VWCO Sheriff's Activity Log Includes Variety of Calls

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The Van Wert County Sheriff's Office activity log for February 18, 2026 shows deputies responding to a range of calls throughout the day, including assisting a motorist, dispatching emergency medical services, addressing loose dogs, investigating a report of reckless driving, standing by as a peace officer, and responding to a complaint of menacing and a report of trespassing.

Why it matters

The sheriff's activity log provides a window into the daily operations and responsibilities of the local law enforcement agency, highlighting the diverse nature of the calls they receive and the range of situations they must respond to in order to serve and protect the community.

The details

The log details several incidents the sheriff's deputies were involved in on February 18th, including assisting a motorist locked out of their vehicle in Ohio City, dispatching EMS to medical emergencies in Elgin, Harrison Township, and Willshire, responding to reports of loose dogs, investigating a reckless driving incident on US 30, standing by as a peace officer on a call in Convoy, responding to a menacing complaint also in Convoy, and addressing a trespassing report in Hoaglin Township. The log also shows the sheriff's office dispatching the Ohio City Fire Department to a car fire on Richey Road.

• At 6:58 a.m., deputies responded to assist a motorist locked out of their vehicle in Ohio City.
• At 8:40 a.m., Ohio City EMS was dispatched to a residence in Elgin for a subject with abdominal pain.
• At 8:56 a.m., Wren and Convoy EMS were dispatched to a residence in Harrison Township for a subject having a diabetic emergency.
• At 2:52 p.m., Ohio City Fire was dispatched to an area in Pleasant Township for a report of a car fire.
• At 6:56 p.m., Wren EMS was dispatched to a residence in Willshire for a possible overdose on medication.