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
Van Wert Police
Sunday, September 27 – officers took a report for a fight that occurred in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Sunday, September 27 – a two-vehicle non-injury crash occurred on E. Sycamore St. at N. Harrison St.
Sunday, September 27 – a report was made in reference to a theft at Walmart.
Sunday, September 27 – arrested Lance Thompson on an outstanding warrant from Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. The arrest was made on Sibley St., near W. Main St.
Sunday, September 27 – officers handled an unruly juvenile incident in the 400 block of S. Tyler St.
Sunday, September 27 – arrested Tyreal Brought for disorderly conduct by intoxication in the 500 block of Bonnewitz Ave.
Monday, September 28 – officers took a report of a theft that occurred in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Monday, September 28 – officers took a report of trespassing in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Monday, September 28 – found property was recovered in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, September 28 – charged Gary A. Yates with camping in the city while in the 300 block of N. Race St.
Tuesday, September 29 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 800 block of N. Washington St. and the driver was issued a citation for no operator’s license.
Tuesday, September 29 – a report of an intoxicated juvenile was made in the 600 block of N. Race St. The juvenile was apprehended and charged.
Tuesday, September 29 – arrested Kelby D. Thiebaut on a warrant out of Indiana. The arrest was made in the 700 block of Virginia Ave.
Wednesday, September 30 – a theft occurred in the 200 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, September 30 – a trespassing report was taken in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, September 30 – a bicycle was located in a dumpster in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Wednesday, September 30 – officers took a report of a theft that occurred in the 1100 block of S. Washington St.
Wednesday, September 30 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, September 30 – an auto theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Central Ave.
Wednesday, September 30 – disorderly conduct was reported in the 300 block of N. Washington St.
Wednesday, September 30 – officers took a report for a probation violation that occurred in the 500 block of S. Shannon St.
Wednesday, September 30 – officers took a report for an animal complaint in the 700 block of N. Jefferson St.
Thursday, October 1 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 600 block of S. Vine St.
Thursday, October 1 – a fraud report was taken in the 600 block of E. Central Ave.
Thursday, October 1 – officers assisted adult parole with a transport in the 100 block of S. Washington St.
Friday, October 2 – a three-vehicle non-injury accident occurred on Ohio 118 in front of Van Wert High School.
Friday, October 2 – arrested Blake Grenzebach on an outstanding warrant in the 900 block of E. Sycamore St.
Friday, October 2 – arrested Tristen Blair on a parole violation in the 300 block of N. Jefferson St.
Friday, October 2 – a non-criminal report was taken in the 600 block of S. Tyler St.
Friday, October 2 – an animal cruelty report was taken while in the 900 block of John Brown Rd.
Saturday, October 3 – criminal damaging was reported in the 600 block of Burt St.
Saturday, October 3 – a vehicle struck CVS, causing minor damage.
Saturday, October 3 – a theft was reported in the 1100 block of Kear Rd.
POSTED: 10/05/26 at 6:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
6:29 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Maple Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
7:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:54 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a citizen regarding a complaint of theft from a resident on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott.
9:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a domestic dispute.
11:40 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Paulding County.
12:18 p.m. – Deputies served the following warrants issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court. The subjects are being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility:
- Kaden James Michael Ballard, 25, of Delphos, was charged with robbery, a second degree felony, and strangulation, a fifth degree felony.
- Ryan William Grime, 33, of Bryan, was charged with receiving stolen property, a fourth degree felony.
- Esteban Rivera Jr., 49, of Fort Wayne, was charged with possessing weapons under disability, a third degree felony.
- Justin Tyler Rey, 19, of Kathleen, Georgia, was charged with strangulation, a fourth degree felony.
12:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dillon Street in the Village of Ohio City to check an open line 911call.
1:41 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for possession of cocaine and trafficking in cocaine, first degree felonies. Joseph Arthur Mohr Jr., 50, of Ohio City, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:45 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
3:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a horse with a leg stuck in a fence.
3:43 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for domestic violence, a third degree felony, and strangulation, a fourth degree felony. Corbin Cornelius, 25, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
5:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Harrison Willshire Road in Willshire Township for a report of a stray dog lying in the roadway.
5:39 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for possessing narcotics, a second degree felony, and OVI, a first degree misdemeanor. Jason Wayne Monroe, 52, of Delphos, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an unruly juvenile.
6:57 p.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Brickner Road in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
7:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
7:31 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
10:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
11:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Slack Road in Ridge Township in search of two missing juveniles reported to the Van Wert City Police Department. Deputies located the juveniles and returned them to their parents.
POSTED: 10/02/26 at 1:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
5:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
8:59 a.m. – Dispatched Wren and Willshire Fire Departments to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a trash fire.
10:36 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Collins Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject with stroke symptoms.
12:05 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.
1:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in York Township for a report of a hit skip accident.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township regarding a report of theft.
5:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Normal Street in the Village of Middle Point to stand by as a peace officer.
6:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a hit skip accident that had occurred in the Village of Convoy.
7:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a report of trespassing.
7:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of a dog bite.
8:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Street in the Village of Wren to check the welfare of a resident.
POSTED: 10/01/26 at 7:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
12:10 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a medical alarm.
2:33 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
5:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a deceased deer in the roadway.
6:47 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
10:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of fraud.
11:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Riley Street in the Village of Willshire for a complaint of trespassing.
1:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Drury Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a stray dog.
1:38 p.m.- Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a subject with abdominal pain.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of reckless driving.
4:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Sycamore Street in the City of Van Wert for a stray dog.
5:00 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Riley Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
POSTED: 09/30/26 at 9:30 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement