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Emergency Incidents
Loose dogs reported near Airport Avenue and Shannon
Animal Complaint
S Shannon St & Airport Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two loose dogs near Airport Avenue and Shannon Street. One dog was described as brindle and the other as tan or brown, and they were last seen heading toward Shannon Street, possibly from the Haley Street area.
90-year-old woman with leg pain requests hospital transport
Medical Emergency
Lewis, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, van Wert EMS was dispatched to a location on Lewis Street for a possible medical call involving a 90-year-old woman with leg pain who requested transport to a hospital.
Smoke detector alarm at State Road residence
Fire
State Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke alarm activation in a living room at a home near State Road in Van Wert, Ohio, and then cleared the call.
Farm machinery left on roadway for a week
Traffic
Lincoln Hwy & US-127, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible traffic hazard involving farm machinery reportedly left on the roadway near US 127 and US 30 for about a week, and the caller requested that it be removed.
83-year-old woman with fever and broken wrist seeks hospital
Medical Emergency
Upp Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, van Wert EMS is dispatched to a home near Upp Road for an 83-year-old woman who is somewhat responsive, has a fever, and reportedly fell the previous night, breaking her wrist and leaving her in a cast. She requests transport to a hospital for evaluation.
Argument over cigarettes at detached garage
Disturbance
E Crawford St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported argument over cigarettes near a detached garage behind a white house on East Crawford Street. The reporting party stated there was no violence or threats of violence.
Westbound US 30 blocked near Van Wert
Traffic
US-30, Van Wert, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a Chevy Blazer with heavy front-end damage and a complete blockage of westbound US 30 near Van Wert, with unit (number withheld) on scene.
Children report woman yelling inside South Washington home
Disturbance
S Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a caller that middle school students walking to school heard a woman yelling inside a house on South Washington Street and were concerned.
33-year-old woman short of breath and stomach pain
Medical Emergency
N Jefferson St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on North Jefferson Street in Van Wert for a reported 33-year-old woman with shortness of breath and stomach pain who was conscious and breathing.
Electric bicycle reported stolen on West Main
Theft Report
W Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a reported e-bike theft near West Main Street in Van Wert. The reporting person said the e-bike was stolen and would meet officers at another location on West Main Street.
Car slides off road near West Bridge, no injuries
Traffic
US-224, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a vehicle that slid off the roadway near West Bridge and US 224 in Van Wert. The female driver was helped out by a passerby, and responders reported no injury, no entrapment, and no damage. Fire units were stood down.
Reckless driving complaint for gray Honda sedan
Traffic
Van Wert-Decatur Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a gray older-model Honda sedan that was allegedly swerving across the roadway and nearly struck a pole before pulling into a parking lot in Van Wert. Officers were dispatched to check the area.
Officer conducts traffic stop at Quick Change
Traffic
Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at a business near Westwood Drive in Van Wert. The officer checked a vehicle license plate and confirmed the driver’s status as valid with no issues reported in the system.
Parking violation follow-up on West Westchester
Traffic
Westchester Ct, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a follow-up on a reported parking violation near Westchester Court in Van Wert. The vehicle had already been moved, and units cleared the call.
Man experiences chest pain and difficulty breathing
Medical Emergency
Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a healthcare facility on Westwood Drive in Van Wert for a reported 56-year-old man with chest pain and difficulty breathing. Fire personnel later cleared the run.
Paralyzed woman needs lift assist after fall at home
Medical Emergency
N Jefferson St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a lift-assist call for a 67-year-old woman who had fallen at a residence near North Jefferson Street in Van Wert. The front door was locked, and responders contacted relatives and key holders while police were asked to help gain entry. Radio traffic later suggested the resident may be a paralyzed woman who had previously remained on the ground for an extended period.
Officer meets driver with injured dog at humane society
Animal Incident
Fox Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers went to the humane society to contact a man in a gray Ford F-150 who reportedly picked up an injured dog near a local business.
20-year-old female having a seizure at Monarch ABA
Medical Emergency
Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a facility near Westwood Drive in Van Wert for a reported 20-year-old woman having a seizure and appearing unconscious but breathing.
elderly woman falls and needs lift assist at home
Medical Emergency
Leeson Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Leeson Avenue in Van Wert for an 81-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing after a fall and reportedly needed a lift assist.
Traffic stop on gray GMC Terrain at Jefferson
Traffic
S Jefferson St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Jefferson Street and Lincoln involving a gray GMC Terrain.
