Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Upp Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
8:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to check the welfare of a horse.
12:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Poe Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident.
1:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sponseller Drive in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of theft.
3:32 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
4:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
4:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a loose dog.
5;20 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a location on Ohio 118 in Mercer County for a report of a structure fire.
6:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Railroad Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a dispute.
8:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a dispute involving an eviction.
9:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:04 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject not responding appropriately.
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 12:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 5-4-2026 – officers responded to the 200 block of Elida Rd. for a report of a male threatening to harm himself. Officers located the male and transported him to the hospital for a mental evaluation. Officers also found that a female who was with the male, had attempted to harm herself as well. The female was also transported to the hospital for an evaluation.
On 5-4-2026 – officers were sent to the 700 block of W. Clime St. after receiving a complaint of a female causing a disturbance. Officers located the female and spoke with her. She was medically assessed by EMS personnel for alcohol withdrawal and released to friends.
On 5-5-2026 – Delphos officers were asked to assist the Sheriff’s Office in investigating an alarm activation at a residence in the 12000 block of Bockey Rd.
On 5-5-2026 – officers were sent to the 1000 block of Lima Ave. for a loud music complaint.
On 5-5-2026 – officers responded to the 300 block of S. Bredeick St. to perform a well being check on an elderly female. It was reported that the female did not have electricity and was not being cared for by family members.
On 5-6-2026 – officers were dispatched to investigate a suspicious person walking in the 100 block of N. Pierce St. Officers located the male and found that he was in the area waiting for his father to arrive for work.
On 5-6-2026 – officers were advised of two small children in the 300 block of S. Pierce St. riding scooters in the roadway. The caller advised they were also going door to door, knocking.
On 5-7-2026 – officers were sent to Love’s Truck Stop to perform a well-being check on a truck driver who had been ill and had not been heard from.
On 5-7-2026 – officers were sent to the 1000 block of Lima Ave. for a loud music complaint.
On 5-8-2026 – officers spoke with administration at a business in reference to them finding large sums of money missing over the past few years. The theft was discovered during an audit. The incident remains under investigation.
On 5-8-2026 – officers responded to a business in the 200 block of W. 5th St, who reported that a customer had passed two counterfeit $100 bills. Officers arrived and spoke with employees and the suspect. The counterfeit bills were confiscated and a report was forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office for review of possible charges.
On 5-8-2026 – officers took a report from a male who stated that he discovered that his live-in girlfriend has been stealing his checks and forging his name on them.
On 5-9-2026 – officers were sent to a business in the 24000 block of Lincoln Highway to investigate an alarm activation.
On 5-9-2026 – officers responded to the 700 block of Fairlane Dr. after receiving a complaint of a possible domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and met with a female who stated that her husband had become angry and was breaking items inside the residence. The male had left prior to officers’ arrival. A report was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office to be reviewed for possible charges.
On 5-10-2026 – an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near W. 2nd and N. State streets. During the investigation of the traffic stop, officers found probable cause to arrest the driver, Megan Sear-Bellows, 30, of Ohio City, for operating the vehicle while intoxicated.
On 5-10-2026 – officers were notified of a juvenile female who was attempting to harm herself. Officers made contact with the juvenile’s parent who transported her to the hospital for treatment and evaluation.
On 5-10-2026 – an officer on patrol located a female, Micheala Bronson, 31, of Delphos, who had an active warrant for her arrest. Bronson was taken into custody and turned over to an Allen County Sheriff’s Deputy.
On 5-11-2026 – officers were asked to perform a well-being check on an elderly male in poor living conditions who may also be experiencing health issues.
On 5-11-2026 – a male called the police department and wished to file a menacing complaint. The male reported that someone threatened to burn his house down and physically harm him. The male lives just outside of Delphos so this information was transferred to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
On 5-12-2026 – officers were sent to the 600 block of Elida Ave. for a suspicious male and female in the area. The caller stated that the male was approaching vehicles asking for money. Officers located the couple and observed that they were on the sidewalk and not causing any problems. The couple moved on when asked to do so.
On 5-12-2026 – officers were sent to a residence for an ungovernable juvenile complaint. The juvenile was failing to listen to parents and causing a disturbance.
On 5-13-2026 – officers were asked to check on a student who had not been to school for multiple days.
On 5-13-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 500 block of S. Washington St. The female reported that her sister moved out of the residence but left behind property and animals. The female was advised that this is a civil issue.
POSTED: 05/15/26 at 8:07 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Gleason Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
8:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
11:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
12:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a stray dog.
1:19 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to an area of Becker Road in Jennings Township to assist a subject who fell from a wheelchair.
4:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a stop sign down.
10:31 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township for a subject having a seizure.
POSTED: 05/14/26 at 1:03 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist.
4:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
6:11 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Market Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject coughing up blood.
6:30 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a complaint of harassment.
8:15 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject from a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of fraud.
8:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a report of criminal damage.
10:19 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject having difficulty keeping balance.
10:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Pearson Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
11:20 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a citizen ref a complaint of theft from a resident on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy.
11:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of criminal trespassing and theft.
1:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a report of a stray dog.
1:54 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty walking.
2:20 p,m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject with left side pain from falling on a forklift.
3:09 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from West Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a stolen trailer.
3:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
4:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a civil dispute.
4:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.
5:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a report of two toddlers playing in the roadway.
7:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.
7:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 81 in York Township for a complaint of menacing.
10:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Spieles Road in Washington Township for a fire alarm.
POSTED: 05/14/26 at 12:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, May 11, 2026
2:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of an active car alarm.
7:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township.
7:58 a.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert Fire, responded to a report of a car fire at a residence on Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township.
8:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a report of a suspicious person.
11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a possible domestic dispute.
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
2:55 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Woodland Cemetery.
3:41 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the City of Van Wert for a complaint of trespassing.
3:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township to stand by as peace officers while a subject retrieved property.
6:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Village of Willshire to stand by as peace officers at a village meeting.
6:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of a subject on a golf cart being reckless and disorderly.
10:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
POSTED: 05/12/26 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, May 10, 2026
12:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
2:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
8:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harvey Road in Hoaglin Township for a juvenile being unruly.
10:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
10:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on German Church Road in Harrison Township for a complaint of a loose dog.
11:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on McConahay Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a dispute.
12:08 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a subject having difficulties after a medical procedure.
2:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a stray dog.
2:43 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.
6:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
8:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of an assault.
8:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
8:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 9:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Grier Road in Mercer County for a report of cattle in the roadway.
6:08 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Abbey Elain Eutsler was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:40 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who had fallen and was not responding appropriately.
11:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Railroad Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of a juvenile riding a dirt bike.
12:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Crawford Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
5:45 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a smoke detector alarm.
5:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
6:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of domestic violence.
8:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
11:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Washington Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in a farm lane.
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, May 8, 2026
1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Virginia Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject with hip pain.
5:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
5:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Washington Township to check the welfare of a dog.
9:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the community of Glenmore in Willshire Township for a complaint that someone was shooting a gun.
10:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Jonah Karhoff of Pleasant Township was traveling eastbound on Dustman Road near the residence of 12296 Dustman Road, when he lost control of the vehicle and drove off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle struck the mailbox located at 12296 Dustman Road, then continued eastbound but lost control once again, striking a mailbox at 12301 Dustman Road. Karhoff then continued eastbound on Dustman Road and made a southbound turn on U.S. 127, leaving the scene of the accident. The driver contacted the Sheriff’s Office the following regarding the accident and admitted to driving the vehicle that had struck the mailboxes. Karhoff received a citation for failure to control.
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, May 3 – arrested Amanda Martin on a warrant from Allen County.
Sunday, May 3 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave.
Sunday, May 3 – a dispute was reported in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. As a result, a disorderly conduct report was taken.
Sunday, May 3 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 100 block of Idlewood Ave.
Sunday, May 3 – criminal trespassing was reported in the 700 block of W. Main St.
Monday, May 4 – a report was made in reference to criminal damaging in the 300 block of S. Tyler St.
Monday, May 4 – a report of a dispute was taken while in the 600 block of S. Walnut St.
Tuesday, May 5 – arrested Mark W. Gift for OVI after an accident in the 1100 block of N. Washington St.
Tuesday, May 5 – a two-vehicle non-injury crash occurred in the 400 block of Fox Rd.
Tuesday, May 5 – a vehicle was removed from a residence in the 600 block of E. Ervin Rd. due to a city ordinance violation.
Tuesday, May 5 – telephone harassment was reproted in the 1000 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, May 6 – a missing person report was taken in the 1000 block of Jennings Rd.
Wednesday, May 6 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 600 block of S. Vine St. No charges were filed.
Wednesday, May 6 – arrested David Damron for OVI near the intersection of Bonnewitz Ave. and Dutch John Rd.
Wednesday, May 6 – a junk tandem axle trailer was removed from a residence in the 200 block of N. Chestnut St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Wednesday, May 6 – a menacing incident was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Thursday, May 7 – fraud was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Thursday, May 7 – arrested Sara Kelley for OVI.
Thursday, May 7 – officers handled a domestic violence incident in the 500 block of South Ave.
Friday, May 8 – a report of telephone harassment was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Friday, May 8 – officers took a menacing report.
Friday, May 8 – arrested Kadijah Bolden on an outstanding warrant from Van Wert Municipal Court.
Friday, May 8 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 600 block of N. Jefferson St.
Friday, May 8 – a theft report was taken in the 200 block of W. Main St.
Friday, May 8 – officers were dispatched to the area of Lincoln Highway and Stripe Rd. for a complaint of an unruly juvenile.
Saturday, May 9 – an extortion incident that occurred in the 1000 block of Haley St. was reported.
Saturday, May 9 – a runaway juvenile was reported from the 1200 block of S. Washington St.
Saturday, May 9 – a theft was reported from the 600 block of S. Tyler St.
Saturday, May 9 – officers were assigned to a disturbance in the 600 block of S. Tyler St.
Saturday, May 9 – a report was taken for telecommunications harassment.
Saturday, May 9 – criminal trespassing was reported in the 500 block of Elliot St.
Saturday, May 9 – an assault was reported in the 500 block of Elliot St.
Sunday, May 10 – a theft report was taken in the 600 block of Cable St.
POSTED: 05/11/26 at 6:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in Willshire Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office.
8:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to check an automated report of a possible crash.
8:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a possible dispute. Van Wert EMS was dispatched for a subject with an ear injury. There was no dispute.
11:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
12:22 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident in reference to a civil complaint for missing property.
1:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
2:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Shiyanne Burk of Van Wert was southbound in the 7100 block of U.S. 127. A 2017 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Rolfender Paterson Louis of Lima was stopped in traffic facing southbound on 127. Burk failed to see Louis’s vehicle stopped in traffic, causing a rear end collision. No injuries were reported.
2:48 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for two counts of sexual battery, second degree felonies; two counts of sexual battery, fourth degree felonies, and one count of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material or performance, a fifth degree felony. William J. Ladd Jr., 51 of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:01 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for one count of first degree felony kidnapping, one count of having weapons while under disability, a third degree felony, and one count of first degree misdemeanor assault. Tristan Nicholas Thompson, 20, of Mercer County, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
4:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Woodlawn Road in Liberty Township for a complaint of a subject being disorderly and trespassing.
5:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident.
7:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
8:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township for a report of a subject being disorderly.
POSTED: 05/08/26 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement