Wednesday December 4, 2024
12:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.
2:19 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on West Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject having severe pain.
5:00 a.m. – Deputies along with Convoy Fire and EMS responded to a report of a house explosion in the 3200 block of Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township. Ohio City Fire, Van Wert Fire, and Wren Fire all responded to the scene to assist. CERT responded to the scene to assist with traffic and firefighter rehab. There was one resident transported to Parkview Regional Hospital with injuries. A second resident and two dogs escaped uninjured.
5:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Upp Road in Pleasant Township.
7:49 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:30 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
8:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street to assist a stranded motorist.
10:01 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on the Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in Liberty Township for a subject who had fallen.
10:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shaffer Street in the City of Van Wert for two loose dogs.
12:00 [/,. – Received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Tully Street in the Village of Convoy. The caller reported a semi-truck struck a utility pole and continued driving. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
12:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. A 2018 Volvo auto carrier being driven by Michael Stallcup was sitting at the stop light at Main and Washington street intersection going northbound. A 2022 Kenworth semi-truck being driven by Jerry Goforth was behind Stallcup waiting for the light to turn green, when he released the clutch of the truck, causing it to move forward striking the back vehicle being hauled by Stallcup.
12:30 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
1:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 81 in Liberty Township for a report of a possible burglary.
4:30 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
6:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of domestic violence.
8:10 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Oak Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with stroke symptoms.
11:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
11:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a trampoline in the roadway.
POSTED: 12/05/24 at 8:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday December 3, 2024
12:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township attempting to locate a vehicle for the Van Wert Police.
3:23 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
3:26 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a subject who fell.
7:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren for a complaint of harassment.
7:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of menacing.
8:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dealey Drive in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township.
8:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
10:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ireland Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of hunters trespassing.
12:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoaglin Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of fraud.
1:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Payne Road in Tully Township for a complaint of fraud.
2:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pettit Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of mail that was recovered undelivered. The mail was turned over to the U.S. Postal Service.
3:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Production Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check an open line 911 call.
4:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Venedocia Eastern Road in Jennings Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of reckless driving.
8:52 p.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City Fire and EMS responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. A 2021 Jeep Cherokee driven by Brent Day was southbound on Mendon Road when it struck a deer running across the road. One person was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital by Ohio City EMS for arm pain.
9:49 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who was dizzy and weak.
11:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
POSTED: 12/04/24 at 8:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday December 2, 2024
8:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pearson Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.
9:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
10:57 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject who was very weak.
2:25 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a Fire Alarm at Cooper Farms on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township.
4:47 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.
7:24 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a complaint of being scammed.
11:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. The crash occurred on U.S. 224.
POSTED: 12/03/24 at 8:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, November 24 – a non-criminal report was taken in the 100 block of N. Harrison St.
Monday, November 25 – Colton A.T. Bashore, 18, of Paulding was arrested for first degree misdemeanor assault while in the 800 block of N. Franklin St.
Monday, November 25 – a suspected illegal drug was found in the 200 block of Spencer Drive. An investigation is ongoing.
Monday, November 25 – domestic violence was reported in the 400 block of S. Franklin St.
Monday, November 25 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 300 block of Woodland Ave.
Tuesday, November 26 – took a report for a theft that occurred in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Tuesday, November 26 – arrested Michelle Malone, 41, of Van Wert was arrested on a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court. The arrest was made in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, November 26 – a theft report was taken in the 10000 block of U.S. 127.
Tuesday, November 26 – a welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of Westchester Court.
Tuesday, November 26 – criminal damaging was reported in the 1000 block of Allingham St.
Wednesday, November 27 – arrested Nicholas Jay Vulgamott II for aggravated assault, a first degree misdemeanor, after a dispute at a N. Franklin St. location.
Wednesday, November 27 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 500 block of S. Walnut St.
Wednesday, November 27 – a trespassing incident was reported in the 600 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, November 27 – a fraud report was taken in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.
Thursday, November 28 – child abuse was reported in the 300 block of W. Main St.
Friday, November 29 – criminal mischief/criminal damaging was reported in the 800 block of George St.
Friday, November 29 – a report was taken after a welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of N. Market St.
Friday, November 29 – arrested Eliza S. Shaner, 24, of Van Wert on an outstanding felony warrant in the 200 block of N. Washington St.
Saturday, November 30 – a single vehicle non-injury crash occurred on S. Shannon St. near George St. The driver, Tia Grunden, was arrested for OVI.
Saturday, November 30 – a report of criminal damaging/menacing was reported in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
POSTED: 12/02/24 at 1:44 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday December 1, 2024
1:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
5:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a protection order violation.
5:56 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a subject having extreme pain.
8:35 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was not feeling well.
8:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Payne Road in Tully Township for a report of an injured deer.
11:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on German Church Road in Harrison Township to check an open line 911 call.
3:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to assist a disabled motorist.
4:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
5:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a resident.
5:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of trespassing.
7:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog in the roadway.
POSTED: 12/02/24 at 1:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday November 30, 2024
1:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
3:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
7:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Ohio 697 in Washington Township.
9:09 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. Daniel Thomas Lehmkuhle, 26, of Delphos is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Brodnix Road in York Township for an unruly juvenile. The male juvenile, 15, was taken into custody and transported to juvenile detention.
10:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Overholt Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a dog.
3:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fife Road in Hoaglin Township to check an open line 911 call.
4:53 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Glenmore Road in Liberty Township for a subject with chest pain.
6:29 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.
7:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of criminal damaging.
7:48 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to Hat Creek Arena on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with injuries from a bull ride.
8:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of trespassing.
8:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a complaint of a stray dog.
POSTED: 12/02/24 at 1:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday November 29, 2024
9:22 a.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.
10:05 a.m.- Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township for a complaint of theft.
12:28 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with back pain.
12:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township on a complaint of shots being fired onto their property.
5:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.
6:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Rogers Road in Ridge Township.
6:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
9:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported.
9:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a report of loose dogs.
9:44 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on South Clay in the City of Delphos for a subject with symptoms of a stroke.
10:45 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
11:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a noise complaint.
11:56 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who had fallen.
POSTED: 12/01/24 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday November 28, 2024
9:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Road in Washington Township for a report of hunters trespassing in some woods.
1:03 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a active smoke alarm.
5:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a dispute between a motorist and tow truck driver.
7:03 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject who had fallen.
7:25 p.m. – Deputies received a report of an injured subjects arriving at a hospital who had been involved in an ATV accident on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township. The incident remains under investigation.
8:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a domestic dispute.
POSTED: 11/29/24 at 2:22 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday November 27, 2024
12:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
6:29 a.m.- Deputies along with Convoy Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 49 in Tully Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
11:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to check the welfare of a subject along the roadway.
11:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Schumm Road in Harrison Township for an issue with wildlife.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose dog.
4:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Kinzle Street in the Village of Convoy to make contact with a resident for the Van Wert Police.
5:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to standby as a peace officer while property was retrieved.
5:03 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on Ohio 117 in Jennings Township for a subject who had fallen.
7:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of reckless driving.
8:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio City Venedocia Road in Jennings Township for a complaint of a stray dog.
POSTED: 11/29/24 at 11:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday November 26, 2024
12:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an assault.
2:25 a.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.
7:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Feasby Wisener Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in York Township to check the welfare of a juvenile who did not report to school.
11:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of domestic violence.
12:55 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with chest pain.
1:22 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Collins Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject with back pain.
2:01 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
2:15 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to the Scott Cemetery in Union Township.
2:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Church Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose dog.
4:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2012 Ford Focus driven by Gary Backus of Delphos was making a right turn from Gamble Rd. onto Ohio 116 when he made an improper turn, turning into the lane of a 2000 Honda Odyssey driven by Rodney Heitz of York Township, Heitz’s car left the right side of the roadway striking a sign before coming to rest. No injuries were reported at the time of the crash.
5:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a elderly subject walking along the roadway.
6:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Burt Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to check the report of a suspicious subject.
9:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dustman Road in Liberty Township to check the report of a subject walking along the roadway.
11:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township attempting to locate a vehicle for Van Wert Police.
POSTED: 11/27/24 at 8:19 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement