Thursday, December 11, 2025
2:33 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who was unable to move.
3:13 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who had fallen.
8:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Union Township to check the report of a deceased dog in the roadway.
8:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Walnut Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of dogs.
8:54 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of debris in the road.
10:40 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Paulding County.
11:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Venedocia to check a 911 call from a juvenile. The juvenile was found to be playing with the phone and there was no emergency.
1:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of two loose dogs.
3:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:38 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of fraud.
3:47 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.
6:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wetzel Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of an injured deer in the roadway.
8:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Hoaglin Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
10:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
POSTED: 12/12/25 at 7:40 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
12:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Chenowith Road in Ridge Township to check an open line 911 call.
3:44 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for an active alarm.
5:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
10:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 30 in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:00 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Jason Allen Tallman, 43, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
11:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Walcott Street in the Village of Willshire to check the welfare of a dog.
10:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a wrong-way driver.
POSTED: 12/11/25 at 9:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, December 9, 2025
5:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
6:22 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of reckless driving.
6:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Holtery Street in the Village of Scott to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of domestic violence.
11:13 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with back pain.
11:15 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Dustman Road in Pleasant Township.
2:26 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of domestic violence.
2:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:37 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a subject having complications with a wound.
7:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Hoaglin Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
9:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
POSTED: 12/10/25 at 7:55 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, November 30 – a report of criminal trespassing was taken while in the 600 block of N. Race St.
Sunday, November 30 – arrested Wesley Ray Vaughn and Raya Hope Helton for underage consumption and possession of marijuana.
Monday, December 1 – charged Pepper Myers with cruelty to animals in the 400 block of S. Vine St.
Monday, December 1 – arrested Matthew R. Crusinberry on an outstanding warrant from Van Wert Municipal Court. The arrest was made in the 200 block of N. Market St.
Monday, December 1 – an animal complaint was reported in the 300 block of S. Shannon St.
Tuesday, December 2 – a two-vehicle non-injury crash occurred on N. Washington St. near Bonnewitz Ave.
Tuesday, December 2 – a telephone harassment report was taken while in the 700 block of Elson Ave.
Tuesday, December 2 – a junk vehicle was removed from 116 S. Tyler St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Wednesday, December 3 – telecommunications harassment was reported in the 900 block of Greenwald St. After an investigation, no charges were filed.
Wednesday, December 3 – a parking citation was issued in the 600 block of N. Walnut St.
Wednesday, December 3 – a junk vehicle was removed from 137 Keplar St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Wednesday, December 3 – a vehicle was removed from the 600 block of S. Harrison St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Wednesday, December 3 – a miscellaneous incident was reported in the 400 block of Gordon Ave.
Friday, December 5 – four vehicles were removed from a property on Neil and Shaffer due to city ordinance violations.
Friday, December 5 – a welfare check was conducted in the 200 block of Woodstock Ave.
Friday, December 5 – officers conducted a welfare check on a female in the 300 block of Woodland Ave.
Saturday, December 6 – domestic violence was reported in the 600 block of N. Franklin St.
Saturday, December 6 – a call came in about an unresponsive driver in the drive-thru at Taco Bell. The male was found to be responsive but was intoxicated. He was later arrested for OVI.
POSTED: 12/09/25 at 8:14 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, December 8, 2025
3:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Market Street in the City of Van Wert for a child exchange.
4:42 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.
9:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Waller Road in Tully Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
9:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Market Street in the City of Van Wert for a civil complaint with child custody.
10:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Glenn Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Willshire Township to deliver a message for Shawnee Township Police.
1:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a civil complaint.
1:23 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Washington Township for a complaint of harassment.
2:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a vehicle stuck in the median.
3:13 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Peter Collins Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
3:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Glenmore Road in Willshire Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:53 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Convoy EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a subject with back pain.
4:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:24 p.m. – Deputies along with Middle Point Fire and EMS responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
4:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a disabled motorist.
8:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monte Carlo Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of an injured deer in the roadway.
POSTED: 12/09/25 at 7:38 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, December 7, 2025
12:02 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a complaint of domestic violence.
7:29 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South White Road in Willshire Township for a complaint of possible illegal hunting.
8:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 33 in Willshire Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
11:29 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Convoy EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in Harrison Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
11:41 a.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.
6:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
8:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 12/08/25 at 9:47 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, December 6, 2025
1:25 a.m. – Deputies, along with Scott EMS, responded to an area of Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
1:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm at a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township.
2:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
3:06 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of loose horses.
4:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of fraud.
8:49 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
8:54 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
11:49 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
1:01 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.
1:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Harrison Road in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
1:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment.
3:47 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject from the City of Van Wert in reference to concerns for his child while at a residence in the Village of Ohio City.
5:11 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Boroff Road in Ridge Township for a subject having stroke symptoms.
5:22 p.m.- Deputies, along with Van Wert Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township. A 2021 Jeep Compass driven by Rhonda Carpenter of Pleasant Township, was stationary near 10052 Lincoln Highway and was retrieving mail from the mailbox on the north side of the roadway. A 2012 Chrysler 200 driven by Madison Shaffer of Convoy was traveling northwest on Lincoln Highway. She then attempted to pass and was struck by the Jeep attempting to turn left into a drive. No injuries were reported.
6:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in York Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
7:21 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.
8:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Ridge Township for a report of a deceased deer.
9:16 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with a rib injury.
9:27 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with a neck injury.
9:53 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident about a complaint of an issue with child custody.
POSTED: 12/08/25 at 9:44 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, December 5, 2025
1:10 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a vehicle in the median.
4:27 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
6:50 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a report of a structure fire on West Pearl Street in the Village of Rockford.
9:51 a.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a subject having back pain.
10:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Pleasant Township for a report of an injured deer.
10:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a report of an injured deer.
12:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Blain Street in the Village of Scott for a report of suspicious activity.
12:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Central Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a stray dog.
1:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Van Wert County Courthouse to assist the adult parole officer.
1:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of trespassing.
1:40 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Clayton Road in Willshire Township for a subject who fell.
3:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of loose horses.
6:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Woodland Avenue in the Cit of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:24 p.m – Deputies responded to a residence on North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that had occurred on Convoy Road.
7:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
11:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 12/08/25 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, December 4, 2025
5:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire Ohio City Road in Willshire Township for a report of loose horses in the roadway.
9:53 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a Bond Violation. Matthew James Daisy, 45, of Rockford, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of hunters trespassing.
1:11 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township to remove debris from the roadway.
3:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash on private property. No injuries were reported.
3:35 p.m. – Deputies spoke to a resident from U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of fraud.
4:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Woodland Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer that occurred in Willshire Township. No injuries were reported.
7:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert for a motor vehicle crash that occurred on private property at a location on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township.
10:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on South Shane Street in the Village of Ohio City.
POSTED: 12/05/25 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12:14 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
1:22 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a fire.
5:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
7:25 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain.
8:16 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject who fell.
9:13 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Fox Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject with abdominal pain.
10:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a possible illegal hunting.
12:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2021 Honda Civic driven by Desteni Lear of Delphos was westbound on Middle Point Road, west of Gamble Road. The section of was covered in snow and slippery and the car went off the right side of the road and struck an AEP power pole. Lear suffered possible injuries and was transported by private vehicle to the hospital.
12:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a report of fraud.
12:47 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a disabled truck.
1:22 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Woodlawn Cemetery in Liberty Township.
1:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Monmouth Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
5:01 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Mentzer Drive in the Village of Convoy for a subject with a laceration.
7:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2008 Ford F250 driven by Sedrick Bishop of Middle Point was traveling eastbound on Lincoln Highway near Hoaglin Center Road in Ridge Township. Due to the roadway being covered in ice, the truck slid off to the right side of the roadway into a field and struck a pole. The truck had minor damage. No injuries were reported.
8:58 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Liberty Township for a subject feeling lightheaded.
10:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ainsworth Road for a complaint of field damage.
POSTED: 12/04/25 at 9:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement