Wednesday, October 22, 2025
8:14 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
10:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
10:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Buckeye Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:49 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a subject who had fallen.
12:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
1:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
2:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.
5:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
9:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of reckless driving.
POSTED: 10/23/25 at 11:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
12:01 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on West Sycamore Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject not feeling well.
7:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 118 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer; no injuries were reported.
7:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
12:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a scam.
4:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:50 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Clayton Road in Willshire Township for a subject who fell down a flight of stairs and was unresponsive. Lutheran Air responded to the scene for transport.
11:26 p.m. – Deputies and Convoy EMS responded to a residence on Shaner Road in Tully Township for a medical alarm.
POSTED: 10/22/25 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, October 20, 2025
12:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:34 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.
1:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fourth Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
2:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
2:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Upp Road in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
3:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
3:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a loose dog.
4:00 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for Probation Violation. James Adam Lee Vibbert, 28, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gilbert Road in Jennings Township for a report of a vehicle parked partially in the roadway.
7:44 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Fort Recovery Road in Willshire Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.
8:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of an injured deer.
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, October 12 – a juvenile was found and returned to his home while in the 700 block of W. Main St.
Sunday, October 12 – dogs at-large were reported in the 800 block of Kear Rd.
Tuesday, October 14 – officers responded to a call of disorderly conduct in the 600 block of N. Race St.
Wednesday, October 15 – an incident of criminal trespassing was documented in the 600 block of W. Ervin Rd.
Wednesday, October 15 – a report of an unruly juvenile was taken in the 600 block of E. Crawford St.
Wednesday, October 15 – a miscellaneous incident was reported in the 600 block of S. Walnut St.
Thursday, October 16 – arrested Nicholas Cox on an outstanding warrant while in the 400 block of S. Market St.
Thursday, October 16 – officers assisted a distraught female in the 1100 block of Olympic Drive.
Friday, October 17 – arrested Daniel Green for camping in the city while in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Friday, October 17 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 800 block of E. Sycamore St.
Friday October 17 – a disorderly conduct report was taken in the 600 block of E. Crawford St.
Saturday, October 18 – police and EMS were dispatched to the 300 block of N. Market St. for an unresponsive person.
Saturday, October 18 – a theft was reported in the 200 block of Towne Center Blvd. It remains under investigation.
Saturday, October 18 – a theft report was taken in the 400 block of S. Wayne St.
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 10:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, October 19, 2025
12:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fifth Street in the City of Delphos for a loose dog.
6:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in York Township to check the welfare of a resident.
7:14 a.m. – Deputies, along with Scott Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Mendon Road in Hoaglin Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
9:04 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
10:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
10:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:07 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a subject who had fallen.
11:42 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
11:50 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for civil contempt and Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. William Ernest Tracy, 61, of Lima, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
4:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Cherry Street in the Village of Convoy to stand by as peace officers for a child exchange.
4:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Banter Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a juvenile.
4:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
4:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ainsworth Road in Liberty Township for a report of a loose dog.
4:57 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.
6:05 p.m. – Dispatched Ottoville EMS to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Jackson Township for a subject who was unresponsive.
6:20 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for OVI, a fourth degree felony. Sara Jane Hogan, 43, of Mount Cory, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:04 p.m. – Deputies assist a stranded citizen to a location in the City of Van Wert.
8:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Giffin Road in Hoaglin Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 10:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, October 18, 2025
12:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to assist the Paulding County Sheriff.
1:55 a.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2014 Chrysler 300, driven by Melinda Sears was eastbound on U.S. 30 in the number two lane near Convoy Rd. A 2021 Volvo VNL, driven by Mahendra Tamang was eastbound on U.S. 30 in the number two lane, making a lane change into the exit lane to the eastbound rest area. Sears admitted to falling asleep, causing her vehicle to strike the rear driver’s side of Tamang’s vehicle. The Chrysler sustained disabling damage while the truck sustained functional damage. Sears was transported to Ohio Health by Convoy EMS with possible injuries and Tamang was treated by Convoy EMS on scene. The Chrysler was towed from the scene by Hague Towing. Unit Two was driven from the scene.
4:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
7:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in Jennings Township to stand by as peace officers.
8:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
8:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
8:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Glenmore Road in Liberty Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
9:10 a.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.
9:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Prospect Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
10:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Fulton Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
11:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash on private property. A 2002 Jeep Wrangler driven by Scott A. Norton of Pleasant Township struck a detached building located at 2393 Liberty Union Rd. Norton stated that he worked third shift, was on his way home, and wasn’t sure what happened. He stated that he must’ve gotten confused or fallen asleep from being tired from work. He had turned off Liberty Union Rd and traveled up the driveway and struck a detached building on the northeast side of the property. His vehicle sustained minor damage. The building sustained damage. Norton had no signs of impairment and was not injured.
2:18 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for an injury from a dog bite.
3:47 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
5:51 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
9:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
9:40 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of Convoy Road in Tully Township for an odor investigation.
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 10:31 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, October 17, 2025
2:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
4:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
6:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 637 in Hoaglin Township to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
10:00 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in York Township for a subject who had fallen.
12:05 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject who had fallen.
2:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of juveniles.
2:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.
2:59 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject about a possible scam that occurred in Tully Township.
3:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:45 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville Fire to a location on Masters Road in Jennings Township for a report of a combine fire.
1606 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Jackson Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
4:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a report of a down stop sign.
4:22 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Prospect Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a subject with abrasions and pain.
4:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a resident locked out of their vehicle.
5:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Yoh Road in Hoaglin Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
5:16 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a subject having leg pain.
5:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
6:04 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Paulding County Common Pleas Court for three counts of rape and one count of sexual imposition. Hunter Gile, 23, of Scott, was located in the City of Van Wert and transferred to the Paulding County Sheriff.
7:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:54 p.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos EMS, responded to a residence on Ohio 66 in Washington Township for a report of a subject being combative.
10:34 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.
10:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Venedocia for a report of suspicious activity.
POSTED: 10/20/25 at 10:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, October 16, 2025
7:07 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who had fallen.
8:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a subject lying in the ditch.
12:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a suspicious person.
1:03 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject passed out.
1:04 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Giffin Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject who fell.
1:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township to remove debris from the roadway.
2:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
2:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Union Township for a report of an injured bald eagle. The eagle was located and an Ohio Wildlife Officer responded to retrieve it.
2:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a possible fire under a vehicle. The vehicle was located and there was no fire.
3:06 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on East Main Street for a subject having a seizure.
3:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Adult Parole Office to assist the State Parole Officer with taking a subject into custody.
4:06 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a commercial fire alarm on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township.
4:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire for a report of a runaway juvenile. The child was located.
4:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Jackson Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Heller Road in Harrison Township for a report of suspicious activity.
6:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a report of two loose dogs.
8:08 p.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert EMS, responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:32 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire and EMS to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
8:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
POSTED: 10/17/25 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
3:57 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a subject with back pain.
3:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in Liberty Township to contact a resident for Logan County.
6:22 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
7:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township for a report of breaking and entering.
7:49 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.
8:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of threats and harassment.
8:28 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Koch Road in Liberty Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.
11:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to deliver an emergency message to a resident.
POSTED: 10/16/25 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, October 5 – a menacing incident was investigated in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Monday, October 6 – arrested Jason Tallman for domestic violence in the 800 block of N. Franklin St.
Monday, October 6 – an officer took a telecommunications harassment report in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, October 7 – an aggravated menacing incident was reported in the 10000 block of Ohio 118. After investigating, no charges were filed.
Tuesday, October 7 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 10000 block of Ohio 118.
Tuesday, October 7 – the Van Wert Parks Department reported criminal damaging at Franklin Park. After an investigation, one person was charged with one count of criminal damaging.
Tuesday, October 7 – a violation of a court order was reported in the 100 block of N. Market St.
Thursday, October 9 – arrested Jason Tallman for a bond violation in the 100 block of Gleason Ave.
Thursday, October 9 – a dispute occurred in the 500 block of N. Race St.
Thursday, October 9 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Central Ave.
Thursday, October 9 – special property was located in the 300 block of Burt St.
Thursday, October 9 – a domestic violence report was taken for an incident that occurred in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Friday, October 10 – a theft was reported in the 600 block of N. Walnut St.
Friday, October 10 – officers spoke with a distraught female in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Friday, October 10 – arrested Kendra L. Keesler on an outstanding warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court.
Friday, October 10 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 300 block of Woodland Ave.
Saturday, October 11 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Saturday, October 11 – multiple arrests were made after a traffic stop on W. Ervin Rd. near S. Shannon St. Lukas Bailey was arrested for OVI. Robert Boyd was arrested for underage consumption. Mason Imler was arrested for underage consumption and a Van Wert County Common Pleas Court probation violation.
Saturday, October 11 – arrested Sarah Leaser for domestic violence, after an incident in the 200 block of S. Chestnut St.
Saturday, October 11 – police responded to the 400 block of N. Jefferson ST. for a person in distress.
POSTED: 10/15/25 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement





