Sunday, October 4, 2026
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Liberty Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a resident locked out of the residence.
12:16 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.
12:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Keplar Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:57 p.m . – Deputies responded to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a report of an assault. Travis Daniel Shartzer, 46, of Van Wert, was arrested on charges of two counts of first degree misdemeanor assault, with additional charges being reviewed. Deputies transported Shartzer to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a stray dog.
3:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of an assault. The incident remains under investigation.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Skinner Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.
6:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
11:41 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township for a subject having a seizure.
POSTED: 10/05/26 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, October 3, 2026
1:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of domestic violence that occurred on West Ervin Road in Pleasant Township.
2:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a fight. The incident remains under investigation. Deputies also took a report of a vehicle being struck, with the suspect vehicle leaving the scene.
3:20 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject with chest pain.
7:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for a report of mud on the roadway.
12:08 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
12:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monte Carlo Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a complaint of trespassing.
2:47 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.
4:17 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Sponseller Street in the Village of Convoy regarding a complaint of harassment.
6:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Middle Point regarding a complaint of minibikes being ridden on the streets.
7:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
8:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a deceased deer.
8:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bellis Road in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a stray dog.
9:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
9:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elgin Converse Road in York Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
10:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Spencerville Delphos Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that had occurred on Lincoln Highway.
10:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a deceased deer in the roadway.
POSTED: 10/05/26 at 4:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, October 2, 2026
12:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
9:07 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Blake Benjamin Grenzebach, 22, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Tully Township for a complaint of a large amount of mud on the roadway.
11:45 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to King Cemetery in Washington Township.
12:34 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a location on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject having difficulty breathing.
3:02 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.
3:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:41 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Westfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with blurry vision and some numbness.
5:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
7:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of trespassing.
8:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of suspicious activity.
9:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a barking dog.
9:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Oak Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a missing adult. The adult returned home the following day.
10:59 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 10/05/26 at 4:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, September 27 – officers took a report for a fight that occurred in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Sunday, September 27 – a two-vehicle non-injury crash occurred on E. Sycamore St. at N. Harrison St.
Sunday, September 27 – a report was made in reference to a theft at Walmart.
Sunday, September 27 – arrested Lance Thompson on an outstanding warrant from Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. The arrest was made on Sibley St., near W. Main St.
Sunday, September 27 – officers handled an unruly juvenile incident in the 400 block of S. Tyler St.
Sunday, September 27 – arrested Tyreal Brought for disorderly conduct by intoxication in the 500 block of Bonnewitz Ave.
Monday, September 28 – officers took a report of a theft that occurred in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Monday, September 28 – officers took a report of trespassing in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Monday, September 28 – found property was recovered in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, September 28 – charged Gary A. Yates with camping in the city while in the 300 block of N. Race St.
Tuesday, September 29 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 800 block of N. Washington St. and the driver was issued a citation for no operator’s license.
Tuesday, September 29 – a report of an intoxicated juvenile was made in the 600 block of N. Race St. The juvenile was apprehended and charged.
Tuesday, September 29 – arrested Kelby D. Thiebaut on a warrant out of Indiana. The arrest was made in the 700 block of Virginia Ave.
Wednesday, September 30 – a theft occurred in the 200 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, September 30 – a trespassing report was taken in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, September 30 – a bicycle was located in a dumpster in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Wednesday, September 30 – officers took a report of a theft that occurred in the 1100 block of S. Washington St.
Wednesday, September 30 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, September 30 – an auto theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Central Ave.
Wednesday, September 30 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 300 block of N. Washington St.
Wednesday, September 30 – officers took a report for a probation violation that occurred in the 500 block of S. Shannon St.
Wednesday, September 30 – officers took a report for an animal complaint in the 700 block of N. Jefferson St.
Thursday, October 1 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 600 block of S. Vine St.
Thursday, October 1 – a fraud report was taken in the 600 block of E. Central Ave.
Thursday, October 1 – officers assisted adult parole with a transport in the 100 block of S. Washington St.
Friday, October 2 – a three-vehicle non-injury accident occurred on Ohio 118 in front of Van Wert High School.
Friday, October 2 – arrested Blake Grenzebach on an outstanding warrant in the 900 block of E. Sycamore St.
Friday, October 2 – arrested Tristen Blair on a parole violation in the 300 block of N. Jefferson St.
Friday, October 2 – a non-criminal report was taken in the 600 block of S. Tyler St.
Friday, October 2 – an animal cruelty report was taken while in the 900 block of John Brown Rd.
Saturday, October 3 – criminal damaging was reported in the 600 block of Burt St.
Saturday, October 3 – a vehicle struck CVS, causing minor damage.
Saturday, October 3 – a theft was reported in the 1100 block of Kear Rd.
POSTED: 10/05/26 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
6:29 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Maple Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
7:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:54 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a citizen regarding a complaint of theft from a resident on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott.
9:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a domestic dispute.
11:40 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Paulding County.
12:18 p.m. – Deputies served the following warrants issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court. The subjects are being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility:
- Kaden James Michael Ballard, 25, of Delphos, was charged with robbery, a second degree felony, and strangulation, a fifth degree felony.
- Ryan William Grime, 33, of Bryan, was charged with receiving stolen property, a fourth degree felony.
- Esteban Rivera Jr., 49, of Fort Wayne, was charged with possessing weapons under disability, a third degree felony.
- Justin Tyler Rey, 19, of Kathleen, Georgia, was charged with strangulation, a fourth degree felony.
12:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dillon Street in the Village of Ohio City to check an open line 911call.
1:41 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for possession of cocaine and trafficking in cocaine, first degree felonies. Joseph Arthur Mohr Jr., 50, of Ohio City, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:45 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a horse with a leg stuck in a fence.
3:43 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for domestic violence, a third degree felony, and strangulation, a fourth degree felony. Corbin Cornelius, 25, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
5:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Harrison Willshire Road in Willshire Township for a report of a stray dog lying in the roadway.
5:39 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for possessing narcotics, a second degree felony, and OVI, a first degree misdemeanor. Jason Wayne Monroe, 52, of Delphos, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an unruly juvenile.
6:57 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Brickner Road in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
7:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
7:31 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
10:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
11:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Slack Road in Ridge Township in search of two missing juveniles reported to the Van Wert City Police Department. Deputies located the juveniles and returned them to their parents.
POSTED: 10/02/26 at 1:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
5:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
8:59 a.m. – Dispatched Wren and Willshire Fire Departments to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a trash fire.
10:36 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Collins Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject with stroke symptoms.
12:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in York Township for a report of a hit skip accident.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township regarding a report of theft.
5:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point to stand by as a peace officer.
6:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a hit skip accident that had occurred in the Village of Convoy.
7:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a report of trespassing.
7:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of a dog bite.
8:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Wren to check the welfare of a resident.
POSTED: 10/01/26 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
12:10 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a medical alarm.
2:33 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
5:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a deceased deer in the roadway.
6:47 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
10:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of fraud.
11:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Riley Street in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of trespassing.
1:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Drury Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a stray dog.
1:38 p.m.- Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a subject with abdominal pain.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of reckless driving.
4:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.
5:00 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Riley Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
POSTED: 09/30/26 at 9:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, September 20 – a report of a distraught male was taken at the police department.
Sunday, September 20 – a theft report was made at Franklin Park.
Sunday, September 20 – arrested Nathaniel E. Thomas for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Valam Drive.
Monday, September 21 – arrested Bradley R. Curtis in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. on an outstanding warrant from Fulton County Common Pleas Court.
Monday, September 21 – a welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of S. Fulton St.
Tuesday, September 22 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 500 block of W. Main St.
Tuesday, September 22 – arrested Kristy S. Baucher for domestic violence in the 1000 block of Haley St.
Wednesday, September 23 – officers took a report of found property in the 300 block of N. Wall St.
Wednesday, September 23 – officers took a report of an unruly juvenile in the 700 block of Perry St.
Wednesday, September 23 – an aggravated menacing report was taken in the 300 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, September 23 – a disorderly conduct report was taken in the 200 block of W. Crawford St.
Thursday, September 24 – a domestic violence report was taken in the 700 block of W. Main St.
Thursday, September 24 – arrested Thomas Norman III on an outstanding warrant issued by Putnam County Municipal Court.
Thursday, September 24 – officers took a theft report in the 100 block of E. Raymond.
Thursday, September 24 – charged a boy, 17, with disorderly conduct in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Thursday, September 24 – property was found in the 1000 block of S. Washington St.
Thursday, September 24 – officers took a report of a miscellaneous drug offense that occurred in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Thursday, September 24 – a theft report was taken in the 400 block of Dickinson Ave.
Thursday, September 24 – officers handled a domestic violence incident in the 500 block of S. Walnut St.
Thursday, September 24 – trespassing was reported in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Thursday, September 24 – officers responded to an overdose in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Friday, September 25 – a non-criminal report was taken at the police department.
Friday, September 25 – a disabled vehicle was removed from the roadway in the 700 block of S. Tyler St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Saturday, September 26 – a suspicious item was turned over to police at Burger King.
Saturday, September 26 – charged Joaquin M. Estrada, 20, with underage consumption in the 1000 block of Elm St.
Saturday, September 26 – a domestic violence report was taken at the police station.
Saturday, September 26 – a domestic dispute occurred in the 200 block of S. Race St.
Saturday, September 26 – arersted Malcolm Trey Oliver, 30, of Delphos in the 100 block of E. Third St. for violation of a protection order.
Saturday, September 26 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 500 block of S. Chestnut St.
Saturday, September 26 – arrested Brandon Moser for falsification, no driver’s license and a felony warrant out of Paulding County.
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 3:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, September 27, 2026
12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of First Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
11:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Haley Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
1:14 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a residential smoke alarm.
1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road for a report of an oven fire.
2:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township for a complaint of harassment.
3:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Skinner Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.
4:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a loose dog.
5:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a missing adult. Delphos Police later located the subject in the City of Delphos.
5:57 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert that was lethargic.
7:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a pedestrian.
8:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
8:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
9:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
10:10 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a residential smoke alarm.
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 10:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, September 26, 2026
12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
8:10 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township to issue a kill slip for a deer.
9:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
10:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
2:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Harrison Township for a report of trespassing.
4:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point to stand by as peace officers while a subject retrieved property.
7:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a resident.
7:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a domestic dispute.
8:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Willshire Township to assist Adams County, Indiana.
8:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township to check the welfare of a resident.
10:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 10:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement