Sunday, August 23, 2026
9:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of George Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2017 Ford Fusion driven by Cole Vasquez of Montpelier, Ohio, backed out of a drive and struck a parked 2020 Toyota RAV4. No Injuries were reported.
9:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Daniel Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
2:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Haley Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of theft.
3:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
3:42 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having seizures.
4:10 p.m. – Dispatched Wren and Willshire Fire to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a gas leak.
8:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a fight.
11:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose dog.
POSTED: 08/24/26 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, August 22, 2026
12:36 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a subject who passed out.
1:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of suspicious activity.
6:07 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
9:50 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.
10:30 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a fire alarm.
10:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 49 in Harrison Township for a report of broken utility poles.
12:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of vehicle damage.
2:00 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hoaglin Township.
2:13 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Elliott Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was weak and disoriented.
2:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:56 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a location on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a report of an unconscious person.
8:03 p..m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
8:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Pleasant Township to remove debris from the roadway.
10:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Gary Roebuck of Mercer County was southbound on Mendon Road nearing the intersection of Wren Landeck Road. A 2018 Chevy Silverado pulling a 1999 Corn Trailer driven by David Hoaglin of Harrison Township was northbound on Mendon Road from Wren Landeck Road. Roebuck was left of center and struck the trailer on the driver’s side wheel well. After striking the trailer. The Grand Marquis continued southbound, left the roadway and began to turn sideways and came to a rest facing northbound in a cornfield to the East of Mendon Road. No injuries were reported.
10:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Tully Harrison Road in Tully Township.
10:25 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having a seizure.
POSTED: 08/24/26 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, August 21, 2026
12:14 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Juvenile Division for civil contempt. Two warrants issued by Van Wert Common Pleas for a bond violation and aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. Theresa Louise Bakle, 40, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
12:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Liberty Township for a report of suspicious activity.
12:51 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain.
4:42 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of an activated smoke detector.
9:01 a.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, Van Wert Fire and EMS, responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a passenger car and a semi-truck. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident. CERT and ODOT assisted on scene.
9:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert for a report of a stray dog.
10:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of a semi-truck losing debris.
10:45 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain.
12:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pearson Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of residents.
3:29 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
4:27 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Convoy Road in Tully Township. A 2014 Cadillac car driven by Zachary Clevenger of Paulding County was westbound on Convoy Road near the intersection of Werner Road. Clevenger estimated his speed to be around 60 mph when he swerved to avoid 4-5 deer in the roadway. His car left the roadway to the right and slid sideways through a field for about 500 feet before striking two trees and a pile of wood. Convoy EMS transported a passenger in the vehicle to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. Clevenger was issued a citation for failure to control.
6:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check an open line 911 call.
9:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 66 in Washington Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
10:04 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Riley Alan Mittie, 19, of Allen County, Ohio, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
10:35 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township for a subject with symptoms of a stroke.
POSTED: 08/24/26 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, August 16 – a theft was reported in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave.
Sunday, August 16 – arrested Dwayne Watts for domestic violence in the 100 block of E. Crawford St.
Sunday, August 16 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 200 block of N. Wayne St.
Sunday, August 16 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 400 block of S. Franklin St.
Sunday, August 16 – officers checked on the welfare of a male in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Tuesday, August 18 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, August 18 – a theft was reported in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Tuesday, August 18 – arrested Cyle Black for a probation violation while in the 600 block of E. Crawford St.
Tuesday, August 18 – a report was taken for a theft in the 900 block of S. Shannon St.
Wednesday, August 19 – a domestic violence incident was reported in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave. After an investigation, no charges were filed.
Wednesday, August 19 – officers took a report of aggravated menacing in the 1100 block of Bell Ave.
Wednesday, August 19 – officers took a report of menacing in the 200 block of N. Market St.
Wednesday, August 19 – a trespassing incident was reported in the 1000 block of Prospect Ave. After an investigation no charges were filed.
Thursday, August 20 – officers took a report of a hit-skip that occurred in the 300 block of W. Crawford St.
Thursday, August 20 – a telecommunications harassment report was taken in the 300 block of N. Race St.
Thursday, August 20 – arrested Amy Davis for domestic violence in the 400 block of Shaffer St.
Friday, August 21 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 1100 block of Bell Ave.
Friday, August 21 – items were dropped off at the police department to be destroyed.
Friday, August 21 – arrested Riley Mittie on an outstanding warrant and for underage consumption in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Sunday, August 23 – officers took a fraud report in the 800 block of Allingham St.
Sunday, August 23 – a theft report was taken at the police department.
Sunday, August 23 – a criminal damaging report was taken at the police department.
POSTED: 08/24/26 at 6:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, August 20, 2026
1:33 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject not feeling well and disoriented.
5:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
9:00 a.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from the Village of Scott regarding a complaint of harassment.
10:24 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with knee pain from a previous fall.
12:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
2:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Central Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:24 p.m. – Deputies took two reports of motor vehicle crashes located on private property at Vantage Career Center.
5:19 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a residence on Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a fire alarm.
5:50 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for possession of a fentanyl related compound. Ian Daniel Taylor, 32, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of fraud.
7:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Road in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer.
7:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment.
7:47 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who was ill.
8:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
8:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. Route 33 in Willshire Township to stand by as a peace officer while a subject retrieved property.
Friday, August 21, 2026
12:14 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Juvenile Division for civil contempt. Two warrants issued by Van Wert Common Pleas for a bond violation and a fifth degree felony charge of aggravated possession of drugs. Theresa Louise Bakle, 40, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
12:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dull Robinson Road in Liberty Township for a report of suspicious activity.
12:51 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with chest pain.
4:42 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of an activated smoke detector.
POSTED: 08/21/26 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
11:00 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by the Allen County, Ohio, Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Stefan E. Dirham of Ridge Township was taken into custody during a traffic stop. He was transported and custody was transferred to the Allen County, Ohio, Sheriff.
11:03 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on North Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject who fell.
2:21 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
2:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on McConahay Road in Pleasant Township to check an open line 911 call.
4:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pleasant Drive in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.
6:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
6:29 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on North Elm Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject who fell.
8:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a dog attacking another dog.
8:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Center Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 08/20/26 at 2:35 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Center Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
10:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Pratt Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:28 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.
3:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a complaint of grass in the roadway.
6:53 p.m. – Deputies, along with Delphos Fire and EMS, responded to an area of Ohio 66 in Washington Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
7:03 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
7:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Slane Road in Ridge Township for a report of a stray dog.
7:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a complaint of trespassing.
10:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a subject in a parked vehicle.
10:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash.
10:52 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a fire alarm.
POSTED: 08/19/26 at 8:50 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, August 17, 2026
12:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a vehicle driving in the wrong lanes.
5:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a loose horse.
6:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 117 in Jennings Township for a report of a young juvenile in the area going door to door.
8:01 a.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.
8:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Circle Drive in Washington Township.
1:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Vine Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
3:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harvey Road in Hoaglin Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
4:28 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.
5:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Prospect Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two loose dogs.
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 16, 2026
12:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Harrison Township for a report of a domestic dispute. Noah David Peters, 18, of Van Wert, was arrested for an underage alcohol offense. Peters was issued a summons to appear at Van Wert Municipal Court on Monday, August 17.
3:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious person.
4:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to the area of South Linn Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
7:55 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject who was ill.
10:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog chasing vehicles.
12:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a loose dog.
1:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fife Road in Union Township for a report of a deceased person. No foul play is suspected.
1:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Augustine Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of dogs.
3:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jones Road in Jennings Township for a report of a scam.
3:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a complaint of gunshots.
3:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Linn Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of juveniles.
4:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of dogs.
4:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to stand by as peace officers.
6:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
7:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Wayne Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of dogs.
8:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Jackson Township to check a report of a possible crash received from an automated 911 call. No accident was located.
9:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious person.
9:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of an ATV being ridden on Village streets and being reckless.
10:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
POSTED: 08/17/26 at 10:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, August 15, 2026
12:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
1:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
9:30 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Ohio City regarding a complaint of possible child abuse or neglect.
9:44 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
12:27 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject feeling dizzy.
1:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Central Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of two loose dogs.
2:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Two vehicles were driving in opposite directions on Slane Road, and their side mirrors clipped each other when passing.
3:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a complaint of a neighbor shooting and the ricochets are hitting his buildings.
6:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment.
6:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bell Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the ditch.
9:16 p.m. – Deputies took custody of a dog that was found earlier in the Village of Convoy.
9:41 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy EMS, responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a subject who appeared to have been highly intoxicated and had jumped off a golf cart while it was in motion. Michael P. Dirr, 45, of Convoy was reported to be unconscious with a head injury. He was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital and was then flown to a hospital in Fort Wayne.
POSTED: 08/17/26 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement