Monday November 27, 2023
12:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
7:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Market Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in York Township for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
9:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street in Pleasant Township to investigate the theft of a golf cart.
11:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash on private property. No injuries were reported.
11:13 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a subject who is confused and has been falling.
4:46 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on Central Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a fire in the basement.
5:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Rousch Road in Washington Township on a hunting complaint.
6:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Cherry Street in the Village of Convoy to assist with a juvenile being unruly.
6:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Richey Road in Union Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
8:07 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a location on Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a subject with back pain and difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 11/28/23 at 8:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, November 19 – a male attempted to use a fake $10 bill to purchase food at the Orchard Tree restaurant.
Sunday, November 19 – an attempted shoplifting was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd. No charges were filed.
Monday, November 20 – arrested Shawn Michael Thomas on an outstanding warrant from Henry County Common Pleas Court. The arrest was made in the 1000 block of Oak Lane.
Tuesday, November 21 – a theft was reported at Brookside Convenience Store.
Tuesday, November 21 – a two vehicle crash occurred on N. Washington St. near Brooks Ave.
Tuesday, November 21 – arrested a juvenile for assault in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Tuesday, November 21 – responded to the 200 block of N. Cherry St. for a distraught male.
Wednesday, November 22 – a juvenile was charged with theft in connection with an incident in the 100 block of Fox Rd.
Wednesday, November 22 – arrested Samantha Jo Lacy, 31, on a warrant in the 600 block of Center St.
Wednesday, November 22 – a burglary report was taken in the 600 block of N. Franklin St.
Thursday, November 23 – police and EMS responded to S. Wayne St. regarding a deceased elderly male.
Saturday, November 25 – arrested Dustin Lehmkuhle on two active warrants in the area of Fulton Ave. and Grant St.
Saturday, November 25 – arrested Gavin J. McMichael, 19, for attempting to trespassing in a habitation at a residence in the 600 block of State St.
Sunday, November 26 – received a report of telecommunications harassment.
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 1:19 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday November 26, 2023
6:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
7:09 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of VanWert for a subject who had fallen.
7:21 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on VanWert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
7:53 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Boyd Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject with abdominal pain.
8:44 a.m. – A male subject arrived at the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office. The subject was very loud and made very little sense. Deputies at the office began to investigate to see what he needed. He was very jittery, paranoid, and had enlarged pupils. The subject had driven himself to the office. After further investigation and tests it was found that the subject had been driving while under the influence. Austin Lee Krick, 28, of Elizabeth Street in Convoy was taken into custody and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility on a first degree misdemeanor charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
11:14 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Jennings Road in Ridge Township for a subject who had passed out.
11:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township on a complaint of trespassing.
11:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pancake Road in Harrison Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
11:55 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on South Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject with chest pain.
12:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert City Police.
2:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a private property motor vehicle crash at a location on Towne Center Boulevard. No injuries were reported.
(more…)POSTED: 11/27/23 at 10:09 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday November 25, 2023
3:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy on a report of a subject being disorderly.
12:16 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.
12:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township on a report of reckless driving.
3:29 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on North Saint Mary’s Road for a subject with an internal defibrillator being shocked.
4:29 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a subject having a seizure.
5:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walnut Street in the Village of Middle Point to investigate a report of theft.
7:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Shenk Road in Washington Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
7:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Cherry Street in the Village of Convoy on a complaint of domestic violence. A male juvenile, 16, was arrested and charged with first degree misdemeanor domestic violence. He was transported to a juvenile detention center.
8:27 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Haley Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a panic attack.
10:03 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with high blood pressure.
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 9:58 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday November 24, 2023
7:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jackson Township to check the welfare of a subject having mental crisis.
8:12 a.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Clay Street in the City of Delphos on a complaint of loose dogs.
9:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
9:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Harrison Willshire Road in Willshire Township on a report of a suspicious person in the area.
9:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township on a report of reckless driving.
2:58 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township on a complaint of a stray dog.
3:00 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.
6:09 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in York Township for a subject that had fallen.
6:22 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject reported as being unresponsive but breathing.
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 9:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday November 23, 2023
12:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township on a complaint of reckless operation.
8:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Shenk Road in Washington Township.
9:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fife Road in Hoaglin Township on a complaint of a sick raccoon.
1:30 p.m. – Dog Warden responded to an area of State Street in the City of Van Wert on a complaint of a loose dog.
1:39 p.m. – Deputies along with Convoy EMS responded to a residence on Sycamore Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a subject not breathing.
1:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a resident.
4:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point on a complaint of telecommunications harassment.
4:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township on a report of suspicious persons trespassing at a residence.
5:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township on a report of reckless driving.
6:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monticello Spencerville Road in Jennings Township on a complaint of a stolen dog.
10:19 p.m. – Deputies made a motorist assist with a resident to a location on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township.
11:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bowers Road in Tully Township on a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area.
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 9:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday November 22, 2023
1:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy on a noise complaint.
8:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Leitner Road in Union Township on a trespassing complaint involving hunters.
9:25 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain.
10:48 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a county resident on a complaint of forgery.
11:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Defiance Trail Road in Hoaglin Township on a complaint of someone possibly trying to gain entry to the residence.
11:06 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject that had fallen.
2:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2012 GMC Sierra driven by Natalie Bradtmueller of Payne was southbound on Ohio 49, approaching the intersection of U.S. 30. After stopping at the stop sign, she crossed the westbound lane of U.S. 30 and failed to see a 2018 Peterbilt driven by Tyrus Coyan of Jackson. Her vehicle struck the passenger side of the trailer. No injuries were reported.
3:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bebb Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of a violation of protection order.
3:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mentzer Church road in Tully Township to investigate a report of a damaged corn field.
4:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sunrise Court in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:10 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a lot of pain.
6:24 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a subject who had fallen.
10:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
10:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
POSTED: 11/27/23 at 9:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday November 21, 2023
3:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Kneller Road in Liberty Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
5:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a deer on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township. No injuries were reported.
9:00 a.m. – Deputies along with Van Wert Fire responded to a report of a single motor vehicle crash on the ramp to U.S. 30 westbound from U.S. 127. A 2003 GMC Savanna driven by William Stanley of Cincinnati accelerated and started fish tailing, then flipped onto the passenger side of the vehicle. Stanley was unable to free himself and was hanging from his seatbelt. Once freed of the seatbelt, he claimed no injury and was not transported. His van was towed from the scene. Van Wert Police, ODOT, and Van Wert County EMA assisted at the scene.
9:18 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject believed to be having mini strokes.
9:28 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a subject who may have taken too much Ibuprofen.
12:38 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.
1:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Convoy on a complaint of fraud.
2:15 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies along with Ohio City EMS responded to a residence on Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City on a report of domestic violence. EMS transported two juveniles and one adult to Van Wert Health for medical treatment. Jeremy Thomas Paige was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. Paige is charged with three counts of third degree felony domestic violence.
7:53 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS and Van Wert EMS, and Deputies to a residence on Knittle Road in Ridge Township for a subject reported as not breathing.
8:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township for a report of a semitruck stuck in a field. The vehicle had to be towed from the field.
POSTED: 11/22/23 at 12:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, November 12 – arrested Emmett L. Waltz III for strangulation and domestic violence, both third degree felonies, after receiving a report of domestic violence in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Sunday, November 12 – criminal damaging was reported in the 900 block of Kiger St.
Monday, November 13 – a disorderly conduct incident occurred in the 600 block of Franklin St.
Monday, November 13 – a report was made in reference to counterfeit money being passed at the Orchard Tree restaurant.
Monday, November 13 – Van Wert Police were called to the Van Wert School at the Goedde for a student in possession of marijuana paraphernalia. The juvenile was charged in this incident.
Monday, November 13 – a criminal trespass report was taken in the 200 block of Market St.
Monday, November 13 – responded to the 700 block of Perry St. for a distraught male.
Tuesday, November 14 – several noise complaints were called in for the 200 block of Sibley St. within a short time. After issuing a warning and after another complaint, Tyran Jemison was charged with disorderly conduct.
Tuesday, November 14 – following a suspicious person call at Pak-A-Sak North, Dustin W. Kehmkuhle was arrested on two outstanding failure to appear warrants.
Tuesday, November 14 – the theft of car keys was reported in the 900 block of Kiger St.
Tuesday, November 14 – a possible dog bite was reported in the 500 block of E. Central Ave.
Tuesday, November 14 – issued a summons to Larry W. Wilson for possession of drug abuse instruments and drug paraphernalia.
Tuesday, November 14 – arrested a 14-year-old for domestic violence after an incident in the 100 block of E. Maple Ave.
(more…)POSTED: 11/21/23 at 9:36 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday November 20, 2023
5:24 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain.
7:55 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject what was lethargic.
8:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township on a report of a possible breaking and entering to a camper.
8:48 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with an injured leg.
9:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert to investigate a report of failure to register a change of address.
10:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire on a complaint of failure to pay for gas.
11:10 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Woodlawn Cemetery in Liberty Township.
11:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert who was confused.
12:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Thistlewood Court in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Ohio City on a complaint of domestic violence. Jadin Michael Duffin, 21, of Ohio City was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. Duffin is charged with domestic violence and disorderly conduct.
6:56 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a seizure.
POSTED: 11/21/23 at 9:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
