August 13, 2025, 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 conducted in the field by deputies and may or may not be assigned to a Detective for further investigation. The information provided may be found to be incorrect or false after further investigation. Certain details of these incidents have been removed due to potential follow-up investigation into the incident and/or for privacy rights.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
0541 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Washington Township for a report of reckless driving.
0648 hrs. – Dispatched Van Wert Fire to an area of U.S. Route 30 in Ridge Township for a report of a possible car fire.
1006 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 49 in Tully Township to check an open line 911 call.
1113 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of State Route 49 in Tully Township to check an open line 911 call.
1330 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on North Market Street in the City of Van Wert to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle.
1421 hrs. – Dispatched Middle Point EMS to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Washington Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
1513 hrs. – Deputies responded to a residence on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a domestic dispute.
2124 hrs. – Deputies responded to an area of U.S. Route 127 in Liberty Township for a report of reckless driving.
