The Van Wert County Courthouse

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024

Van Wert Police

Sunday, March 10 – a bag of suspected methamphetamine was found in the 800 block of N. Washington St.

Sunday, March 10 – arrested Faith Ann Coleman for theft without consent at 301 Towne Center Blvd.

Monday, March 11 – a distraught male was reported to the police department.

Monday, March 11 – recovered an abandoned bicycle from the 600 block of S. Washington St.

Monday, March 11 – charged Victoria Redmon with theft, a first degree misdemeanor, stemming from a shoplifting incident in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.

Monday, March 11 – took a report for criminal damaging in the 800 block of State St.

Tuesday, March 12 – a theft was reported in the 500 block of Sibley St.

Tuesday, March 12 – took a report of criminal damaging at Franklin Park.

Tuesday, March 12 – a private property crash was reported at Statewide Ford.

Wednesday, March 13 – responded to Chief Supermarket after a counterfeit bill was passed there.

Wednesday, March 13 – a trespassing report was taken in the 500 block of George St. after receiving a call for an individual on an abandoned property.

Wednesday, March 13 – a theft was reported in the 200 block of Towne Center Blvd.

Wednesday, March 13 – arrested Jesse James Stemen for domestic violence, a fourth degree felony, in the 1100 block of Bell Ave.

Wednesday, March 13 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of Fox Rd.

Wednesday, March 13 – a resident in the 300 block of S. Vine St. was charged with Van Wert city ordinance 90.02 due to allowing her animal to run at-large.

Wednesday, March 13 – called to the 13000 block of Lincoln Highway for a suspicious person.

Thursday, March 14 – a dispute was reported in the 800 block of W. Main St.

Thursday, March 14 – officers were dispatched to the Marsh Foundation for an unruly juvenile.

Friday, March 15 – a welfare check was done in the 1100 block of Pratt St.

Friday, March 15 – a city ordinance report was taken in the 300 block of S. Race St.

Friday, March 15 – took a report for child endangering in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.

Saturday, March 16 – conducted a traffic stop on Woodland Ave. near S. Wall St.

POSTED: 03/18/24 at 12:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Sunday March 17, 2024

12:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dog Creek Road in Jackson Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

1:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in York Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

2:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Knittle Road in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

5:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

5:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township on a complaint of trespassing.

6:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Garfield Street in the Village of Scott to check the welfare of a subject who may have been in mental distress.

9:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Linn Street in the Village of Convoy on a report of suspicious activity.

10:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Simpson Street in the Village of Willshire to check the welfare of a subject who may have been in mental distress.

POSTED: 03/18/24 at 9:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Saturday March 16, 2024

1:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Yoh Road in Hoaglin Township on a report of a domestic dispute.

8:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Third Street in the City of Delphos on a complaint of a loose dog.

10:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Alspach Road in Washington Township on a complaint of possible drugs being located at a vacant residence.

10:45 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.

12:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Krick Road in Tully Township to assist a disabled motorist. During the assist it was discovered that the driver of the vehicle had an active warrant issued by Common Pleas Court of Greene County, with charges of a retaliation, a third degree felony, and grand theft auto and receiving stolen property, both fourth degree felonies. Isaiah De’Leon Youngblood, 26, of Dayton was
transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

1:04 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Main Street in the City of Van Wert.

1:21 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject with chest pain.

1:25 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who was lethargic.

1:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Christopher Crossing in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

5:54 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.

6:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Jennings Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

6:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to check the report of several subjects walking along the roadway.

7:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Perry Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township on a report of wires down in the roadway.

8:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Street in the Village of Convoy on a complaint of a reckless bicyclist.

POSTED: 03/18/24 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Friday March 15, 2024

7:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township involving a deer. No injuries were reported.

8:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Convoy to investigate a report of a runaway juvenile. The juvenile was later located.

8:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:57 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain.

11:10 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ohio City Woodlawn Cemetery.

12:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

3:08 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Raymond Street in the City of Van Wert on a report of a loose dog.

3:18 p.m. – Deputies along with Convoy Fire & EMS responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Tully Township after receiving an automatic notification from a cellular device of a motor vehicle crash. No incident was located.

3:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fife Road in Union Township on a report of a juvenile not returning home after school. The juvenile was later located.

POSTED: 03/18/24 at 9:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Thursday March 14, 2024

12:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

12:59 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain.

6:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Overholt Road to check the welfare of a resident who may have been in mental distress.

7:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township on a report of a vehicle that missed a turn and drove into the ditch. There was no vehicle damage and no injuries reported.

10:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.

1:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Street in the Village of Wren to check the report of storm damage with debris stuck in utility lines.

2:52 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from German Church Road in Harrison Township on a fraud complaint.

3:13 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Glenmore Road in Willshire Township on a complaint of a subject they wanted removed from the property.

3:14 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure.

3:32 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township about a civil issue.

3:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township on a complaint of yard damage caused by a vehicle.

3:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

5:15 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Cristopher Crossing in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was ill.

6:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township on a report of utility wires being down.

7:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township on a complaint of reckless driving.

9:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia on a complaint of a juvenile being unruly and had left the residence.

POSTED: 03/15/24 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Wednesday March 13, 2024

10:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to residential alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.

1:08 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.

2:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles near Liberty Union Road. No injuries were reported.

2:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township on a complaint of asuspicious person in the area.

4:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Alspach Road in Liberty Township on a complaint of property damage.

5:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township on a complaint of a suspicious person at the property.

7:03 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. Larry Wayne Wilson, 54, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

8:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Willshire Road in Liberty Township for a disabled vehicle in the roadway.

8:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sherman Street in the Village of Scott on a complaint of juveniles being disorderly.

POSTED: 03/14/24 at 6:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Tuesday March 12, 2024

10:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Greenville Road in York Township to check on a resident who may have been in mental distress.

1:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hartsock Road in Willshire Township on a complaint of theft.

1:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Simpson Street in the Village of Willshire on a complaint of burglary and theft.

1:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Yoh Road in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

4:44 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had passed out.

5:36 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township on a report of a ditch fire.

7:10 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.

7:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bowers Road in Union Township on a report of a subject trespassing.

7:36 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a report of smoke coming from a residence on South Street in the Village of Middle Point.

7:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Union Township on a report of an abandoned vehicle in a private drive.

11:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township on a report of gunshots in the area.

POSTED: 03/13/24 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Van Wert Police

Sunday, March 3 – an incident of telephone harassment was reported. No charges were filed.

Sunday, March 3 – a traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in the 6700 block of U.S. 127.

Monday, March 4 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 1000 block of Westwood Drive.

Monday, March 4 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 200 block of S. Fulton St.

Monday, March 4 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 600 block of N. Race St.

Monday, March 4 – forgery was reported in the 700 block of Fox Rd. The matter is being reviewed for potential criminal charges.

Monday, March 4 – criminal damaging was reported in the 100 block of S. Chestnut St.

Tuesday, March 5 – received a report of domestic violence in the 200 block of W. Main St.

Tuesday, March 5 – a hit-skip incident occurred in the 700 block of State St.

Tuesday, March 5 – a traffic stop was conducted near the intersection of Webster and Glenn.

Wednesday, March 6 – received a report of an unruly juvenile in the 400 block of N. Washington St.

Wednesday, March 6 – arrested Zachary Austin Smith for domestic violence in the 100 block of N. Harrison St.

Wednesday, March 6 – a city ordinance violation report was taken in the 700 block of Forest Ave., after the police department received a complaint about the property.

Wednesday, March 6 – officers were assigned to the 1000 block of Oak Lane in reference to a domestic dispute. After an investigation, no charges were filed.

Thursday, March 7 – a theft was reported in the 200 block of Keplar St.

Thursday, March 7 – took a report of telephone harassment. No charges were filed.

Thursday, March 7 – arrested Gary Caywood for domestic violence in the 1100 block of E. Main St.

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POSTED: 03/12/24 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Monday March 11, 2024

4:09 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.

6:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.

7:26 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject that had fallen.

8:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:52 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Haven Street in the Village of Scott for a subject who had fallen.

9:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the area for a subject for the Van Wert City Police.

10:37 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on German Church Road in Harrison Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.

11:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sprague Street in the Village of Willshire attempting to locate a resident for Adams County. Indiana.

1:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Guilford Road in York Township on a complaint of a loose dog.

1:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Jennings Township on a complaint of a loose dog.

4:43 p.m.- Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Tralisa Lane, 31, of Delphos is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

4:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Tully Township on a complaint of reckless driving.

8:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Canal Street in the City of Delphos to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Union Township to check an open line 911 call.

8:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.

POSTED: 03/12/24 at 7:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Sunday March 10, 2024

3:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township.

11:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Venedocia Eastern Road in Jennings Township on a report of a subject walking in the roadway.

11:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sheets Road in Willshire Township on a complaint of an assault that occurred at a location on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township.

1:52 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.

3:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Liberty Township on a report of a utility pole down in the roadway. The pole appeared to have been struck by an unknown vehicle that left the scene.

4:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.

POSTED: 03/11/24 at 10:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement