October 7, 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.
Friday October 4, 2024
0328 hrs. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Sprague Street in the Village of Willshire for a subject having difficulty breathing.
0617 hrs. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire and EMS to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Ervin Road in the City of Van Wert. The incident was investigated by the Van Wert City Police.
0922 hrs. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject experiencing weakness.
1136 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Converse Roselm Road in Jennings Township for a report of oil being spilled on the roadway.
1214 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Dutch John Road in Union Township for a report of reckless driving.
1320 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Ohio Street in the Village of Convoy to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2025 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
2219 hrs. – Deputies responded to a location on Middle Point Road in Ridge Township for a complaint of suspicious activity.
2303 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area in the City of Van Wert to assist the Van Wert Police.
2356 hrs. – Dispatched Convoy Fire to a residence on Feasby Wisener Road in Union Township for an activated carbon monoxide detector.
Saturday October 5, 2024
0306 hrs. – Dispatched Middle Point Fire and EMS to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Washington Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
0603 hrs. – Dispatched Scott Fire and EMS to a report of a motor vehicle crash on the Van Wert Paulding County Line Road in Union Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
0859 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in Pleasant Township to assist the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
0931 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of the Ohio Indiana State Line Road in Harrison Township for a report of a semi-truck parked on the roadway.
1106 hrs. – Dispatched Van Wert EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Pleasant Township for a subject with abdominal pain.
1224 hrs. – Deputies responded to an automated crash detection alert on Elm Sugar Road in Hoaglin Township, the incident was unfounded.
1228 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a suspicious vehicle.
1237 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township to check the welfare of a calf.
1536 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Chenowith Road in Ridge Township for a report of criminal damaging.
1630 hrs. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a residence on Wayne Street in the City of Van Wert for an activated carbon monoxide alarm.
1710 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Converse Roselm Road in Washington Township for a complaint of aggravated menacing.
1713 hrs. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject highly intoxicated and unable to walk.
1724 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Main Street in the Village of Ohio City for a complaint of a loose dog.
1909 hrs. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Tully Street in the Village of Convoy for a subject who was ill.
1915 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Market Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
2003 hrs. – Deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 224 in Pleasant Township. The incident was investigated by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
2014 hrs. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to a location on U.S. Route 127 in Pleasant Township for a report of a brush fire.
Sunday October 6, 2024
0056 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Walnut Grove Church Road in Liberty Township for a complaint of three vehicles in the area spotlighting property.
0120 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 49 in Willshire Township for a complaint of reckless driving.
0335 hrs. – Dispatched Ohio City EMS to a residence on Van Wert Willshire Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with a nosebleed.
0658 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Hartsock Road in Willshire Township for a complaint of trespassing.
0817 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Elm Street in the City of Van Wert for a report of a loose dog.
0921 hrs. – Deputies spoke with a resident from State Route 66 in Washington Township for a complaint of a subject violating a protection order.
0953 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 224 in Hoaglin Township for a complaint of suspicious activity.
1031 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Race Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1336 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on State Route 116 in Ridge Township for a report of a loose dog.
1343 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on College Street in the Village of Venedocia to check an abandoned 911 call.
1408 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 81 in Willshire Township to assist a motorist who was lost.
1601 hrs. – Dispatched Willshire Fire, Wren Fire and Ohio City Fire to an area of State Route 81 in Willshire Township for a report of a field fire.
1731 hrs. – Dispatched Willshire Fire and Wren Fire to a location on State Route 49 in Mercer County for a field fire.
1855 hrs. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a location on Lincoln Highway in Ridge Township for a subject having a seizure.
1903 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for cattle in the roadway.
1910 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Upperman Road in Washington Township to speak with a resident from the City of Delphos on a complaint of harassment.
1920 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of Greenville Road in Ridge Township on a complaint of a minibike being ridden on the roadway and being reckless.
2114 hrs. – Dispatched Convoy EMS to a residence on Richey Road in Pleasant Township for a subject with injuries to their toes.
