The Van Wert County Courthouse

Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024

Monday September 9, 2024

3:08 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject with chest pain.

4:13 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulty breathing.

4:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township.

6:16 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject reported as not breathing.

7:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of a stray dog.

10:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Colwell Road in Union Township for a complaint of a stray dog trying to get their chickens.

10:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Pratt Street in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.

12:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of harassment.

12:24 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Joel Lee Crawford, 36, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

12:36 p.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Mendon Road in Ridge Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. 

1:44 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who had fallen.

3:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Werner Road in Tully Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

4:44 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pains.

5:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Brodnix Road in York Township for a report of a suspicious male subject walking in the area.

7:45 p.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

8:39 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation, and failure to appear. Danal Martin Parsons, 54, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

POSTED: 09/10/24 at 7:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Van Wert Police

Sunday, September 1 – arrested Shawn Thomas on an active warrant in the 1300 block of W. Main St.

Sunday, September 1 – took a report of a domestic dispute in the 600 block of S. Walnut St.

Sunday, September 1– took a report of an unruly juvenile in the 600 block of S. Market St.

Monday, September 2 – an accident report was taken in the 300 block of N. Market St.

Monday, September 2 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 300 block of Woodland Ave.

Tuesday, September 3 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 100 block of E. Second St.

Tuesday, September 3 – received a report of an unruly juvenlie in the 600 block of N. Franklin St.

Tuesday, September 3 – issued a parking citation in the 1000 block of Mockingbird Lane.

Tuesday, September 3 – a fraud report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.

Tuesday, September 3 – arrested Martin Heffner on a warrant in the 1100 block of W. Main St.

Tuesday, September 3 – charged a juvenile with criminal damaging in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.

Wednesday, September 4 – took a report for grand theft auto and breaking and entering in the 400 block of S. Vine St.

Wednesday, September 4 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 700 block of E. Main St.

Wednesday, September 4 – a private property accident was reported in the 400 block of W. Ervin Rd.

Thursday, September 5 – a disorderly conduct issue was reported in the 600 block of E. Jackson St.

Thursday, September 5 – an assault was reported in the 10000 block of Ohio 118.

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POSTED: 09/09/24 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Sunday September 8, 2024

8:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shawn Road in Tully Township for a complaint of a loose dog.

10:13 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject who was ill.

10:56 p.m. – Deputies along with Convoy Fire and EMS responded to a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Tully Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

1:32 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident on a complaint of a domestic dispute that had taken place at a residence on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township.

2:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to check an open line 911 call.

2:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Ridge Township to check an open line 911 call.

2:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Brickner Road in Washington Township for a complaint of reckless driving.

3:11 p.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point Fire and EMS responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. One vehicle rolled onto its side. There were two subjects inside the vehicle, that being driven by a juvenile. Minor injuries were suspected but no one was transported to the hospital.

5:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 697 in Washington Township to assist with a juvenile being unruly.

8:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a complaint of domestic violence.

10:30 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Pettit Street in the Village of Convoy for a gas odor investigation.

11:43 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Fife Road in Union Township for a subject with chest pain.

POSTED: 09/09/24 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Saturday September 7, 2024

1:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to check for a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crash in Allen County Indiana.

3:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a cow in the roadway.

4:17 a.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point Fire responded to a location on Griswold Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a vehicle striking a gas meter. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

6:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township.

12:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burris Road in Liberty Township for a complaint of standing corn obstructing the view at an intersection.

2:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of dark smoke in the area.

3:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Vine Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

3:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Convoy to investigate the report of a possible gun shot. It was found to be a water bottle that was ran over.

6:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of reckless driving.

7:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a complaint of a suspicious vehicle.

8:38 p.m. – Dispatched Wren and Convoy EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township for a report of an unconscious subject.

9:44 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Van Horn Road in Tully Township on a complaint of a drone being flown near his residence.

10:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pearson Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

10:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to check an open door.

11:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a residential alarm.

11:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Road in Ridge Township to investigate a complaint of menacing.
 

POSTED: 09/09/24 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Friday September 6, 2024

1:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two suspicious persons.

2:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of George Street in the City of Van Wert to check an audible alarm.

4:24 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain.

7:35 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulty breathing.

10:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a complaint of reckless driving.

11:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a juvenile who had not reported to school.

11:16 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Larry Wayne Wilson,55, of Tully Township where he was held for a court hearing and released.

12:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bebb Street in the Village of Venedocia to check the welfare of a resident.

1:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for a complaint of a loose dog.

1:29 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Greenville Road in Ridge Township for a subject who had fallen.

1:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

1:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving.

2:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township on a complaint of reckless driving.

8:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point on a complaint of trespassing.

8:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township on a complaint of reckless driving.

10:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported.

POSTED: 09/09/24 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Thursday September 5, 2024

12:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point to check an open line 911 call.

1:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Industrial Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.

6:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a water main break.

7:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.

8:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Race Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.

9:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Kathy Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

9:50 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who had previously fallen.

10:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.

11:54 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a fourth degree felony OVI. Jeffrey Gish Welker,57, of Harrison Township is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

12:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

12:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township to assist a disabled motorist.

1:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to the area of Haven Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a suspicious person.

2:49 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Vine Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had fallen.

4:47 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was disoriented.

6:10 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Fifth Street in the City of Delphos for a subject having difficulty breathing.

8:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a complaint of reckless driving.

10:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

11:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a verbal dispute.

POSTED: 09/06/24 at 9:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Wednesday September 4, 2024

4:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Liberty Township for an automobile alarm.

8:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a stray dog.

11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in the City of Delphos for a complaint of an abandoned dog.

12:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to assist a disabled motorist.

1:47 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the City of Van Wert on a complaint of theft.

1:57 p.m. – Deputies assisted the Adult Parole Officer with the transport of an arrested offender.

3:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township to check an abandoned 911 call.

3:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

5:04 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a location on Brodnix Road in York Township for a trash fire that got out of control.

5:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in the City of Delphos for an abandoned dog.

5:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on the Van Wert Mercer County Line Road in Liberty Township for a report of breaking and entering to an outbuilding and theft.

6:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a motor vehicle crash. A 2014 Ford Escape driven by Jorja Forwerck of Convoy was backing out of a driveway and struck a 2004 Dodge Ram driven by Andrea Gaskill of Harrison Township, who was southbound on South Cherry Street. No injuries were reported.

9:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.

10:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on McCleery Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident. 

POSTED: 09/05/24 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Van Wert Police

Sunday, August 25 – arrested Kevin Keims on a warrant from Putnam County.

Sunday, August 25 – officers conducted a welfare check on a male in the 500 block of Collins Ave.

Monday, August 26 – a miscellaneous incident was reported in the 300 block of Euclid Ave.

Monday, August 26 – a parking ticket was issued in the 1000 block of E. Sycamore St.

Monday, August 26 – received a report of an alleged assault that occurred at Danfoss.

Monday, August 26 – a traffic stop was made in the 500 block of N. Washington St.

Monday, August 26 – a dispute report was made in the 700 block of S. Shannon St.

Tuesday, August 27 – a breaking and entering report was made after an attempt was made to gain entry to a business in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.

Tuesday, August 27 – a traffic stop was made in the 1300 block of Woodland Ave.

Tuesday, August 27 – arrested Zachary Kupfersmith for a failure to appear warrant while at the Van Wert County Jail.

Tuesday, August 27 – a welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of Linden Drive.

Tuesday, August 27 – an incident of disorderly conduct occurred in the 800 block of N. Washington St.

Wednesday, August 28 – a domestic dispute occurred in the 800 block of W. Main St.

Wednesday, August 28 – a welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of W. Crawford St.

Wednesday, August 28 – an injury accident report was taken at the intersection of S. Shannon St. and George St.

Wednesday, August 28 – a domestic violence report was taken in the 700 block of E. Main St. After an investigation, no charges were filed.

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POSTED: 09/04/24 at 11:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Tuesday September 3, 2024

5:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Sheets Road in Willshire Township for a stop sign that had been struck.

8:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of David Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.

9:12 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Willshire for a complaint of harassment.

10:49 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject not feeling well.

11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township on a complaint of a vehicle losing debris on the roadway.

11:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to retrieve a medical device located in the yard.

2:08 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject not feeling well.

2:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a noise complaint.

3:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

4:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to check a report of a disabled vehicle.

4:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point to check the welfare of a dog.

5:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire on a complaint of harassment.

6:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bellis Road in Washington Township on a complaint of a loose dog.

7:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bellis Road in Washington Township for a complaint of trespassing.

8:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a noise complaint.

11:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported.

POSTED: 09/04/24 at 7:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

Monday September 2, 2024

12:09 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a subject who was ill.

7:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of two injured dogs.

8:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer, no injuries were reported.

9:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township on a complaint of a loose dog.

10:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to ana rea of Plum Street in the Village of Venedocia to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

10:21 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Jason Allen Tallman, 42, of Van Wert is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

10:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ervin Road in Pleasant Township on a complaint of breaking and entering and theft from a storage unit.

11:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Hessian Road in Hoaglin Township for a residential alarm.

11:58 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a unconscious subject.

12:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Union Township for a report of breaking and entering to a vacant residence.

1:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Union Township for a report of breaking and entering to a vacant residence.

2:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to check an abandoned 911 call.

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POSTED: 09/03/24 at 9:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement