Monday, August 17, 2026
12:55 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of a vehicle driving in the wrong lanes.
5:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of a loose horse.
6:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 117 in Jennings Township for a report of a young juvenile in the area going door to door.
8:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Circle Drive in Washington Township.
1:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Vine Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
3:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Harvey Road in Hoaglin Township to assist with an unruly juvenile.
4:28 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.
5:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Prospect Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of two loose dogs.
POSTED: 08/18/26 at 8:00 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 16, 2026
12:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bergner Road in Harrison Township for a report of a domestic dispute. Noah David Peters, 18, of Van Wert, was arrested for an underage alcohol offense. Peters was issued a summons to appear at Van Wert Municipal Court on Monday, August 17.
3:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious person.
4:09 a.m. – Deputies responded to the area of South Linn Street in the Village of Convoy to check an abandoned 911 call.
7:55 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on East Jackson Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject who was ill.
10:32 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a loose dog chasing vehicles.
12:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Koch Street in the Village of Ohio City for a loose dog.
1:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Fife Road in Union Township for a report of a deceased person. No foul play is suspected.
1:23 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Augustine Road in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of dogs.
3:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Jones Road in Jennings Township for a report of a scam.
3:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mentzer Road in Tully Township for a complaint of gunshots.
3:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Linn Street in the Village of Convoy to check the welfare of juveniles.
4:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Harrison Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of dogs.
4:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Old Tile Factory Road in Pleasant Township to stand by as peace officers.
6:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Cherry Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
7:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Wayne Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
7:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of dogs.
8:57 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Jackson Township to check a report of a possible crash received from an automated 911 call. No accident was located.
9:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on John Brown Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a suspicious person.
9:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of an ATV being ridden on Village streets and being reckless.
10:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Middle Point Road in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
POSTED: 08/17/26 at 10:21 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, August 15, 2026
12:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
1:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a domestic dispute.
9:30 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Ohio City regarding a complaint of possible child abuse or neglect.
9:44 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Tully Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
12:27 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject feeling dizzy.
1:15 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Central Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of two loose dogs.
2:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Slane Road in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Two vehicles were driving in opposite directions on Slane Road, and their side mirrors clipped each other when passing.
3:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a complaint of a neighbor shooting and the ricochets are hitting his buildings.
6:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of harassment.
6:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Bell Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
7:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the ditch.
9:16 p.m. – Deputies took custody of a dog that was found earlier in the Village of Convoy.
9:41 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy EMS, responded to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a subject who appeared to have been highly intoxicated and had jumped off a golf cart while it was in motion. Michael P. Dirr, 45, of Convoy was reported to be unconscious with a head injury. He was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital and was then flown to a hospital in Fort Wayne.
POSTED: 08/17/26 at 8:45 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, August 14, 2026
12:09 a.m. – Dispatched Delphos EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject with chest pain.
4:18 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of high water across the roadway.
6:19 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
8:21 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Elgin Converse Road in Jennings Township regarding a report of fraud.
8:37 a.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Tully Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
9:59 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject from the Village of Middle Point regarding a complaint of criminal damage.
11:33 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a location on Dixon Cavett Road in Tully Township for a subject with medical issues.
1:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
1:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a dog.
2:00 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Ridge Township regarding a complaint of fraud.
2:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Cooper Road in Pleasant Township for a motor vehicle crash involving a dog.
5:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Carmean Street in the Village of Ohio City for a motor vehicle crash on private property.
6:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a stolen minibike. The bike was reported to be a red Hisun Vipor 100.
6:26 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a female walking along the roadway.
POSTED: 08/17/26 at 8:26 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, August 9 – criminal mischief was investigated in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Sunday, August 9 – a citation was issued in the 700 block of N. Washington St.
Sunday, August 9 – officers conducted a welfare check in the 1000 block of Shawnee Drive.
Monday, August 10 – a domestic violence incident was reported in the 500 block of E. Main St.
Tuesday, August 11 – a hit-skip crash occurred in the 100 block of E. Main St. The driver was located and cited.
Wednesday, August 12 – elder abuse was reported in the 1000 block of Mayfair St.
Wednesday, August 12 – a welfare check was conducted in the 900 block of S. Shannon St.
Wednesday, August 12 – arrested Michael Whisman on an outstanding warrant from Van Wert Municipal Court. The arrest was made in the 200 block of N. Washington St.
Thursday, August 13 – a unspecified report was taken at the police department.
Thursday, August 13 – arrested Malcolm T. Oliver on a commitment warrant for bond issued by Van Wert Municipal Court.
Thursday, August 13 – an animal complaint was taken in the 300 block of N. Franklin St.
Thursday, August 13 – a protection order violation was reported at the police department.
Friday, August 14 – a single vehicle crash occurred at Burt and Cable St. The driver, Barbara Kirk, was cited for failure to control.
Friday, August 14 – arrested Jermaine W. Defore on a warrant while in the 100 block of E. First St.
Friday, August 14 – a hit-skip accident report was taken in the 200 block of N. Jefferson St.
Friday, August 14 – a fight was reported at the intersection of S. Walnut St. and Greenewald St.
Friday, August 14 – arrested Jason A. Tallman on a warrant while in the 200 block of N. Washington St.
Saturday, August 15 – officers were dispatched to the 600 block of N. Franklin St. for a welfare check on a male.
POSTED: 08/17/26 at 6:32 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, August 13, 2026
3:42 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:50 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Fairfield Drive in the City of Van Wert for a subject with chest pain.
10:59 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a juvenile.
1:41 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS and Scott EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having difficulty breathing.
1:45 hrs. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to Ridge Cemetery.
7:06 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to appear. Lyric Y. Scott, 23, of Lima, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
4:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence at 220 Spencer Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist who was locked out of their vehicle.
4:25 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of property damage.
5:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a person reported to be sitting in the ditch.
5:30 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio 116 in Jennings Township to check an open line 911 call.
6:57 p.m. – Deputies, along with Convoy Fire and EMS, responded to an area of Bergner Road in Harrison Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. No details available at this time.
8:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Willshire Township for a report of reckless driving.
8:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
9:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of South Archer Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
POSTED: 08/14/26 at 8:10 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
5:41 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a residential alarm on Gamble Road in Ridge Township.
6:00 a.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Pleasant Township. A 2008 Chrysler Sebring driven by Cory James Grime of Convoy was eastbound on U.S. 30 near John Brown Rd. According to a report, he was driving too fast for conditions when attempting to get into the right-hand turn lane at U.S. 30 and John Brown Rd., when his car slid through the intersection and ran off the road. The car then ran into the ditch before coming to a rest. No injuries were reported.
7:18 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Wren Landeck Road in Jennings Township for a subject having an allergic reaction.
8:13 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by the District Court in Grand Haven, Michigan for a felony charge of false pretenses to defraud and a felony charge of using a computer system in a crime. Andrii Osoba, 30, of Warren, Michigan, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility on local charges. He will be extradited to Michigan when he is released locally.
8:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of two mailboxes being struck by an unknown vehicle.
9:30 a.m. – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of damage to their vehicle from striking an object in the roadway that had fallen from a second vehicle that was passing. No injuries were reported.
1:53 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for Failure to Appear. Michael Maxwell Whisman, 35, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
2:05 p.m. – Deputies, along with Ohio City Fire, responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a vehicle fire.
2:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Maple Avenue in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. A 2015 Kenworth Semi with a trailer driven by Terasa Jarvi of Lima was eastbound on U.S. 30 approximately 0.2 miles east of Boroff Rd. Jarvi lost control, causing the rig to jackknife and go off the right side of the roadway. The semi struck the ditch and a fence before coming to rest. It sustained disabling damage from the crash and had to be towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.
3:23 a.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township. A 2023 Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck with a trailer driven by Lawrence Lockhart of Syracuse, Indiana, was westbound on U.S. 30 just west of Gilliland Road. The rig slid into the median, jackknifed, and came to rest, causing damage to the left side of the tractor. The driver stated that the wind hit him, causing him to lose control. The driver was transported to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital by Middle Point EMS.
5:02 p.m. – Deputies, along with Middle Point Fire and EMS, responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
5:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City to check the welfare of a juvenile.
5:28 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
5:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Tully Harrison Road in Tully Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
9:17 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township for a report of a subject on a bicycle wearing dark clothing and with no lights.
POSTED: 08/13/26 at 1:07 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2:36 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of utility lines down and sparking.
3:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Carpenter Road in Washington Township for a report of a stop sign being down.
3:30 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from the Village of Ohio City regarding a complaint of child neglect.
3:55 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
6:13 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth degree felony. Sonny Andrew Metzger, 51, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
7:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Mendon Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of horses.
7:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Central Street in the Village of Ohio City to check an open line 911 call.
7:45 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Hoaglin Center Road in Hoaglin Township regarding a complaint of animal cruelty.
11:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mayfair Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
POSTED: 08/12/26 at 7:51 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Delphos Police
On 8-3-2026 – officers were sent to the Love’s Truck Stop to investigate a minor private property crash involving two semi tractor-trailers.
On 8-3-2026 – officers spoke with employees at a business in the 1100 block of Elida Ave, who reported that a male had stolen items from the business and then left. Officers were able to identify the male, Anthony Doll, 53, of Delphos, from video surveillance. Doll was located and issued a summons to appear in Lima Municipal Court for theft charges. Several hours later officers were advised that Doll had just stole items from a business in the 100 block of E. 5th St. Officers stopped Doll and located the stolen items. Doll was taken into custody and transported to the Allen County Jail.
On 8-4-2026 – officers, along with Delphos Fire and Rescue, were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Clime St. for a juvenile who had attempted to harm herself. The juvenile was transported to the hospital for treatment and mental evaluation.
On 8-4-2026 – officers were dispatched to a business in the 1900 block of E. 5th St. for a disturbance between a customer and an employee. Officers arrived and advised the customer to leave the business and to contact the corporate office with any complaints.
On 8-4-2026 – officers spoke with employees at a business in the 1800 block of E. 5th St. who reported that a male had been staying on their property, and they wished for him to be criminally trespassed.
On 8-4-2026 – officers spoke with a female in the 700 block of N. Canal St. who reported that her juvenile son is being habitually unruly and requested that a report be completed.
On 8-5-2026 – officers spoke with a male who reported that some of his checks were stolen and his signature forged by an ex-girlfriend who no longer lives with him.
On 8-6-2026 – officers spoke with a female who reported being scammed out of $1800. The female stated that she received an email from someone claiming to be her pastor. The person requested that she buy gift cards and email the card numbers to him.
On 8-6-2026 – officers responded to the 1800 block of E. 5th St. to assist Delphos Fire and Rescue on a call of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames.
On 8-6-2026 – officers were dispatched to the 400 block of E. 8th St. for a possible domestic disturbance. The male and female involved advised officers that they just had a verbal altercation.
On 8-7-2026 – officers responded to a business in the 800 block of Ambrose for an unwanted guest complaint. Upon arrival officers found that an ex-employee had been in the business causing a disturbance. The employee left prior to officers’ arrival. The ex-employee was located and advised not to return to the business.
On 8-7-2026 – officers spoke with a female who reported leaving her wallet behind at a business on E. 5th St. The female went back to retrieve the wallet, but it was gone and had not been turned in.
On 8-8-2026 – officers responded to a business in the 1400 block of N. Main St, to investigate the activation of an alarm.
On 8-8-2026 – officers, along with Delphos EMS, were dispatched to the 900 block of Superior St. for a dog bite complaint. Officers found that a female had suffered a bite from her rescue dog which required medical attention. The female was transported to the hospital for treatment.
On 8-9-2026 – officers received a call of a suspicious person in the 600 block of E. 7th St. The caller stated that someone was in a nearby vehicle with a flashlight. Officers arrived to the area but did not locate anyone.
On 8-9-2026 – officers spoke with a male who stated that he provided his identification to an employee at an establishment on E. 2nd St. The male stated that the employee intentionally damaged his ID.
POSTED: 08/11/26 at 8:42 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, August 10, 2026
12:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a subject walking in the roadway.
4:44 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a subject with abdominal pain.
5:59 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a fire alarm.
6:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 30 in Union Township for a report of harassment.
10:14 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
10:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residential alarm on Elm Sugar Road in Tully Township.
11:02 a.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to a residence on John Brown Road in Union Township for a complaint of open burning.
11:12 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
1:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
1:25 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.
6:51 p.m. – Dispatched Wren EMS and Convoy EMS to a residence on the Ohio-Indiana State Line Road in Harrison Township for a head injury from a fall.
8:35 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Augustine Road in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
POSTED: 08/11/26 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement