Friday, October 16, 2026
1:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle in the roadway.
4:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
7:06 p.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to an area of Dutch John Road in Union Township for a report of a utility pole on fire.
9:05 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
10:37 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject with a head injury.
10:51 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with pregnancy complications.
1:25 p.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City EMS, responded to a location on Liberty Union Road for a report of an assault. Ohio City EMS transported an adult male to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital for evaluation. Mackenzie Marie Stripe, 18, of Bellefontaine, was charged with assault, a first degree misdemeanor. She was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 1:12 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:05 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Wren to check the welfare of a resident.
8:52 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for unlawful sexual contact with a minor, a third degree felony. Frank Elbert Alexander, 33, of Van Wert was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Slack Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident.
12:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Crawford Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:17 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a subject with abdominal cramps.
1:45 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.
2:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of a dumpster in the roadway.
2:42 p.m. – Deputies took a report of vehicle damage caused by a subject mowing and blowing debris in the roadway on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township.
2:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:30 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
4:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Christopher Crossing in the City of Van Wert for a report of a motor vehicle crash on private property.
5:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
5:05 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
8:00 p.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos Fire and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, responded to a report of a car fire on U.S. 30 in Washington Township.
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 1:09 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, October 11 – officers issued a traffic citation in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Monday, October 12 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 300 block of Center St.
Monday, October 12 – a welfare check was made at a residence in the 200 block of Burt St.
Monday, October 12 – a telephone harassment report was taken at the police department.
Monday, October 12 – a criminal damaging report was taken while in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Tuesday, October 13 – officers took a report of criminal damaging in the 200 block of Brooks Ave.
Tuesday, October 13 – a stolen vehicle was recovered at Thistlewood Apartments. The driver was later identified and charged.
Tuesday, October 13 – officers arrested David Michael Willke, 37, for disorderly conduct in the 1000 block of S. Walnut St.
Tuesday, October 13 – a theft was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, October 13 – a report was taken for a theft that occurred in the 100 block of Christopher Crossing.
Wednesday, October 14 – menacing was reported in the 300 block of W. Crawford St.
Wednesday, October 14 – domestic violence was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, October 14 – officers took a report of an unruly juvenile in the 300 block of S. Fulton St.
Wednesday, October 14 – officers were dispatched to the 200 block of N. Market St. for a welfare check.
Wednesday, October 14 – a fraud report was taken in the 10000 block of Ohio 118.
Wednesday, October 14 – an Ohio license plate was found at the intersection of Rosalie Drive and Jennings Rd.
Wednesday, October 14 – a protection order violation report was taken at the police department.
Thursday, October 15 – arrested Tyler K. Barbaree for obstructing official business, criminal damaging and a felony warrant from Alabama. The arrest was made in the 100 block of S. Washington St.
Thursday, October 15 – arrested Jodi Rutter on an outstanding warrant from Van Wert Municipal Court.
Thursday, October 15 – arrested Elijah Zimmerman on an outstanding warrant in the 1200 block of Industrial Drive.
Friday, October 16 – arrested Daniel J. Lewis on an outstanding warrant from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest was made in the the 500 block of S. Harrison St.
Friday, October 16 – found property was recovered in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Saturday, October 17 – arrested Jonathan A. Horine, 45, on an active warrant issued by Huntington County (IN) Superior Court.
Saturday, October 17 – arrested Titus Hoover and Dawn Wilhelm on outstanding warrants from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests were made in the 1100 block of S. Washington St.
POSTED: 10/19/26 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
4:42 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain.
8:15 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing.
10:00 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Ernie Eugene Temen, 51, of Delphos, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog. Deputies located the Golden Retriever and transported it to the humane shelter.
11:51 a.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident regarding a complaint of trespassing.
12:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Ohio-Indiana State Line Road in Harrison Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
12:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bockey Road in Washington Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
1:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Westfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point regarding a complaint of harassment.
1:45 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Taylor Cemetery in Union Township.
1:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township regarding a complaint of mud on the roadway.
2:45 p.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos Fire, responded to a residence on Jennings Delphos Road in Washington Township for a report of a shed fire.
3:10 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dillon Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject with a leg injury from a fall.
4:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township for a complaint of farm equipment blocking the roadway.
4:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Clayton Road in Willshire Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
5:30 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Crystal Huard, 47, of Convoy, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
5:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Vine Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:51 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on South Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with elevated blood pressure.
5:51 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Justin Patrick Huard, 47, of Convoy, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 10/15/26 at 1:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
4:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a missing adult. Van Wert Police located the subject in Van Wert.
5:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. The accident was not located.
8:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Hoaglin Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Ryan Studabaker of Indiana was operating a blue farm forklift. Ronald Hessel of Hoaglin Township was operating a Dodge Durango. Studabaker was traveling eastbound on Hoaglin Road, with Hessel behind him. Studabaker had moved over to the grassy area on the right side of the road when Hessel tried to pass. Studabaker then the left, attempting to make a U-turn, causing a collision.
10:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of threats.
11:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
12:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fisher Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:26 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on South Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject reported as being unconscious.
2:19 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Kameron Cooper, 47, of Union Township, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
4:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a report of an unruly juvenile.
7:02 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township for a report of a combine fire.
5:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a complaint of trespassing.
5:16 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point EMS, responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a person unresponsive.
5:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a resident.
8:31 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain.
POSTED: 10/14/26 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, October 12, 2026
12:15 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a motorist driving on U.S. 30 who believed that they were being followed by an unknown person.
6:28 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a fire alarm.
6:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
6:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
7:21 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lewis Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with leg pain.
7:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence alarm on Mendon Road in York Township.
10:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City to check an abandoned 911 call.
10:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a dispute.
10:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway to issue a kill slip for a deceased deer.
11:31 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Elm Street in the City of Delphos for a subject who fell.
1:13 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Werner Road in Tully Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
2:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Church Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2013 Dodge Dart driven by Steve Parsons of Washington Township was eastbound on Church Road near house number 17907 Church Road. A 1967 John Deere 4020 driven by Larry Bowsher of Eglin was westbound on Church Road near the same residence. Bowsher was towing two different pieces of equipment behind the tractor. One item being towed was an ag bagger. Parsons stated the tractor was too wide, and part of it was in the eastbound lane of travel. Roadway marks indicated the impact point was in the eastbound lane of travel. The roadway marks appeared to be rubber marks from the Dart’s front left tire. The tire went flat during the impact. The wheel was also broken. The roadway marks indicated Parsons had to regain control after impact because the tire had gone flat. Black rubber marks could be followed from the impact point to where the car came to rest. The tractor had minor damage. No injuries were reported.
2:53 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject who was unresponsive.
3:38 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill EMS to a residence on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject for a subject who fell.
4:42 p.m. – Deputies, along with Scott Fire and EMS and Convoy EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Feasby Wisener Road in Union Township. Unit one was a 2009 Dodge Pickup driven by Kruz Auman of Van Wert. Unit Two was a 2007 Suzuki Motorcycle driven by Dru Gray of Union Township. Auman was at the stop sign southbound on Dull Robinson Road at Feasby Wisener Road and Gray was eastbound on Feasby Wisener Road. Auman failed to yield the right of way and collided with the motorcycle. Convoy EMS transported Gray to Parkview in Fort Wayne. Convoy EMS checked Auman, who refused transport.
5:03 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Willshire Fire to a residence on Schumm Road in Willshire Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.
5:05 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.
8:27 p.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.
8:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
POSTED: 10/14/26 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, October 4 – a protection order violation was reported in the 300 block of S. Race St.
Sunday, October 4 – arrested Tarrice S. Gibson for OVI in the 10000 block of U.S. 127.
Sunday, October 4 – officers handled a private property accident in the 100 block of W. Main St.
Sunday, October 4 – found property was recovered in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, October 5 – a traffic citation was issued in the 200 block of W. Ervin Rd.
Monday, October 5 – arrested Landon W. Pratt on an outstanding warrant in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, October 5 – officers handled a reckless operation incident in the 700 block of W. Ervin Rd.
Monday, October 5 – a fraud report was taken in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Tuesday, October 6 – arrested Nicholas M. Muter, 25, for public intoxication in the 500 block of Leeson Ave.
Tuesday, October 6 – a parking citation was issued in the 200 block of N. Vine St.
Tuesday, October 6 – arrested John Wise for aggravated menacing and possessing weapons under disability.
Wednesday, October 7 – trespassing was reported in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.
Thursday, October 8 – charged Christopher L. Runyon, 50, with domestic violence by threat, menacing and criminal damaging following an incident in the 100 block of Bonnewitz Ave.
Thursday, October 8 – an animal complaint report was taken in the 1200 block of Sunrise Court.
Friday, October 9 – a report was made in reference to a domestic incident that occurred in the 100 block of Keplar St.
Friday, October 9 – arrested Sebastian E. Caudill for a traffic offense while in the 200 block of W. Main St.
Friday, October 9 – a theft report was taken in the 300 block of N. Washington St.
Saturday, October 10 – arrested Cedric A. Crimley for domestic violence by threat in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Sunday, October 11 – officers took an assault report. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of David St.
POSTED: 10/12/26 at 7:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, October 4, 2026
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Liberty Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a resident locked out of the residence.
12:16 p.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.
12:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Keplar Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:57 p.m . – Deputies responded to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a report of an assault. Travis Daniel Shartzer, 46, of Van Wert, was arrested on charges of two counts of first degree misdemeanor assault, with additional charges being reviewed. Deputies transported Shartzer to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a stray dog.
3:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of an assault. The incident remains under investigation.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Skinner Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.
6:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
11:41 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township for a subject having a seizure.
POSTED: 10/05/26 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, October 3, 2026
1:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of domestic violence that occurred on West Ervin Road in Pleasant Township.
2:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a fight. The incident remains under investigation. Deputies also took a report of a vehicle being struck, with the suspect vehicle leaving the scene.
3:20 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject with chest pain.
7:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for a report of mud on the roadway.
12:08 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
12:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monte Carlo Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a complaint of trespassing.
2:47 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.
4:17 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Sponseller Street in the Village of Convoy regarding a complaint of harassment.
6:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area in the Village of Middle Point regarding a complaint of minibikes being ridden on the streets.
7:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
8:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a deceased deer.
8:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bellis Road in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a stray dog.
9:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
9:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elgin Converse Road in York Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
10:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Spencerville Delphos Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that had occurred on Lincoln Highway.
10:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a deceased deer in the roadway.
POSTED: 10/05/26 at 4:21 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, October 2, 2026
12:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
9:07 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Blake Benjamin Grenzebach, 22, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Tully Township for a complaint of a large amount of mud on the roadway.
11:45 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to King Cemetery in Washington Township.
12:34 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a location on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject having difficulty breathing.
3:02 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.
3:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:41 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Westfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with blurry vision and some numbness.
5:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
7:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of trespassing.
8:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of suspicious activity.
9:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a barking dog.
9:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Oak Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a missing adult. The adult returned home the following day.
10:59 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 10/05/26 at 4:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement