Monday, November 29, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Hossein A. Nehmeh, 28, of Maumee was eastbound on County Road D near County Road 12 in Marion Township at 2:52 p.m. Friday when he swerved to avoid striking a deer. Nehmeh’s truck traveled off the south side of the road, reentered the roadway and traveled off the north side of the road. Nehmeh attempted to reenter the road again, lost control and his truck overturned on its side, coming to rest on the roadway. Nehmeh suffered serious injuries and was transported to Defiance Mercy Medical Center by Henry County Medic 1. His vehicle sustained disabling damage. Nehmeh was cited for failure to control. Also assisting at the scene was Hamler Fire Department and Holgate EMS.

Tracy L. Whetstone, 46, of Defiance was westbound on State Route 18 in Flatrock Township at 1:48 a.m. Saturday when she advised she swerved to miss a deer and drove off the north side of the road. Whetstone struck a mailbox, decorative fence and utility box. Whetstone was uninjured and was cited for failure to control.
- i'm not saying she DIDN'T swerve to miss a deer, but I always wonder if people ever lie about seeing animals when the cops ask them why they drove off the road

A disabled vehicle on County Road P near U.S. Route 6 in Napoleon Township was reported Saturday at 12:03 a.m. Deputies advised the vehicle was out of gas.


Deputies were sent to keep the peace in a civil matter Saturday at 3:58 a.m. in the 200 block of South East Street in McClure.

An alarm was reported at Dollar General in Holgate Saturday at 3:58 a.m. Deputies advised all was okay.

Deputies are investigating a breaking and entering reported by an employee at Justop Carryout in Hamler Saturday at 8:21 a.m.

An accident was reported on Township Road Q1 in Napoleon Township at 12:09 p.m. Saturday. No other information was available.

Neighbor problems were reported on County Road W in Liberty Township Saturday at 1:38 p.m.
- I'm guessing one neighbor was an OSU fan, the other, not so much.
 
A subject at 6818 U.S. Route 24 in Washington Township reported damage to a barn at 1:55 p.m. Saturday.

A subject at 107 Church St. in Florida reported being threatened at 2:08 p.m. Saturday. A subject at 1650 Township Road T3 in Washington Township reported being threatened at 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

Unwanted phone calls were reported by a subject at 11085 County Road P in Harrison Township Saturday at 4:18 p.m. Unwanted phone calls were reported by a subject at 465 S. East St. in McClure Sunday at 3:25 p.m.

A car/deer accident was reported on County Road L near Henry Street in Monroe Township at 6:16 p.m. Saturday. A car struck a deer Sunday at 6:15 p.m. on Fisher Street in Napoleon Township. A car struck a deer on State Route 108 near County Road L in Napoleon Township Sunday at 6:21 p.m. No other information was available in these incidents.

Nicole L. Wenner, 24, of Hamler was cited for operating a vehicle while impaired Sunday at 2:02 a.m. following a traffic stop at Clubhouse Pizza.

A loud music complaint was filed at 4061 County Road 18 in Pleasant Township Sunday at 3:54 a.m. Deputies advised the complaint was unfounded and all was okay.

A domestic dispute between a boyfriend and girlfriend was reported at 4:22 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of South First Street in Hamler. A dispute between a boyfriend and a girlfriend was reported on State Route 65 in Damascus Township Saturday at 11:23 p.m.

A subject at 270 N. First St. in Hamler reported criminal mischief for damage to a mailbox at 4:51 a.m. Sunday. A mailbox was also reported damaged at 7429 Township Road K2 in Monroe Township at 9:44 a.m. Sunday.

Windows were reported broken at 102 S. Henry St. in Malinta Sunday at 2:41 p.m.

A verbal dispute was reported on Township Road 13 in Freedom Township Sunday at 6:11 p.m.

Napoleon Police Department

Corey J. Thurman, 25, of Grand Rapids was served a warrant Friday at 9:46 p.m. at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio for failute to appear in Napoleon Municipal Court.

An alarm was reported at Rent-A-Center Friday at 10:06 p.m. Officers advised all was okay.

Disorderly conduct was reported by a subject at 220 Thomas Ave. Friday at 10:59 p.m.

A driving complaint for an intoxicated driver was reported by a subject at 2250 Scott St. Saturday at 12:06 a.m. An officer located the vehicle at a residence, but no one was around.

A domestic dispute was reported in the 800 block of West Graceway Drive Saturday at 12:47 a.m.

Joshua Marcum, 21, of Napoleon was charged with littering following a traffic stop on Devonshire Drive Saturday at 2:32 a.m.
- i wonder if he threw the ticket on the ground, like you see in TV shows and movies. bad ass.

A suspicious vehicle was reported by a subject at 2254 Scott St. at 3:26 a.m. Saturday.

A subject at 512 W. Clinton St. reported their car was keyed Saturday at 7:16 a.m.

A subject at 1055 Willard St. Saturday at 9:14 p.m. reported juveniles were smashing other people’s pumpkins.
- well what else are you supposed to do once you smash all of your own pumpkins?
 
A dog complaint was filed in the 600 block of Wood Drive Saturday at 10:08 p.m. The dog warden picked up the animal.

Christmas lights were reported damaged at 1040 Willard St. Saturday at 10:45 p.m.

A disabled vehicle was reported on West Clinton Street near Scott Street Sunday at 2:08 a.m.

A van was reported running for a couple hours in the parking lot at River City Bowl-A-Way Sunday at 8:07 a.m. Brock Carter, 21, of Napoleon was arrested for driving under the influence in the incident.
- if the car wasn't idling, would he have been charged for DUI? sounds more like he was sleeping under the influence. pretty sure that's legal.
 
A domestic dispute was reported in the 50 block of Cedarbrook Avenue Sunday at 6:14 p.m.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions or discharges to report Saturday.

There was one birth Saturday permitting publication. Michelle Roehl and Adam Thompson of Napoleon had a girl weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces at 3:05 a.m.

There were no admissions, births or discharges to report Sunday.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

Officers are investigating a burglary reported at 1:04 a.m. Monday by a subject at 1318 Woodlawn Ave. A television, an Xbox and an IPod were all reported stolen.

Two vehicles were reported blocking the view at the intersection of Lagrange and Willard streets at 6:25 a.m. Monday. An officer reported the vehicles were on private property.

- what view? is there normally a majestic view of the courthouse or the painted wildcat or the river?

A driving complaint involving tailgating was filed at 8:02 a.m. Monday by a motorist on U.S. Route 24 at the railroad crossing.

- did it involve train cars? cuz those are always really close together.

A driving complaint was also filed at 3:12 p.m. when a subject reported a motorist in the area of Napoleon High School was driving recklessly.
- damn kids.


Officers responded to the AMVETs on Scott Street at 11:48 a.m. Monday for a report of a topaz ring stolen off a tree.
- trees: the new jewelry boxes

While officers were at the location, it was also reported a fur coat was stolen and a GPS was stolen from a vehicle parked in the lot.

Officers responded to the 500 block of Beckham Street at 1:15 p.m. Monday for a report of an attempted suicide. No one was at the residence when an officer arrived.

Mark Brinkman, 30, of Continental was arrested on a warrant for failure to pay at 5:28 p.m. Monday in the area of Independence Drive and Oakwood Avenue. Brinkman was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

A suspicious person was reported at Pizza Hut near a dumpster at 6:34 p.m. Monday.


- suspicious person is on to something. they always pitch perfectly good pizza from that buffet.

A disabled vehicle was reported on Ohio Street at 6:57 p.m. Monday.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office


A subject at 18548 County Road H in Flatrock Township reported a fraudulent check was received through the mail at 6:14 a.m. Monday.

Deputies responded to E929 County Road 16C in Pleasant Township at 10:10 a.m. Monday for a domestic dispute. Douglass Scott, 22, of Toledo was arrested in the incident.

A trespassing complaint was filed at 116 N. Greenler St. in Holgate at 3:31 p.m. Monday.

A car/deer accident was reported on State Route 108 south of State Route 281 in Flatrock Township at 7:11 p.m. Monday. No injuries or damage was reported.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions or births to report Monday.

There were two discharges Monday permitting publication. Ashley Kryder and son of McClure were discharged.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

Matthew Wiemken, 20, of Napoleon was arrested Tuesday at 8:18 p.m. at 1005 N. Perry St. for failure to pay on theft charges. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

A suspicious vehicle was reported sitting in the drive-thru facing the wrong direction at First Federal Bank at 1800 Scott St at 8:31 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle was gone upon an officer’s arrival.
- wow it was like a really confused bank robber


A domestic dispute was reported in the 800 block of East Riverview Avenue Tuesday at 11:47 p.m.




A disabled vehicle was reported on North Perry Street near West Riverview Avenue at 12:47 a.m. Wednesday.

Disorderly conduct was reported Wednesday at 10:36 a.m. Disorderly conduct was reported at Wal-Mart at 5:43 p.m. Wednesday. 

- at the walmart, keeping it classy

At 12:57 p.m. Wednesday, criminal damaging was reported in the 500 block of West Clinton Street.

A subject at 131 Railroad St. reported telephone harassment at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday.

Javier Facundo, 31, of Napoleon was charged with theft following an incident at Wal-Mart Wednesday at 2:29 p.m.- at the walmart, keeping it classy part II
 

A suspicious person was reported in the 1000 block of Stevenson Street at 2:37 p.m. Wednesday.

An accident was reported in the 200 block of West Washington Street Wednesday at 3:23 p.m. No other information was available.

A semi driver was warned for being off route Wednesday at 3:55 p.m. on Glenwood Avenue near Woodlawn Avenue.

An unruly juvenile was reported in the 200 block of Yeager Street at 3:52 p.m. Wednesday.

A Droid cell phone was reported stolen from 1413 Scott St. Wednesday at 5:01 p.m. The phone was returned to the owner. A subject at 260 Yeager St. reported a cell phone was stolen at 7:53 p.m. Wednesday.

An alarm was reported at 145 Wayne Park Drive at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

A report of an open door at the Village of Hamler office was received at 2:17 a.m. Wednesday. Deputies found all to be okay. An open door was reported at Hamler Diner at 2:28 a.m. Wednesday. Deputies also reported all was okay.

A suspicious vehicle was reported parked at Ken’s Karry Out in Liberty Township Wednesday at 2:43 a.m.

Deputies responded to a verbal argument in the 100 block of William Street in Holgate Wednesday at 5:22 a.m.

An unruly juvenile was reported at Malinta Elementary School at 12:48 p.m. Wednesday. The juvenile was summoned to court.

A report of harassment or threat was filed by a subject at Patrick Henry High School at 1:51 p.m. Wednesday.

A driving complaint was received on a vehicle traveling westbound on U.S. Route 24 from County Road 3 in Washington Township at 4:58 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies were unable to locate.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions or births to report Wednesday.

There were two individuals discharged Wednesday permitting publication. Megan Birr and daughter of Napoleon were discharged.

Friday, November 12, 2010

A subject in the 700 block of Sheffield Avenue reported a transformer was sparking at 5:20 a.m. Thursday. The matter was referred to the city utilities department.

A sick racoon was reported by a subject at 560 Buckeye Lane at 10:12 a.m. Thursday. An officer took care of the animal.
- he wrapped the raccoon in a little blanket and nursed the animal back to health.

Approximately $325 in movies was reported stolen by a shoplifter at Wal-Mart Thursday at 2:26 p.m. An employee at Wal-Mart also reported receiving a fradulent check at 11:23 a.m. Thursday.

A bicycle was reported stolen from 207 E. Front St. Thursday at 4:13 p.m.

On Thursday at 7:40 a.m. a vehicle owned by Savitabeh K. Patel of Sturgis, Mich. was disabled along side of Rte. 24 in the eastbound lane near County Road 16 when an unknown vehicle struck it in the rear driver’s side and failed to stop to report the crash. It was advised the vehicle was broken down along Rte. 24 at 9:26 p.m. Wednesday and the crash occurred in the early morning hours when heavy fog was present. No one was injured, but damage to the vehicle was disabling.

A driving complaint was filed on Rte. 24 near County Road 4A in Liberty Township at 2:04 a.m. Thursday. Deputies located the vehicle and spoke with the driver. Another driving complaint was filed on State Route 66 in Ridgeville township Thursday at 3:27 p.m. A deputy located and spoke to the driver.

A subject at 13707 County Road 17D in Napoleon Township Thursday at 2:10 p.m. reported being bitten by a dog.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

A disabled vehicle was reported at U.S. Route 24 and Scott Street at 6:11 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle was gone upon an officer’s arrival. A disabled vehicle was also reported in the 100 block of West Washington Street. Officers assisted in getting the vehicle running.

A burglary was reported at 626 Park St. at 9:23 p.m. Tuesday. It remains under investigation.

A suspicious person was reported at Wal-Mart at 11:28 p.m. Tuesday.

- maybe he was just trying on ski masks


Officers responded to a noise disturbance due to loud music in the 200 block of Thomas Avenue at 12:18 a.m. Wednesday. They were unable to locate. A noise disturbance due to loud remote cars in the 300 block of East Main Street was reported at 1:17 p.m. Wednesday. The subjects went to the park.
- fortunately Sound Vacuum Park was right around the corner

Brent Burns, 29, of Holgate was arrested for falsification and resisting arrest at 338 Carey St. at 2:33 a.m. Wednesday on a warrant out of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Burns was also found with a vehicle which he was not authorized to use.

A driving complaint was filed at 1255 Scott St. at 1:42 p.m. Wednesday. An officer talked to both parties.

Officers assisted the fire department with a carbon monoxide alarm at 306 Avon Place at 12:58 p.m. Wednesday. Officers also assisted with traffic control following a gas leak at 510 Appian Ave. at 2:58 p.m. Wednesday.

Hazardous conditions were reported in the 1300 block of Oakwood Avenue at 3:03 p.m. Wednesday. Officers were unable to locate.

A juvenile complaint was filed in the 200 block of Shelby Avenue at 3:27 p.m. Wednesday.


A domestic dispute was reported in the 200 block of West Barnes Avenue at 4:01 p.m. Wednesday.

A lost cell phone was reported in the 300 block of Oak Street at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday.

A parking complaint was filed from the 300 block of Sheffield Avenue at 6:28 p.m. Wednesday for a vehicle parked on the wrong side. The vehicle was being moved.
- the wrong side? was it parked on its top?


An accident occurred in the 400 block of East Riverview Avenue at 11:2 p.m. Wednesday. No further information is available at this time.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

A driving complaint was filed at 4:11 p.m. Wednesday at Joe E. Brown and Keyser Street in Holgate for a vehicle passing a school bus.

Suspicious activity was reported at 107 W. Cherry St. in Liberty Center at 5:12 p.m. Wednesday.

Property damage was reported at Ken’s Carry Out in Liberty Center at 9:26 p.m. Wednesday when a semi turned around and caused damage to Rte. 24.

- the semi actually damaged the highway itself? what is it made of pizza?

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

Keith Damman, 50, of Napoleon was arrested for assault Monday at 9:17 p.m. at 1102 W. Riverview Ave. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. He was served with papers charging him wth assault at CCNO Tuesday at 8:27 a.m.
- wait did the assault occur at 1102 w riverview or at CCNO. so confused.


Barking dogs were reported in the 400 block of West Maumee Avenue Tuesday at 12:09 a.m.

Officers checked the gardener’s shack at the municipal golf course Tuesday at 2:38 a.m. for a light that was on.

- napoleonites are very concerned about wasting electricity


An alarm was reported at 527 Welsted St. Tuesday at 3:20 a.m. The building was secured.

A sex complaint was filed in the city Tuesday at 10:46 a.m. and is currently under investigation.

A disabled vehicle was reported on U.S. Route 24 near Scott Street Tuesday at 6:11 p.m. The vehicle was gone upon an officer’s arrival.

Fuel was reported stolen from a semi tank while parked at Travel Centers of America Tuesday at 7:11 a.m.
- only part of a tank, it's cool


An unruly juvenile refusing to go to school was reported in the 400 block of West Maumee Avenue at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday.

- that's really tardy.


Henry County Sheriff’s Office


Elwin L. Hines Sr., 53, of Portsmouth, Va., was traveling on Rte. 24 west of County Road 17 at 3:33 a.m. Tuesday when his vehicle struck a deer. Hines was uninjured and no damage was reported to his vehicle. A car also struck a deer on Rte. 24 west of Texas in Washington Township Tuesday at 6:19 p.m. Another car/deer accident occured on Rte. 24 east of Texas in Wasington Township at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday. No other information was available on these accidents.

A reckless driver was reported on U.S. Route 6 and 24 near Township Road 11 in Napoleon Township at 12:41 a.m. Tuesday.

A subject at V915 County Road 1 in Liberty Township Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. reported an e-mail account had been hacked.
- and the cops are going to do what exactly?


A license plate was reported stolen off a vehicle parked at 6709 County Road T in Washington Township Tuesday at 3:17 p.m.

A school bus reported being passed while stopped and unloading passengers on State Route 18 in Marion Township at 3:19 p.m. Tuesday.

Vandalism was reported for damaged items at 16582 Township Road Q1 in Napoleon Township at 5:12 p.m. Tuesday.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions, births or discharges to report Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

Megan E. Markley, 16, of Napoleon was traveling in the 1300 block of Scott Street when she began to slow down due to traffic. An unknown vehicle struck Markley’s vehicle in the rear and left the area without reporting the accident. Markley was uninjured and damage to her vehicle was minor.

Tondra S. Rausch, 62, of Columbus was cited for operating a vehicle while under the influence following an acident in the Lutheran Home parking lot Friday at 6:30 p.m. Rausch was traveling north on South Perry Street and turned right into the Lutheran Home. Rausch failed to negotiate the turn and struck a sign on the Lutheran Home’s property. She proceeded east on access drive, left the road to the south and struck a “no trucks” sign. She then proceeded east, turned north into a parking area and struck a tree. Rausch suffered minor injuries and her vehicle sustained disabling damage.

Benjamin J. Hewett, 50, of Mitchell, Ga. was backing into a parking spot at Travel Centers of America truckstop when his trailer struck the front of a semi operated by Wendell S. Young, 47, of El Reno, Okla. No injuries were reported. Young’s vehicle sustained no damage while damage to Hewett’s was minor.


A disabled vehicle was reported on Glenwood Avenue near U.S. Route 24 Monday at 12:04 a.m.

A subject at 820 Sheffield Ave. reported the theft of cash Monday at 12:37 a.m.

A suspicious person was reported pounding on windows at a residence at 415 Fair St. Monday at 4:26 a.m. Officers were unable to locate.

 - maybe he was inside the house.
 
Suspicious juveniles were reported in the alley near 613 N. Perry St. Monday at 6:42 a.m. Officers were unable to locate. A suspicious person was reported by a subject on Devonshire Drive at 3:59 p.m. Monday.

Solicitors were reported in the 1000 block of Westchester Avenue at 5:42 a.m. Monday. Officers were unable to locate.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office


Cheryl Mortemore, 30, of Napoleon was arrested at Burger King in Napoleon Sunday at 8:32 p.m. on a warrant out of VanWert County.
- once she took off her burger king crown, they knew exactly who she was.


A subject at 451 Randolph St. in Holgate reported their vehicle was being used without permission Monday at 1:04 a.m.

A drive-off theft of gasoline was reported by an employee at 10-K Korner Mart in Deshler at 6:40 a.m. Monday.

Trash was reported dumped on County Road V near County Road 21 in Ridgeville Township Monday at 9:59 a.m.

Items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at 415 Kaufman St. in Holgate at 5:38 p.m. Monday.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions, births or discharges to report Monday.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

A hit and skip accident was reported at 10:26 p.m. Saturday by Dana J. Merrick of Hamler, when she reported her vehicle was struck by an unknown vehicle while parked at Area 51 Bar in Hamler. No injuries were reported and damage to Merrick’s vehicle was minor.

- I assume her post-accident skipping session indicates that she was not injured?

A driving complaint was filed at 11:36 p.m. Saturday by a motorist on U.S. Route 24 in Washington Township.

Suspicious activity was reported at 1:28 a.m. Sunday when two people were seen walking on State Route 109 in Liberty Township. A deputy located the subjects and reported everything was okay.


A telephone harassment complaint was filed at 3:40 a.m. Sunday by a subject at 18671 County Road T in Napoleon Township.

A suspicious vehicle was reported parked in the lot at Denny’s IGA in Liberty Center at 6:40 a.m. Sunday. A deputy located the vehicle and reported everything was okay.
- "I'm Denny, it's okay!"


Deputies issued several speeding citations on U.S. Route 24 between County Road 2B and State Route 109 in Washington Township and on U.S. Route 6 in Damascus Township between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

A license plate was reported stolen at 2:49 p.m. Sunday by a subject at 2661 County Road V in Liberty Township.

An illegal dumping complaint was filed at 4:36 p.m. Sunday when a bag of trash was found along the roadway on County Road K2 between county roads 7 and 8 in Monroe Township.

Napoleon Police Department


Officers handled a disorderly conduct complaint filed at 1:47 a.m. Saturday by a subject at Rick’s Sports Bar on North Perry Street. A disorderly conduct complaint was also filed at 2:54 p.m. Saturday by a subject at Wal-Mart.
- Ricks and WalMart sure do make the napoleon news frequently.


A suspicious person was reported on East Riverview Avenue near Stout Street at 2:42 a.m. Saturday.

Two subjects were warned for trespassing at Oakwood Park at 3:44 a.m. Saturday.

A semi driver was cited for having his truck off route on Woodlawn Avenue at Clairmont Avenue at 5:50 a.m. Saturday.

A criminal trespassing complaint was filed at 10:30 a.m. Saturday by a subject at 334 E. Main St.

Criminal damage was reported to a vehicle parked at 704 W. Clinton St. at 11:20 a.m. Saturday when the vehicle was found with its tires slashed.

Robert Gutierrez, 19, of Napoleon was arrested on a warrant for obstruction of justice at 12:55 a.m. Sunday. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio. Eric D. Mason, 21, of Paulding was arrested on warrant at 1:46 a.m. Sunday for failure to pay. He was taken to CCNO. Matthew Garza, 24, of Napoleon was arrested on a warrant for failure to pay at 1:53 a.m. Sunday. He was taken to CCNO.

A money clip was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at 250 Lagrange St. at 10:36 a.m. Sunday.
- Did they take the money too?


A telephone harassment complaint was filed at 10:58 a.m. Sunday by a subject at 839 W. Graceway Ave.

Gasoline was reported stolen from Napoleon Party Mart in a drive-off at 12:29 p.m. Sunday.

A loitering/menacing complaint was filed at 12:44 p.m. Sunday by a subject at 120 W. Washington St.

Three juveniles were warned for criminal trespassing in the 200 block of East Clinton Street at 4:59 p.m. Sunday.

A black Nintendo DS was reported stolen from Wal-Mart at 5:12 p.m. Sunday.

Napoleon Fire Department

Firefighters were dispatched to 1209 Rye St. at 1:18 p.m. Saturday for a garage fire. Damage was minimal and officials are investigating the possibility of the fire being an arson. No other information was being released at this time.

Florida/Flatrock Township Fire Department

Fire crews were called to 13366 County Road K at 12:46 p.m. Saturday for a woods and field on fire. Holgate firefighters were dispatched at 1:14 p.m. for mutual aid. Holgate was back in service at 3:07, while Florida cleared the scene at 4:21 p.m.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions, births or discharges to report Saturday or Sunday.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Cash was reported stolen from 16726 County Road U in Napoleon at 8:55 a.m. Thursday. An investigation is continuing.

Mailboxes were found damaged on Township Road 4 in Liberty Center at 10:57 a.m. Thursday.

A lock was reported cut off a door at 3704 U.S. Route 24 in Liberty Township Thursday at 4:11 p.m. Deputies reported no entry into the residence was made.


A car was damaged by a rock at 4:59 p.m. Thursday on Rte. 24 near County Road 4A in Washington Township.

A license plate was found on State Route 108 at 7:11 p.m. Thursday.

Two subjects were arrested on warrants Thursday. James Lee Harruff, 20, of Liberty Center was arrested in Liberty Center at 7:19 p.m. on a warrant. Amanda Webb, 21, of Napoleon was arrested at 8:36 p.m. in Napoleon on a warrant out of Defiance County.

Items were reported taken from a room at 10:10 p.m. Thursday on 610 S. East St. in McClure. An investigation is continuing.

Suspicious activity was reported Thursday at 11:37 p.m. when a vehicle stopped on East Riverview Avenue near Commerce Drive and offered a ride to a transient.


A pony was reported loose at 7463 County Road V in Liberty Township Friday at 4:39 a.m.

A suspicious vehicle was reported on County Road W between county roads 11 and R in Liberty Township Friday at 7:18 a.m. The vehicle was located and deputies found no one around. The vehicle was reported gone later in the day.

A television and a game system were reported stolen from a residence at 345 Main St. in McClure at 9:01 a.m. Friday.

Vandalism was reported for holes in a building at 18186 Township Road R1 in Napoleon Township at 2:33 p.m. Friday.

Identity theft was reported at 3:27 p.m. Friday by a subject at 3340 County Road 18 in Pleasant Township. Deputies reported it was a misunderstanding.

Napoleon Police Department

A black nylon trifold mens wallet was reported lost at 12:10 p.m. Thursday.

Officers assisted the fire department with a fire call at 2:07 p.m. Thursday at 44 Sunnydale Lane.

A report of disorderly conduct at 98 Courtland Drive was received at 2:24 p.m. Thursday. At 3:28 p.m., a report of juveniles fighting in the area of West Washington Street was received but officers could not locate anyone.

An employee at Circle K reported a theft at 3:55 p.m. Thursday.

A stop sign on Indiana Avenue was discovered damaged at 5:52 p.m. Thursday. It is unknown who struck it or when.

A report of a black pickup truck driving all over the road in the area of Industrial Drive and Rte. 24 was received at 7:12 p.m. Thursday but could not be confirmed. A semi was reported all over the road on Rte. 24 near Rte. 6 Friday at 8:16 a.m. Officers were unable to locate.

Timothy Davis, 30, of Napoleon was arrested at 8:41 p.m. Thursday on a warrant issued out of Napoleon Municipal Court.

Misuse of a credit card was reported at 9:18 p.m. Thursday by a subject on West Washington Street.

A suspicious person was reported at 11:21 p.m. Thursday on East Washington Street.

A subject was warned for sending harrassing texts at 1:56 a.m. Friday. Telephone harassment was reported by a subject at 1800 Oakwood Ave. Friday at 8:07 p.m.

Accidents were reported at 2495 Enterprise Ave. Friday at 12:51 a.m. and in the 1300 block of Scott Street at 4:34 p.m. Friday. No other information was available.

Obstruction of justice charges are pending against a subject warned for telephone harassment at 630 Stout St. Friday at 1:56 a.m.

A dog complaint was received from the 300 block of North Harmony Drive Friday at 8:41 a.m. Officers reported a subject needed assistance with traffic in order to retrieve the dog.

A sick racoon was reported in the side yard of a residence at 446 W. Maumee Ave. at 9:10 a.m. Friday. An officer took care of the animal.

- i'm guessing that last sentence means exactly the opposite of what it says




A truck was reported sitting at 906 W. Riverview Ave. for several day on Friday at 11:26 a.m. Officers checked the location and advised all was okay.


Criminal trespassing was reported for an unwanted subject at 502 W. Clinton St. at 4:46 p.m. Friday.

At 6:30 p.m. Friday, officers were called to the Lutheran Home for a vehicle driving erratically around the parking lot and striking several objects. Upon arrival, officers charged Tondra Rausch, 62, of Columbus with open container, driving under the influence and failure to maintain reasonable control.

A fire alarm was reported at Napoleon Middle School Friday at 9:25 p.m.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions, births or discharges to report Thursday.

There were three discharges Friday permitting publication.

Joshua Witte of Liberty Center and Melanie Bechtol and son of Napoleon were all discharged.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

On State Route 65 in Damascus Township Wednesday at 1:04 p.m., Dennis E. Cousino, 55, of Grand Rapids was traveling westbound when his vehicle struck a deer. Cousino was uninjured and damage to his vehicle was moderate.


Belinda J. Chapman, 31, of Napoleon was eastbound on State Route 281 west of County Road 14 in Flatrock Township Tuesday at 8:20 p.m. when a deer ran into her vehicle’s path of travel and was struck. Chapman was uninjured, but damage to her vehicle was minor.

A collision with a deer caused minor damage to an eastbound vehicle driven by Gregory D. Vela, 41, of Napoleon on County Road P in Harrison Township Tuesday at 11:05 p.m. Vela was uninjured.

An unknown vehicle was reported to have struck a mailbox at O760 State Route 65 in Damascus Township at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday.

A suspicious person was reported standing in the yard at 7-681 County Road W in Liberty Township Tuesday at 11:49 p.m.
 
- someone's hallucinating after seeing too many halloween horror movies

Craig Knierim, 23, of Delta was cited for operating a vehicle while under the influence Wednesday at 12:05 a.m. following a traffic stop on County Road W west of County Road 12 in Wauseon.

An employee at Holgate Party Mart reported money stolen at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday.

Vandalism was reported by a subject at 19809 County Road 20B in Ridgeville Township at 2:57 p.m. Wednesday.

Erica Ziehr, 32, of Hamler was served a warrant Wednesday at 1:52 p.m. at Justop Carryout.

Unwanted phone calls were reported by a subject at 20373 Township Road 5B in Washington Township Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

A car door was reported dented while parked in the lot at Four County Career Center Tuesday at 5:59 p.m.

- that's what you get when you piss off the Demolition class

Napoleon Police Department

Arthur Mack, 40, of Defiance was arrested at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday on County Road 17D near U.S. Route 24 for a total protection order violation. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

A street sign was reported knocked down from a hit-skip accident on Filmore Street near Oakwood Avenue Wednesday at 2:35 a.m.

- omg they hit our street sign, call the cops!

A burglary was reported by a subject at 519 W. Maumee Ave. at 6:57 p.m. Wednesday.

Karen M. Herrera, 39, of Napoleon was charged with theft and operating a vehicle while under the influence Tuesday and summoned to court at 6:44 p.m. at Wal-Mart.


- so now they're holding court at walmart. that place really is taking over the town.

Criminal trespassing was reported at 304 E. Clinton St. at 8:47 p.m. Wednesday.

A barking dog complaint was filed by a subject at 609 E. Washington St. Wednesday at 7:56 p.m.

A citation was issued for a semi off route in the 1500 block of Woodlawn Avenue at 5:04 p.m. Wednesday.

A loud music complaint was reported at 216 Thomas Ave. Wednesday at 12:18 a.m.

Officers were called to a possible gas leak at 299 Appian Ave. Wednesday at 8:27 a.m. Napoleon Fire Department was called to check the area.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions to report Wednesday.

Melanie and Jeff Bechtol of Napoleon had a boy weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces Wednesday at 5:05 p.m.

There were five discharges Wednesday permitting publication.

Alison Witte of Liberty Center, Jessica Evans and daughter of Napoleon and Corrie Nesbitt and daughter of Bryan were all discharged.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

James D. Weisenburger, 49, of Oakwood was northbound on State Route 108 in Napoleon Township Monday at 11:55 p.m. when he struck a deer that ran into his vehicle’s path. Weisenburger was uninjured, but his vehicle sustained minor damage.

Alice J. Janick, 73, of Malinta was southbound on State Route 109 in Monroe Township Tuesday at 10:53 a.m. when she stopped at the posted stop sign at County Road L and proceeded into the intersection. An eastbound vehicle on Rd. L driven by Roger A. Fickle, 60, of Wauseon struck the left side of Janick’s vehicle and it came to rest in the roadway. Fickle’s vehicle continued around the block and then returned to the scene. Janick suffered minor injuries and was transported to Henry County Hospital by Malinta EMS. Fickle also suffered minor injuries and was taken by the Henry County South Joint Ambulance District to Henry County Hospital. A passenger in Janick’s vehicle, John Janick, 43, of Malinta was uninjured. Damage to both vehicles was moderate.

Donnie E. Sellers, 64, of Hamler was arrested for menacing Tuesday at 12:50 a.m. at Hefty’s Bar and Grill in McClure.
 
- maybe he referred to the owner as "hefty"

A disabled vehicle was reported at Circle K in Liberty Center at 3:07 a.m. Tuesday. Deputies found the vehicle was occupied and all was okay.

A suspicious female was reported by a subject at 224 N. Ash St. in Deshler Tuesday at 5:36 a.m. All was found to be okay.

Keys were reported stolen from JR’s Used Furniture in Monroe Township Tuesday at 12:31 p.m.

- pretty sure people don't steal keys. pretty sure you lost em.

A domestic dispute was reported on Township Road 7 in Liberty Township at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday.

A 9-1-1 hang-up was received from 3123 Township Road J in Richfield Township at 5:09 p.m. Tuesday. All was found to be okay.

Randy L. Beverly, 48, of Delta was cited for driving under suspension Tuesday at 6:05 p.m. following a traffic stop at 6-155 State Route 110.


Napoleon Police Department

On Monday at 4:10 p.m. at the intersection of Rte. 108 and Rte. 110, Richard Rudolph, 78, of Napoleon was stopped in traffic when his vehicle was rear-ended by a southbound vehicle on Rte. 108 operated by Rebecca Torock, 36, of Napoleon. No injuries were reported for Rudolph, Torock or a passenger in Torock’s vehicle, Steven Torock, 17, of Napoleon. No damage was reported to Rudolph’s vehicle and Torock’s vehicle sustained minor damage.

Roger H. Borstelman, 60, of Napoleon and Jacob A. Freppel, 37, of Napoleon were both parked in the lot next to the U.S. Post Office when Freppel began backing from his spot at the same time Borstelman began backing from his, causing the vehicles to collide. No injuries were reported. Borstelman’s vehicle was not damaged and minor damage was reported to Freppel’s vehicle.

A subject at 830 Monroe St. Tuesday a 11:30 p.m. reported the theft of a dog. More than $2,000 in cash was reported stolen from a residence at 734 N. Perry St. Tuesday at 6:43 a.m. At 12:48 p.m. Tuesday, miscellaneous items and prescription cream were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at 235 Maumee Lane.

- must have been some fancy cream

Two juveniles were reported trying to get into an apartment at 1800 Oakwood Ave. at 11:34 a.m. Tuesday.

Carlos F. Martinez, 35, of Napoleon was charged with domestic violence Tuesday at 5:23 p.m. at 317 W. Clinton St.

A subject at 1049 Dodd St. reported the windshield of their vehicle was shot out at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday.

New Bavaria Fire Department

Firefighters were called to the scene of a field fire on County Road C2 near County Road 15 Tuesday at 2:12 p.m. The department cleared the scene at 3:12 p.m.

Henry County Hospital

Alison and Keith Witte of Liberty Center had a boy weighing 8 pounds at 11:52 p.m. Monday.

There were no admissions, births or discharges to report Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

An arrest was made in a domestic dispute on County Road 14B in Napoleon Township Sunday at 11:20 p.m. No other information was available.

A suspicious person was reported on State Route 18 east of County Road 7 in Bartlow Township at 11:44 p.m. Sunday.

An alarm sounded at McClure Carry Out Monday at 4:51 a.m. Deputies reported all was found to be okay.


An unruly juvenile was reported at 9:40 a.m. Monday on County Road X in Ridgeville Township.

A driver’s license was reported found by a subject at 435 S. First St. in Hamler at 5:36 p.m. Monday.

Napoleon Police Department

An officer checked an open door reported at 1049 Dodd St. Sunday at 10:16 p.m. All was found to be okay.

A domestic dispute was reported in the 400 block of Independence Drive at 7:53 a.m. Monday.

A Bank of America debit card was reported lost Monday at 8:39 a.m.


An accident was reported on West Washington Street at 10:16 a.m. Monday. No other information was available. Another accident was reported at 4:10 p.m. Monday at East Maumee Avenue and South Perry Street. No other information was available.

Solicitors were reported selling Hanson windows in the 800 block of West Main Street at 1:24 p.m. Monday. An officers advised them to stop and file the correct paperwork.

A man’s wallet was found on County Road P at 3 p.m. Monday. At 5:45 p.m. Monday, a brown woman’s wallet was found on County Road R near State Route 108.

- what is with everything losing stuff today

Billy Rowe, 36, of Sherwood was arrested on a warrant Monday at 4:45 p.m. on U.S. Route 24 at the Defiance County line for failure to pay on no operator’s license charges. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

A disabled vehicle was reported on County Road R near Rte. 108 at 6:54 p.m. Monday.

A suspicious vehicle was reported Monday at 7:05 p.m. at Riverview Frosty Boy.

Disorderly conduct was reported on Hobson Street near Shelby Avenue Monday at 7:08 p.m. for juveniles on bikes using vulgar language. Officers were unable to locte.
Unruly juveniles were reported on Northcrest Circle Monday at 8:30 p.m.

Monroe Township Fire Department

Firefighters were dispatched at 5:06 p.m. Monday to J-135 County Road 11 in Monroe Township for a field fire. The department was back in service at 6:32 p.m.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions or discharges to report Monday.

Jessica Evans and Shawn Starr of Napoleon had a girl weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces at 7:43 p.m. Monday

Corrie Nesbitt and Robert J. Smith Jr. of Bryan had a girl weighing 7 pounds Moday at 8:58 p.m.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

At 9:25 p.m. Saturday, Weston L. Walter, 16, of Bryan was northbound on County Road 17 in Napoleon Township when he stopped for a posted stop sign, attempted to turn eastbound onto County Road P and lost control of the vehicle, ending up in a deep ditch. Neither Walter nor his passenger, Courtney Hartman, 14, of Bryan were injured. Damage to his vehicle was minor.

Latasha M. Newsome, 19, of Napoleon was cited for failure to control Sunday after an accident on State Route 109 in Monroe Township. Newsome was southbound on Rte. 109 at 8:04 a.m. when she went off the right side of the roadway and into a ditch. Upon an officer’s arrival, a tow truck had already removed Newsome’s vehicle from the ditch. Newsom suffered minor injuries and damage to her vehicle was disabling.

Jessi M. Harkcom, 23, of Stryker was traveling on State Route 18 in Monroe Township Sunday at 12:32 p.m. when her vehicle struck a deer. Harkcom was uninjured and her vehicle sustained moderate damage.


Mark Meade, 38, of Napoleon was charged with operating a vehicle while under the unfluence Saturday at 12:07 a.m. following a traffic stop for crossing over marked lanes on State Route 110 near County Road 12 in Napoleon Township. 
- i think this item may have been "written under the unfluence"

A subject at U-429 Township Road 17 in Freedom Township reported people out toilet papering Saturday at 12:43 a.m. Deputies were unable to locate. 

- sounds like a successful toilet-papering then
 
Gary Hoffer, 40, of Napoleon was arrested on a Napoleon Police Department warrant Saturday at 12:46 a.m. on Hobson Street north of Front Street.

Justin Schwable, 22, of Napoleon was charged with assault at 14149 County Road S in Napoleon Township Saturday at 5:18 a.m.

Mailboxes were reported damaged at 410 E. Hubbard St. in Hamler Saturday at 8:59 a.m. Another mailbox was reported damaged Saturday at 11:55 a.m. at 15052 Township Road N in Napoleon Township.

Zane Wood, 23, of Wawaka, Ind. was cited for driving under suspension Saturday at 7:10 p.m. following a driving complaint on U.S. Route 6 near U.S. Route 24.

- Following his arrest, his parents were cited for naming their son "Zane"

At the Holgate Village Office Saturday at 8:24 p.m., a verbal argument was reported. An argument was reported by a subject in the 300 block of East Maple Street in Liberty Center Sunday at 11:30 a.m. 

A subject at 455 S. East St. in McClure reported a dog barking at 9:21 p.m. Saturday.

Kids were reported playing football in the street near DK’s Eats and Treats in Holgate Saturday at 9:31 p.m.
- Really, someone called the cops on kids playing football in the street.


George Medina, 75, of Malinta was charged with obstructing justice Sunday at 9:17 a.m. at I-254 Rte. 109 in Monroe Township.

Subjects were warned for harassment Sunday at 12:05 p.m. at county roads 13 and R in Napoleon Township.

A suspicious vehicle was reported on County Road L at the railroad track in Monroe Township Sunday at 12:10 p.m. Deputies found it was employees working on the train.

Napoleon Police Department

Brandi Eberly, 31, of Napoleon was arrested Friday at 9:02 p.m. at 413 W. Clinton St. on a warrant out of Fulton County for failure to appear.

A disabled vehicle was reported on Industrial Drive near Rte. 24 Friday at 10:30 p.m. An officer advised the vehicle ran out of gas. An officer advised of a disabled vehicle on Carey Street near Scott Street Saturday at 2:45 a.m. It was reported the subject got the vehicle going.

A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 2400 block of Glen Arbors Drive Friday at 9:52 p.m.

A subject was warned for trespassing and disorderly conduct Friday at 11:08 p.m. after officers received a call of a person passed out on the ramp in the alley at Rick’s Sports Bar.

Gary Hoffer, 40, of Napoleon was arrested on a warrant out of Napoleon Municipal Court Saturday at 12:46 a.m. at East Front and Hobson streets for an income tax violation and failure to pay. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

A vehicle was reported to be all over the road and traveling at a high rate of speed at Industrial Drive and Rte. 24 Saturday at 3:12 a.m. Officers were unable to locate. A driving complaint was filed on a semi in the 900 block of North Perry Street Sunday at 11:15 a.m.

An officer advised a house at 1085 Becca Lane was toilet papered Saturday at 3:57 a.m.

A dispute was reported in the 400 block of Independence Drive at 8:08 a.m. Saturday.

Two dogs were reported running loose at 227 Yeager Street at 9:52 a.m. Saturday. The owner secured the dogs.

An open door was reported at 610 Jefferson St. at 3:21 p.m. Saturday. The door was secured.

Disorderly conduct was reported at 131 Railroad St. at 8:24 p.m. Saturday. The matter was referred to another department.

A noise complaint was filed Saturday at 10:07 p.m. at 519 W. Maumee Ave. Loud music was reported at 852 Monroe St. Sunday at 3:32 p.m. There was no violation found upon an officer’s arrival.

Courtney Hackney, 18, of Napoleon was arrested on a warrant out of Napoleon Municipal Court Sunday at 1:36 a.m. on Dagget Drive near West Maumee Avenue for failure to appear. She was taken to CCNO.

Tires were reported slashed on a vehicle parked at 1315 Woodlawn Ave. at 2:07 a.m. Sunday.

A suspicious person was reported in the 100 block of West Washington Street Sunday at 2:56 a.m. An officer advised it was two subjects walking in the area delivering newspapers.

Officers assisted the Napoleon Fire Department with an open burning complaint in the 1600 block of Glenwood Avenue Sunday at 11:16 a.m.

Melissa Gessner-Long, 35, of Defiance was served a summons to court for theft Sunday at 3:01 p.m.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions or births to report Saturday.

There were two discharges Saturday permitting publication. Amy Nulph and son of Wauseon were discharged.

There were no admissions, births or discharges to report Sunday.