Tuesday March 18, 2025
12:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
1:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of reckless driving.
1:27 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a subject with vertigo.
1:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a report of a loose dog in the roadway.
2:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gilliland Road in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
10:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bell Avenue in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of dog.
11:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:45 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Greenbrier Cemetery in Willshire Township.
12:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a report of a disabled vehicle on the roadway.
12:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a civil complaint.
2:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Professional Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a stranded motorist.
3:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
3:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jones Hughes Road in York Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
4:00 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Krystle Leann Shinnaberry, 38, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
5:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jones Hughes Road in York Township for a complaint of trespassing.
8:02 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject on a complaint of threats.
8:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
POSTED: 03/19/25 at 12:15 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, March 9 – an incident of breaking and entering was reported in the 1100 block of Kear Rd.
Sunday, March 9 – officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway for a report of a runaway juvenile.
Monday, March 10 – took a report for criminal damaging in the 200 block of Keplar St.
Monday, March 10 – a theft report was taken in the 200 block of Middle St.
Monday, March 10 – officers took a report of disorderly conduct in the 10000 block of Ohio 118.
Monday, March 10 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, March 10 – a telecommunication harassment report was taken in the 1100 block of Lincoln Highway.
Tuesday, March 11 – arrested Makenna M. Suever, 23, of Van Wert for OVI during a traffic stop in the 100 block of College Ave.
Tuesday, March 11 – arrested Jason Bruce Kline, 48, of Van Wert on an active warrant from Upper Sandusky Municipal Court. The arrest was made in the 500 block of S. Shannon St.
Tuesday, March 11 – an assault report was taken in the 300 block of Frothingham St.
Tuesday, March 11 – a miscellaneous drug offense was reported in the 300 block of W. Crawford St.
Wednesday, March 12 – a menacing incident was reported in the 1100 block of Bell Ave.
Wednesday, March 12 – a telecommunications harassment report was taken in the 300 block of W. Crawford St.
Wednesday, March 12 – arrested James Robert Jewell, 42, of Van Wert for disorderly conduct following an incident in the 900 block of S. Shannon St.
Wednesday, March 12 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, March 12 – arrested Crocker T. Wallace, 42, of Van Wert on an outstanding felony warrant, obstructing official business and misuse of 911 following an incident in the 200 block of Middle St.
Wednesday, March 12 – an injury accident report was taken in the 700 block of Virginia Ave.
Wednesday, March 12 – officers responded to the 1200 block of of Lincoln Highway and assisted with a distraught male.
Thursday, March 13 – two parking citations were issued in the 200 block of N. Walnut St.
Thursday, March 13 – arrested Troy Bradley Miller, 61, of Van Wert for disorderly conduct while in the 700 block of W. Main St.
(more…)POSTED: 03/18/25 at 8:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday March 17, 2025
2:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
4:50 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Bellis Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with vertigo.
7:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township to check a report of a subject walking on the roadway.
7:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Ohio City to contact a resident for the Van Wert City Police Department.
0754 hrs. – Deputies along with Ohio City Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township. A 2005 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Logan Butler of Rockford was eastbound on U.S. 224 and pulled off the right side of the roadway to scrape his windows. Butler stated he was parked outside of the fog line and off the eastbound lane of travel. A 2013 Kia Sorento driven by Elijah Miler of Continental was eastbound on U.S. 224. Miler stated that the sun was in his eyes and obstructing his view. Miler began looking down for a pair of sunglasses, when he looked back up, he saw the Suburban parked on the side of the roadway. He did not have time to react and struck the vehicle. This caused his vehicle to roll over and come to rest upside down. When the Suburban was struck, Butler was outside of his vehicle scraping the passenger side window. It was pushed into Butler, pushing him into the ditch. Butler suffered minor injuries to his forehead, hand, and side. Miler did not appear to have any injuries. Both individuals were transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital.
8:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Alspach Road in Liberty Township for a report of three loose dogs.
9:04 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township for a subject in severe pain.
12:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a report of theft.
1:10 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township.
2:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Drury Street in the Village of Scott to standby as a peace officer while a subject retrieved property.
2:03 p.m. – Deputies along with Convoy EMS responded to a residence on Fife Road in Union Township for a subject having reactions to medications.
3:01 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who had fallen.
4:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Charlotte Circle in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of telecommunications harassment.
6:32 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
7:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. It was reported that a semi-truck crossed the center line and sideswiped a Toyota Sienna causing damage. No injuries were reported.
9:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a large tire in the roadway.
9:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
POSTED: 03/18/25 at 8:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday March 16, 2025
12:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
12:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bellis Road in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a suspicious person.
2:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
7:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Tully Township for a report of high water across the roadway.
9:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of criminal damage.
11:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sprague Street in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Road in Jennings Township for a report of a burglary. A Green 2020 Kawasaki KX450F dirt bike was stolen from a garage.
2:06 p.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point Fire and EMS responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
2:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash where a mailbox was struck.
6:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of debris in the roadway.
11:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 03/17/25 at 9:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday March 15, 2025
12:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of 921 North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert to check an open line 911call.
12:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
2:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
3:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
4:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township.
6:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Union Township for a report of utility lines down in the roadway.
9:11 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with stroke symptoms.
9:15 a.m. – Deputies assisted a stranded citizen from U.S. 127 in Liberty Township.
10:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire to check an alarm.
2:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monroe Street in Tully Township for a report of a domestic disturbance.
4:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a loose lost dog.
5:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:27 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject who was ill.
7:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a domestic disturbance.
8:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to assist with a juvenile being unruly.
POSTED: 03/17/25 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday March 14, 2025
5:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a loose dog in the roadway.
7:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
10:26 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject in reference to a civil issue in the Village of Middle Point.
10:36 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Westwood Drive in the Village of Middle Point for a report of identity fraud.
10:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:58 a.m. – Dispatched Wren and Willshire Fire to a residence on Kreischer Road in Harrison Township for a report of a grass fire.
1:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hartsock Road in Willshire Township for a report of trespassing.
2:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of suspicious activity.
2:24 p.m. – Dispatched Wren Fie to an area of State Road 101 in Adams County Indiana to assist with a field fire.
2:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Chenowith Road in Ridge Township for a report of subjects shooting without regard to other property.
2:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:27 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a field fire.
4:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a low hanging utility line.
6:52 p.m. – Deputes responded to a residence on George Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:07 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.
8:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Brodnix Road in York Township for a report of a domestic disturbance.
POSTED: 03/15/25 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday March 13, 2025
4:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of domestic violence.
7:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a deceased subject. No foul play is suspected.
11:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Klinger Road in Tully Township.
11:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of three loose dogs.
12:37 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from State Street in the Village of Willshire on a complaint of theft.
1:02 p.m. – Deputies served three warrants issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Timothy Arthur Kiester, 61, of Michigan was charged with pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, a second degree felony; pandering obscenity involving a minor, a fourth degree felony; pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, pandering obscenity involving a minor, a fifth degree felony, and illegal use of a minor in nudity oriented material or performance, Also served warrants were Matthew Eugene Gillman, 40, of Van Wert, strangulation, a fourth degree felony, and domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor, Yusef Abdulrahman, 50, of Van Wert, having weapons while under disability, a third degree felony; improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fourth degree felony; inducing panic, a first degree misdemeanor, and committing a offense with reckless disregard and aggravated menacing. All three menn are being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:32 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to Monroeville, Indiana, to assist with field fires.
2:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Van Wert County Courthouse to assist the Adult Parole Officer.
3:19 p.m. – Dispatched Wren Fire to a location on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a grass fire.
3:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
4:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to check a report of a dog being neglected.
5:28 p.m. – Deputies along with Scott Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motorcycle crash on John Brown Road in Union Township. A 2017 Harley Davidson Road Glide ridden by Tanner Skelton was northbound on John Brown Road, when he ran off the right side of the road and ended up in the ditch. He was transported to Van Wert Health by Scott EMS with suspected minor injuries.
5:56 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
6:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to assist a disabled motorist.
7:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township to assist a disabled motorist.
7:53 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for pandering obscenity involving a minor, a second degree felony. Alec Lee Shull, 23, of Cecil is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
8:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:53 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Mox Road in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain.
10:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
POSTED: 03/15/25 at 7:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday March 12, 2025
3:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Goodwin Road in York Township for a report of a deer in the roadway.
8:10 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulties with edema.
10:04 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject having problems with a medical device.
11:15 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Convoy Road in Tully Township for a complaint of telecommunications harassment.
11:50 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Skinner Street in the City of Delphos for a subject with stroke symptoms.
3:20 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a complaint of telecommunications harassment.
3:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of German Church Road in Harrison Township for a report of trespassing.
3:37 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having problems with a medical device.
3:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Middle Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
3:54 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Sunrise Court in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
3:58 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject on a complaint of telecommunications harassment.
4:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist.
6:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Dustman Road in Pleasant Township.
6:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of telecommunications harassment.
9:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
9:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
POSTED: 03/13/25 at 9:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday March 11, 2025
12:19 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject having complications with a medical device.
5:56 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a subject having a seizure.
6:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Tully Township to check the report of a person in the roadway.
7:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a deceased deer in the roadway.
9:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Jackson Township to take possession of contraband that had been located.
10:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to assist a disabled motorist.
11:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of harassment.
11:12 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject not feeling well.
11:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Balliet Road in Harrison Township for a report of a sick or injured deer.
12:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township to check the welfare of a resident.
12:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on State Street in the Village of Willshire to assist a residence.
1:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.
2:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of harassment.
3:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hughes Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of three loose dogs.
4:29 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Ohio 49 in Tully Township for a report of a fence being on fire.
5:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a disabled motorist.
5:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hartsock Road in Willshire Township for a report of trespassing.
6:15 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of Koch Road in Liberty Township for a report of a field fire.
6:54 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
POSTED: 03/12/25 at 7:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday March 10, 2025
12:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Race Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
7:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report counterfeit money being passed.
8:35 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a location on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a subject who fainted.
9:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a report of a suspicious male lying in the ditch. The subject was located and found to be wanted by the Adult Parole Authority for a parole violation. Dustin L. Eicher, 33, of Allen County Ohio, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
11:18 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Juvenile Court for civil contempt. Dianna M. Backus, 42. of Delphos is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
12:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sunrise Court in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
12:13 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of McClerry Road in Ridge Township for a report of a field fire.
12:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township to contact a resident for Preble County.
2:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of fraud.
4:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to check an open line 911 call.
5:29 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on East Fifth Street in the City of Delphos for a subject choking.
6:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township to check for a vehicle involved in an incident in Allen County, Ohio.
9:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
10:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a report of suspicious activity.
11:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 03/11/25 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement