Wednesday April 16, 2025
5:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
9 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Brittney D. Barajas, 29, of Tully Township, was transported from the Paulding County Jail to appear in Court and then was returned to Paulding County.
10:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Brickner Road in Washington Township for a report of a farm tractor that struck a guide wire in a field. The power line was down, with no injuries reported.
11:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Dolt Road in Washington Township.
1:42 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident reporting possible animal abuse or neglect in the Village of Middle Point.
2:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:42 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville Fire to a report of a field fire on Monticello Spencerville Road in Jennings Township.
3:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a stray dog.
8:35 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.
11:46 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township for a report of a field fire.
POSTED: 04/17/25 at 9:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday April 15, 2025
4:09 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Jennings Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with abdominal pain.
12:40 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a fifth-degree felony breaking and entering charge. Scotty Loyd Saylor, 42, of Van Wert, is being held in the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Boyd Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:45 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.
7:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
POSTED: 04/16/25 at 9:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday April 14, 2025
8:31 a.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to a commercial fire alarm at a location Fife Road in Hoaglin Township.
10:42 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Fife Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject having severe pain.
11:01 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Decatur Road in the Village of Willshire for a subject for a subject who was ill.
11:09 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Convoy for a complaint of harassment.
3:12 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Willshire for a complaint of an unwanted subject.
3:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of residents.
3:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a dispute between neighbors.
5:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bockey Road in Washington Township for a complaint of manure on the roadway.
6:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Flager Road in Liberty Township for a complaint of trespassing.
8:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Route 116 in Jennings Township for a complaint of trespassing.
10:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Route 49 in Harrison Township for a report of a deceased subject. No foul play is suspected.
POSTED: 04/15/25 at 12:00 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, April 6, 6:24 a.m. – Julie Survilla was arrested on a warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court.
Sunday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. – An unruly juvenile was reported in the 300 block of South Race Street.
Sunday, April 6, 8:33 p.m. – A miscellaneous drug offense was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Boulevard.
Monday, April 7, 10 a.m. – A sex offense was reported in the 100 block of East First Street.
Monday, April 7, 11 a.m. – A counterfeit bill was collected in the 700 block of West Ervin Road.
Monday, April 7, 3 p.m. – A criminal mischief report was taken in the 500 block of Center Street.
Monday, April 7, 7:26 p.m. – Tabatha Ann Thornsberry was arrested on charges of probation violation, disorderly conduct, obstructing official business and resisting arrest in the 200 block of North Chestnut Street.
Tuesday, April 8, 12 a.m. – An incident of criminal damaging was reported in the 600 block of Cable Street.
Tuesday, April 8, 5 p.m. – A fraud report was taken in the 1000 block of South Shannon Street.
Wednesday, April 9, 6 a.m. – A counterfeiting report was taken in the 100 block of Christopher Crossing.
Wednesday, April 9, 12 p.m. – Fraud was reported in the 800 block of North Jefferson Street.
Wednesday, April 9, 6 p.m. – A theft report was taken in the 1200 block of South Shannon Street.
Wednesday, April 9, 7:32 p.m. – A welfare check was conducted in the 1100 block of East Crawford Street.
Thursday, April 10, 12:35 a.m. – A criminal damaging report was reported in the 500 block of Burt Street after a shovel was thrown through a window.
Thursday, April 10, 8:20 p.m. – Brianna Saxton was arrested near the intersection of Liberty and Shannon streets on an outstanding bond violation warrant through the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office.
Thursday, April 10, 8:40 p.m. – Lance J. Thompson, 43, of Van Wert, was arrested on a warrant issued in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court while in the 600 block of Temple Street.
Friday, April 11, 12:10 a.m. – Yusuf Abdulrahman was arrested for violating a bond issued in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court.
Friday, April 11, 12:59 p.m. – A disabled vehicle was removed from the roadway in the 200 block of Middle Street.
Friday, April 11, 3:25 p.m. – Ronald Runyan Jr., 47, of Van Wert, was arrested in the 200 block of South Fulton Street on a warrant issued in Rush County, Indiana.
Friday, April 11, 5:55 p.m. – Police attempted to make a traffic stop on South Harrison Street, near Frothingham Street, but the vehicle failed to stop.
Friday, April 11, 8:32 p.m. – James Jewell was arrested on a warrant issued in Van Wert Municipal Court.
Saturday, April 12, 6:25 p.m. – A found property report was taken in the 300 block of North Chestnut Street.
POSTED: 04/14/25 at 11:16 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, April 12, 2025
12:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Union Township for a report of suspicious activity.
3:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Liberty Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert City Police.
7:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point to assist a resident locked out of their vehicle.
9:33 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Fife Road in Union Township for a subject having severe pain.
10:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire to standby as a peace officer.
10:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of trespassing.
11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a stray dog.
11:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township to standby as a peace officer.
11:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of a loose dog.
2:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a complaint o aggravated menacing.
2:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 33 in Willshire Township attempting to locate a vehicle possible involved in a domestic dispute.
4:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
9:26 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with neck pain.
POSTED: 04/14/25 at 10:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, April 11, 2025
12:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
3:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.
5:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a deer in the roadway.
7:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 9-1-1 call.
8:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Slack Road in Ridge Township for a report of a loose dog.
8:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of harassment.
11:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:01 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Yusef Abdulrahman, 50, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Crow Road in York Township for a report of suspicious activity.
4:03 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Bellis Road in Washington Township for a report of a fire in a pit at the hog farm. Tankers from Delphos Fire, Ohio City Fire, and Van Wert Fire assisted.
4:34 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident for a complaint of possible abuse or neglect that occurred in the Village of Convoy.
6:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township attempting to locate a vehicle for the Van Wert Police.
6:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Brown Road in York Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
6:46 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Jonestown Road in York Township for a report of two loose dogs.
7:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of harassment.
7:48 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Liberty Township for a civil complaint.
8:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported.
POSTED: 04/14/25 at 10:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday April 10, 2025
2:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
3:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to check the report of a disabled vehicle.
4:39 a..m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township for a structure fire that had rekindled.
5:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Spencerville Delphos Road in Washington Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Nathaniel L. Diltz.,41, of Delphos was located on the property. Diltz was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, and driving with no operator’s license. Diltz was issued a citation and summons for court and released.
6:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jennings Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident.
7:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:10 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Burris Road in Liberty Township for a complaint of trespassing.
8:56 a.m. – Deputies took a motor vehicle crash report that involved a deer on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township. No injuries were reported.
11:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of two loose dogs.
11:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment.
11:55 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shawnee Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
12:24 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Burris Road in Liberty Township for a complaint of trespassing.
12:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of two stray dogs on the property that killed a cat.
4:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Reidenbach Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of a loose dog.
8:06 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a medical alarm.
8:25 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for Bond Violation. Brianna J. Saxton, 28, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
8:52 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for Probation Violation. Lance J. Thompson, 43, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 04/11/25 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday April 8, 2025
6:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Willshire Road in Liberty Township for a report of an injured deer in the roadway.
7:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Union Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Horn Road in Tully Township for a report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile is a hispanic female age 16, 5 foot 6 inches, 190 pounds, brown hair and green eyes.
9:06 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from German Road in Harrison Township for a complaint of theft.
9:19 a.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City EMS and Van Wert EMS responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a subject not breathing.
12:13 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.
12:19 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a having a weapon under disability, a third degree felony. Jared V. Collins, 47, of Ridge Township, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of debris in the roadway.
1:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township to check the welfare of a resident.
1:35 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.
2:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to the area of Bell Avenue in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
3:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 697 in Ridge Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
4:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire for a report of theft.
4:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wolfcale Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two loose dogs.
5:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bergner Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two stray dogs.
5:58 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.
8:11 p.m. – Deputies along with Delphos Fire responded to a residence on Brickner Road in Washington Township for a report of a possible barn fire. It was found to be controlled trash fire.
8:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
POSTED: 04/09/25 at 8:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday April 7, 2025
6:08 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject not feeling well.
10:14 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
1:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:55 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. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject with a foot injury.
3:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for an injured dog in the roadway.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
6:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of property damage.
6:59 p.m – Deputies responded to an area of U.S.127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
10:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
POSTED: 04/08/25 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, March 30 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 400 block of Dickinson Ave.
Sunday, March 30 – a parking ticket was issued in the 700 block of Woodland Ave.
Sunday, March 30 – a domestic dispute occurred in the 100 block of N. Harrison St.
Monday, March 31 – the police department was contacted by Toledo 911 in reference to a distraught person possibly in Van Wert.
Monday, March 31 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 800 block of Kear Rd.
Monday, March 31 – a juvenile was arrested for assault in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Monday, March 31 – an obstructing official business report was taken in the 200 block of Burt St.
Monday, March 31 – a telecommunications harassment report was taken in the 600 block of N. Market St.
Tuesday, April 1 – a two-vehicle injury crash occurred in the 100 block of S. Wayne St.
Wednesday, April 2 – a welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of N. Chestnut St.
Wednesday, April 2 – arrested Britney Mitchell, 32, of Van Wert on a warrant from Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. The arrest was made in the 700 block of W. Ervin Rd.
Thursday, April 3 – officers were dispatched to the 200 block of N. Chestnut St. for an aggravated menacing incident. After an investigation, Tabatha Thornsberry was arrested for aggravated menacing.
Thursday, April 3 – arersted Maqrell Reynolds for domestic violence in the 500 block of N. Market St.
Friday, April 4 – fraud was reported in the 700 block of S. Shannon St.
Friday, April 4 – arrested Judy Boyd on an outstanding probation violation holder while in the 800 block of E. Sycamore St.
Sunday, April 6 – a fraud report was taken in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.
Sunday, April 6 – officers took a fraud report in the 700 block of W. Ervin Rd.
POSTED: 04/07/25 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement