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Emergency Incidents
66-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at Lincoln Hwy apartment
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Hwy, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, van Wert EMS and fire units were dispatched to a residence on Lincoln Highway in Van Wert for a reported 66-year-old woman having difficulty breathing after using breathing treatments.
Woman seizing and unconscious near Sycamore Street
Medical Emergency
E Sycamore St A, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported at an apartment on East Sycamore Street in Van Wert involving an adult female who was unconscious, not breathing, and actively seizing. Responding units were dispatched to the scene.
Report of intruder inside Woodland Avenue home
Break-In
Woodland Ave, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible unlawful entry at a residence on Woodland Avenue in Van Wert after a caller reported motion detected inside a home where no one was supposed to be present.
Woman unable to get up near fence at fairgrounds
Medical Emergency
Fox Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a woman lying by a fence near the fairgrounds on Fox Road, apparently unable to get up. Responders were sent code three to check her welfare and medical condition near the medical building.
Traffic crash involving 72-year-old man on US 224
Traffic
US-224, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported traffic crash near US 224 involving a 72-year-old man. Fire units reported no entrapment and established command at the scene.
Single-car crash with man suffering head injury
Traffic
US-224, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on US 224 between Giffin and Convoy. The driver was out of the vehicle and reported head pain and a gash on the head.
Vehicle mirror damaged on South Race Street
Traffic
S Race St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to the (number withheld) block of South Race Street in Van Wert for a report of a tan four-door vehicle with a damaged rear-view mirror and glass on the ground. The caller was unsure if another vehicle had struck it. A records check indicated the vehicle was a 1998 Buick registered to a person in Van Wert.
Dog attacks another dog during walk on West Main
Animal Complaint
W Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a location on West Main Street in Van Wert to contact a resident about a report that a dog attacked her dog during a walk.
Second bullet found in Franklin Street building
Weapons
N Franklin St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a building near North Franklin Street in Van Wert to speak with a person who reported finding a possible second bullet in the building, believed to be from a separate incident.
Officer checks report of loose dogs on Cherry Street
Other Non-Crime Event
N Cherry St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to the 400 block of North Cherry Street for a report of two loose dogs. The officer checked the surrounding area and spoke with the caller but was unable to find the dogs.
Person reports being pushed at BP gas station
Assault Report
N Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a gas station near the old Lassie Handy Dandy after a man reported that he was pushed by another man. The caller also reported a possible reckless semi truck traveling eastbound on US 30, with no description of the vehicle.
Traffic stop for taillight warning at Wayne and Main
Traffic
N Wayne St & E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Wayne Street and Main Street and issued a warning to the registered owner for taillight issues.
Traffic stop on Towne Center Boulevard
Traffic
Towne Center Blvd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Towne Center Boulevard in Van Wert. The vehicle’s registered owner was checked, and it was reported that the driver was not the registered owner.
Man with chest pain and cold sweats at Gilliland Road
Medical Emergency
Gilliland Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, middle Point EMS was dispatched to a location near Gilliland Road in Van Wert County for a 64-year-old man with chest pain and a history of heart problems who had taken nitroglycerin and was reported to have cold sweats. Radio traffic also mentioned a vehicle that went off the roadway and into a fence.
Injured deer in turn lane on highway 118
Traffic
OH-118 & Fox Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a deer that was hit by a vehicle and is still alive in a turn lane on US 118 near Fox Road by a local business.
Barn and shed fire on Emerson Road in Van Wert
Fire
Emerson Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported barn fire near Emerson Road in Van Wert. Radio traffic indicated no occupants were inside, a shed appeared to have burned down, and a tanker was requested. Additional units were sent to help with traffic control around the fire scene.
62-year-old woman having difficulty breathing at apartment
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Hwy, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment on Lincoln Highway in Van Wert for a 62-year-old woman with difficulty breathing who had used her inhaler and a breathing treatment without relief. Medic 9 was en route and fire personnel later cleared the run.
Loose brown dog reported on Burt Street
Other Non-Crime Event
Burt St, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Burt Street in Van Wert for a report of a small loose brown dachshund.
20-year-old female having seizure at Westwood Drive
Medical Emergency
Westwood Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a medical facility on Westwood Drive for a reported 20-year-old woman having a seizure and unconscious but breathing.
Delivery truck hits garage on private property
Traffic
John Yoh Rd, Van Wert, OH 45891
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible property-damage crash on private property near John Yoh Road, where an Amazon truck reportedly hit a garage.
