Thursday, January 22, 2026
7:26 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Oak Lane in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty with a medical device.
9:15 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with an altered mental status.
10:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Skinner Street in the City of Delphos for a loose dog.
10:30 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject not feeling well.
2:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to contact a resident for Paulding County.
3:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of an unknown vehicle striking a light post.
4:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a subject hitchhiking.
4:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of domestic violence.
5:00 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject who was lethargic.
5:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S.127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
5:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:26 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Oak Lane in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
7:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a parked suspicious vehicle.
9:36 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having a seizure.
POSTED: 01/23/26 at 8:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
6:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
9:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Green Street in the Village of Willshire to retrieve property that was recovered.
2:28 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for Community Control Violation. Brandon Zuppardo, 38 of Van Wert, was transported to appear in court and was returned to the Auglaize County Jail.
3:32 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Ridge Township for a complaint of a missing dog.
4:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Hoaglin Center Road in Ridge Township for a report of possible drug paraphernalia.
4:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
6:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
6:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a suspicious person.
7:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a complaint of menacing.
9:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a subject along the road.
POSTED: 01/22/26 at 9:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
12:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township to check an open line 911 call.
6:18 a.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a subject who fell.
10:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
11:25 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Sidle Road in Pleasant Township with information on suspicious activity.
12:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Both Units were on the off-ramp from U.S. 30 East at U.S. 127. A 2019 Dodge Carvan driven by Jean Baptiste of Michigan failed to stop in time and struck the rear of a 2022 Ram 1500 driven by Jeffrey Dunaven of Michigan. Both units sustained minor damage and could be driven from the scene. No injuries were reported.
4:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a dog.
POSTED: 01/21/26 at 9:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 1-13-2026 – officers responded to the 200 block of N. Main St. for a disturbance between a male and female. Upon arrival to the area officers found that the two subjects had left in a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle with the male and female inside. While investigating the original call of an altercation, officers discovered that the female, Savanna Crisp, 22, of Delphos, had an active warrant out of Hardin County. Crisp was taken into custody and transported to the Allen County Jail.
On 1-13-2026 – officers were sent to the 600 block of Skinner St. to meet with a female who believed someone was in her garage. Officers checked the garage and did not locate anyone inside.
On 1-13-2026 – officers spoke with a male who reported that he believes his sister is in an abusive relationship. Officers spoke with the female and she denied being abused by her boyfriend. The female requested that her brother does not return to her residence.
On 1-14-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 200 block of N. Jefferson St. to perform a well being check on a male after a mental health care counselor stated that the male could possibly harm himself.
On 1-14-2026 – officers assisted on U.S. 30 for a vehicle that slid off of the roadway into the median.
On 1-14-2026 – officers were sent to the 1700 block of Gressel Dr. to investigate a minor crash where a semi tractor-trailer struck a fire hydrant.
On 1-14-2026 – officers responded to the 200 block of S. Main St. after receiving a report that an abandoned house was broken into.
On 1-15-2026 – officers spoke with a male in the 900 block of Superior St, who reported that someone plowing his neighbors drive was pushing stones onto his property.
On 1-16-2026 – officers assisted the Ohio State Highway Patrol on a traffic crash on Elida Rd. at Lehman Rd. Elida Road was closed for approximately an hour and a half.
On 1-16-2026 – officers were sent to the 1000 block of N. Canal St. after receiving a complaint of a suspicious male in the area trying to sell items.
On 1-16-2026 – officers spoke with a male in the 300 block of N. Washington St, who reported that several juveniles had thrown snowballs at his window and took off running. The juveniles were located and their parents were contacted.
On 1-17-2026 – officers were sent to the 400 block of S. Main St. for an ungovernable juvenile complaint.
On 1-17-2026 – officers received a complaint of someone shooting a stop sign with a pellet gun at the intersection of Erie and Wayne streets.
On 1-18-2026 – officers were sent to the 1300 block of Krieft St. for a domestic disturbance. No physical violence occurred and the parties separated.
POSTED: 01/20/26 at 8:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, January 19, 2026
1:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a utility pole down.
4:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:31 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:37 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
8:06 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who had fallen.
8:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
9:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S.127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
12:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
1:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
2:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a semi-truck losing part of the load.
3:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a vehicle in the field.
6:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:51 p.m. – Deputies made a motorist assist from a disabled vehicle in Liberty Township to a residence in the Village of Ohio City.
8:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Brickner Road in Washington Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
9:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 01/20/26 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, January 11 – officers were dispatched to the 600 block of S. Walnut St. for a domestic dispute. Police spoke with a very distraught male and got him help.
Sunday, January 11 – a report was taken for criminal trespassing and a possible assault that occurred on Towne Center Blvd.
Tuesday, January 13 – arrested Danielle N. Johnson for failure to confine an animal for an incident in the 200 block of W. Fourth St.
Tuesday, January 13 – a counterfeit bill was collected in the 1300 block of W. Main St.
Wednesday, January 14 – the theft of a bicycle was reported in the 200 block of E. Crawford St. It remains under investigation.
Wednesday, January 14 – officers handled a miscellaneous incident in the 200 block of W. Crawford St.
Wednesday, January 14 – officers forced entry into a residence in the 300 block of N. Walnut St. to help someone during a medical emergency.
Thursday, January 15 – police and EMS responded to a medical emergency in the 500 block of N. Washington St.
Thursday, January 15 – officers handled a domestic violence incident in the 800 block of W. Main St.
Friday, January 16 – a traffic stop was conducted in the 100 block of S. Jefferson St. and a citation was issued to the driver.
Friday, January 16 – officers were dispatched to a home in the 500 block of N. Race St. in reference to a disorderly conduct incident. After an investigation, Sara Campbell and Michaela Campbell were both charged with disorderly conduct.
Friday, January 16 – a welfare check was conducted in the 600 block of N. Franklin St.
Friday, January 16 – detained Amy Hart on an active warrant for her arrest. She was also charged with falsification in the 200 block of N. Lynn St.
Saturday, January 17 – a report of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle was taken in the 800 block of W. Main St.
Saturday, January 17 – a report was made in reference to criminal damaging in the 700 block of S. Tyler St.
POSTED: 01/19/26 at 10:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, January 18, 2026
4:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
5:22 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Fife Road in Union Township for a subject having a seizure.
10:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Jennings Township to stand by as peace officers for a child exchange.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Blaine Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a domestic dispute.
5:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
5:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a report of a low-hanging utility line.
POSTED: 01/19/26 at 9:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, January 17, 2026
1:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
10:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Wren to stand by as peace officers.
11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of juveniles being left in a vehicle.
12:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hartsock Road in Willshire Township for a report of reckless driving.
12:15 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire and EMS to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
1:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of two vehicles in the ditch.
3:05 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township for a subject who fell.
4:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2018 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Renee Tarlton of Scott was traveling north on Marsh Road near the U.S. 127 roundabout in Pleasant Township. She was following too closely to the vehicle ahead and failed to yield just before the roundabout and rear-ended a 2020 Jeep Cherokee driven by Gene Watson of Defiance. Both vehicles sustained minor and no injuries were reported. Tarlton was cited for assured clear distance.
5:24 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject with an altered mental status.
6:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
POSTED: 01/19/26 at 9:41 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, January 16, 2026
9:52 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Miami County, Ohio, for a probation violation. Dustin Sheets, 38, of Willshire, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:28 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire and EMS to a report of an injury accident on Marsh Road in Pleasant Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
12:23 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of a violation of a protection order.
1:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
2:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
9:00 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Gamble Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of a Violation of a protection order.
9:14 hrs. – Deputies responded to a location on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of domestic violence. Scarlett Delores Rivera, 32, of Convoy, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility for domestic violence and assault, both first degree misdemeanors.
9:26 p.m. – Deputies arrested Amy Malissa Hart, 37, of Ohio City in the area of Main and Shannon Streets in the City of Van Wert. She was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility for obstructing official business, a second degree misdemeanor. She also had an active warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear.
POSTED: 01/19/26 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:18 a.m. – Deputies, along with Scott Fire, responded to an area of Fife Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle that struck a utility pole, with the pole being down on the vehicle. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
7:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of trespassing.
8:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Ohio 697 in Washington Township.
9:31 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on the Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Tully Township for a subject having complications with a medical device.
11:59 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for Failure to Appear. Hanita Michelle Wayte, 22, of Delphos, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Jefferson Street in the City of Delphos for a report of two loose dogs.
2:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Wayne Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:01 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Lehman Road in Washington Township for a report of telecommunications harassment.
6:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
6:54 p.m. – Dispatched Wren Fire to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Wren for an odor investigation.
7:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a resident.
POSTED: 01/16/26 at 10:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement