Thursday, December 4, 2025
5:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of loose horses in the roadway.
9:53 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a Bond Violation. Matthew James Daisy, 45, of Rockford, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of hunters trespassing.
1:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township to remove debris from the roadway.
3:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash on private property. No injuries were reported.
3:35 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of fraud.
4:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that occurred in Willshire Township. No injuries were reported.
7:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash that occurred on private property at a location on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township.
10:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City.
POSTED: 12/05/25 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:14 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
1:22 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a fire.
5:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
7:25 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain.
8:16 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
9:13 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with abdominal pain.
10:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a possible illegal hunting.
12:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2021 Honda Civic driven by Desteni Lear of Delphos was westbound on Middle Point Road, west of Gamble Road. The section of was covered in snow and slippery and the car went off the right side of the road and struck an AEP power pole. Lear suffered possible injuries and was transported by private vehicle to the hospital.
12:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of fraud.
12:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a disabled truck.
1:22 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Woodlawn Cemetery in Liberty Township.
1:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monmouth Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:01 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a subject with a laceration.
7:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2008 Ford F250 driven by Sedrick Bishop of Middle Point was traveling eastbound on Lincoln Highway near Hoaglin Center Road in Ridge Township. Due to the roadway being covered in ice, the truck slid off to the right side of the roadway into a field and struck a pole. The truck had minor damage. No injuries were reported.
8:58 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Liberty Township for a subject feeling lightheaded.
10:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ainsworth Road for a complaint of field damage.
POSTED: 12/04/25 at 9:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
3:55 a.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Washington Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
4:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
5:21 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Road 24U in Putnam County for a report of a structure fire.
6:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
8:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
12:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
12:22 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject having complications from a surgical procedure.
1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with chest pain.
4:03 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
7:07 p.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert Fire and EMS, responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
7:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident who may have been in distress.
7:37 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on North Hamilton Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject having a seizure.
9:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
10:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
POSTED: 12/03/25 at 9:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, December 1, 2025
12:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location Convoy Heller Road in Willshire Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2018 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Jacob Lippi of Convoy was southbound on Convoy Heller Road near Wren Landeck Road. Lippi failed to stop at the stop sign on Convoy Heller Road, sliding on ice through the intersection, striking a wooden post and a utility box on the south side of the intersection off the roadway. The vehicle sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported at the time of the crash.
5:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
10:04 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.
10:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle that slid off the roadway. No damage or injuries were reported.
11:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle that slid off the roadway. No damage or injuries were reported.
12:20 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Woodlawn Cemetery in Liberty Township.
1:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of trespassing.
2:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township for a report of subjects possibly hunting from the roadway.
3:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject sitting in a vehicle.
4:30 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
4:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of domestic violence.
5:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of harassment.
6:05 p.m. – Dispatched Willshire Fire and Wren Fire to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for an odor investigation.
7:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to issue a kill slip for a deceased deer.
8:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
8:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street in the Village of Wren for a motor vehicle crash report for a dog that was struck on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township.
9:21 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject not responding appropriately.
11:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a stray dog.
POSTED: 12/02/25 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 11-23-2025 officers were sent to the area of the 200 block of S. Bredeick St. after a caller reported hearing gunshots in the area.
On 11-23-2025 a female contacted officers to report that someone unknown to her used her information to create social media accounts.
On 11-23-2025 officers were sent to the 400 block of S. Main St. for an ongoing unruly juvenile complaint.
On 11-23-2025 officers were dispatched to the 500 block of N. Clay St. for a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and spoke with a male and a female involved in a verbal altercation. Both agreed to separate for the remainder of the day.
On 11-23-2025 officers responded to a business in the 200 block of W. 5th St., after employees reported that a disgruntled customer was refusing to leave. Officers arrived and spoke with the customer who agreed to leave without issue.
On 11-23-2025 the owner of a vehicle in the 800 block of Skinner St. called the police department to report that the license plate on the vehicle was stolen.
On 11-23-2025 officers were sent to the 500 block of S. Main St. to check on the well being of a female who had made comments to family members indicating possible self-harm.
On 11-24-2025 a male called from the 500 block of Moening St. to report that his daughter stole his cell phone. Officers found that the incident was a civil issue and advised the male of that.
On 11-24-2025 responded to the 600 block of S. Cass St. for a civil dispute involving the possession of a dog.
On 11-25-2025 a male called the police department to report that he believed he saw two juveniles causing damage to a window of a nearby residence. Officers checked the residence but did not find damage.
On 11-25-2025 officers spoke with a male in the 400 block of N. Canal St. who reported a Theft. The male said that he placed an order, and paid, by phone at a restaurant on E. 5th St. The male stated that when he went to pick up the order the business claimed to have not received the order. The male was advised that it is a civil issue.
On 11-26-2025 officers spoke with a female in the 300 block of S. Bredeick St., who stated that her sister took money from her mother’s account. Both daughters claimed to have power of attorney over their mothers’ finances.
On 11-26-2025 officers were sent to a business in the 900 block of E. 5th St. for a loud music complaint. The business was holding an event with a live band.
On 11-27-2025 officers were sent to a residence in the 600 block of Harmon St. to investigate an alarm activation.
On 11-28-2025 officers received a complaint about a reckless driver on Elida Rd. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. The driver stated that he felt he was being followed and feared for his safety. In an attempt to avoid the person following he may have driven a little recklessly.
On 11-29-2025 officers were contacted to investigate a minor two-vehicle crash which occurred at the intersection of E. 5th St. and Fort Jennings Rd.
On 11-29-2025 officers assisted the Allen County Sheriff’s Office at a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Baugh Rd. and US 30.
POSTED: 12/02/25 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, November 23 – a theft was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Monday, November 24 – officers arrested Tyler A. Pessefall, 27, for domestic violence in the 200 block of Keplar St.
Monday, November 24 – an identity fraud report was taken in the 700 block of Allen Drive.
Monday, November 24 – a city resident came to the police department to file an unspecified complaint. It remains under investigation.
Monday, November 24 – officers handled a domestic violence incident in the 200 block of N. Walnut St.
Monday, November 24 – arrested Heather L. Bakowski of Melrose on a warrant while in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Monday, November 24 – the police department handled a domestic violence incident in the 400 block of N. Jefferson St.
Monday, November 24 – a domestic violence by threat report was taken in the 400 block of N. Jefferson St.
Tuesday, November 25 – a theft was reported in the 200 block of S. Fulton St.
Tuesday, November 25 – a report was made in reference to an unwanted person at a home in the 300 block of N. Wayne St.
Tuesday, November 25 – a miscellaneous incident was reported in the 300 block of S. Washington St.
Tuesday, November 25 – the police department arrested Lynnette McElroy on an outstanding warrant from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office for attempting to commit an offense. The arrest was made on S. Walnut St. near E. Central Ave.
Wednesday, November 26 – a theft/domestic violence report was taken in the 600 block of N. Franklin St.
Wednesday, November 26 – domestic violence was reported in the 500 block of Elliot St.
Thursday, November 27 – a report of criminal trespassing was taken while in the 300 block of W. Main St.
Thursday, November 27 – a theft was reported in the 600 block of N. Race St.
Saturday, November 29 – arrested Dustin Wayne Lehmkuhle on an outstanding warrant while in the 300 block of N. Walnut St.
Sunday, November 30 – arrested Bronson E. Pate, 44, for theft after an incident in the 300 block of Grant St.
POSTED: 12/01/25 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, November 30, 2025
12:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Grant Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
12:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Drury Street in the Village of Scott for a report of reckless driving.
12:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Grant Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
3:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
6:19 a.m. – Deputies, along with Wren Fire and Willshire Fire, responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of a utility pole down with a transformer on fire.
6:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
11:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a report of an assault and criminal damage that had occurred the previous day.
11:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a complaint of vehicle damage.
3:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of domestic violence.
5:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Thistlewood Court in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of a violation of a protection order that had occurred on Ohio 118.
7:15 p.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.
7:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.
POSTED: 12/01/25 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, November 29, 2025
7:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of theft that occurred earlier in Ridge Township.
9:05 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Poe Road in Ridge Township for a subject with severe leg pain.
10:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a sign being struck by a vehicle. The vehicle had left the scene.
10:41 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject for a report of domestic violence that had occurred on an earlier date on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert.
10:54 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a location on U.S. 127 in Mercer County for a possible structure fire.
11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in Austin Place in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:04 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject regarding a complaint of trespassing at a location on Church Road in Hoaglin Township.
2:21 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. No crash was located.
2:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A vehicle stopped on Wren Landeck Road at the intersection of Ohio 118. The vehicle backed up and struck the vehicle that was stopped behind it. No injuries were reported.
3:24 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
3:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of minibikes riding on the streets being reckless.
4:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a stranded motorist.
4:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle that slid off the road into a ditch. No injuries or damage were reported.
4:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle that slid off the road into a ditch. No injuries or damage were reported.
4:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Road in Washington Township for a report of a vehicle that slid off the roadway, striking a utility pole with lines down in the roadway. No injuries were reported.
4:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle that slid off the roadway, striking a sign. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
4:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle that lost control, spun, and was facing the wrong direction. No injuries were reported.
5:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a vehicle that slid off the roadway. No injuries or damage were reported.
5:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Schumm Road in Willshire Township for a complaint of trespassing.
6:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle that slid off the roadway. No injuries or damage were reported.
7:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 118 in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:16 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
7:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to check the welfare of two subjects walking along the roadway.
9:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bergner Road in Pleasant Township for a noise disturbance.
10:58 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for possession of drugs. Dustin Lehmkuhle, 36, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 11/30/25 at 8:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, November 28, 2025
12:00 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a location on West Wayne Street in the Village of Rockford for a possible structure fire.
4:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a disabled motorist.
10:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to check the welfare of a resident who may have been in distress.
1:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
2:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:31 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Greenville Road in Liberty Township for a subject having difficulty with a medical device.
2:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
2:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township.
4:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Monticello Spencerville Road in Jennings Township. A 2014 Jeep Cherokee driven by Merle Harrff of Celina was northbound on the Van Wert Allen County Line and failed to yield the right of way. A 2012 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Emery Richeson of Allen County was eastbound on Monticello Spencerville. No injuries were reported.
5:38 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a medical alarm.
6:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
6:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Marsh Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Poe Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident.
POSTED: 11/30/25 at 6:40 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, November 27, 2025
10:45 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
11:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Balyeat Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:22 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Poe Road in Ridge Township for a subject with severe leg pain.
3:01 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell and had a laceration on their head.
4:19 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Greenville Road in Liberty Township for a subject who fell.
5:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled motorist.
5:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of two loose dogs.
7:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to the area of Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a report of a suspicious subject.
POSTED: 11/30/25 at 6:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement