Monday, March 30, 2026
3:48 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in York Township for a report of a loose horse.
9:46 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a Harrison Township trustee about a complaint of items being dumped on Harrison Township roads. Several items of furniture, toilets, door frames, snowmobile parts, and a mattress were dumped at different locations on Foster School Road, Harrison Center Road, Pancake Road, and Monmouth Road.
10:32 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Wellman Road in Washington Township for a report of theft.
11:10 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Elm Street in the Village of Middle Point for a subject who fell.
11:20 a.m.- Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert going to Middle Creek Cemetery in Paulding County.
12:47 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Stephanie Lane in Pleasant Township for a report of theft.
1:03 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Harrison Willshire Road in Harrison Township to retrieve drug paraphernalia that was left along the roadway.
1:43 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.
3:00 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.
4:12 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Pleasant Township for a report of an occupied disabled vehicle.
4:54 p.m. – Deputies responded to the railroad crossing on Lincoln Highway in Union Township for a report of the crossing signal malfunctioning.
5:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Sugar Road in Jackson Township looking for a disoriented driver.
5:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of a reckless driver.
5:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to stand by as peace officers.
5:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on West Jackson Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
6:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of a verbal dispute with a neighbor.
8:10 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Jeffery Lee Allen Kallas, 25, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
10:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Klinger Road in Tully Township to check the welfare of a resident.
11:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Third Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 03/31/26 at 9:37 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, March 29, 2026
1:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
3:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on West Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
5:01 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Lorber Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who fell.
9:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Heller Road in Tully Township for a report of two loose dogs.
9:49 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Doner Road in Jackson Township to stand by as peace officers while a subject retrieved property.
11:36 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a loose dog.
12:09 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject with an altered mental status.
12:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a juvenile.
3:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mendon Road in Hoaglin Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
4:20 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Mendon Road in Ridge Township for a report of fraud.
4:53 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point for a report of an abandoned vehicle.
5:16 p.m. – Deputies spoke with Washington Township Trustees in ref to dumped trash on Middle Point Wetzel Road in Washington Township.
8:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a complaint of a noise disturbance.
8:59 p.m. – Deputies conducted a traffic stop on East Third Street in the City of Van Wert. It was discovered that an occupant of the vehicle had an active warrant issued by the Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Adam C. Stripe, 47, of Van Wert, was arrested and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 12:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Saturday, March 28, 2026
12:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Union Township for a report of an injured dog.
10:33 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a subject with a nosebleed.
11:43 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject with chest pain and difficulty breathing.
12:14 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Franklin Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of two loose dogs.
12:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on McConahay Road in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a juvenile who may have been in distress.
12:38 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Tully Harrison Road in Tully Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
1:33 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from East Bellis Road in the Village of Middle Point regarding a civil complaint and trespassing.
2:58 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a ditch fire.
4:54 p.m. – Dispatched Scott Fire to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a field fire.
5:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. Unit Two had struck Unit One and fled the scene. Unit Two was later located abandoned off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to impound. The incident remains under investigation.
7:20 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:22 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Griswold Street in the Village of Middle Point to contact a resident for the Van Wert Police.
8:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a loose dog.
10:52 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Bockey Road in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
11:32 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of menacing that had taken place on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point.
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 12:32 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Friday, March 27, 2026
1:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Richey Road in Pleasant Township to assist a disabled motorist.
1:44 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 118 in Liberty Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash. The accident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
3:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Louth Road in Jennings Township for a report of suspicious activity.
7:40 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Richey Road in Union Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
11:18 a.m. – Deputies spoke with a subject from a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a complaint of telecommunications harassment.
12:00 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to a location on U.S. 127 in Mercer County to assist with a report of a structure fire.
1:29 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 127 in Pleasant Township, attempting to locate a vehicle to check the welfare of an occupant.
4:20 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Main Street in the Village of Venedocia for a complaint of his drive being partially blocked by a vehicle.
4:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 66 in Washington Township to check for a motor vehicle crash reported by automated detection.
6:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:08 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Third Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
8:10 p.m. – Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop on U.S. 30 in Ridge Township. It was discovered that the occupant of the vehicle had an outstanding warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for failure to report to jail. Tawnie R. Johnson, 37, of Van Wert, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
8:41 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill Fire to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a brush fire.
11:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a report of reckless driving.
11:42 p.m. – Deputies, while on routine patrol, located an unoccupied disabled vehicle on U.S. 30 in Pleasant Township. The vehicle was towed.
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 12:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Van Wert Police
Sunday, March 22 – a drug offense report was taken in the 600 block of S. Shannon St.
Sunday, March 22 – a parking citation was issued in the 600 block of N. Jefferson St.
Sunday, March 22 – arrested Logan E.R. Linton in the 400 block of E. Main St. on a warrant from Van Wert County Common Pleas Court.
Monday, March 23 – a vehicle was removed from a residence in the 100 block of Keplar St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Monday, March 23 – a probation violation was reported.
Monday, March 23 – a vehicle was removed from a residence in the 100 block of S. Lynn St. due to a city ordinance violation.
Tuesday, March 24 – a parking ticket was issued in the 500 block of W. Main St.
Tuesday, March 24 – a two-vehicle non-injury crash occurred in the 300 block of E. Sycamore St.
Wednesday, March 25 – a city ordinance violation citation was issued in the 500 block of S. Chestnut St.
Wednesday, March 25 – James Worthington Jr. was charged with having a nuisance property in the 600 block of N. Race St.
Wednesday, March 25 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 1200 block of Lincoln Highway.
Wednesday, March 25 – a disorderly conduct report was taken in the 1200 block of S. Shannon St.
Thursday, March 26 – officers handed a domestic dispute in the 900 block of Glenn St.
Thursday, March 26 – arrested Haley Capetillo on warrants from both the Van Wert County and Mercer County Sheriff’s Offices. The arrest was made near S. Shannon St. and Woodland Ave.
Thursday, March 26 – breaking and entering was reported in the 800 block of Prospect Ave.
Friday, March 27 – arrested Kanelison Rilometo in the 700 block of S. Race St. on an outstanding warrant from Celina Municipal Court.
Friday, March 27 – an unruly juvenile report was taken in the 200 block of N. Walnut St.
Friday, March 27 – arrested Tawnie R. Joynson on an outstanding warrant.
Saturday, March 28 – a welfare check was conducted in the 500 block of Hospital Drive.
Saturday, March 28 – a miscellaneous incident was reported at the Van Wert Police Department.
Saturday, March 28 – a domestic dispute report was taken in the 300 block of Towne Center Blvd.
Saturday, March 28 – a domestic violence report was taken in the 1300 block of Rye Drive.
Saturday, March 28 – Brad Carpenter of Defiance was issued a citation for open container in a motor vehicle following a traffic stop in the 600 block of N. Washington St.
Sunday, March 29 – trespassing was reported in the 700 block of Spencer St.
POSTED: 03/30/26 at 6:46 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Thursday, March 26, 2026
2:32 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having a seizure.
6:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in Tully Township to check the welfare of a subject walking along the roadway.
6:57 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a juvenile outside alone.
8:53 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on South Lynn Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
10:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash on private property.
10:51 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to stand by as peace officers while a subject retrieved property.
11:07 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Beamer Street in the Village of Convoy for a complaint of a protection order violation.
11:26 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Washington Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
11:52 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Liberty Union Road in Union Township for a report of a lawn mower fire.
11:55 a.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who was disoriented.
1:11 a.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.
2:01 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a subject having a seizure.
2:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 30 in Tully Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
2:42 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a Bond Violation. Haley R. Capetillo, 25, of Van Wert, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
4:25 p.m. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Convoy Road in Tully Township for a medical alarm.
4:44 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township for a report of domestic violence. Jesse William Miller, 35, of Union Township, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility on a Fourth-Degree Misdemeanor charge of Domestic Violence.
5:03 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on North Ball Road in the Village of Ohio City for a subject in severe pain.
5:49 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a complaint of fraud.
7:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Washington Township for a report of utility poles down in the roadway. CERT also responded to the scene to assist with traffic.
7:43 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of North Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a power line down in a tree causing sparks.
7:46 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Sterling Road in Jackson Township for a report of a utility pole down in the roadway. CERT also responded to the scene to assist with traffic.
8:59 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on Valam Drive in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
POSTED: 03/27/26 at 8:28 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
12:04 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
11:24 a.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Brandon Michael Cooper, 28, of Oakwood, was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
3:01 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Kiger Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:23 p.m. – Dispatched Grover Hill Fire to an area of Ohio 637 in Jackson Township for a report of a field fire.
3:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a location on U.S. 127 in Hoaglin Township for a motor vehicle crash that occurred on private property.
5:48 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of U.S. 127 in Liberty Township for a report of a field fire.
6:25 p.m. – Deputies spoke with residents having issues with a child being unruly.
6:36 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Hoaglin Road in Hoaglin Township to check the report of a fire.
8:39 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Ridge Township for a complaint of a vehicle with no lights.
9:16 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Greenville Road in Liberty Township to check an abandoned 911 call.
POSTED: 03/26/26 at 7:03 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:20 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 697 in Ridge Township to remove debris from the roadway.
5:41 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Ohio 637 in Jackson Township for a report of a field fire.
6:30 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on John Brown Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
6:41 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Hoaglin Township for a report of an injured deer.
7:11 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of an injured deer.
9:13 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Cherry Street in the City of Delphos for a report of a loose dog.
11:24 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to investigate a report of a vehicle running the lights of a school bus.
11:34 a.m. – Deputies assisted with a funeral escort from the City of Van Wert to a cemetery in Paulding County.
1:12 a.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Kear Road in the City of Van Wert for a subject feeling dizzy.
1:43 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a deer. No injuries were reported.
2:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Leeson Avenue in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
3:04 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Liberty Township for a report of a loose dog.
3:16 p.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.
4:31 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on East Third Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
5:45 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township.
6:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Colwell Road in Union Township for a report of a loose dog.
6:48 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to a residence on Dog Creek Road in Jackson Township for a brush fire that was out of control.
7:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Fife Road in Hoaglin Township for an automated message of a possible crash.
8:00 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township to check the welfare of a dog.
9:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Zook Road in Pleasant Township for a report of a protection order being violated. Adam John Custer, 35, of Pleasant Township, was later located on Van Wert Deatur Road and arrested for violating a protection order, a first degree felony. Custer was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 03/25/26 at 8:13 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Monday, March 23, 2026
12:05 a.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on West Tully Street in the Village of Convoy.
5:00 a.m. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a subject who fell.
6:01 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Tully Harrison Road in Union Township to check the welfare of a resident.
6:01 a.m. – Deputies made a routine traffic stop on Liberty Union Road in Pleasant Township for a speed violation. The driver, Edgar A. Escalante Zelada, 40, of Dayton, was to have no valid operator’s license. He was issued a citation for speed and no operators license and was transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
8:51 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.
10:50 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Union Township for a report of a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
1:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Thistlewood Court in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
3:51 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Spencer Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
6:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Pleasant Township for a report of domestic violence.
6:48 p.m. – Deputies responded to a commercial alarm on U.S. 224 in Jackson Township.
7:43 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 49 in the Village of Wren to check an abandoned 911 call.
9:07 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Defiance Trail Road in Hoaglin Township to check the welfare of a resident.
9:37 p.m. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Sunrise Court in the City of Van Wert for a subject having a reaction to medication.
11:06 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a report of trespassing.
11:16 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of U.S. 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a field fire.
11:56 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
POSTED: 03/24/26 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1:17 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Northfield Drive in the Village of Middle Point to check the welfare of a resident.
2:45 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Dixon Cavett Road in Union Township for a noise disturbance.
3:35 a.m. – Deputies responded to a location on North Adams Street in the Village of Middle Point to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
9:26 a.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Palmer Road in Ridge Township for a report of a field fire.
10:25 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Mentzer Church Road in Tully Township to contact a resident for Paulding County.
11:16 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Carpenter Road in Washington Township for a report of a vehicle parked in the roadway.
12:19 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Sterling Road in Jackson Township for a report of a field fire.
12:50 p.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sherman Street in the Village of Scott for a report of trespassing.
12:58 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Tyler Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:10 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of West Skinner Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a loose dog.
1:19 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
1:42 p.m. – Deputies spoke with a resident from Dull Robinson Road in Pleasant Township for a report of identity theft.
1:58 p.m. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire to an area of Wren Landeck Road in Jennings Township for a report of a field fire.
3:27 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of two loose dogs.
4:09 p.m. – Dispatched Scott EMS to a residence on Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township for a medical alarm.
4:37 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Grant Street in the City of Van Wert to check the welfare of a dog.
5:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of East Main Street in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police Department.
5:18 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of North Wayne Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
5:42 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Ohio 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a disabled vehicle.
6:09 p.m. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. 30 in Tully Township for a report of reckless driving.
7:15 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of Mendon Road in York Township for a report of a shed fire.
8:16 p.m. – Dispatched Ohio City Fire to an area of West Jefferson Street in the Village of Ohio City for a report of a brush fire.
9:00 p.m. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert Common Pleas Court for a bond violation. Logan Everett Reed Linton, 33 of Haviland, is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
POSTED: 03/23/26 at 9:54 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement