July 9, 2024, Press Release from the Van Wert County Sheriff's Office: The information provided allows for a timely snapshot of events in our community. The crimes reported here are preliminary investigations, taken in the field by deputies, and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found after further investigation to be incorrect or false. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.
Monday July 8, 2024
0019 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Convoy Road in Union Township for a complaint of trespassing.
0432 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Convoy Road in Union Township for a report of suspicious activity.
0800 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 224 in Jackson Township for a report of a stolen trailer. The missing trailer is a 2017 Sure-Trac Flatbed tandem axle with ramps. (see photo)
The missing trailer is a 2017 Sure-Trac Flatbed tandem axle with ramps.
0832 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in the City of Van Wert to check an occupied disabled vehicle.
1120 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Poe Road in Ridge Township to check the welfare of a dog.
1600 hrs. – Deputies served a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for Community Control Violation. James E. Mihm Jr. age 29 of Pleasant Township is being held at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.
1627 hrs. – Deputies responded to a location in the Village of Venedocia to standby as a peace officer. 1759 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Skinner Street in the City of Delphos to assist the Delphos Police.
1837 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Main Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of assault.
2053 hrs. – Dispatched Wren EMS to a residence on Walnut Grove Church Road in Willshire Township for a subject having difficulty breathing
