Thursday July 25, 2024
5:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
8:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
10:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Willshire Line Road in Willshire Township for a subject found deceased. No foul play is suspected.
12:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Hoaglin Center Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of unauthorized use of a vehicle.
1:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Van Wert County Court House to assist the Adult Parole Officer.
3:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
4:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ball Street in the Village of Middle Point to check the welfare of a resident.
7:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:35 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject weak and lightheaded.
6:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
11:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 07/26/24 at 6:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday July 24, 2024
12:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoaglin Center Road in Ridge Township for a subject who may have been in mental crisis.
3:05 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Ohio City EMS to a residence on South Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject with chest pain.
4:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
6:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in York Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported.
6:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:05 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Shaffer Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having chest pain.
7:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:30 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject on a complaint of vandalism that had occurred earlier in the month at a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township.
9:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to Van Wert Juvenile Probation to assist with a juvenile being disorderly.
11:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walnut Grove Church Road in Liberty Township on a complaint of theft.
2:02 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with back pain.
5:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of possible narcotics being located.
6:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a small child with no apparent supervison.
6:37 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject who was driving on U.S. 30 in Tully Township and received vehicle damage when another vehicle had a tire blow.
7:08 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of a scam.
9:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Stephanie Lane in Pleasant Township on a complaint of a stray bullet coming into the residence. No injuries were reported. The incident remains under investigation.
11:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the City of Delphos of two stray dogs.
POSTED: 07/25/24 at 7:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday July 23, 2024
12:04 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who had fallen.
2:36 a.m. – Deputies along with Convoy Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Main Street in the Village of Convoy. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
2:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire.
6:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the area for a report of a subject running into the roadway.
6:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
7:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:55 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a subject who was ill.
9:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a suspicious subject who appeared to be injured. Wren EMS was dispatched to the scene for patient care.
9:26 a.m. – Deputies along with Van Wert Fire and Van Wert Police responded to the Van Wert City Reservoir for a report of a boat that flipped and two subjects in the water.
9:47 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with leg and hip pain.
10:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Union Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
10:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Marsh Road in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
3:25 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain.
3:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to check the welfare of a subject reported to be on the ground.
6:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of criminal damaging.
6:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
POSTED: 07/24/24 at 7:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday July 22, 2024
7:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Rogers Road in Ridge Township.
9:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Jackston Township for a report of large number of cattle loose in the roadway.
9:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in Washington Township for a report of road signs being spray painted.
1:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Road in Ridge Township after a resident found what was believed to be some type of narcotics in their mailbox.
1:38 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by a Defiance County Court for failure to appear. Rickie L. Welker, 41, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility pending extradition to Defiance.
1:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Ridge Township for a report of a suspicious male.
4:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Jennings Delphos Road in Washington Township.
7:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City to check an open line 911 call.
7:49 p.m. – Deputies along with Willshire Fire and Wren EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township. Ohio State Highway Patrol Investigated the incident.
7:54 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject with chest pain.
9:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 07/23/24 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, July 14 – trespassing was reported in the 100 block of S. Wall St.
Sunday, July 14 – a drug investigation was conducted in the 200 block of N. Jefferson St.
Sunday, July 14 – a parking ticket was issued in the 100 block of Balyeat Ave.
Monday, July 15 – criminal damaging was reported in the 100 block of E. Crawford St.
Monday, July 15 – criminal damaging was reported in the 500 block of N. Washington St.
Monday, July 15 – arrested Shawn Thomas of Van Wert on a Van Wert Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear.
Monday, July 15 – criminal damaging was reported in the 100 block of E. Crawford St.
Monday, July 15 – a burglary was reported in the 700 block of S. Shannon St.
Monday, July 15 – the police department took a report of someone violating a protection order. The incident occurred in the 500 block of S. Walnut St.
Monday, July 15 – officers conducted a welfare check in the 100 block of S. Wayne St.
Tuesday, July 16 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 1300 block of Woodland Ave.
Wednesday, July 17 – arrested Jacob Weir on a Van Wert Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear.
Wednesday, July 17 – arrested Eric Hohman for domestic violence and strangulation after an incident in the 1100 block of Kear Road.
Wednesday, July 17 – after an investigating an assault in the 1100 block of Kear Road, officers arrested Amanda Trejo, 41, of Convoy, for aggravated burglary, a first degree felony.
(more…)POSTED: 07/22/24 at 10:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday July 21, 2024
2:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
12:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gilbert Road in Jennings Township for a complaint of fraud.
1:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
2:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township for a complaint of property damage.
3:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to assist a motorist.
3:18 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for aggravated possession of drugs, a second-degree felony. Emily Apple, 38, of Paulding is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a motor vehicle crash that occurred on private property. No injuries were reported.
4:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shenk Road in Washington Township to check a open line 911 call.
5:03 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had fallen.
8:55 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a truck fire.
POSTED: 07/22/24 at 10:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday July 20, 2024
12:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bellis Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of forgery.
1:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shenk Road in Washington Township for a noise complaint.
2:04 a.m. – Dispatched Wren and Willshire Fire to a report of a structure fire at 15907 Stateline Road in Willshire Township. Ohio City Fire, Van Wert Fire, along with deputies and CERT also assisted at the scene.
3:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mentzer Road in Tully Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
5:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
6:00 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty with vision.
8:17 a.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City Fire and EMS responded to the area of U.S. 127 and Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash. Van Wert EMS also assisted at the scene. A 2019 Honda Insight driven by Glen Olin of Sidney was northbound on U.S. 127 when he slowed down to make a left turn onto Wren Landeck Road. A 2007 Toyota Camry driven by Belci Martinez of Greensboro, North Carolina was northbound on U.S. 127 when the she swerved to avoid Olin, but collided with his car. Martinez was given a citation for no operators licenses. Both drivers were transported by EMS to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital for possible injuries.
9:39 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
1:07 p.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point EMS responded to a report of a private property motorcycle crash at a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township. When units arrived, there was found to be no damage and the rider refused medical treatment.
2:40 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.
3:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Church Road in Ridge Township for a report of a loose cow.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
5:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area Front Street in the Village of Wren to check an abandoned 911 call.
10:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dillon Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a possible fight.
10:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ringwald Road in Ridge Township on a complaint of a subject being disorderly. Eli David Jasztal, 36, of Van Wert was charged with disorderly conduct, a minor misdemeanor and obstructing official business, a second-degree misdemeanor. He was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
11:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dillon Street in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of five subjects trespassing.
POSTED: 07/22/24 at 9:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday July 19, 2024
5:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported.
6:26 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
7:53 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to a location on Main Street in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a loose dog.
8:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Westfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point to contact a resident for Van Wert Police.
10:13 a.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City Fire and EMS responded to reports of a rear end crash on U.S. Route 127 in Liberty Township. A 2024 Volvo 850 semi-truck driven by Sarmad Mughal of West Chester, Ohio, and a 2023 Ford F150 driven by Kenneth Streck of West Chester were both northbound, when Streck slowed to make a turn on Wren Landeck Road. His truck was hit from behind by the semi-truck. A passenger in the pickup truck was taken by Ohio City EMS to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital with possible injuries.
11:43 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township on a complaint of a loose dog in the roadway.
1:44 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert on a complaint of a loose dog.
2:16 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.
3:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert County Fairgrounds for an alarm.
5:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
(more…)POSTED: 07/22/24 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday July 18, 2024
4:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
5:03 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
5:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a semi-truck attempting to turn around and getting stuck.
7:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Road in Ridge Township for an automated message from an iPhone reporting a possible crash.
11:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of racing around on minibikes and three wheelers.
12:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 for a report of reckless driving.
2:28 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a county residence about a scam of winning money.
2:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gamble Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a hit skip accident on private property.
4:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a transient walking along the roadway.
8:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for an automated message from an iPhone reporting a possible crash.
8:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
10:46 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of harassment.
POSTED: 07/19/24 at 4:15 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday July 17, 2024
1:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Crawford Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
2:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist the Van Wert Police.
7:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Greenville Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
7:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of abandoned vehicles.
7:22 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to a location on Richey Road in Union Township for two stray dogs.
8:29 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a community control violation. Jeffrey K. Buckner, 49, of Paulding County is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:45 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a medical alarm.
11:09 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shawnee Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
11:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of domestic violence.
11:32 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Race Street in the City of Van Wert for two loose dogs.
11:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a possible unknown explosive device that was found. Wright Patterson Air Force Base EOD Unit responded to the scene and identified the ordinance as a 40mm tracer cartridge. The EOD Unit made the ordinance safe for transportation. The Wright Patterson EOD Unit transported the ordinance to a safe location where it was then destroyed.
1:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
2:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township for a complaint of grass covering the roadway.
3:03 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Cavett Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
4:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Westfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police.
6:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a stray dog.
7:26 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a subject having a seizure.
9:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Spencerville Delphos Road in Washington Township.
10:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of an occupied suspicious vehicle.
11:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a male walking in the street and being disorderly.
POSTED: 07/18/24 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement