The Van Wert County Courthouse

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2026

1:47 a.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.

9:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a juvenile who failed to arrive at school.

10:04 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point for a person who was not responding appropriately and having difficulty breathing.

10:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.

11:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Spencer Drive in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

11:10 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who was unresponsive.

2:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wolfcale Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

2:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to deliver a notification to a resident.

3:50 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

7:44 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a subject who was unresponsive.

8:57 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

10:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township for a report of two loose dogs attempting to get at chickens.

POSTED: 09/16/26 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

6:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

7:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

10:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of trespassing.

10:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on McConahay Road in Pleasant Township and spoke with a property owner regarding a civil issue.

12:12 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having a seizure.

12:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township for a complaint of trespassing.

6:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a noise disturbance.

6:52 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.

9:48 hrs. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Southridge Drive in the City of Delphos regarding a report of domestic violence. Todd Jeffrey Schulte, 52, of Delphos, was arrested and charged with domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor. He was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

10:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on McConahay Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of trespassing.

POSTED: 09/15/26 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a subject walking in the roadway.

10:46 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having chest pain.

11:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of debris dumped in the roadway.

12:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The incident was located in Putnam County.

3:40 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.

4:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of debris in the roadway.

5:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

7:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of two dogs reported to be on the roof of a residence.

7:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Second Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:21 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who is ill and unable to walk.

8:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:36 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Payne Road in Tully Township for a subject having a seizure.

9:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

POSTED: 09/14/26 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to check for an injured deer.

5:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a possible crash.

7:38 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a subject choking.

9:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.

10:40 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.

11:00 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject in reference to suspicious activity that had occurred early on morning on Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township.

2:30 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the Village of Convoy to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township.

4:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to check for a juvenile for the Van Wert Police Department.

5:51 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for receiving stolen property, a fourth degree felony. Ernie E. Teman, 51, of Delphos was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

POSTED: 09/14/26 at 8:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Marsh Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.

12:12 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.

12:31 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure.

10:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

10:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a report of suspicious activity.

4:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

5:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in Willshire Township for a complaint of trespassing.

6:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.

10:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ringwald Road in Ridge Township for a report of juveniles on the overpass throwing items at vehicles.

POSTED: 09/14/26 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Sunday, September 6 – officers took a report of vandalism on Van Wert Decatur Rd.

Sunday, September 6 – arrested Kyle Beech on a warrant.

Sunday, September 6 – a trespassing report was taken in the 500 block of Woodland Ave.

Monday, September 7 – a report of vandalism was taken on U.S. 127.

Monday, September 7 – criminal damaging was reported in the 600 block of N. Race St.

Monday, September 7 – a report of disorderly conduct was taken in the 900 block of Vision Drive.

Monday, September 7 – an officer took a report for a hit-skip accident with injuries that occurred on S. Shannon St. near Liberty St.

Tuesday, September 8 – an incident involving two juveniles was reported in the 400 block of S. Shannon St.

Tuesday, September 8 – a theft report was taken in the 1100 block of Kear Rd.

Tuesday, September 8 – arrested Natasha Masters on an outstanding warrant from Auglaize County charging her with possession of cocaine, a fifth degree felony. The arrest was made on E. Crawford St. near Zimmerman Ave.

Wednesday, September 9 – officres took a report of a theft in the 1100 block of Kear Rd.

Wednesday, September 9 – an assault was reported in the 200 block of N. Washington St.

Wednesday, September 9 – criminal trespassing was reported in the 100 block of S. Washington St. After an investigation, no charges were filed.

Thursday, September 10 – a report was taken for a wallet that was found at Franklin Park.

Thursday, September 10 – arrested Tom Beair for theft in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.

Friday, September 11 – a miscellaneous drug report was taken in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.

Friday, September 11 – a two vehicle non-injury crash occurred in the 800 block of N. Franklin St.

Friday, September 11 – a mentally distraught male was assisted in the 200 block of W. Crawford St.

Saturday, September 12 – a report was made in reference to a domestic incident that occurred in the 1200 block of Sunrise Court.

Saturday, September 12 – an unruly juvenile report was taken at the police department.

Saturday, September 12 – a domestic violence report was taken in the 200 block of E. Sycamore St.

POSTED: 09/14/26 at 6:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

11:05 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain.

2:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a suspicious person.

3:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mill Street in the Village of Middle Point to check the welfare of a resident.

5:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of a disabled vehicle on the roadway.

5:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of theft.

POSTED: 09/11/26 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of suspicious activity.

8:31 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject not feeling well.

10:31 a.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.

11:09 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.

12:54 p.m. – Deputies took a report of vehicle damage that had occurred on another day at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.

2:32 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.

3:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township to check an open line 911 call.

4:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.

5:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of loose dogs.

8:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

11:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point to check an abandoned 911 call.

11:39 p.m. – Deputies, along with the Convoy Fire Department, responded to a report of a truck fire on U.S. 30 in Tully Township.

POSTED: 09/10/26 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elgin Converse Road in Jennings Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

10:24 a.m. – Deputies took one into custody at Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a probation violation. Megan Renee Lane, 22, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

12:43 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on Venedocia Eastern Road in Jennings Township for a subject having difficulty walking.

1:50 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of fraud.

2:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.

3:32 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject reported to be lethargic.

3:42 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS and Van Wert EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having a seizure.

3:55 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Devvon Michael Hale, 39, of Latty, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

8:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

9:23 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a medical alarm.

10:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burris Road in Liberty Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.

11:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Banter Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a subject who was underage and disorderly. Arianna Nichole Johnson, 20, of Ohio City, was charged with consuming underage, a third degree misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a fourth degree misdemeanor. She was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

POSTED: 09/09/26 at 8:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Griswold Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

1:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bockey Road in Washington Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

4:28 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.

7:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township for a report of damage to a guardrail.

11:31 a.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to a location on Water Street in the Village of Scott for an uncontrolled burn.

12:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

12:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Allen Drive in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

1:43 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to the Van Wert County Fairgrounds for a subject feeling lightheaded and dizzy.

3:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Cherry Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a domestic dispute.

4:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.

5:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of High Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

6:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sycamore Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of fraud.

7:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a complaint of juveniles being unsafe while target shooting.

8:58 p.m. – Deputies, along with Spencerville Fire and EMS, responded to an area of State Route 117 in Jennings Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Further details are pending.

10:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for an automated message of a crash detection. No incident was located.

POSTED: 09/08/26 at 1:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement