Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:18 a.m. – Deputies, along with Scott Fire, responded to an area of Fife Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle that struck a utility pole, with the pole being down on the vehicle. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
7:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of trespassing.
8:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Ohio 697 in Washington Township.
9:31 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on the Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Tully Township for a subject having complications with a medical device.
11:59 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for Failure to Appear. Hanita Michelle Wayte, 22, of Delphos, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Jefferson Street in the City of Delphos for a report of two loose dogs.
2:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Wayne Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:01 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Lehman Road in Washington Township for a report of telecommunications harassment.
6:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
6:54 p.m. – Dispatched Wren Fire to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Wren for an odor investigation.
7:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a resident.
POSTED: 01/16/26 at 10:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
5:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of suspicious activity.
9:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
10:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a juvenile who had not reported to school.
2:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sheets Road in Willshire Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2014 Jeep Cherokee driven by Robert Haynes of Decatur was eastbound on Sheets Road. He went through a curve, lost control, and went off the right side of the roadway, struck a drop basin, rolled on its driver’s side, then came back down on its tires. No injuries were reported.
3:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2019 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Stephanie Lawrence stopped behind another vehicle at the red light in front of 606 East Tully Street in the westbound lane. A 2014 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Brittany Batten of Paulding was traveling westbound on East Tully Street when she attempted to stop, but rear-ended the Traverse, causing damage to its bumper and the front end of the Cruze. Both units were driven away from the scene. There were no reported injuries.
3:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
3:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2017 Dodge Caravan driven by Alison Springer of Union Township was traveling eastbound near 851 E. Tully Street in Convoy and stopped in the roadway due to several cars ahead stopping in the roadway. A 2010 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Aiden Mcomber of Union Township was traveling eastbound near 851 E. Tully Street in Convoy, attempted to stop, but rear-ended the Silverado, causing both vehicles to leave the roadway. Both units were driven away from the scene. No injuries were reported.
4:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
4:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
4:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
4:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Zachary Rissner of Rockford was traveling westbound on U.S. 224 near the roundabout and had trouble breaking due to the snow and slippery road. His vehicle crossed over to the opposite lane of travel to avoid a stopped vehicle. Rissner attempted to correct the vehicle back to his lane of travel and struck a traffic sign. The car sustained minor damage. no injuries were reported.
5:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Grill Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in York Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
7:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
9:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren for a report of fraud.
POSTED: 01/16/26 at 9:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
2:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
5:38 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Gavyn Joseph Lee Reichert, 19 of Wren, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.,
5:52 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
8:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
11:14 a.m. – Deputies investigated a complaint of menacing at a location on Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert.
11:24 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Griswold Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject having difficulty breathing.
12:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fourth Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
3:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Tyler Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of domestic violence.
6:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Liberty Union Road in the City of Van Wert.
8:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
POSTED: 01/14/26 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, January 12, 2026
3:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
12:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Airport Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
2:46 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Willshire Township in reference to abandoned dogs.
2:56 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject who fell.
3:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of two loose dogs.
3:41 p.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
4:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of field damage caused by a vehicle leaving the roadway.
5:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott to check a report of a vehicle running.
5:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a juvenile.
7:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Thistlewood Court in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:21 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township who was feeling abnormal.
POSTED: 01/13/26 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, January 4 – a report was taken in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. after a welfare check was conducted.
Sunday, January 4 – a report of criminal damaging was taken in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Monday, January 5 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 500 block of E. Main St. and the driver was issued a citation for a traffic offense.
Monday, January 5 – an assault report was taken in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Monday, January 5 – officers handled a criminal damaging incident in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Monday, January 5 – arrested James Jones for strangulation in the area of Main St. and Franklin St.
Tuesday, January 6 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 500 block of S. Vine St.
Tuesday, January 6 – a taffic stop was conducted in the 200 block of W. Main St. and the driver was issued a citation for a traffic offense.
Tuesday, January 6 – officers took a report for a miscellaneous drug incident in the 100 block of Fox Rd.
Tuesday, January 6 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 500 block of N. Market St.
Wednesday, January 7 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St. for an incident that occurred earlier in the week.
Wednesday, January 7 – a telecommunications harassment report was taken for an incident that occurred in the 900 block of S. Shannon St.
Wednesday, January 7 – officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Crawford St. for a distraught male.
Thursday, January 8 – arrested Tyler A. Pessefall for domestic violence by threat after a welfare check in the 600 block of High St.
Thursday, January 8 – a vehicle was removed from the street in the 100 block of E. Main St. due to a parking violation.
Thursday, January 8 – a welfare check was conducted at the intersection of Jefferson St. and Bonnewitz Ave.
Friday, January 9 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Friday, January 9 – a dispute was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Friday, January 9 – a private property crash was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Friday, January 10 – a report was made in reference to criminal damaging in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Friday, January 10 – a two-vehicle non-injury crash occurred in the 600 block of N. Washington St.
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 2:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, January 11, 2026
12:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Zook Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
2:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a possible dispute.
10:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren to stand by as peace officers for a child exchange.
10:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2017 Toyota Corolla driven by Paige Dunn of Hoaglin Township was traveling eastbound in the 17000 block of Convoy Road. She stated that a deer ran into the roadway in front of her and that she swerved to avoid striking it. Dunn’s car ran off the road and then struck a tree in the yard at 17893 Convoy Road.
12:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wayne Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
5:12 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Clearview Drive in Washington Township for a subject who had fallen.
5:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township to check a low utility line across the roadway.
7:57 p.m. – Deputies took a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that had occurred on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township. No injuries were reported.
9:21 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Bergner Road in Harrison Township for a report of a possible electrical fire.
9:42 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Cristopher Crossing in the City of Van Wert for a subject not feeling well.
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 2:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, January 10, 2026
12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
5:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of reckless driving.
9:33 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
9:50 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with an altered level of consciousness.
9:54 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Oak Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having a seizure.
10:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist.
10:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a report of an abandoned dog.
11:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a report of a missing person. The subject was later located.
11:22 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had fallen.
12:23 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a scam.
3:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to stand by as peace officers while property was retrieved.
4:19 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Bockey Road in Washington Township for a report of trespassing.
5:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 81 in York Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:07 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a residence on East Hoffman for a report of smoke in a residence.
8:22 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for Civil Contempt. April Rene Ladd, 44, of North Vine Street in Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:21 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, January 9, 2026
3:26 a.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on Venedocia St. Mary’s Road in Jennings Township for a subject having a seizure.
8:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Prospect Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Union Township for a report of trespassing.
11:26 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure.
3:08 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
3:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
3:46 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a fire alarm.
4:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 01/12/26 at 12:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, January 8, 2026
7:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2018 Ford Escape driven by Cheryl Winberg of Scott was westbound in the 300 block of S. Sherman St. and left the left side of the roadway to park in the driveway in front of the residence when it failed to stop before striking a 2020 Nissan Ultima, that was parked in the same driveway in front of the residence. No injuries were reported.
9:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a vehicle losing debris on the roadway.
12:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of two loose dogs.
1:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a utility truck partially in the roadway.
3:11 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for domestic violence, a fifth degree felony. Anthony Diaz, 23, of Defiance, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Airport Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog being aggressive.
4:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Cooper Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.
5:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Alexander Road in the Village of Willshire for a civil complaint.
10:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a commercial alarm.
10:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle being sideswiped by another vehicle. No injuries were reported.
10:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
POSTED: 01/09/26 at 10:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
5:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Both units were northbound on Liberty Union Road just north of Fife Road. Unit one, a 1977 Ford F350 driven by Keith Wiseman of Van Wert was traveling between 35 and 45 miles per hour, turned on his turn signal to turn left into the driveway, and tapped the brakes a couple of times. He was turning into the driveway when another vehicle passed and struck him. Unit Two, a 2019 Honda Pilot driven by Andrea Klinger of Paulding County, stated the truck was traveling 35 to 40 miles per hour on the roadway. The truck slowed, and she attempted to pass, but it was turning into the driveway, and she struck it. Unit Two struck Unit One with the right side of her vehicle, and she hit the left front bumper. No injuries were reported.
8:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
8:26 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for domestic violence, a third degree felony. Shane E. Neuman, 42, of Panama, Florida, was released with a court date.
9:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to contact a resident for the Paulding County Sheriff.
11:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of trespassing.
12:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of theft.
12:59 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a subject having stroke symptoms.
1:44 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain.
2:08 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was lethargic with an altered mental status.
3:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point to check an abandoned 911 call.
5:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a juvenile in the roadway.
10:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of the vehicle.
POSTED: 01/08/26 at 9:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement