The Van Wert County Courthouse

Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

12:41 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

12:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

12:52 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

5:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Crow Road in York Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

5:42 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a subject having a seizure.

7:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a deceased dog in the roadway.

9:40 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist another EMS transport unit with a patient.

10:20 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Van Wert Willshire Road in Liberty Township regarding a complaint of trespassing.

11:39 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point EMS, responded to a report of a one-vehicle crash on Ohio 116 in Ridge Township. Middle Point EMS transported the driver to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. No other details are available.

11:57 a.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.

1:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.

1:47 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with cardiac issues.

2:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Central Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

1:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Harrison Township for a report of farm equipment in the roadway.

2:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.

3:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Wayne Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.

3:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point to assist with an unruly juvenile.

4:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Central Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of criminal damage.

4:03 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a subject with high blood pressure feeling dizzy.

5:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a missing juvenile. Deputies located the juvenile at another residence.

5:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 637 in Hoaglin Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

6:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Clayton Road in Willshire Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

7:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Olympic Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

9:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.

POSTED: 11/05/26 at 9:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

4:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of harassment.

7:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Ohio 117 in Jennings Township.

12:07 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on South Liberty Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with neck and shoulder pain.

12:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.

1:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of a loose dog.

1:28 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having issues with a medical device.

2:35 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

3:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2015 farm tractor pulling three wagons driven by Daniel Klaus of Jennings Township was traveling east on Ohio 116. He was turning left into the driveway of 20538 Ohio 116 when a 2023 Ford Transit driven by Lori Salazar of Ohio City attempted to change lanes to pass the trucker. However, the Transit struck the tractor. The tractor sustained no damage while the Transit sustained functional damage to the front passenger side. No injuries were reported.

3:46 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a report of smoldering mulch at a location on Hospital Drive in the City of Van Wert.

4:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Oak Street in the Village of Wren for a report of theft.

6:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

8:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a dog that was struck by a vehicle.

9:44 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Monte Carlo Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.

9:47 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with a reaction to medication.

11:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

POSTED: 11/04/26 at 4:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

3:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.

7:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

7:27 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS and Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a subject with lower abdominal pain.

10:30 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.

11:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dustman Road in Pleasant Township for a report of domestic violence.

12:15 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on South Clay Street in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

12:56 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.

2:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Ohio 697 in Washington Township.

4:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Washington Street in the Village of Elgin for a complaint of reckless driving.

4:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

6:43 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Convoy Road in Union Township for a subject who fell.

7:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Washington Street in the Village of Elgin to check the welfare of a resident.

7:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of trespassing.

7:52 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.

POSTED: 11/03/26 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

1:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Union Township for a report of a subject passed out in a vehicle. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.

9:45 a.m.- Deputies responded to a location on East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

11:32 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.

1:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of loose horses.

1:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Walcot Street in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of a juvenile on a dirt bike riding in the wrong direction of travel.

1:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a loose dog.

2:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harvey Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a juvenile being unruly.

4:49 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

5:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of reckless driving.

5:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Middle Point to check the welfare of juveniles.

7:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 637 in Hoaglin Township for a report of reckless driving.

10:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a complaint of trespassing.

10:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of suspicious activity.

POSTED: 11/02/26 at 3:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

4:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Banter Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a domestic dispute.

6:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.

8:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to issue a kill slip for a deceased deer.

10:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township for a report of a loose dog.

11:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

12:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of trespassing.

12:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Liberty Township to check the welfare of a motorist.

2:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a report of a loose dog.

5:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township to check the area for a person that had been reported missing out of Minnesota.

5:34 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

6:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Liberty Township for a report of a loose dog.

7:10 p.m. – Deputies, along with Grover Hill EMS, responded to an area of Defiance Trail Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash with possible injuries, involving a deer. No transport was made to the hospital.

7:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

7:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

10:48 p.m. – Deputies, along with Willshire Fire and Wren EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township. A 2016 Chrysler 200 driven by Quintin Mitchell Thomas, 24, of Harrison Township, was traveling west on Wren Landeck Road about half a mile East of Harrison Willshire Road. He swerved to avoid hitting two deer, which caused him to lose control of his vehicle and run off the side of the road. The vehicle flipped multiple times and came to rest on its passenger side. Thomas was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. Hauge Towing towed the vehicle.

11:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Little Auglaize River Road in Washington Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

11:21 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

POSTED: 11/02/26 at 3:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

2:11 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with high blood pressure.

3:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on the Ohio-Indiana State Line Road in Tully Township for a report of a prowler.

3:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.

5:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Clay Street in the City of Delphos for a report of a loose dog.

6:09 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to an area of Church Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.

7:36 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.

8:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a juvenile being unruly in the City of Van Wert at the Van Wert Juvenile Court.

9:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

10:40 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of West South Street in the Village of Middle Point for an odor of natural gas.

12:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

1:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Riley Street in the Village of Willshire to check the welfare of a resident.

6:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a report of a suspicious person.

7:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.

9:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township to check the welfare of a resident.

9:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Union Pleasant Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.

9:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

POSTED: 11/02/26 at 11:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

4:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

5:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

6:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Circle Drive in Washington Township.

620 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Glenmore Road in Willshire Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

7:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoalgin Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

7:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.

7:21 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.

8:48 a.m. – Deputies arrested Malcolm Trey Oliver, 30, of Delphos, on a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court on a felony charge of a protection order violation. Deputies transported Oliver to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

9:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of debris in the roadway.

10:00 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shaffer Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was unresponsive.

11:32 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sponseller Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with stroke symptoms.

11:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert for a report of a stray dog. The dog was transported to the Humane Society shelter.

11:55 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.

1:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Valam Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

3:10 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Edgewood Drive in Pleasant Township regarding a complaint of harassment.

3:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a report of a utility line in the roadway.

6:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a complaint of theft.

6:25 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

6:37 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Mendon Road in York Township regarding a complaint of domestic violence.

6:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Union Township for a complaint of open burning.

6:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

9:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of College Street in the Village of Venedocia to check an abandoned 911 call.

10:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township for a civil complaint.

POSTED: 10/29/26 at 8:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

8:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lare Road in Tully Township to check the welfare of a juvenile.

10:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a complaint of harassment.

2:25 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Plum Street in the Village of Venedocia for a subject who passed out.

6:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a report of hunters trespassing.

7:33 p.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire and Convoy Fire to a location on Feasby Wisener Road in Union Township for a report of a grain bin dryer fire.

8:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in York Township for a report of an injured deer in the roadway.

10:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of reckless driving.

10:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report concerning the welfare of children.

10:58 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.

11:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a subject walking.

POSTED: 10/28/26 at 7:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

2:43 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Tecumseh Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject with stroke symptoms.

3:01 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Stamm Road in Harrison Township for a subject who fell.

7:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harrison Center Road in Harrison Township to issue a kill slip for a deer.

7:46 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with abdominal pain.

10:43 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on South Ball Road in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulty breathing.

11:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Shenk Road in Washington Township.

11:25 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Middle Creek Cemetery in Paulding County.

11:39 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Washington Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.

12:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Woodlawn Road in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.

1:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on High Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

1:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a stray dog. Deputies took the dog to the Humane Shelter.

2:19 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with arm pain.

1:59 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a community control violation. Drake V. Scheumann, 19, of Indiana, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.

3:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for an automated message of a possible crash. No accident was located.

4:15 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Dog Creek Road in Washington Township for a report of a combine fire.

5:36 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

6:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Snyder Road in Liberty Township.

6:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

8:27 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.

9:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.

10:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Harrison Willshire Road in Willshire Township for a report of two loose dogs.

11:59 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

POSTED: 10/27/26 at 7:59 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement

12:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of a loose dog.

1:10 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

4:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction.

5:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

9:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of debris from fireworks in their yard.

12:38 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

12:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Railroad Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of juveniles tampering with the tracks.

1:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.

1:46 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.

2:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.

2:48 p.m. – Deputies, along with Wren EMS, responded to a residence on Fort Recovery Road in Willshire Township for a subject having a mental health crisis.

3:23 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.

3:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a complaint of a loose dog.

4:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of an abandoned bicycle.

5:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of trespassing.

10:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.

POSTED: 10/26/26 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement