Thursday, February 12, 2026
12:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township.
8:26 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Convoy for a report of fraud.
8:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township to stand by as a peace officer for a property exchange.
9:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a report of loose turkeys.
10:08 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Nicholas Freeman Greenlee, 30, of Montpelier, Indiana, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
11:23 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Hoffman Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a resident.
5:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Vision Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:39 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Joel Lee Crawford, 37, of Pleasant Township, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
7:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Market Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
7:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
7:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gilliland Road in Ridge Township for a report of a stray dog.
7:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a resident.
9:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of two stray dogs.
POSTED: 02/13/26 at 9:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
7:27 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
8:13 a.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from the City of Van Wert for a complaint of a registration violation.
12:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:43 p.m. – Deputies and Ohio City Fire responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township. A truck pulling a trailer drove off the roadway and struck a utility pole.
4:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Harrison Township to check the welfare of a resident.
7:18 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
8:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to assist with a subject being combative.
11:42 p.m.- Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 02/12/26 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, February 9, 2026
12:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monticello Spencerville Road in Jennings Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
5:18 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.
5:44 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who fell and is disoriented.
6:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wetzel Road in Jackson Township for two loose dogs being aggressive.
6:42 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on West Wood Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject with abdominal pain.
7:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
9:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Peter Collins Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a semi-truck dragging a gate.
2:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Peter Collins Road in Ridge Township for a report of a loose dog.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of criminal damage.
3:56 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having difficulties with an infection.
6:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a loose dog.
6:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert.
9:26 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Collins Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
POSTED: 02/10/26 at 11:35 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, February 1 – arrested Derek Eland for domestic violence in the 900 block of Southway St.
Monday, February 2 – handled a criminal mischief report for an incident that occurred in the 1200 block of S. Shannon St.
Monday, February 2 – an unruly juvenile was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, February 3 – a theft was reported in the 100 block of Idlewood Drive.
Tuesday, February 3 – an officer took a report for fraud in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Wednesday, February 4 – a theft was reported in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Wednesday, February 4 – domestic violence was reported in the 300 block of N. Vine St.
Wednesday, February 4 – officers handled a disorderly conduct incident in the 200 block of E. First St.
Thursday, February 5 – a criminal damaging, assault and strangulation report was taken for an incident that occurred in the 200 block of E. Sycamore St.
Thursday, February 5 – a report was taken for telecommunications harassment in the 600 block of S. Washington St.
Thursday, February 5 – a dispute occurred in the 300 block of S. Wayne St.
Thursday, February 5 – arrested Devin Couch on W. Third St. near Jefferson St. on an outstanding warrant for felonious assault. The traffic stop also resulted in the discovery of possible illicit drugs.
Friday, February 6 – an arrest was made on an outstanding warrant in the 300 block of Maple Ave.
Friday, February 6 – arrested Joel Lee Crawford, 37, of Van Wert on an outstanding felony warrant on E. Third St. near N. Walnut St.
Saturday, February 7 – a report was made in reference to a theft at Vancrest.
Saturday, February 7 – arrested Paige E. Dunn, 20, for underage consumption after a traffic stop in the 700 block of W. Ervin Rd.
Saturday, February 7 – charged Olivia Hanson and Beverly Boyd with disorderly conduct by fighting in the 1100 block of Bell Ave.
POSTED: 02/09/26 at 9:18 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, February 8, 2026
1:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Market Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
2:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township.
3:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Ohio 49 in Tully Township.
7:46 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with low blood pressure.
10:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Pancake Road in Harrison Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Liberty Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:03 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having a seizure.
1:16 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.
2:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
5:53 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Galvin Road in Hoaglin Township for a subject with stroke symptoms.
9:24 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued out of Logan County for receiving stolen property, and improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, fourth degree felonies. Christopher Jimmy Bannister, 18, of Convoy, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 02/09/26 at 9:17 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, February 7, 2026
12:52 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police Department.
5:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Tully Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
6:25 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on McCleery Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
8:58 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject reported as being lethargic.
12:31 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Shawnee Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
12:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Cooper Road in Pleasant Township for a report of harassment.
5:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two loose dogs.
7:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
11:48 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on South Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
POSTED: 02/09/26 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, February 6, 2026
3:31 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having difficulty breathing.
4:46 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walnut Grove Church Road in Willshire Township to check the welfare of a resident.
5:38 a.m – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Payne Road in Tully Township for a subject having a seizure.
6:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
7:13 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject who was dehydrated.
7:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
8:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Union Township for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
10:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Riley Street in the Village of Willshire to check the welfare of a resident.
11:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jennings Road in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
1:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow.
1:18 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point EMS, responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a subject who fell outside.
3:09 p.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.
3:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a domestic dispute.
5:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:25 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for burglary, a first degree felony. Joel Lee Crawford, 37, of Pleasant Township, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Vine Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
6:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in the Village of Venedocia for a report of menacing.
7:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township to check the welfare of a dog.
8:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
8:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
8:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio City Willshire Road in Willshire Township for a report of a vehicle in the ditch.
9:06 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with low oxygen level and chest congestion.
9:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
POSTED: 02/09/26 at 8:29 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, February 5, 2026
4:03 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
5:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Plum Street in the Village of Venedocia to check an abandoned 911 call.
6:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Fifth Street in the City of Delphos for a loose dog.
7:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Little Auglaize River Road in Washington Township to check the welfare of a subject in a parked vehicle.
8:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Vine Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
11:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog.
1:47 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident of Defiance County for a complaint of telecommunications harassment involving a subject from Van Wert County.
3:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Industrial Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:11 p.m. – Deputies served warrants issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court. Zachary A. Smith, 27, of Liberty Township, charged with domestic violence, a fourth degree felony; Terrance J. Landwehr, 27, of Van Wert, charged with domestic violence, a third degree felony; Dustin Ryan Adkins, 24, unknown address, charged with strangulation, a third degree felony; Derek B. Eland, 33, of Van Wert, charged with domestic violence, a fifth degree felony. They are being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
4:58 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Middle Point Road, Wetzel Road in Washington Township for a subject with flu symptoms.
5:00 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a subject who passed out.
6:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:37 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Mason Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of harassment.
9:54 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for felonious assault, a second degree felony. Devin Couch, 21, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 02/06/26 at 9:06 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
1:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
5:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
5:40 a.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.
7:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township.
8:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Road in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2023 Freightliner driven by Emily Hammond of Van Wert was backing from Mendon Road into a private lot and struck a parked vehicle. No Injuries were reported.
10:28 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and Delphos Fire, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Washington Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
11:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point to assist the Allen County Dog Warden.
11:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Brickner Road in Washington Township for a report of dumped trash.
12:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
1:37 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Banner Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of theft.
3:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township.
POSTED: 02/05/26 at 8:24 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
2:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Two parked vehicles were damaged by a vehicle with an unknown driver.
9:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of two loose dogs.
10:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Union Township for a vehicle in the ditch.
10:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Liberty Township for a loose dog.
11:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
1:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a civil dispute.
6:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a report of explicit images being transmitted to a juvenile.
6:44 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire for mutual aid on Ohio 707 in Mercer County for a report of a structure fire.
8:21 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township for a subject who fell.
9:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident.
POSTED: 02/04/26 at 8:04 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement