in Mercer County.
10:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
11:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of reckless driving.
POSTED: 08/04/26 at 10:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 2, 2026
2:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
6:41 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Walcot Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject with symptoms of a stroke.
9:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Doner Road in Jackson Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
10:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:59 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident for a complaint of harassment that occurred at a residence on Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township.
12:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of two loose dogs in the roadway.
12:15 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with a laceration.
2:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ell Drive in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
8:05 p.m. – Deputies, along with Ottoville EMS, responded to an area of the Van Wert-Paulding County Line Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a domestic dispute.
9:20 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 12:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, August 1, 2026
4:35 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject hallucinating.
5:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Tully Township for a report of loose cattle in the roadway.
6:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Production Drive in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
7:25 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dillon Street in the Village of Ohio City with a high ammonia level.
9:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious person.
9:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire to check the welfare of a resident.
10:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of George Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
12:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a low-hanging utility line.
1:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on George Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a resident.
2:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a juvenile riding an ATV.
6:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Ridge Township for a report of pedestrians under the overpass.
9:53 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.
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 12:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, July 31, 2026
1:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a possible stolen vehicle.
3:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.
5:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
9:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township for a report of a loose dog getting into their birds.
11:05 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
11:55 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township.
12:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
12:28 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
12:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a deceased dog.
2:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of theft.
3:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Tully Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
5:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Ridge Township for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
6:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving. The vehicle was located and stopped. The driver, Quintavion Jackson-Gregory, 21, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility on a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a first degree misdemeanor.
9:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Liberty Township for a report of domestic violence. Brandon V. Blackmore, 47, of Liberty Township, was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility for domestic violence and strangulation.
10:21 p.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City EMS, Van Wert EMS, and the Van Wert County Coroner, responded to a residence on Hoghe Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a deceased person. Van Wert City Police assisted on scene. No foul play is suspected.
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 12:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, July 30, 2026
12:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2005 Ford Focus driven by Logan Bannister of Convoy was westbound on U.S. 30 near Feasby Wisener Road. Bannister failed to negotiate the distance approaching the intersection of Feasby Wisener Road and entered the intersection too fast, left the roadway and struck a road sign. His car sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported at the time of the crash.
12:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Peter Collins Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of trespassing at a residence on Beamer Street.
11:33 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Willshire Cemetery in Willshire Township.
2:01 p.m.- Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
3:01 p.m. Deputies responded to a location on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Production Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of reckless driving.
5:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
6:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
6:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in the City of Van Wert to remove debris from the roadway.
7:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township to check the report of a problem with visibility at an intersection.
9:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a manure in the roadway.
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 10:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, July 26 – an item leased by the Van Wert Police Department was vandalized.
Sunday, July 26 – a theft report was taken in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Sunday, July 26 – arrested Jeffery Lee Allen Kallas for menacing, a fourth degree misdemeanor. The arrest was made in the 200 block of N. Franklin St. .
Monday, July 27 – a theft report was taken in the 500 block of N. Race St.
Monday, July 27 – a motor vehicle theft report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, July 27 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 200 block of N. Washington St.
Tuesday, July 28 – officers took a theft report in the 200 block of South Ave.
Tuesday, July 28 – arrested Garett D. Searfoss in the 200 block of N. Vine St. on a warrant from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office.
Tuesday, July 28 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 1100 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, July 29 – officers took a report of fraud that occurred in the 1000 block of Sunrise Court.
Wednesday, July 29 – the police department located a juvenile who who reported missing from Adams County, Indiana. The juvenile was found near E. Main St. and N. Franklin St.
Wednesday, July 29 – a city ordinance violation report was taken in the 300 block of Grant St.
Wednesday, July 29 – a juvenile was arrested for assault and criminal damaging in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Wednesday, July 29 – arrested Jeffery Lee Allen Kallas on a warrant from Van Wert County Common Pleas Court while in front of the 1000 block of W. Main St.
Thursday, July 30 – a theft occurred in the 100 block of S. Wall St.
Thursday, July 30 – an animal complaint was reported in the 1200 block of Woodland Ave.
Thursday, July 30 – property was destroyed by order of Van Wert Municipal Court.
Thursday, July 30 – an officer took a report for an unsecured load in the 600 block of N. Jefferson St.
Friday, July 31 – a disorderly conduct report was taken for an incident that occurred in the 200 block of N. Chestnut St.
Friday, July 31 – an alleged motor vehicle accident report was taken in the 600 block of W. Ervin Rd.
Friday, July 31 – the police department assisted the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic stop in the 12000 block of Ohio 118.
Sunday, August 2 – a miscellaneous report was taken while in the 100 block of Balyeat Ave.
POSTED: 08/03/26 at 9:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement