Wednesday, November 12, 2025
12:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to assist a resident.
4:53 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.
10:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township to issue a kill slip for a deceased deer.
11:35 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.
12:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Union Township for a report of an aggressive loose dog.
1:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
1:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Van Wert County Courthouse to assist the Ohio Adult Parole Officer.
2:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for an occupied disabled vehicle.
7:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Indiana Hill Drive in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash report involving a deer. The crash occurred earlier on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
7:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a disabled vehicle partially in the roadway.
7:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of two suspicious vehicles parked in the roadway.
9:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Bredeick Street in the City of Delphos for a report of a stray dog.
10:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of suspicious activity.
11:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 11/13/25 at 1:18 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
6:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 117 in Jennings Township for a report of suspicious activity.
6:32 a.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert EMS, responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a subject in distress.
7:24 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sponseller Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who was ill.
8:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 and U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2009 Chrysler Sebring driven by Makayla Spears of Paulding, was traveling southbound in the center circle of the one-way roundabout. A 2017 Dodge Caravan driven by Tony Martinez of Van Wert was entering the center circle from the west of the one-way roundabout and failed to yield. No injuries were reported.
11:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a loose dog.
12:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a resident.
2:03 p.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Spencerville Delphos Road in Washington Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
3:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township, checking for a disabled motorist.
3:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to remove debris from the roadway.
4:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Kinzle Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a loose dog.
5:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a complaint of a subject trespassing in a woods.
10:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Vision Drive 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 South Linn Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a suspicious person.
POSTED: 11/12/25 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, November 10, 2025
2:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
3:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a stray dog.
5:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burris Road in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2024 Nissan Sentra driven by Keagan Helstad of Liberty Township was driving northbound on Burris Road and attempted to stop at the stop sign at Wren Landeck Road. Due to roadway conditions and speed, his vehicle slid through the intersection and struck a road sign as well as a double yellow arrow sign, then continued into the field before coming to a stop. No injuries were reported. Hague Towing assisted at the scene. Helstad was issued a citation for failure to control.
6:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. One vehicle had slid off the roadway. No injuries were reported. No further details were available.
7:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2019 Ram truck driven by Levi Orsbon of Union Township was southbound on Ohio 118 near Rader Road, when he went around the curve and began to fishtail. He overcorrected and swung off the roadway to the left, entering a ditch, and hit a power pole. No injuries were reported. Hauge Towing assisted at the scene. Orsbon was issued a citation for failure to control.
7:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
9:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of menacing.
9:52 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject who was disoriented.
11:32 a.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township. A 2007 Chevrolet HHR driven by Gregory Vantilburg of Liberty Township was eastbound on Willshire Ohio City Road near the residence of 9037 Willshire Ohio City Road. Vantilburg went off the right side of the road, overcorrected, began to fishtail, entered a slide, and went off the left side of the road, then struck an AEP power pole, causing it to break. One person was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital.
12:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township to check the area for a reported roadway hazard.
12:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Jackson Township for a report of damage to a vehicle.
1:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of an unsafe vehicle driving on the roadway.
3:05 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a Bond Violation. Zachary S. Craig, 46, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:18 p.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos 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.
4:00 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.
4:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Klinger Road in Tully Township for a report of fraud.
5:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert.
5:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in the City of Van Wert for a report of an unruly juvenile.
8:05 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
11:38 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Monticello Spencerville Road in Jennings Township for a report of theft.
POSTED: 11/11/25 at 9:14 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, November 2 – a theft report was taken in the 1300 block of W. Main St.
Sunday, November 2 – domestic violence was reported in the 200 block of Fourth St.
Sunday, November 2 – fraud was reported in the 900 block of S. Shannon St.
Sunday, November 2 – arrested Tammy McCoy for domestic violence in the 700 block of N. Jefferson St.
Monday, November 3 – officers took a disorderly conduct report in the 300 block of N. Walnut St.
Monday, November 3 – an assault was reported in the 1000 block of Park St.
Monday, November 3 – a junk vehicle was removed from the 100 block of State St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Monday, November 3 – a vehicle was removed from the 600 block of State St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Tuesday, November 4 – a probation violation was reported while in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, November 4 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Tuesday, November 4 – a theft report was taken in the 400 block of N. Washington St.
Tuesday, November 4 – criminal damaging was reported in the 1200 block of S. Shannon St.
Tuesday, November 4 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 1200 block of S. Washington St.
Wednesday, November 5 – two reports of criminal trespassing were made in the 200 block of S. Fulton St.
Wednesday, November 5 – criminal trespassing was reported in the 100 block of W. Central Ave.
Thursday, November 6 – arrested Michael Whisman on a Van Wert Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear.
Friday, November 7 – a welfare check was conducted in the 10000 block of Ohio 118.
Friday, November 7 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 700 block of N. Washington St.
Saturday, November 8 – arrested Zachary Scott Craig in the 300 block of W. Maple St. for disorderly conduct and obstructing official business.
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1:34 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a medical alarm on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township.
3:39 a.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City Fire, Convoy Fire, Van Wert Fire, and Wren Fire, responded to a location on Liberty Union Road for a report of a deck fire attached to a residence. CERT also responded to assist.
7:07 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
10:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of theft.
12:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township to check the welfare of cattle.
1:07 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on John Brown Road in Liberty Township for a subject who fell.
1:44 p.m. – Deputies, along with Spencerville Fire, responded to a report of a car fire on Becker Road in Jennings Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol assisted on scene.
4:10 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a subject not feeling well.
4:55 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
6:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of suspicious activity.
9:49 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.
10:10 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject acting disoriented.
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 8:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, November 8, 2025
5:55 a.m. – Deputies, along with Wren Fire, responded to a location on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. An unknown vehicle had left the roadway, striking a gas meter, causing a leak.
6:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jonestown Road in York Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
6:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:16 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a fire alarm.
3:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a report of a loose dog.
3:21 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Jonestown Road in York Township for a complaint of harassment.
5:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
6:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a dog. No injuries were reported.
6:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Werner Road in Tully Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
10:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer; no injuries were reported.
11:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison to check the area of a possible motor vehicle crash.
POSTED: 11/10/25 at 7:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, November 7, 2025
4:38 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Vision Drive for a subject with an unknown problem.
7:26 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos Fire and Middle Point Fire to an area of Bockey Road in Washington Township for a fire in a tree line.
10:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
11:09 a.m. – Deputies, along with Spencerville Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Middle Point Fire and Emergency Management also assisted at the scene.
2:11 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Lincoln Highway for a complaint of theft that occurred on Terry Road in Pleasant Township.
5:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a dog.
6:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ball Road in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a domestic dispute.
10:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Stripe Road in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
11:42 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain and difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 11/09/25 at 10:06 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of suspicious activity.
12:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Collins Road in Ridge Township for a report of suspicious activity.
8:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jennings Delphos Road in Washington Township to contact a resident for Allen County.
8:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jonestown Road in York Township for a report of a stray dog.
8:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.
8:47 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to an area of Liberty Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of an unattended fire.
9:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of domestic violence. Amy Malissa Hart, 37, of Ohio City, was arrested for interference with custody, a first degree misdemeanor.
11:38 a.m. – Deputies served warrants issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Jason Allen Tallman, 43, of Van Wert, was served a domestic violence charge, a third degree felony. Michael Maxwell Whisman, 34, of Van Wert, was served with charges of second degree felony felonious assault, fourth degree felony aggravated assault, fourth degree felony domestic violence, fourth degree felony vehicular assault, and first degree misdemeanor endangering children. Both subjects are being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
11:53 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos Fire to an area of Bockey Road in Washington Township for a report of a field fire.
1:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:48 p.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert Fire and Scott Fire, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
3:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
3:12 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire and Scott Fire to a report of a fire in the woods on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township.
4:37 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.
4:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a civil dispute.
4:58 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos Fire to a report of a field fire on Bockey Road in Washington Township.
5:15 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for fifth degree felony theft. Nicholas Freeman Greenlee, 30, of Montpelier is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
7:34 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jennings Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 11/07/25 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
2:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Westfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point to check an abandoned 911 call.
4:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
4:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to remove debris from the roadway.
7:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township.
8:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
8:46 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell
9:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for two loose dogs.
10:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hospital Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:04 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject having seizures.
2:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Union Township for a report of domestic violence.
5:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
5:57 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a Bond Violation. Haley Capetillo, 25, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:48 p.m. – Deputies made a citizen assist from the City of Van Wert to a location in Hoaglin Township.
7:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a complaint of trespassing and property damage.
9:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 11/06/25 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to remove debris from the roadway.
7:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for two stray dogs.
8:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a complaint of two loose dogs.
8:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of an injured deer.
9:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a report of two loose dogs.
1:23 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Sidle Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
1:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
2:00 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Jordan CH Jackson, 31, of Lima, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:31 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a report of a field fire on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township.
4:14 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.
5:07 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
5:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jackson Street in the Village of Wren to check the welfare of a resident.
6:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township.
POSTED: 11/05/25 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement