Wednesday, March 4, 2026
8:24 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Daniel D. Green, 50, of Williams County, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert for a loose dog.
12:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Marsh Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
1:33 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.
1:32 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a community control violation. Kyle W. Coble, 40, of Willshire, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:12 p.m. – Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert. The driver, Wesley Michael Klotz, 37, of Monroeville, Indiana, was arrested for driving under suspension. He was transported to the Van Wert Police Department to post bond and was released to family.
2:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of a vehicle losing debris from a trailer.
3:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West First Street in the City of Delphos for a report of three loose dogs.
5:05 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a commercial alarm at a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
6:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Whittington Street in the Village of Venedocia to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Garden Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Clime Street in the City of Delphos for a civil complaint.
9:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of a motorist.
10:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 03/05/26 at 9:11 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
3:40 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on South Liberty Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
9:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
9:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Oak Lane in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
10:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
2:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of property damage.
4:06 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on South Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a subject having difficulty breathing.
POSTED: 03/04/26 at 8:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, March 2, 2026
12:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bockey Road in Washington Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
5:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
7:47 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of Lincoln Highway in Union Township for a report of a fire near the railroad tracks.
9:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a subject in mental distress. The subject was located and transported for further evaluation.
10:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of a low utility line.
10:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jennings Delphos Road in Washington Township for a complaint of trespassing.
12:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
12:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a subject being disorderly and making threats.
1:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of a subject violating a protection order.
2:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Rousch Road in Washington Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
3:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Market Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:18 p.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to a residence on South Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a garage fire. Convoy Fire, Grover Hill Fire, and Middle Point Fire were also dispatched to assist.
6:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
7:05 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject about a report of being assaulted at a location in Van Wert County.
8:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a complaint of threats.
9:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Harrison Township for a report of a subject in mental distress.
9:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 116 in York Township to check the area after receiving an automated message of a possible crash. The incident was located and investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
POSTED: 03/03/26 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Monday, February 23 – officers assisted a distraught male in the 500 block of Burt St.
Tuesday, February 24 – a welfare check was conducted in the 100 block of S. Washington St.
Wednesday, February 25 – an officer was dispatched to Rural King in reference to an unwanted person at the busines. Contact was made with the person and he was warned for trespassing. No charges were filed.
Wednesday, February 25 – an unruly juvenile was reported at Van Wert Elementary School.
Wednesday, February 25 – a court order violation report was taken in the 600 block of N. Race St.
Wednesday, February 25 – a fraud report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Wednesday, February 25 – arrested Daniel Charles Lee Vibbert on a warrant from the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office for non-support. The arrest was made in the 200 block of N. Washington St.
Thursday, February 26 – Lassus Handy Dandy requested a person be warned for trespassing. No charges were filed.
Friday, February 27 – a theft report was taken in the 1100 block of W. Main St.
Friday, February 27 – Dakota Nichols, 24, of Van Wert was arrested and charged with domestic violence, a first degree misdemeanor.
Friday, February 27 – arrested Dustin W. Lehmkuhle of Van Wert for obstructing official business and on a warrant from Van Wert Municipal Court after running from officers investigating a trespassing incident.
Friday, February 27 – arrested Charles Cowan of Van Wert on an outstanding warrant from the Ohio Adult Parole Authority while in the 800 block of N. Washington St.
Saturday, February 28 – a two-vehicle injury crash occurred in the 700 block of E. Sycamore St.
Saturday, February 28 – a trespassing report was taken in the 100 block of Fox Rd.
Saturday, February 28 – arrested Ernest William Vasconellos for aggravated menacing while in the 1100 block of Olympic Drive.
Sunday, March 1 – a probation violation was reported in the 300 block of S. Market St.
POSTED: 03/02/26 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, March 1, 2026
4:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Gordon Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
9:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Jennings Township for a report of loose cows.
9:37 a.m. – Deputies responded an area of Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township for a report of trespassing.
12:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of debris in the roadway.
2:08 p.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City and Van Wert EMS, responded to a residence on Eagle Run Drive in Pleasant Township for a report of a subject not breathing.
3:01 p.m. – Dispatched Willshire and Wren Fire to a location on North 600 East in Adams County, Indiana, to assist with a report of a field fire.
6:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2013 Chrysler 200 driven by Lauren Miller of Auglaize County was traveling westbound on U.S. 30 near the intersection of Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township. A white sedan was approaching the intersection from the south of Mentzer Church Road and U.S. 30. The white sedan turned westbound onto U.S. 30 into the right lane. However, in the right lane, another vehicle was present, so the white sedan attempted to change lanes into the left lane, where it struck Miller’s vehicle. The car sustained disabling damage to the passenger side of the vehicle, but Miller had no injuries. The white sedan left the scene.
7:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township to check an open line 911 call.
7:26 p.m. – Dispatched Wren and Convoy Fire to an area of East 700 North in Adams County, Indiana, to assist with a report of a fire.
7:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
POSTED: 03/02/26 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, February 28, 2026
3:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
10:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Glenn Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
12:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
1:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Rockford Road in the Village of Willshire for a report of theft.
2:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mason Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of an ATV being driven on the streets.
4:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of a protection order being violated. Shawn Clouatre Jr., 32, of Van Wert, was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. Charges were filed for violation of a protection order, a first degree misdemeanor.
4:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a juvenile playing near the roadway.
5:32 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of debris in the roadway.
5:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lare Road in Tully Township for a report of loud explosions. It was discovered that two subjects were shooting Tannerite in a field.
8:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Allen Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 03/02/26 at 9:05 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, February 27, 2026
3:27 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a subject with cardiac issues.
7:16 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a subject who fell.
11:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Harrison Road in Harrison Township to assist a disabled motorist.
12:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Sibley Street in the City of Van Wert for a complaint that had taken place in the Village of Ohio City.
1:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Chestnut Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:20 hrs. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Dustin Lehmkuhle, 36, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Jackson Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township to check an open line 911 call.
4:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
5:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
10:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a report of a suspicious person.
11:32 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
POSTED: 03/02/26 at 8:38 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, February 26, 2026
3:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Cherry Street in the Village of Willshire to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:21 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Jennings Township for a report of a loose dog.
11:21 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject with back pain.
11:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of two loose dogs.
11:49 a.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.
11:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1211 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to check the welfare of a subject walking.
12:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Northfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point for a report of a domestic dispute.
2:26 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for identity fraud, a fifth degree felony, and a OVI, a first degree misdemeanor. Anthony M. Brandolini, 36, of Pleasant Township, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township for a complaint of theft.
3:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Center Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
6:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of theft.
6:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a trespassing complaint.
8:41 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a location on Ohio 49 in Tully Township for an odor investigation.
POSTED: 02/27/26 at 8:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 2-16-2026 – officers were sent to the 900 block of E. 5th St. to investigate a minor two vehicle crash.
On 2-16-2026 – officers were notified of a suspicious male in the 200 block of W. 5th St. Officers were called about the same male approximately one hour later in the 200 block of N. Main St. Officers found that the male was passing through town and had nowhere to stay. Officers were notified about the male a third time later in the evening at which time he was given a ride to Beaverdam.
On 2-17-2026 – officers spoke with a female who reported receiving threatening text messages from another female.
On 2-17-2026 – officers met with a female who reported that her juvenile daughter may have been sexually abused. The incident is being investigated by the Detective Bureau.
On 2-18-2026 – officers were asked to perform a civil standby for a child custody exchange. There were no issues during the exchange.
On 2-19-2026 – officers spoke with a female who stated that she was scammed out of money by a male over a period of about two years. The female said that she frequently communicated with the male and he would request that she purchase gift cards and read the pin numbers to him.
On 2-19-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 900 block of Lima Ave., who reported that a female who was previously trespass from the property, had been there. The female had not been officially trespassed by the Delphos Police Department, so the complainant was advised of the procedure to obtain a criminal trespass order.
On 2-20-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 500 block of N. Main St. for a domestic disturbance. Officers arrived and met with a female and several witnesses. The female told officers that her son had made threats to her and other family members. Officers found probable cause to arrest the male, Zachary Hickman, 29, of Delphos, for domestic violence.
On 2-20-2026 – officers responded to an alarm activation at a business in the 200 block of Elida Rd.
On 2-21-2026 – officers spoke with a male in the 700 block of Wayne St. who reported that two juvenile males ring his doorbell and leave. Officers made contact with the juveniles and spoke with them.
On 2-21-2026 – officers were sent to the 700 block of W. Clime St. for a disagreement. Officers arrived and spoke with a female who stated that she had a disagreement with the driver of a vehicle who was blocking the alley. The other driver left prior to officers arrival.
On 2-21-2026 – officers responded to a residence on Skinner St. to speak with a female who was having a mental crisis.
On 2-22-2026 – officers assisted Deputies from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office in attempting to locate a male who had made threats to a female. The male was not located in Delphos, but officers were able to speak to him by phone. The male agreed to contact the Allen County Sheriff’s Office.
The Delphos Police Department routinely receives items that have been found and turned in. If you are missing an item please check with the police department to see if it has been turned in.
POSTED: 02/26/26 at 9:53 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
1:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a loose dog.
2:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Jackson Township to assist a disabled motorist.
5:51 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of a protection order being violated.
6:00 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for nonsupport of dependents, a fourth degree felony. Daniel Charles Lee Vibbert, 35, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
6:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert for a complaint of loose dogs.
7:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:26 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a community control violation. Jeremy James Cole, 35, of Celina, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of criminal trespassing.
10:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was located before the deputies arrived.
10:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Northfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of harassment.
POSTED: 02/26/26 at 9:48 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement