Van Wert Police
Sunday, September 20 – a report of a distraught male was taken at the police department.
Sunday, September 20 – a theft report was made at Franklin Park.
Sunday, September 20 – arrested Nathaniel E. Thomas for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Valam Drive.
Monday, September 21 – arrested Bradley R. Curtis in the 1100 block of Bell Ave. on an outstanding warrant from Fulton County Common Pleas Court.
Monday, September 21 – a welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of S. Fulton St.
Tuesday, September 22 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 500 block of W. Main St.
Tuesday, September 22 – arrested Kristy S. Baucher for domestic violence in the 1000 block of Haley St.
Wednesday, September 23 – officers took a report of found property in the 300 block of N. Wall St.
Wednesday, September 23 – officers took a report of an unruly juvenile in the 700 block of Perry St.
Wednesday, September 23 – an aggravated menacing report was taken in the 300 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, September 23 – a disorderly conduct report was taken in the 200 block of W. Crawford St.
Thursday, September 24 – a domestic violence report was taken in the 700 block of W. Main St.
Thursday, September 24 – arrested Thomas Norman III on an outstanding warrant issued by Putnam County Municipal Court.
Thursday, September 24 – officers took a theft report in the 100 block of E. Raymond.
Thursday, September 24 – charged a boy, 17, with disorderly conduct in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Thursday, September 24 – property was found in the 1000 block of S. Washington St.
Thursday, September 24 – officers took a report of a miscellaneous drug offense that occurred in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Thursday, September 24 – a theft report was taken in the 400 block of Dickinson Ave.
Thursday, September 24 – officers handled a domestic violence incident in the 500 block of S. Walnut St.
Thursday, September 24 – trespassing was reported in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Thursday, September 24 – officers responded to an overdose in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Friday, September 25 – a non-criminal report was taken at the police department.
Friday, September 25 – a disabled vehicle was removed from the roadway in the 700 block of S. Tyler St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Saturday, September 26 – a suspicious item was turned over to police at Burger King.
Saturday, September 26 – charged Joaquin M. Estrada, 20, with underage consumption in the 1000 block of Elm St.
Saturday, September 26 – a domestic violence report was taken at the police station.
Saturday, September 26 – a domestic dispute occurred in the 200 block of S. Race St.
Saturday, September 26 – arersted Malcolm Trey Oliver, 30, of Delphos in the 100 block of E. Third St. for violation of a protection order.
Saturday, September 26 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 500 block of S. Chestnut St.
Saturday, September 26 – arrested Brandon Moser for falsification, no driver’s license and a felony warrant out of Paulding County.
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 3:45 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, September 27, 2026
12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of First Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
11:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Haley Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
1:14 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a residential smoke alarm.
1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road for a report of an oven fire.
2:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township for a complaint of harassment.
3:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Skinner Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.
4:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a loose dog.
5:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a missing adult. Delphos Police later located the subject in the City of Delphos.
5:57 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert that was lethargic.
7:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a pedestrian.
8:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
8:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
9:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
10:10 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a residential smoke alarm.
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 10:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, September 26, 2026
12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
8:10 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township to issue a kill slip for a deer.
9:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
10:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
2:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Harrison Township for a report of trespassing.
4:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point to stand by as peace officers while a subject retrieved property.
7:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a resident.
7:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a domestic dispute.
8:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Willshire Township to assist Adams County, Indiana.
8:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township to check the welfare of a resident.
10:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 10:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, September 25, 2026
1:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to Ohio Health for a report of an assault that had occurred on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township.
6:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Feasby Wisener Road in Union Township for a report of a loose dog.
9:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
9:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Union Township for a report of a loose dog.
10:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 66 in Washington Township for a report of a tree down in the roadway.
10:52 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a commercial fire alarm.
4:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
4:59 p.m. — Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on U.S. Route 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a subject feeling dizzy.
5:03 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with high blood pressure.
6:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott to stand by as peace officers.
6:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Plum Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of harassment.
7:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:07 p.m. – Deputies, along with Scott EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, and the vehicle had left the scene. Scott EMS transported the victim to Paulding County Hospital. The Ohio State Highway Patrol also responded to the scene.
11:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 09/28/26 at 10:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:46 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a location on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a subject who fell from a roof.
9:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Wall Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.
10:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Central Street in the Village of Ohio City to stand by as a peace officer.
10:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township to check a suspicious item in the ditch.
3:00 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.
3:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Cherry Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of threats.
7:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2018 Kia Soul was westbound on Dustman Road and left the roadway, striking a John Deere tractor that was parked off the roadway. No injuries were reported.
7:13 p.m. – Deputies, along with Wren EMS, responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a report of a subject found deceased. No foul play is suspected.
9:24 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure.
POSTED: 09/25/26 at 8:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
1:30 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Willshire Ohio City Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
2:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a report of suspicious activity.
8:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
10:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.
11:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of an oversized load blocking all lanes of travel.
12:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment. Narketta Bernice Mullins, 51, of Pleasant Township, was arrested for aggravated menacing, a first degree misdemeanor, and was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:58 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident regarding a complaint of fraud in Tully Township.
2:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Willshire Township for a report of reckless driving.
2:59 p.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City Fire, responded to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a structure fire. Convoy Fire, Rockford Fire, Van Wert Fire, and Wren Fire were also dispatched. CERT responded to assist with traffic, firefighter rehab, and to assist the family involved. One person was transported to Ohio Health.
3:13 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.
2:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
5:05 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from Union Pleasant Road in Pleasant Township regarding a report of a suspicious package that was received.
5:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Giffin Road in Hoaglin Township for an automated message of a possible crash.
5:39 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert.
9:05 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain.
10:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of theft.
10:34 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
11:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott to check the welfare of a resident.
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:06 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
4:02 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with abdominal pain.
5:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:04 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for an active fire alarm.
10:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
11:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Harner Road in Willshire Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
1:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of an unwanted subject on the property.
5:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Plum Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of harassment.
9:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.
POSTED: 09/24/26 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, September 21, 2026
5:21 a.m. – Deputies, along with the Willshire and Wren Fire Departments, responded to an area of Harner Road in Willshire Township for a report of an occupied vehicle stranded in high water.
7:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a vehicle needing assistance getting turned around due to high water.
10:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of vehicles going around road-closed barricades.
11:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Banter Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of harassment.
6:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hessian Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
9:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a domestic dispute.
11:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of an assault.
11:59 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township. Convoy EMS, Ohio City EMS, Scott EMS, Van Wert Fire and EMS, Delphos EMS, American Township Fire, Van Wert County Emergency Management and CERT, Mercy Health LifeFlight, and Hague Towing assisted on scene. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
POSTED: 09/23/26 at 5:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, September 20, 2026
5:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Washington Street in Elgin for a report of a domestic dispute.
6:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
6:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Giffin Road in Hoaglin Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
9:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to remove debris from the roadway.
12:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Washington Street in Elgin to check the welfare of a resident.
1:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a loose dog.
1:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of loose dogs.
2:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to check the welfare of a resident.
3:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township, attempting to locate a vehicle that had been involved in a reported domestic incident in Darke County.
4:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
4:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a civil dispute.
4:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a complaint of subjects driving through road closed signs and causing yard damage.
5:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle in a ditch.
7:33 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a subject who had passed out.
8:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a semi stuck in a drive.
POSTED: 09/23/26 at 5:50 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:16 a.m. – Deputies, along with the Willshire and Wren Fire Departments, responded to an area of Harner Road in Willshire Township for a report of a vehicle stranded in high water. Deputies issued a traffic citation to the driver, Bella Marie Carpenter, 20, of Celina, for failure to obey a traffic control device.
11:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Linn Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of Vandalism.
12:01 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Middle Point regarding a report of fraud.
12:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
2:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Railroad Street in the Village of Middle Point to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a stray dog.
3:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of criminal damage.
4:13 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Balliet Road in Harrison Township for a medical alarm.
4:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of two semi-trucks stuck in the roadway due to high water.
4:24 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Jackson Township for a subject having a seizure.
4:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Riley Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a civil dispute.
6:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mentzer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a domestic dispute.
8:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
9:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident.
9:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Jackson Township to check an open line 911 call.
10:14 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having seizures.
POSTED: 09/23/26 at 5:46 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement