Delphos Police
On 4-26-2026 – officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of W. 6th St. for a report of an assault. Officers arrived and spoke with the individuals involved. One male told officers that he came to the residence to pick up his daughter’s car and was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. The report was forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for review of charges.
On 4-26-2026 – officers were sent to the 11000 block of Elida Rd. for a 911 hang-up call, possibly involving a crash. Officers checked the area but did not locate anyone in need of assistance.
On 4-27-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 200 block of Elida Rd. who reported a suspicious person in the area. The female told officers that she saw the person near her residence, and it appeared to her that they were trying to hide themselves.
On 4-27-2026 – officers were asked to check the 10000 block of Elida Rd. for debris in the roadway. Officers located the debris and removed it.
On 4-27-2026 – officers responded to the 200 block of E. 2nd St. to investigate an alarm activation at a financial institution.
On 4-28-2026 – officers spoke to a male and female at their residence in the 800 block of Superior St. The couple told officers that they are being harassed continually by a neighbor.
On 4-28-2026 – officers spoke with a female who wished to file a telecommunications harassment complaint. The female told officers that her husband had a previous affair with this female, and she is now contacting them, continually threatening to blackmail them with explicit content.
On 4-28-2026 – officers spoke with a male in the 700 block of E. 3rd St. who reported that his sister’s car, which he was borrowing, had been stolen. Officers investigated the incident and found that the car was repossessed.
On 4-29-2026 – officers were asked to check U.S. 30 near the 5th St. exit for a kitchen table and chairs in the roadway.
On 4-29-2026 – Delphos Police Officers, along with Delphos Fire and Rescue, responded to the 1400 block of N. Main St. for a rollover accident involving a side-by-side utility vehicle. Officers arrived and found that a male was operating the side-by-side on the bank of the canal when it lost traction and rolled over. The male was trapped inside and extricated by Delphos Fire and Rescue. The male was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
On 4-30-2026 – officers were made aware of a vehicle on Elida Rd. traveling towards Delphos, with a possible intoxicated driver operating the vehicle. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Officers found that the female operating the vehicle was not impaired.
On 4-30-2026 – a male called the police department requesting a well-being check on his small children after the mother of his children would not respond to him.
On 5-01-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of E. 5th St. for a private property crash involving two semi-tractor trailers. Officers were advised that one driver was blocking the other driver who was trying to leave, and they were now in a verbal altercation.
On 5-01-2026 – officers were sent to the 600 block of N. Clay St. for a domestic disturbance involving a male and his girlfriend. Officers spoke with each person and determined that nothing physical had occurred.
On 5-02-2026 – officers responded to the 200 block of N. Jefferson St. for a domestic disturbance. Officers spoke with a female who reported that her husband was angry and was causing a disturbance. Nothing physical was reported.
On 5-02-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 400 block of N. Canal St. for a disturbance. Officers spoke with an individual who was sitting near the residence and he stated that he observed a male at a residence shooting at another male. Officers investigated the incident and found that the male in the residence was being threatened by an unknown male who was across the street. When the unknown male began to approach the residence, the resident displayed an Orbeez gun, which caused the male to flee the area. The resident claimed that he never fired the Orbeez gun.
POSTED: 05/05/26 at 12:42 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, May 4, 2026
3:13 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with hypertension.
3:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
4:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to remove debris from the roadway.
9:12 a.m. – Deputies served three warrants issued by Van Wert Municipal Court: kidnapping, a second degree felony; weapons under disability, a third degree felony, and assault, a first degree misdemeanor. Tristan Nicholas Thompson, 20, of Mercer County, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire to check an abandoned 911 call.
4:00 p.m.- Deputies spoke with a resident from Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment.
4:09 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Kimmet Road in Allen County to assist Delphos Fire for a report of hay bales on fire.
5:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City to check an open line 911 call.
6:39 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Convoy Road in Union Township for a subject feeling faint.
7:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of a juvenile driving around in a vehicle.
8:24 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Martz Road in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain.
POSTED: 05/05/26 at 12:36 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, May 3, 2026
12:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of suspicious activity.
1:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a disabled vehicle along the roadway with no lights or warning.
1:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert to check the report of a subject.
3:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
3:10 a.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Carpenter Road in Washington Township. Upon arrival, Deputies located a 2017 Dodge Charger in the ditch on the south side of Carpenter Road east of Ohio 66. The driver of the vehicle, Dalton Ellerbrock of Pleasant Township, was traveling west on Carpenter Road and missed the curve, going off the roadway and striking a utility pole. Both the driver and passenger were treated at the scene by Delphos EMS and refused transport. The driver was issued an OVI citation.
3:31 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with abdominal pain.
9:16 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shawnee Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
11:27 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.
1:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dickinson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of two stray dogs.
2:18 p.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
2:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Golden Oaks in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
4:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of trespassing.
4:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire to check the welfare of a dog.
5:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
5:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
6:46 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject with high blood pressure.
7:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Skinner Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of trespassing.
11:18 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having cardiac issues.
11:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren for a report of domestic violence.
POSTED: 05/05/26 at 6:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, May 1, 2026
12:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
1:36 a.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject with chest and abdominal pain.
8:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Tully Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
9:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a complaint of harassment.
10:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash on private property. No injuries were reported.
10:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of trash bags in the roadway.
12:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a complaint of loose dogs.
12:58 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of theft.
2:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in York Township for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
POSTED: 05/04/26 at 10:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, April 26 – a report was made in reference to several dogs running loose in the 800 block of E. Sycamore St. During the incident, another dog was attacked and the owner was charged with dogs running at-large.
Sunday, April 26 – a report of a dog running at-large was taken in the 400 block of W. Chestnut St.
Monday, April 27 – a report was made in reference to a possible probation violation.
Monday, April 27 – officers and EMS responded to Winners on Fox Rd. after a possible assault. It was later found the individual was intoxicated and had just fallen and injured themselves.
Monday, April 27 – a burglary report was taken in the 100 block of E. Raymond St.
Monday, April 27 – an officer took a report for animal complete in the 800 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, April 28 – arrested Danielle Farrow for domestic violence in the 100 block of John Brown Rd.
Tuesday, April 28 – a criminal mischief report was made in the 1100 block of W. Main St. Several items had been spray painted.
Tuesday, April 28 – officers took a domestic dispute report in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave.
Tuesday, April 28 – a burglary report was taken in the 1100 block of Bell Ave.
Wednesday, April 29 – police conducted a welfare check on a male.
Wednesday, April 29 – criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. No charges were filed at the business’s request.
Wednesday, April 29 – a vehicle was removed from property in the 600 block of Liberty St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Wednesday, April 29 – arrested Joshua Burnett on a warrant from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of cocaine and having weapons under a disability. The arrest was made in the 1000 block of Westchester Court.
Wednesday, April 29 – a report was taken for telecommunications harassment that occurred in the 1000 block of Westchester Court.
Wednesday, April 29 – an officer was dispatched to the 10000 block of Ohio 118 for a juvenile who was mentally distraught.
Thursday, April 30 – a theft was reported to have occrred near E. Central Ave. and S. Wayne St.
Thursday, April 30 – domestic violence was reported in the 900 block of E. Crawford St.
Thursday, April 30 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 900 block of E. Crawford St.
Thursday, April 30 – a welfare check was conducted in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Friday, May 1 – an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Fox Rd. after a business received a counterfeit bill. No charges were filed.
Friday, May 1 – a wallet found at Walmart was turned into the police department.
Saturday, May 2 – a trespassing incident was reported at Guest Keeper Inn.
POSTED: 05/04/26 at 7:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, April 30, 2026
4:10 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of cocaine, and having weapons under disability. Joshua Derek Burnett, 48, of Ridge Township, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
7:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
8:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a subject in a vehicle along the road.
8:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:50 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.
12:37 p.m. – Deputies recovered property that was located in the Village of Ohio City.
1:30 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from Hogan Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of fraud and theft.
4:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Allingham Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a semi-truck in the ditch.
6:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
7:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of vehicles racing.
8:58 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject with continuous trembling.
10:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two suspicious males on private property.
POSTED: 05/01/26 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
11:03 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lewis Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with abdominal pain.
11:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Jennings Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2019 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Baylee Hall of Willshire Township was eastbound on Ohio 81 at Venedocia St. Mary’s Road. A 2017 Cadillac ATS driven by Ashdon Simindinger of Jennings Township was northbound on Venedocia St. Mary’s Road at the intersection. Simindinger failed to see Hall’s car and attempted to make a westbound turn onto Ohio 81. Hall swerved to the left to avoid hitting Simindinger’s vehicle, crossed the center line fish-tailed, went off the right side of the road, entered a ditch, and came to rest in a muddy field. No injuries reported.
1:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Market Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
1:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a resident.
2:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Westchester Court in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of loose dogs.
2:42 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with right arm pain.
3:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of loose dogs.
5:07 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Front Street in the Village of Wren for a subject not feeling well.
5:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a subject who drove off the road and was stuck on private property.
5:47 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to comply. Lucas Leverton, 30, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
8:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of neglect.
POSTED: 04/30/26 at 8:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, April 27, 2026
12:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of harassment.
4:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township for a subject in mental distress.
5:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
7:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.
9:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Peter Collins Road in Ridge Township for a report of a loose dog.
9:48 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having a seizure.
11:20 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tully Township.
12:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of loose horses.
12:10 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. William Ernest Tracy, 62, of Lima, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:44 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.
1:47 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.
3:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tumbleson Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of theft.
6:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a power line down across the road.
7:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a tree limb in the roadway.
7:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Liberty Township for a report of a tree branch in the road.
7:24 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a subject not feeling well and having difficulty walking.
7:38 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a utility line on fire.
7:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Race Street in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.
7:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
8:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 117 in Jennings Township to remove debris from the roadway.
8:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Liberty Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
8:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a tree and power line down in the roadway.
9:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked on the roadway.
10:11 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township for a medical alarm.
POSTED: 04/29/26 at 2:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, April 26, 2026
12:25 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
11:03 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of U.S. 127 in Mercer County for a report of a structure fire.
11:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
12:50 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a subject having a seizure.
1:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:15 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township for a subject with chest pain.
4:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
6:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Cherry Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an unruly juvenile.
6:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a property line dispute.
7:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
POSTED: 04/28/26 at 3:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, April 25, 2026
12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
9:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Feasby Wisener Road in Tully Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
11:10 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.
11:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio City Venedocia Road in Liberty Township for a tree across the roadway.
11:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Liberty Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
1:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of loose chickens.
4:42 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a carbon monoxide alarm.
6:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash on private property.
7:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
8:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a subject in mental distress.
9:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Short Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a juvenile.
10:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a subject driving in the wrong direction.
POSTED: 04/28/26 at 3:11 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement