Tuesday, October 28, 2025
1:42 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a subject having an asthma attack.
6:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
7:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
11:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
1:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
1:44 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a report of a field fire.
4:31 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill Fire to an area of Ohio 637 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a field fire.
6:59 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject having issues with medical equipment.
7:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
7:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to remove debris from the roadway.
9:24 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who was unresponsive.
9:45 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
POSTED: 10/29/25 at 7:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, October 19 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 800 block of W. Main St.
Monday, October 20 – a theft report was taken in the 900 block of George St.
Monday, October 20 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 700 block of W. Ervin Rd. The driver was cited for no operator’s license.
Monday, October 20 – a report was made in refence to trespassing in the 500 block of N. Race St.
Monday, October 20 – a theft occurred in the 200 block of W. Main St.
Tuesday, October 21 – a telecommuncations harassment report was taken in the 600 block of E. Central Ave.
Tuesday, October 21 – a welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Wednesday, October 22 – a theft report was taken in the 1200 block of Industrial Drive.
Wednesday, October 22 – an unattended open burn was reported in the 900 block of George St. An arson investigation is underway.
Wednesday, October 22 – a theft was reported in the 1100 block of Westwood Drive.
Thursday, October 23 – a trespassing report was taken in the 100 block of W. Central Ave.
Thursday, October 23 – an unruly juvenile was apprehended in the 400 block of N. Franklin St.
Thursday, October 23 – officers handled a domestic violence incident in the 600 block of W. Main St.
Friday, October 24 – domestic violence was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Friday, October 24 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 200 block of Middle St.
Saturday, October 25 – a parking citation was issued in the 600 block of Leeson Ave.
Saturday, October 25 – a theft was reported from an individual on Walmart property.
Saturday, October 25 – a telecommunications harassment report was taken in the 500 block of S. Vine St.
POSTED: 10/28/25 at 9:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, October 27, 2025
2:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township to assist a subject in retrieving an animal from private property.
6:30 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a subject who fell.
8:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The incident occurred at the drive to Lincolnview School. A 2012 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Amanda Evans of Van Wert was turning right, going westbound out of the parking lot, when the driver of a 2001 Chevrolet 1500 driven by Ella Elling of Hoaglin Township struck her vehicle in the front driver’s side. There were no injuries reported.
9:31 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the City of Van Wert for a complaint of menacing that had occurred on the fairgrounds during the 2025 Van Wert County Fair.
10:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township to stand by as a peace officer.
10:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a subject who might have been in distress.
1:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
2:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on State Road in Jennings Township to stand by as a peace officer.
2:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of reckless driving.
5:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash report. A farm implement on private property snagged a guide wire and broke a utility pole. No injuries were reported.
6:02 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a reported ditch fire.
6:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of domestic violence.
7:03 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.
8:09 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for probation violation. Mary Alice McVicker, 37, of Fort Wayne, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
11:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a report of a subject who may have been in distress.
POSTED: 10/28/25 at 9:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, October 26, 2025
1:27 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Shenk Road in Washington Township to assist a subject.
1:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an assault.
4:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of two suspicious subjects knocking on doors.
12:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a subject locked out of their vehicle.
12:52 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Rousch Road in Washington Township for a field fire.
3:03 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a report of a fire in the woods.
4:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose utility wire.
5:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Augustine Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute. Dawnja Sol Fuentes, 37, of Pleasant Township, was arrested for a probation violation and was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Towne Center Boulevard in the City of Van Wert, attempting to locate a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run motor vehicle crash.
9:52 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on West Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject feeling dizzy.
POSTED: 10/28/25 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a noise complaint.
3:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
4:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a resident.
6:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 66 in Washington Township to remove debris from the roadway.
11:27 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Paulding County.
11:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
12:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren to stand by as peace officers.
1:12 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township for a field fire.
1:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a report of property damage.
1:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 66 in Washington Township to stand by as peace officers.
2:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
3:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Woodstock Drive in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
3:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to remove debris from the roadway.
3:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Clime Street in the City of Delphos for a report of a loose dog.
5:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:03 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sycamore Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having a seizure.
9:47 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire and EMS to a residence on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township for a report of smoke in a residence and a subject being unconscious.
10:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 11:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, October 24, 2025
12:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
1:00 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain.
1:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
3:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
6:08 a.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City Fire and EMS, responded to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
6:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
7:58 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in York Township for a subject who had fallen.
10:05 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.
1:52 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for failure to comply. Nicholas Richard Fitzsimmons, 24, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:35 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Middle Point regarding a complaint of possible fraud.
5:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Woodstock Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Eastern Road in Willshire Township for a report of a loose pony.
11:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walnut Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of harassment.
POSTED: 10/27/25 at 10:01 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:24 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a subject who is weak and unable to stand.
8:26 a.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.
10:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
12:02 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from West Main Street in Pleasant Township for a complaint of domestic violence.
1:00 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject feeling lightheaded.
1:46 p.m. – Dispatched Willshire Fire and Ohio City Fire to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Willshire Township for an odor investigation.
3:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
4:06 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of suspicious activity.
5:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a dog.
6:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of suspicious activity.
7:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 116 in Jennings Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
POSTED: 10/24/25 at 8:33 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
8:14 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
10:03 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
10:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Buckeye Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:49 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a subject who had fallen.
12:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
1:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
2:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Burt Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.
5:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
9:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of reckless driving.
POSTED: 10/23/25 at 11:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
12:01 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on West Sycamore Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject not feeling well.
7:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 118 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer; no injuries were reported.
7:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
12:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a scam.
4:02 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.
4:50 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Van Wert EMS to a residence on Clayton Road in Willshire Township for a subject who fell down a flight of stairs and was unresponsive. Lutheran Air responded to the scene for transport.
11:26 p.m. – Deputies and Convoy EMS responded to a residence on Shaner Road in Tully Township for a medical alarm.
POSTED: 10/22/25 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, October 20, 2025
12:06 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.
12:34 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.
1:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fourth Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
2:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
2:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Upp Road in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
3:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
3:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a loose dog.
4:00 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for Probation Violation. James Adam Lee Vibbert, 28, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gilbert Road in Jennings Township for a report of a vehicle parked partially in the roadway.
7:44 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Fort Recovery Road in Willshire Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.
8:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of an injured deer.
POSTED: 10/21/25 at 7:22 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement