Tuesday, July 15, 2025
2:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check an open 911 call.
8:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with a foot injury.
9:06 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant for probation violation out of Virginia. Scotty Loyd Saylor, 42, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility pending extradition.
11:56 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in York Township for a subject who fell.
12:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
12:30 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.
1:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Clime Street in the City of Delphos to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio City Venedocia Road in Liberty Township for a report of a loose dog.
7:08 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.
8:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:18 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a residence on West South Street in the Village of Rockford for a structure fire.
9:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Ohio 116 in York Township.
11:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
POSTED: 07/16/25 at 9:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, July 14, 2025
12:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
6:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident who may have been in distress.
10:37 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Poe Road in Ridge Township for a subject with high blood pressure.
10:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Cleveland Street in the Village of Grover Hill to assist Grover Hill EMS.
11:07 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township, who has been ill.
12:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a domestic dispute.
12:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
12:52 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the City of Van Wert for a complaint of theft by deception.
1:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Emerson Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of farm crops obstructing the view.
2:27 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a medical alarm.
4:13 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident about a complaint of harassment.
5:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
5:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Airport Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
6:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of criminal trespassing.
6:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.
6:41 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Hoaglin Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
6:59 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the City of Delphos about a violation of a protection order.
8:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township on a complaint of reckless driving.
8:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of fireworks.
8:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
9:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
9:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to assist a disabled motorist.
9:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
10:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Blaine Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
11:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Brooks Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:33 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a carbon monoxide alarm.
POSTED: 07/15/25 at 9:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, July 6 – an animal complaint was taken in the 400 block of N. Tyler St.
Sunday, July 6 – a theft was reported in the area of Franklin Park.
Sunday, July 6 – arrested Jonathon Parsons on an outstanding warrant while in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Sunday, July 6 – criminal damaging was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, July 7 – an improperly handling firearms report was taken in the 1000 block of S. Shannon St.
Monday, July 7 – arrested Kyle Witten on a warrant out of Indiana. The arrest was made in the 1100 block of Olympic Drive.
Tuesday, July 8 – a runaway child report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, July 8 – took a report for telecommunications harassment in the 100 block of Daniel St.
Tuesday, July 8 – an incident of menacing was reported in the 800 and 900 blocks of N. Washington St.
Tuesday, July 8 – a welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of Liberty St.
Wednesday, July 9 – an incident of passing bad checks and theft was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. The incident remains under investigation.
Wednesday, July 9 – a theft report was taken in the 800 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, July 9 – arrested Nathaniel E. Thomas, 46, of Van Wert for obstructing official business and possession of drug abuse intstruments. The arrest was made in the 100 block South Ave.
Wednesday, July 9 – a report of a distraught male was taken in the 400 block of Shaffer St.
Wednesday, July 9 – an officer conducted a traffic stop on Congress Ave. near S. Shannon St.
Thursday, July 10 – arrested Zachary Scott Craig in the 100 block of S. Jefferson St. for persistent disorderly conduct.
Thursday, July 10 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 700 block of S. Shannon St.
Thursday, July 11 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 1100 block of Lincoln Highway.
Thursday, July 11 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 1100 block of Lincoln Highway.
Thursday, July 11 – trespassing was reported in the 100 block of E. Sycamore St.
Thursday, July 11 – a theft report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Friday, July 12 – a traffic stop was conducted on Ohio 127 near Sunset Drive.
Friday, July 12 – a parking ticket was issued in the 800 block of S. Race St.
Friday, July 12 – a parking ticket was issued in the 500 block of N. Race St.
Friday, July 12 – a parking ticket was issued in the 400 block of N. Race St.
Friday, July 12 – a welfare check was conducted in the 500 block of E. Main St.
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 9:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, July 13, 2025
5:35 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burk School Road in Liberty Township for a medical alarm.
10:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township for a complaint of harassment.
12:13 p.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.
1:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
4:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident who may have been in distress.
5:12 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Convoy Road in Union Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
9:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township to check an open 911 call.
10:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2017 Volkswagen Golf driven by Erica Lynn Valle of Wren was traveling on Wren Landeck Road east of Schumm Road. Valle advised that she swerved to miss a deer and left the roadway, striking a tree. No injuries were reported.
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 9:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, July 12, 2025
1:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
6:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of an open door.
8:30 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had fallen.
2:10 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of harassment.
2:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of an assault.
4:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
5:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Washington Township to stand by as peace officers.
10:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Willshire for a dispute between neighbors.
11:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township to assist a stranded motorist.
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, July 11, 2025
4:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of reckless driving. Deputies located the vehicle near Ohio 81. The driver, Drew Alan Ducheney, 29, of Ohio City, was found to have a warrant issued out of Lima Municipal Court for driving under financial responsibility. He was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:10 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Woodlawn Cemetery in Liberty Township.
11:45 a.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.
12:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a stray dog.
2:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to remove debris from the roadway.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a probation violation. Trevor James Allen Hummel, 20, of Fort Wayne, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment.
4:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
5:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:24 p.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert EMS, responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing and assault. The following subjects were charged with minor misdemeanor disorderly conduct and issued a summons to appear in court: James E. Mihm Jr., 30, of Pleasant Township; Noah Lee Blackburn Stechschulte, 21, of Pleasant Township, and Dakota S. Honshell-Crump, 23, of Louisville, Kentucky.
9:52 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a report of a dryer fire.
11:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 07/14/25 at 9:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, July 10, 2025
12:05 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
1:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
6:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a report of a loose dog.
7:03 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a location on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a subject having chest pain.
8:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of an injured dog.
10:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Jackson Township to check an open line 911 call.
11:58 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
1:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sibley Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
2:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township looking for a semi-truck hauling an oversized load that caused damage in Putnam County.
2:50 p.m. – Dispatched Willshire Fire and Wren Fire to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of a grass fire.
3:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of a vehicle that went through road closed signs.
4:36 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
5:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
5:48 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident in the City of Van Wert about a civil issue involving child custody.
7:09 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville Fire to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Jennings Township for a report of a grass fire.
POSTED: 07/11/25 at 6:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, June 29 – a criminal trespass report was taken in the 1000 block of E. Main St.
Sunday, June 29 – domestic violence was reported in the 600 block of N. Franklin St.
Sunday, June 29 – a missing person report was taken in the 500 block of N. Race St.
Monday, June 30 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 200 block of Atwater Drive.
Monday, June 30 – a domestic violence report was taken in the 300 block of Woodland Ave.
Tuesday, July 1 – arrested Zachary Scott Craig for persistent disorderly conduct and possession of drug abuse instruments in the 300 block of S. Shannon St.
Tuesday, July 1 – a runaway juvenile was reported in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Tuesday, July 1 – a missing person report was taken in the 800 block of E. Sycamore St.
Tuesday, July 1 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 600 block of E. Sycamore St.
Wednesday, July 2 – a fraud report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, July 2 – a criminal damaging report was taken in the 200 block of N. Walnut St.
Wednesday, July 2 – a theft report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, July 2 – arrested James Adam Lee Vibbert for persistent disorderly conduct in the 200 block of S. Chestnut St.
Friday, July 4 – an incident of disorderly conduct was reported in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Friday, July 4 – a domestic violence report was taken in the 600 block of E. Crawford St.
Friday, July 4 – trespassing was reported in the 900 block of S. Shannon St.
Friday, July 4 – arrested Kenneth Justin for domestic violence by threat after an incident in the 100 block of Hawthorne Drive.
Saturday, July 5 – arrested Kenneth Justin, 53, of Van Wert for obstructing official business while in the 100 block of Hawthorne Drive.
POSTED: 07/10/25 at 12:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
2:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
6:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of two loose horses.
9:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of two loose dogs.
10:14 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a semi-truck with a brake fire.
10:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to check the area for an automated report of a motor vehicle crash.
10:48 a.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.
1:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled semi-truck partially in the roadway.
2:32 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject feeling lightheaded.
4:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.
4:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jonestown Road in York Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Chenowith Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of a violation of a court order.
6:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
6:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Griswold Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of harassment.
POSTED: 07/10/25 at 7:08 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
8:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
9:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a loose pony.
9:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Wall Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
10:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a suspicious person.
10:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy to check an open 911 call.
12:08 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Wesley Stewart Harrison, 42, of Spencerville, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
4:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:39 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident in the City of Van Wert for a report of fraud.
7:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to remove debris from the roadway.
7:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Feasby Wisener Road in Tully Township for a complaint of the roadway being blocked.
8:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shenk Road in Washington Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
8:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
8:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
11:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash on private property.
11:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Chestnut Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of a controlled burn.
POSTED: 07/09/25 at 7:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
