Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:38 a.m. – Deputies, along with Van Wert EMS, responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2016 Buick Encore driven by Gage Cason of Fort Wayne was westbound in the 10000 block of Van Wert Decatur Rd. when he had an unknown medical episode. His car then drifted off the left side of the roadway into the ditch, striking a sign before reentering the roadway and coming to a rest on the right shoulder of the roadway. The car sustained damage to the front passenger corner of the vehicle. Cason was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital by Van Wert EMS.
7:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of theft.
7:56 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of State Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
12:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
4:06 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City to assist another EMS unit.
4:21 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a commercial alarm on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township.
4:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Feasby Wisener in Tully Township for a report of fraud.
5:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City to check an open line 911 call.
5:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dull Robinson Road in Union Township for a report of fraud.
7:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mason Street in the Village of Middle Point for a complaint of juveniles riding around on an ATV.
7:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walnut Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
8:40 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject not feeling well.
8:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
8:38 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy EMS, to a medical alarm at a residence on Shaner Road in Tully Township.
POSTED: 04/17/26 at 9:20 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Charlotte Circle in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:05 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a community control violation. Corbin Michael Delgado, 21, of Paulding County, was returned to the Paulding County Jail.
11:48 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Bowers Road in Union Township for a complaint of fraud.
12:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Northfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point to stand by as peace officers.
1:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
1:16 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on Louth Road in Jennings Township for a subject who fell.
1:30 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Ohio 81 in Jennings Township for a subject having difficulty walking.
2:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Liberty Township for a stray dog in their vehicle.
3:32 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a complaint of damage to a vehicle.
3:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of National Court in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
4:08 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.
4:25 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with abdominal pain.
5:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 637 in Jackson Township. A 2022 Hyundai Venue driven by Donald Jewel of Indiana was southbound on Ohio 637 near U.S. 224. His vehicle was then rear-ended by a 2009 Chevrolet Impala driven by Cindy Young of Defiance, who was also southbound on Ohio 637. No injuries were reported.
6:33 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Tully Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
7:14 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a civil complaint.
7:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Knittle Road in Ridge Township.
10:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 224 in Hoaglin Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
10:18 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. Theresa Louise Bakle, 40, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a subject lying in the roadway. The subject was later located at a residence and warned for disorderly conduct.
POSTED: 04/17/26 at 8:52 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, April 13, 2026
3:39 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a report of an odor.
4:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a subject walking in the roadway.
4:48 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a subject who fell.
6:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Stripe Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
9:58 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on South Shannon Street in the City of Van Wert to recover property that was located.
10:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:49 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a subject having complications from recent surgery.
12:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Van Wert County Courthouse to assist the Adult Parole Officer.
1:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of theft that occurred in Tully Township.
2:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Church Road in Washington Township to check an open line 911 call.
4:18 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of trespassing.
4:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Willshire-Ohio City Road in Liberty Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
5:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township to remove debris from the roadway.
8:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 709 in Liberty Township to check the welfare of a dog inside a vehicle.
8:59 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a report of a grass fire.
9:18 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to an area of U.S. 127 for a report of a subject having difficulty breathing.
10:31 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Burris Road in Liberty Township for a subject who fell.
POSTED: 04/14/26 at 8:39 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, April 10, 2026
2:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
6:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Liberty Township for a report of a semi-truck partially in the ditch. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
9:21 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Ohio 709 in Liberty Township for a complaint of fraud.
10:05 a.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.
1:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Gamble Road in Ridge Township.
2:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
4:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for an automated report of a possible crash.
2:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Monmouth Road in Harrison Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:45 p.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.
5:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Banner Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a resident.
10:24 p.m. – Deputies, along with the Ohio City Fire, responded to an area of Jones Hughes Road in York Township for a report of a possible motor vehicle crash. Deputies arrived and located an unoccupied vehicle. There were signs of possible injury. Deputies deployed a drone and located the driver lying in the woods. Van Wert EMS and Lutheran Air responded to the scene. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
POSTED: 04/13/26 at 8:43 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, April 5 – a report of trespassing was taken while in the area of Ervin Rd. and Bell Ave.
Monday, April 6 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, April 6 – arrested Lisa Dawn Benschneider for OVI in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St.
Monday, April 6 – a welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of South Ave.
Monday, April 6 – a non-criminal report was taken in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Monday, April 6 – arrested Ethan P. Moore for assault for an incident in the 1000 block of Oak Lane.
Monday, April 6 – Brandon M. Clark was arrested on a warrant near Ervin Rd. and S. Washington St.
Tuesday, April 7 – arrested Jonie Pierce for OVI.
Tuesday, April 7 – a report was taken after a welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of S. Vine St.
Wednesday, April 8 – a telephone harassment report was taken in the 600 block of N. Market St.
Wednesday, April 8 – a domestic violence incident was reported in the 100 block of E. Crawford St.
Thursday, April 9 – a domestic dispute was reported in the 200 block of Keplar St.
Thursday, April 9 – an animal cruelty incident was reported.
Thursday, April 9 – a mental health report was taken in the 1100 block of Olympic Drive.
Friday, April 10 – a report was made in reference to a trespassing incident in the 100 block of E. Crawford St.
Saturday, April 11 – a three vehicle hit-skip crash occurred in the 700 block of N. Jefferson St.
Saturday, April 11 – an assault was reported in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway. The incident remains under investigation.
Saturday, April 11 – a report was made in reference to a menacing issue that had occurred a couple of days prior.
Saturday, April 11 – arrested Tyler C. Enmark in the 900 block of Glenn St. on a warrant for his arrest out of Mercer County.
Saturday, April 11 – a disorderly conduct report was taken in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Saturday, April 11 – menacing was reported in the 500 block of S. Tyler St.
Saturday, April 11 – arrested Christopher Runyon in the 100 block of Bonnewitz Ave. on a warrant from Van Wert County Common Pleas Court.
Saturday, April 11 – officers were called to the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway for an assault.
POSTED: 04/13/26 at 6:34 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, April 9, 2026
12:36 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having difficulty breathing.
2:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Bellis Road in the Village of Middle Point to check an abandoned 911 call.
8:23 am. – Deputies responded to an area of West Fifth Street in the City of Delphos for a dog complaint.
2:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Market Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of three loose dogs.
4:48 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
4:57 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to an area of Wolfcale Road in Harrison Township for a report of a ditch fire.
5:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township.
8:35 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on South Linn Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who was not feeling well.
8:55 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bell Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 04/10/26 at 8:12 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
7:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Frothingham Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:03 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Jeremy Charles Dunbar, 29, of Putnam County, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
9:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Jefferson Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
12:35 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.
4:24 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist.
6:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township to remove debris from the roadway.
6:41 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Union Township for a complaint of trespassing.
7:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Union Township for a complaint of trespassing.
8:05 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Riley Street in the Village of Willshire for a report of a deceased person. No foul play is suspected.
8:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bank Street in the City of Delphos for a loose dog.
9:40 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled motorist.
9:48 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ohio 697 in Washington Township. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
POSTED: 04/10/26 at 7:56 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
8:46 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on Westwood Drive in the City of Van Wert for a report of a gas leak.
8:49 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of possible trespassing.
9:44 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a caretaker for property on Mendon Road in York Township for a report of criminal damage.
10:43 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Sycamore Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject having a seizure.
11:17 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a location on Van Wert Decatur Road in the City of Van Wert in Pleasant Township for a subject with a hip injury.
12:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of trespassing.
12:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
1:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on East Koch Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 118 in Liberty Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a resident.
5:41 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Zook Road in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a protection order violation.
8:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a child custody dispute.
9:57 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for possession of a fentanyl-related compound. Zachariah Phillip Germann, 38, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 04/08/26 at 7:25 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, April 6, 2026
3:58 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for an issue with a medical device.
5:34 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of the Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Harrison Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
10:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Vine Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:08 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of six loose dogs.
12:12 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain.
12:30 p.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Paulding County.
12:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 637 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose dog.
1:00 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from McConahay Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
1:58 p.m. – Dispatched Spencerville EMS to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township for a subject who fell.
2:59 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a report of theft.
3:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Oak Lane in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
3:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of trespassing.
4:41 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.
5:21 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Thatcher Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Jennings Road in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Ryanne Wermer of Hoaglin Township was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Mendon Road and Jennings Road in Ridge Township. Wermer failed to clear the intersection and struck a 2016 Jeep Cherokee driven by Kim Jacomet of Delphos, who was traveling eastbound on Jennings Road. Both vehicles had minor damage. No injuries were reported.
5:50 p.m. – While on routine patrol in the area of Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert Deputies located a subject with an active warrant issued out of Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Brandon M. Clark, 29, of Willshire, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
7:16 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a subject with symptoms of a stroke.
7:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 637 in Hoaglin Township for a loose dog.
POSTED: 04/07/26 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 3-23-2026 – officers were sent to the 1300 block of Joshua St. to investigate a 911 hang-up call.
On 3-23-2026 – officers were sent to the 500 block of S. Pierce St. for an abandoned 911 call.
On 3-23-2026 – officers spoke with a male who stated that he had been assaulted the previous night and wanted to file a report.
On 3-24-2026 – officers were sent to the 1300 block of N. Main St. to investigate an alarm activation at a business.
On 3-24-2026 – officers spoke with a male who wished to file a report for extortion. The male told officers that he had met someone online and eventually sent her inappropriate pictures of himself. The male was then threatened to either send money or have the pictures exposed to friends and family.
On 3-24-2026 – officers responded to a residence on Bank St. for a male having a mental crisis due to alcohol and medical issues.
On 3-25-2025 – a male called the police department to report being threatened. The male told officers that he and his partner, who were going door to door selling internet, were threatened by a resident, and one of them was bitten by the resident’s dog.
On 3-25-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of E. 5th St. to investigate a hit-and-run crash. Officers spoke with the driver of a semi-truck-trailer that was parked in the parking lot. The driver stated that a vehicle backed into his trailer and then fled the scene.
On 3-26-2026 – officers spoke with a male who called to report being the victim of an attempted online extortion. The male stated that someone contacted him demanding money or they would release inappropriate pictures of him.
On 3-26-2026 – officers received a call in reference to a small child walking in the roadway in the 100 block of S. Jefferson. Upon officers’ arrival, the child was back inside the residence with his mother.
On 3-27-2026 – officers were sent to the 300 block of W. 8th St. for the report of two unruly juveniles causing a disturbance in the home.
On 3-27-2026 – officers received a complaint from employees at a business on Spencerville Rd. The employees told officers that an unknown individual had placed an order with them using a stolen credit card. Another male who came to pick up the order claimed to be a middleman who had no knowledge of the stolen credit card. The incident remains under investigation.
On 3-28-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 1100 block of N. Main St. who reported that a male, against whom she has a protection order, had violated the protection order by sending her messages.
On 3-28-2026 – officers were sent to the 1100 block of Elida Ave. to investigate a minor private property crash involving two vehicles.
On 3-29-2026 – officers were dispatched to attempt to locate a male who had called a suicide hotline, threatening to harm himself. Officers checked local areas and requested agencies in another jurisdiction where the male may be staying to check for him, but he was not immediately located.
On 3-29-2026 – officers spoke with a male in the 500 block of W. 5th St. who wished to file a report for telecommunications harassment as he was receiving unwanted messages from family members.
On 3-30-2026 – a male called the police department to report that his daughter told him she was assaulted at Stadium Park by a group of juveniles. Officers investigated the incident, and a report was forwarded to the juvenile court prosecutor for review of charges.
On 3-30-2026 – officers responded to the 400 block of S. Franklin St. for a domestic disturbance. Officers spoke with all parties involved, and it was determined that no physical violence had occurred. A male left the residence to calm the situation down.
On 3-31-2026 – officers were sent to a residence in the 700 block of CW. Clime St. for an unknown incident, as a male had called 911 requesting assistance.
On 3-31-2026 – Delphos officers were asked to assist the Allen County Sheriff’s Office at a residence in the 10000 block of Elida Rd. A female in the residence reported that she was assaulted by her boyfriend, and he was refusing to allow her to leave.
On 4-01-2026 – officers spoke with a male at the police department who wished to file a theft report. The male told officers that he is the caretaker of a residence in Delphos and has noticed items missing from inside.
On 4-01-2026 – officers, along with Delphos Fire and Rescue, responded to the 300 block of W. 2nd St. for a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.
On 4-1-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 700 block of W. Clime St. She reported that a female against whom she has a protection order may have violated the order by placing an eviction notice on her door. The female called back on 4-02-2026 and said that a second note was placed on the door.
On 4-03-2026 – officers were sent to the 300 block of N. Bredeick St. for a disturbance. A male at the residence stated that his adult son became angry after he was told to leave the residence.
On 4-03-2026 – a resident in the 700 block of W. Clime St. called to report that someone was taking pictures of her residence. It was discovered that the person taking pictures was legally doing so from the public sidewalk.
On 4-03-2026 – officers were dispatched to a business in the 1900 block of E. 5th St. for a theft complaint. Employees advised officers that an unknown male had entered the business and left without paying for items. The incident remains under investigation as video surveillance is being reviewed.
On 4-04-2026 – an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing the driver commit a traffic offense. During the investigation of the traffic offense, officers found probable cause to arrest the driver, Nathan West, 24, of Van Wert, for operating the vehicle while intoxicated.
On 4-04-2026 – officers spoke with a female who called to report an incident with a delivery driver. The female stated that she saw the driver running stop signs and confronted them. The female stated that the driver nearly struck her while backing up as she was taking a picture of the vehicle.
POSTED: 04/06/26 at 12:13 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement