Wednesday, March 18, 2026
1:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
3:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a stolen vehicle.
7:10 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a Bond Violation. Ernie Lee Ginter, 24, Willshire, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
7:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 116 in Ridge Township for a report of an injured deer.
5:04 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure.
7:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Goodwin Road in York Township for a report of an odor of propane.
7:58 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Emily Apple, 39, of Paulding, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Reidenbach Road in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
POSTED: 03/19/26 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
12:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
12:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
1:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a jack-knifed semi-truck. A 2016 Freightliner Cascadia driven by Yahye Mohamed of Galloway was traveling westbound on U.S. 30. and went off the right side of the roadway and jack-knifed.
1:10 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and Van Wert EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Ridge Township. A 2024 Freightliner Cascadia driven by Anthony Rivera of Warsaw was driving westbound on U.S. 30 near Gilliland Road. The vehicle went off the left side of the roadway and jack-knifed. The driver was treated at the scene. The Ohio State Highway Patrol assisted on scene.
7:14 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Street in the Village of Convoy for a medical alarm.
7:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Carpenter Road in Washington Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
8:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
8:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hospital Drive in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
8:55 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Becker Road in Jennings Township for a report of fraud and theft.
10:38 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township for a report of fraud.
12:14 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject having a seizure.
2:13 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Augustine Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment.
3:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township for a report of six stray dogs.
3:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township for a report of two loose dogs.
4:49 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Juvenile Division for civil contempt. Dawnja Sol Fuentes, 37, of Pleasant Township, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of domestic violence.
8:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire for a report of a subject in mental distress.
9:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in York Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2011 Ford Explorer driven by Levi Krouskop of Auglaize County was traveling southbound on Ohio 116 in York Township. The SUV experienced an equipment failure, went off the left side of the road into a ditch, and then struck a utility pole. The vehicle sustained disabling damage to the front, and airbags were deployed. There were no injuries.
10:04 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on Monticello Spencerville Road in York Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
11:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Gamble Road in Ridge Township.
POSTED: 03/18/26 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, March 16, 2026
8:14 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
8:43 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a burglary, a second degree felony, and an additional count of burglary, a third degree felony. William Ernest Tracy, 61, of Lima, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
8:47 a.m. – Deputies assisted a stranded resident from Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to the City of Van Wert.
9:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a vehicle parked on the property.
11:45 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to the Scott Cemetery in Union Township.
12:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy to stand by as a peace officer while a subject retrieved property.
2:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sprague Street in the Village of Willshire to check the welfare of a dog.
2:43 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Bent Brook Drive in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
2:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sunrise Court in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.
3:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a utility pole leaning and low wires.
4:12 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain.
4:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Horn Road in Tully Township for a report of a missing juvenile. The juvenile was located at a residence.
5:48 p.m.- Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
7:41 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on State Road in Ridge Township for a subject who was ill.
8:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in Union Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Ava Showalter of Van Wert was traveling south on U.S. 127, just south of Feasby Wisner Road. The car hit a patch of ice, slid off the right side of the road, flipped, and was stopped after hitting a utility pole. No injuries were reported.
8:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a protection order being violated.
8:24 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had fallen.
10:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Details of the crash are not yet available.
POSTED: 03/17/26 at 8:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2:01 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a subject with no feeling in their legs.
6:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a tree down on a power line.
7:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Woodland Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a subject in mental distress.
12:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Masters Road in Jennings Township for a report of a utility line down in the roadway.
1:22 p.m. – Dispatched Wren Fire and Convoy Fire to a location on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township for a report of a grass fire.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a utility line across McCleery Road in Ridge Township.
2:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Venedocia Eastern Road in Jennings Township for a broken utility pole leaning into the roadway.
3:41 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on U.S. 127 in the City of Van Wert for a report of a brush fire.
4:22 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire, Ohio City Fire, Willshire Fire, Wren Fire, Van Wert Fire, and CERT to assist Adams County, Indiana, on East 700 North for a reported barn fire.
4:55 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Evans Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of theft.
5:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of a juvenile being unruly.
6:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
9:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
11:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 12:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, March 14, 2026
12:16 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject overdosing on medications.
3:42 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject having difficulty breathing.
6:27 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Sycamore Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulty breathing.
7:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a report of low wires and leaning utility poles.
8:58 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a report of fraud.
9:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point to check the welfare of a resident.
9:40 a.m. – Deputies took a report of damage to a vehicle caused by a falling power pole and lines on Jennings Road in Ridge Township.
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Canal Street in the City of Delphos to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on the Indiana State Line Road in Allen County, Indiana, to assist the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.
1:47 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on John Brown Road in Union Township for a subject with a foot injury.
2:05 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire, responded to a report of a brush fire at a residence on Wren Landeck Road in York Township.
5:42 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject who fell from a ladder.
6:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Tully Township to remove debris from the road.
10:07 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on Richey Road in Pleasant Township a subject not responding appropriately.
11:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of George Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 12:10 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, March 13, 2026
12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
12:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bebb Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of a suspicious person.
5:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:51 a.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from Elm Sugar Road in Union Township for a report of theft from their vehicle.
9:40 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a subject who fell.
10:55 a.m. – Dispatched Mendon Fire to a location on Goodwin Road in York Township for a report of smoke in the attic. Ohio City Fire, Middle Point Fire, and Spencerville Fire were also dispatched to assist.
11:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a jackknifed semi-truck. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
11:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a large tree branch and a power line down.
11:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Front Street in the Village of Wren to check the welfare of a resident.
11:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Harrison Road in Tully Township for a report of a pole leaning into the roadway.
11:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of White Road in Willshire Township for a report of a tree and power line down in the road.
12:19 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire and EMS to a location on Ohio 49 in Tully Township for a report of a semi-truck that had been blown over on its side, with the driver being injured and unable to exit the vehicle. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
1:04 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 30 for a report of a semi-truck that had been blown over on its side, with the driver unable to exit the vehicle.
1:28 p.m. – Deputies, along with Spencerville Fire, Middle Point Fire, and Delphos Fire, responded to a report of a barn fire on the Van Wert Auglaize County Line Road in Jennings Township.
1:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 near Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township for a report of a semi-truck that had been blown over on its side, no injuries were reported.
1:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a low-hanging utility line.
2:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a suspicious object along the roadway.
2:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Gamble Road in Ridge Township.
3:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a report of a tree that had fallen on a vehicle.
3:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of McCleery Road in Ridge Township for a report of a low-hanging utility line.
3:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Jackson Township for a report of unitality pole and wires down in the roadway.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dog Creek Road in Ridge Township for a report of a broken utility pole and low wires.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Tully Township for a report of broken utility poles.
3:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Doner Road in Jackson Township to stand by as peace officers.
5:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township.
7:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Crow Road in York Township for a report of a tree and power lines down.
7:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monticello Spencerville Road in Jennings Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
8:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sidle Road in Pleasant Township for a report of property damage.
8:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash on private property.
8:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gatsby Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
11:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence in the Village of Ohio City to stand by as peace officers.
11:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of suspicious activity.
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 10:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 3-08-2026, officers were sent to the 500 block of Jackson St. for an unwanted guest complaint.
On 3-08-2026, officers were asked to perform a well-being check on a female who failed to arrive at a friend’s residence and was possibly in an abusive relationship. Officers located the female a short time later and confirmed she was unharmed.
On 3-09-2026, officers received a call from a female stating that she received a message from her father threatening to harm himself. Officers located the male, who denied any threats of self-harm.
On 3-09-2026, officers were made aware of an active warrant out of Allen County for Demetrius Roach, 36, of Delphos. Roach was located and taken into custody. He was then turned over to a deputy from Allen County.
On 3-10-2026, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of E. 5th St. to investigate a minor two-vehicle crash. One driver was issued a citation for Failure to Yield when entering the roadway.
On 3-10-2026, officers responded to Water Works Park after receiving a complaint of a juvenile with a possible firearm in his book bag. Officers arrived, located the juvenile, and began speaking with him. Another officer on scene located the suspected firearm, which had been discarded over a fence. Officers retrieved the firearm and discovered that it was a realistic Glock BB gun. A report was sent to the Allen County Juvenile Prosecutor for review of charges.
On 3-10-2026, officers met with an employee at a business on Elida Ave. who reported that a customer touched her inappropriately. Employees provided video footage of the incident, which remains under investigation.
On 3-11-2026, officers responded to a financial institution on N. Main St. for an attempted theft incident. Employees told officers that an unknown female attempted to access a customer’s account but was unsuccessful.
On 3-11-2026, an officer on patrol observed a female, Stephani Wright, 39, of Delphos, who had an active warrant out of Allen County. Wright was taken into custody and turned over to a deputy from Allen County.
On 3-12-2026, officers were made aware of an active warrant out of Allen County for Michael Whittaker, 32, of Delphos. Officers located Whittaker, took him into custody, and turned him over to a deputy from Allen County.
On 3-12-2026, officers spoke with a male who reported that his wife had assaulted him the previous night. The male did not wish to pursue charges but requested a standby to retrieve property from the residence.
On 3-13-2026, officers spoke with a resident on Ft. Jennings Rd. who wished to have a report for damage done to his truck. The male told officers that the neighbor’s trampoline blew into his truck and caused damage.
On 3-13-2026, officers responded to numerous calls throughout the city related to high winds. The calls included downed power lines, debris in the roadway, and damage to structures. No injuries were reported.
On 3-14-2026, an officer on patrol observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic offense. During the investigation of the traffic offense, officers found probable cause to arrest the driver, Tony Brayan Mendez Hernandez, 28, of Delphos, for operating the vehicle without a driver’s license and while being intoxicated.
On 3-14-2026, a female called the police department to report an unwanted guest. The female told officers that her sister’s ex-boyfriend was outside the residence and was trying to get in. The male left prior to officers’ arrival.
On 3-15-2026, officers were made aware of a male, possibly intoxicated, walking in the roadway on W. Clime St. Officers met with the male and advised him to walk on the sidewalk. The male refused to cooperate with a lawful order and continued to walk in the roadway. The male, identified as Ritchie Royster, 47, of Delphos, was taken into custody and issued a summons for Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication.
On 3-15-2026, officers responded to a business in the 200 block of E. 2nd St. for an alarm activation. Officers were given access to the business by an employee, but did not determine the cause of the alarm activation.
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 10:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Monday, March 9 – an officer took a report for a miscellaneous incident in the 300 block of Frothingham St.
Tuesday, March 10 – arrested Dustin E. Barnes, 44, for OVI.
Thursday, March 12 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of Blaine St.
Thursday, March 12 – a non-criminal report was taken in the 1100 block of Kear Rd.
Thursday, March 12 – arrested Kyle R. Leatherman for theft after an incident in the 800 block of Fox Rd.
Thursday, March 12 – a drug offense report was taken in the 300 block of S. Market St.
Friday, March 13 – a report was made in reference to animal abuse in the 300 block of S. Market St.
Friday, March 13 – a vehicle was towed from the 200 block of S. Cherry St. due to a parking violation.
Friday, March 13 – a non-criminal report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Friday, March 13 – a juvenile was arrested for cirminal damaging in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Saturday, March 14 – fraud was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Saturday, March 14 – arrested Kaden Ballard on an outstanding warrant issued by the Van Wert County Common Pleas Court Probation Department.
Saturday, March 14 – a report of trespassing was taken in the 700 block of Fox Rd.
Saturday, March 14 – arrested a juvenile, 17, for underage consumption.
Saturday, March 14 – arrested John E. Toms for domestic violence.
Sunday, March 15 – arrested David E. Krieg, 33, for disorderly conduct in the 700 block of George St.
POSTED: 03/16/26 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6:22 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
11:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of two loose dogs.
2:23 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Ohio 118 in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
2:41 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
3:05 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject for a report of theft from a residence on Jonestown Road in York Township.
3:37 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.
4:09 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.
4:44 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a protection order violation.
POSTED: 03/13/26 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
12:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
1:25 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a subject who was very weak.
8:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Pleasant Township south of Van Wert after receiving a report of possible cloud rotation.
8:31 a.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on McConnell Road in Jennings Township for a subject who had passed out.
10:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenn Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash on private property. No injuries were reported.
3:54 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a truck with a possible brake fire.
4:58 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having a seizure.
6:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of two loose dogs.
7:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a loose dog.
7:28 p.m.- Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose dog.
9:34 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.
POSTED: 03/12/26 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement