Wednesday, October 1, 2025
6:38 a.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject experiencing dizziness.
8:01 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.
8:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.
9:00 a.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.
9:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Tully Township, west of Lare Road, for a report of a motorcycle and helmet down in the roadway with no rider in sight. After checking the area, it was discovered that the motorcycle had struck a deer. The operator of the motorcycle was transported by private vehicle to the Paulding County Hospital. The vehicle was a 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, ridden by Jeanna Marie Gish of Decatur.
10:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Germann Road in Harrison Township for a report of a loose dog.
12:30 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.
2:25 p.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to an area of the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a field fire.
2:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of a loose dog.
2:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Village of Middle Point for a report of a suspicious male around the fire department.
4:09 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.
4:23 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a report of field fire.
5:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
6:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
7:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 637 in Jackson Township for a report of a deceased deer in the roadway.
9:51 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having seizures.
9:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 10/02/25 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
1:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose dog.
9:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Jennings Township for a report of a disabled motorist.
10:46 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Brandon D. Zuppardo, 38, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a report of a large amount of mud in the roadway.
2:40 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to the Willshire Cemetery.
2:51 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a report of a field fire on Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township. Payne Fire and Monroeville (IN) Fire responded to assist Convoy.
2:51 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Ohio City EMS to a residence on German Church Road in Harrison Township for a subject with chest pain.
3:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:27 p.m. – Dispatched Willshire Fire and Wren Fire to an area of Schumm Road in Willshire Township for a report of a combine fire.
5:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Union Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
5:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of theft.
6:16 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Juvenile Court for civil contempt. Jayson Daniel Bear, 19, of Delphos was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
9:36 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for theft. Ernie Lee Ginter, 23, of Willshire, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
11:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of a protection order being violated.
POSTED: 10/01/25 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, September 29, 2025
12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
5:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Colwell Road in Union Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
9:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of criminal damage.
9:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City to advise the resident of their dog being at the shelter.
10:02 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shepherd Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with leg pain.
10:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Frothingham Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
11:26 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of harassment.
12:19 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of fraud.
12:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of theft.
12:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a report of domestic violence.
1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with abdominal pain.
2:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of telecommunications harassment.
4:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
4:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
4:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of damage to a trailer.
4:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Werner Road in Tully Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
8:12 p.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
POSTED: 09/30/25 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, September 21 – police took a report in regard to a theft that occurred in the 100 block of Gleason Ave.
Sunday, September 21 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 800 block of Fox Rd.
Sunday, September 21 – a missing person was reported in the 9100 block of John Brown Rd.
Monday, September 22 – criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of Frothingham St.
Monday, September 22 – officers conducted a consent search in a garage in the 700 block of E. Main St. on behalf of the property owners. Jeffery Kallas was found inside the garage and was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Monday, September 22 – a junk vehicle was removed from the side of the roadway in the 100 block of E. Sycamore St.
Monday, September 22 – a missing person report was taken in the 800 block of N. Franklin St.
Monday, September 22 – a runaway juvenile was reported in the 700 block of N. Washington St. The juvenile later returned home.
Tuesday, September 23 – menacing was reported in the 200 block of W. Crawford St.
Tuesday, September 23 – a city ordinance violation occurred in the 400 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, September 23 – arrested Daniel T. Lehmkuhle III was arrested on a warrant from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest was made near the intersection of N. Jefferson St. and W. Jackson St.
Tuesday, September 23 – arrested a Van Wert girl, 16, for theft after an incident in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.
Tuesday, September 23 – arrested Bethany Ann Wreath, 35, of Willshire on warrants out of Van Wert Municipal Court and Defiance Municipal Court while in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Wednesday, September 24 – an officer was assigned to investigate an unruly juvenile in the 300 block of N. Jefferson St. After investigating, the juvenile was located and no charges were filed.
Wednesday, September 24 – a disorderly conduct incident occurred along with a city ordinance violation while in the 600 block of N. Race St.
Wednesday, September 24 – arrested Troy J. Wagner for OVI in the 800 block of Fox Rd.
Wednesday, September 24 – officers were assigned to the 1100 block of Olympic Drive in reference to a domestic violence incident. After investigating, Jacob A. Roxo was arrested and charged with domestic violence.
Wednesday, September 24 – a menacing report was taken in the 200 block of Brooks Ave.
Thursday, September 25 – officers conducted a welfare check in the 100 block of S. Cherry St.
Thursday, September 25 – officers took a trespassing report in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Thursday, September 25 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 700 block of N. Washington St.
Friday, September 26 – a theft was reported in the 700 block of E. Main St.
Friday, September 26 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 300 block of Woodland Ave.
Friday, September 26 – personal property was located in the parking lot of Rural King.
Friday, September 26 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 700 block of N. Washington St.
Friday, September 26 – an officer was assigned to a non-injury accident in the parking lot of 1162 S. Shannon St.
Friday, September 26 – found property was reported in the 200 block of Keplar St.
Saturday, September 27 – a theft report was taken in the 400 block of S. Washington St.
Saturday, September 27 – an officer was assigned to the 600 block of N. Washington St. for an incident involving an unruly juvenile.
Saturday, September 27 – arrested Ryan Schaadt for domestic violence by threat after an incident in the 700 block of S. Tyler St.
Saturday, September 27 – arrested Tyler J. Ainsworth on a warrant from Mercer County while in the 300 block of N. Franklin St.
Saturday, September 27 – a theft was reported in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.
POSTED: 09/29/25 at 9:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, September 28, 2025
10:04 a.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Union Township. Multiple subjects were reported to be injured. Scott EMS, Wren EMS, Payne EMS, Middle Point EMS, and Van Wert EMS were dispatched to assist Convoy. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
11:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of low-hanging utility lines.
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
11:42 p.m. – Deputies, along with Scott Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township with multiple subjects injured. Convoy EMS and Van Wert EMS were dispatched to assist Scott. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
12:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Crawford Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:14 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Shepherd Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had fallen.
3:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Pollock Road in Union Township to check an open line 911 call.
5:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.
5:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wolfcale Road in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist.
7:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject who may have been in distress.
8:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Race Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:11 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a wood pile on fire.
9:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
POSTED: 09/29/25 at 9:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a complaint of a noise disturbance.
5:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle with a blown tire.
7:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
9:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Simpson Street in the Village of Willshire to stand by as peace officers.
10:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of reckless driving.
12:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of theft.
12:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:51 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.
2:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
3:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Harrison Township for a report of a loose dog.
3:49 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject having a seizure.
5:08 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a combine fire.
5:11 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject with a rapid heart rate.
5:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
6:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
6:58 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had fallen.
7:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Liberty Township after receiving an automated message of a possible crash. No accident was located.
7:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of a domestic dispute. Tyler Scott Myers, 33, of Union Township, was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility for domestic violence.
7:22 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.
8:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a report of suspicious activity.
9:10 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject on a complaint of a violation of a protection order.
9:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Simpson Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a subject who may be in distress.
9:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Union Township to check for a vehicle for the Paulding County Sheriff.
9:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of domestic violence.
POSTED: 09/29/25 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, September 26, 2025
8:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Peter Collins Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with a laceration.
9:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Congress Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
11:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gleason Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Jennings Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
4:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to remove debris from the road.
7:56 p.m.- Deputies responded to an area of Spencer Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
8:13 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
9:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to remove debris from the road.
POSTED: 09/29/25 at 9:31 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, September 25, 2025
12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
7:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to check the welfare of a dog.
11:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Third Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
12:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township to remove debris from the roadway.
12:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a report of a mailbox being struck by a motor vehicle.
1:23 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy EMS, responded to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject in distress and hyperventilating.
2:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dustman Road in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
3:30 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Emerson Road in Liberty Township for a subject with symptoms of a stroke.
3:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monte Carlo Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
5:47 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
6:15 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a location on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject who had fallen.
POSTED: 09/26/25 at 9:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
1:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Ervin Road to assist the Van Wert Police Department with a commercial alarm.
3:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
7:59 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Clayton Road in Willshire Township for a subject who had fallen.
9:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Upp Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a dog bite.
9:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Guilford Road in York Township to check an open line 911 call.
10:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of theft.
10:46 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township.
10:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township to check the welfare of a resident who may have been in distress.
1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain.
5:09 p.m. – Dispatched Willshire Fire and Wren Fire to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a fire in farm equipment.
9:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
10:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and domestic violence. The vehicle was located and returned to the owner. A fourth degree felony domestic violence has been filed on the suspect, Jesus Garcia, 33, of Ohio City, who has not been located.
POSTED: 09/25/25 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7:19 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Sheets Road in Willshire Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
9:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of theft.
10:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sheets Road in Willshire Township for a dog complaint.
10:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:41 a.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos EMS, responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a subject not breathing.
12:11 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Daniel Thomas Lehmkuhle, 27, of Delphos, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of ATVs and dirt bikes being ridden around the village by juveniles.
4:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a low utility line.
5:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Stripe Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
6:40 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.
6:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a noise disturbance.
7:43 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for obstructing justice, a second degree misdemeanor. Bethany Ann Wreath, 35, of Willshire, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
7:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Jackson Township for a complaint of theft.
9:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:08 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain and difficulty breathing.
11:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a noise disturbance.
POSTED: 09/24/25 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement