Thursday, September 3, 2026
2:25 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject not acting normally.
4:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of an assault that had occurred in Ridge Township.
7:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Wall Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
8:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of dogs inside a vehicle.
10:23 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on German Church Road in Harrison Township for a subject who fell.
11:28 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point EMS, responded to a report of an electric bicycle accident on Bellis Road in Washington Township. Two juveniles were both riding electric bicycles. One juvenile ran into the back of the other’s bicycle. Middle Point EMS transported one juvenile to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital.
11:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
11:55 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Riley Street in the Village of Willshire regarding a complaint of fraud.
12:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
1:28 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by the Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for harassment with bodily substance, a fifth degree felony. Jeffery Lee Allen Kallas, 26, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Glenmore Road in Willshire Township regarding a report of a scam.
3:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a possible domestic dispute in a vehicle traveling on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township. Deputies located the vehicle, and everything was found to be okay with the occupants.
4:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of theft.
7:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Glenmore Road in Liberty Township for a report of a utility line down in the roadway.
7:40 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to the Van Wert County Fairgrounds for a report of a subject who was unresponsive.
9:11 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a subject with chest discomfort and difficulty breathing.
10:30 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a subject not feeling well.
POSTED: 09/04/26 at 8:27 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
12:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Snyder Road in Liberty Township.
4:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on South Street in the Village of Middle Point.
9:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a resident.
11:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog left in a vehicle.
1:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on South Street in the Village of Middle Point.
2:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Central Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
4:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bell Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
6:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:43 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds regarding a complaint of a protection order being violated.
10:31 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
11:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Glenn Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds for a report of suspicious activity around campers.
POSTED: 09/03/26 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
2:05 a.m – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject who was not feeling well.
7:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:58 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
9:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of an injured deer.
10:18 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.
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on McConahay Road in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
11:50 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Fire and EMS responded to a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. It was reported that a juvenile riding a moped in the area of Lincolnview School was struck by a vehicle. The juvenile sustained injuries and was transported by guardians. The details of the accident are not yet available.
11:52 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, Delphos EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
3:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
4:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of harassment.
5:43 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Balyeat Avenue in the City of Van Wert for an unresponsive person.
8:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Snyder Road in Liberty Township.
9:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in Pleasant Township to check an open line 911 call.
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 11:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 8-21-2026 – officers were sent to the 400 block of N. State St. to investigate a minor crash involving two vehicles.
On 8-21-2026 – officers spoke with a male in the 500 block of E. 4th St. who reported that a male approached him at his residence and attempted to assault him.
On 8-22-2026 – officers responded to the 700 block of N. Pierce St. for a domestic altercation involving a female and her juvenile stepdaughter.
On 8-22-2026 – officers met with a male in the 600 block of Harmon St. who reported a child custody issue. The male stated that he was unable to pick up his child for visitation. The male also reported that he and the child’s mother had been in a physical altercation earlier in the day at a residence outside of Delphos. The male was advised that he could file a report for the assault in the jurisdiction where it occurred if he so choses.
On 8-23-2026 – officers were notified of a possible missing adult female on N. Main St. The circumstances involving the missing female were deemed to be suspicious. Officers filed a missing person report and had the female entered into the law enforcement database as missing. The female was located the following day, safe in Indiana.
On 8-23-2026 – officers were dispatched to locate a female lying in the ditch on N. St. Mary’s Rd. just outside of Delphos. Officers located the female and found that she was not injured but had laid down to rest after walking for some time.
On 8-24-2026 – officers spoke with employees at a business on Gressel Dr, who reported that items were stolen from their property. Officers reviewed video surveillance footage and were able to identify the subjects. Officers were also notified of a theft incident at a business in the 1700 block of E. 5th St. The same subjects were identified at that business as well. Later that evening second shift officers located the suspect vehicle back on the property on Gressel Drive in the process of taking more items. A male, Richard Sowards, 29, of Delphos, was taken into custody. Both incidents remain under investigation by the detective bureau with criminal charges pending.
On 8-24-2026 – an officer on patrol located a male with an active felony warrant through Allen County. John Goodin, 48, was taken into custody and turned over to a deputy from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.
On 8-25-2026 – officers were sent to a residence on W. 7th St. for a well-being check. Officers were advised that the female had made comments wishing to harm herself.
On 8-25-2026 – officers met with a female on Fort Jennings Rd. who reported that her adult son, with whom she lives, is mentally abusing her and throwing her property away.
On 8-25-2026 – officers responded to the 1400 block of S. Clay St., for a neighbor dispute.
On 8-25-2026 – officers spoke with a female who reported that someone attempted to break into her storage unit, causing damage to the lock and the door.
On 8-26-2026 – officers were sent to the 500 block of N. Franklin St. for an unwanted guest. The caller stated that a tenant who had previously been evicted was on the property.
On 8-26-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 700 block of N. Canal St. The female reported that her juvenile son was assaulted by four other juveniles.
On 8-27-2026 – a male came to the police department to file a report for counterfeit money. The male told officers that he received payment of $8,000 from a male purchasing his mobile home. The male found that the money was counterfeit.
On 8-27-2026 – officers were sent to the 900 block of N. Jefferson St. for a possible domestic disturbance. Officers spoke with a male and female at the residence and were advised that the two were having a verbal disagreement and nothing physical had occurred.
On 8-28-2026 – officers were sent to the 900 block of E. 5th St. for a semi tractor trailer stuck in the parking lot of a business. After several hours, the semi tractor-trailer was moved with the assistance of a towing company.
On 8-28-2026 – officers were advised of an altercation at a business in the 1900 block of E. 5th St. The caller stated that two males and a female were causing a disturbance in the business but left prior to officers’ arrival.
On 8-29-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of N. Main St, for an altercation. Officers arrived and spoke with a group of people who were intoxicated. The group was warned for disorderly conduct.
On 8-29-2026 – officers were sent back to the 1100 block of N. Main St. for an altercation involving a mother and her juvenile daughter. Officers investigated the incident and found probable cause to arrest the mother, Nichole Keirns, 39, of Delphos, for domestic violence.
On 8-30-2026 – officers were sent to the 200 block of W. 5th St. to investigate a minor crash on private property involving two vehicles.
POSTED: 09/02/26 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, August 31, 2026
12:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a suspicious person.
4:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Snyder Road in Liberty Township.
6:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
8:40 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
8:50 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on 709 in Liberty Township for a subject with symptoms of a stroke.
9:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
12:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
2:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
2:09 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
2:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a scam.
3:30 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Richey Road in Pleasant Township regarding a complaint of harassment.
3:43 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Brickner Road in Washington Township regarding a complaint of menacing.
5:47 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a subject choking.
6:38 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
7:51 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.
10:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
POSTED: 09/01/26 at 8:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 30, 2026
2:25 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire, responded to a report of a truck fire on Ohio 697 in Ridge Township.
9:58 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
10:15 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
10:51 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing.
11:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
2:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City for a noise disturbance.
3:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog killing chickens.
4:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check an open line 911 call.
5:00 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
5:22 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a report of a subject being confused and disoriented.
5:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a complaint of trespassing.
6:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:26 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 9:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, August 29, 2026
2:01 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
7:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township looking for a vehicle involved in a hit skip crash in the City of Van Wert.
8:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a truck losing debris.
11:13 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Madison Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject not responding appropriately.
11:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to stand by as a peace officer.
1:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a private property motor vehicle crash.
1:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wallace Road in Tully Township to check a report of a possible stolen vehicle in the area.
1:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of theft.
1:33 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject not responding appropriately.
3:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to stand by as a peace officer.
5:08 p.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to a location on Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a tractor fire. Van Wert County EMA responded to assist with an oil leak.
5:31 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Payne Road in Tully Township for a subject not feeling well.
6:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of a minibike being reckless.
7:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township for a report of a subject who may have been in distress.
7:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to stand by as a peace officer.
7:15 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
7:17 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
7:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Burt Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a juvenile.
8:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on George Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a domestic dispute.
8:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of harassment.
10:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township to check the welfare of a motorist.
11:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
11:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a subject setting in the roadway.
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 9:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, August 28, 2026
4:27 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
11:06 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure.
11:25 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
11:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 66 in Jackson Township to check the welfare of a subject working on a utility line.
12:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to remove a ladder from the roadway.
12:19 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway for a subject with high blood sugar.
12:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Race Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
12:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Keplar Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
2:49 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Steven James Sowers, 44, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of theft.
3:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of an abandoned vehicle.
3:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of George Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township to check an open line 911 call.
8:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of an assault. Nicholas L. Fairchild, 25, of Hazel Crest, Illinois, was charged with assault, a first degree misdemeanor and was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
11:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 8:59 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Monday, August 24 – a breaking and entering report was taken in the 100 block of Sibley St.
Monday, August 24 – officers arrested Jacob Sage on an outstanding warrant in the 300 block of W. Crawford St.
Monday, August 24 – a vehicle was removed from the 200 block of Middle St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Monday, August 24 – a report of trespassing was taken in the 700 block of E. Central Ave.
Tuesday, August 25 – arrested Austin Keith Coyne-Grogg on warrants from Van Wert Municipal Court.
Tuesday, August 25 – arrested Melanie Ann Eyink, 48, on an active warrant issued by Paulding Municipal Court.
Tuesdsay, August 25 – a citation was issued in the 500 block of Bonnewitz Ave.
Tuesday, August 25 – charged Stephanie Stone of Fort Jennings with theft after an alleged incident at Walmart.
Tuesday, August 25 – a theft report was taken in the 200 block of W. Main St.
Tuesday, August 25 – an endangering children report was taken in the 500 block of E. Crawford St.
Tuesday, August 25 – a trespassing report was taken in the 700 block of Fox Rd.
Wednesday, August 26 – a theft report was taken in the 300 block of Frothingham St.
Wednesday, August 26 – a miscellaneous drug offense report was taken in the 300 block of Frothingham St.
Wednesday, August 26 – a vehicle was removed from the 400 block of S. Tyler St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Wednesday, August 26 – property was found in the 200 block of S. Shannon St.
Thursday, August 27 – officers arrested David Bashore, 53, for domestic violence following an incident in the 200 block of N. Chestnut St.
Thursday, August 27 – a domestic dispute occurred in the 600 block of N. Franklin St.
Thursday, August 27 – a report of a suspicious person was taken in the 600 block of W. Ervin Rd.
Friday, August 28 – criminal damaging was reported in the 300 block of N. Race St. The incident remains under investigation.
Friday, August 28 – a criminal trespassing report was taken while in the 1000 block of Jennings Rd.
Saturday, August 29 – a sex offense report was taken in the 200 block of W. Main St.
Saturday, August 29 – a traffic citation was issued in the 300 block of E. Ervin Rd.
Saturday, August 29 – a theft report was taken in the 300 block of Frothingham St.
Saturday, August 29 – a dispute was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Sunday, August 30 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 600 block of N. Race St.
POSTED: 08/31/26 at 6:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
4:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Crawford Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
8:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:29 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
12:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Jennings Township for a report of an injured deer.
1:43 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject feeling dizzy.
1:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a dog.
5:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a resident.
POSTED: 08/27/26 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement