Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

An alarm was reported at 220 W. Clinton St. Monday at 11:06 p.m. Officers advised all was okay.

Lights were reported on inside the Henry County Senior Center and a vehicle parked behind the building Tuesday at 4:46 a.m. Officers checked and secured the building and vehicle.

An open door was reported at River CIty Bowl-A-Way Tuesday at 4:52 a.m. An officer advised a manager was inside the building and all was okay.

An open door was reported at LR Babcock Plumbing and Heating at 5:06 a.m. Tuesday. Officers advised all was okay.

Kyle McCabe, 19, was served a warrant for charges of drug paraphernalia Tuesday at 12:24 p.m. at 832 Oakwood Ave.

A driving complaint was filed at the city limits on State Route 108 for a vehicle all over the road Tuesday at 4:01 p.m. Officers were unable to locate.

A Playstation 3 was reported stolen from a residence at 415 Avon Place Tuesday at 4:33 p.m.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

A vehicle was reported in a ditch Tuesday at 12:32 a.m. on County Road M near County Road 7 in Harrison Township. Deputies advised the report was unfounded.

A warning was issued in a driving complaint filed on U.S. Route 24 in Napoleon Township Tuesday at 3:35 p.m.

An employee at Circle K in Liberty Center reported a drive-off theft of gasoline at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

A subject was warned for criminal trespassing Sunday at 6:40 p.m. at Fashion Bug.
- probably an exterminator

A suspicious vehicle was reported at Taco Bell Monday at 3:55 a.m.
- just looking for my fourth meal, officer.

A truck was reported driving off route Monday at 8:18 a.m. on Glenwood Avenue near Woodlawn Avenue. An officer located and cited the driver.

A building at 613 N. Perry St. was reported spray painted Monday at 8:51 a.m.

Disorderly conduct was reported at Napoleon Municipal Court Monday at 9:49 a.m. for a subject causing problems in court. Disorderly conduct was also reported in the 500 block of West Clinton Street Monday at 10:33 a.m.

A dog was reported running loose in the 800 block of Westchester Avenue at 12:05 p.m. Monday. Officers were unable to locate, but the dog warden was notified.
- so what exactly did they tell the dog warden?

An MP3 player was reported stolen out of a vehicle parked at Wal-Mart Monday at 12:27 p.m.

A possible drunk driver was reported on North Perry Street near West Riverview Avenue at 1:50 p.m. Monday.

Welding tables were reported stolen from a business at 1410 Scott Street at 3:55 p.m. Monday.

An alarm was reported Monday at 4:27 p.m. at 600 First Street.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Judy K. Weber, 69, of Stryker was eastbound on U.S. Route 24 in Napoleon Township Monday at 7:37 a.m. when she struck a deer in the roadway. Weber was uninjured, but her vehicle sustained disabling damage.
- ok seriously how are there any deer left in NW ohio

A vehicle was reported in a ditch Sunday at 7:07 p.m. on County Road T in Napoleon Township. Another vehicle was reported in a ditch at 10:46 p.m. Sunday on State Route 18 in Bartlow Township.

A suspicious person was reported at Holgate Party Mart Sunday at 10:58 p.m.

An accident was reported on County Road D in Bartlow Township Sunday at 11:31 p.m. No other information was available.

A barn was reported broken into Monday at 8:55 a.m. on Township Road H in Bartlow Township.

A warning was issued for a bad check reported at Holgate Party Mart Monday at 2:02 p.m.

Deputies arrested a wanted person in the 800 block of Maple Street in Napoleon Monday at 3:18 p.m. The juvenile was taken to the Juvenile Detention Center.

Monday, December 27, 2010: Christmas edition

Napoleon Police Department

A littering complaint was filed at 2:05 p.m. Friday by a subject at 1753 Oakwood Ave.
- ya can't just throw wrapping paper in the street

A telephone harassment complaint was filed at 2:15 p.m. Friday by a subject at 800 Sheffield Ave.

A suspicious person was reported in the 1700 block of Oakwood Avenue at 7:56 p.m. Friday. An officer checked the area, but was unable to locate the subject.
- santa

A disorderly conduct complaint was filed at 12:42 a.m. Saturday by a subject at 1800 Oakwood Ave. A disorderly conduct complaint was also filed at 10:39 p.m. Saturday by a subject at 25 Sutherland Ave.

Officers checked out a menacing complaint filed at 2:01 a.m. Saturday at 1140 E. Riverview Ave.

Michael Zapata, 23, of Napoleon was arrested on a warrant at 3:55 a.m. Saturday.

A criminal trespassing complaint was filed at 9:36 a.m. Saturday at The Lutheran Home on South Perry Street. A subject was warned in a criminal trespassing complaint filed at 6:40 p.m. Sunday at 1845 Scott St.
- elves

A suspicious vehicle was reported at Pilot truck plaza at 7:56 p.m. Saturday. An officer reported the incident unfounded. A suspicious vehicle was reported sitting in the driveway at 926 W. Washington St. at 11:55 p.m. Sunday and the horn was honking. An officer checked the area, but was unable to locate the vehicle.
- sleigh

A subject at 24 Sutherland Ave. was warned for loud music at 10:19 p.m. Saturday.
- too much rockin around the christmas tree

Adam Salaz, 21, of Defiance was arrested following a traffic stop on Enterprise Avenue at 4:08 a.m. Sunday. Salaz was charged with driving under the influence and drug paraphernalia. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.
- too much eggnog

Officers responded to 638 Beckham St. at 3:28 p.m. Sunday for a domestic dispute. Jesse James Ramey, 19, of Napoleon was arrested and charged with assault. He was taken to CCNO.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Jason C. Crossland, 39, of Napoleon was southbound on U.S. Route 6 in Harrison Township at 7:29 p.m. Thursday when a deer ran into the path of his vehicle and was struck. Crossland was not injured, but damage to his vehicle was moderate.

Deputies are investigating a crash on Township Road 3A in Damascus Township that was reported at 4:05 a.m. Friday. A vehicle owned by Brian J. Chupa of Grand Rapids was reported northbound on Road 3A when the vehicle went off the left side of the roadway and into a deep ditch. The driver left the scene prior to rescue personnel’s arrival. The vehicle sustained severe damage and is being held until the driver is located and identified.

Dena L. Ward, 36, of McClure was eastbound on State Route 65 near County Road 2 in Damascus Township at 6:05 a.m. Friday when her vehicle struck a deer on the roadway. Ward was not injured, but damage was moderate to her vehicle.

Milton G. Balog, 86, of Liberty Center was westbound on County Road T2 in Washington Township at 9:23 a.m. Friday when the driver’s side mirror on his vehicle struck the driver’s side mirror on an eastbound vehicle, driven by Eric S. Bitzinger, 28, of Washington Township as the vehicles passed each other. There were no injuries, and damage to both vehicles was minor.

Donald H. Anderson, 53, of Weston was westbound on Rte. 6 in Damascus Township at 3:45 p.m. Friday when his vehicle struck a deer on the roadway. Anderson was not injured, but damage to his vehicle was moderate.

Loren D. Rosebrook, 64, of Deshler was southbound on County Road 7 north of Township Road H in Monroe Township at 5:35 p.m. Friday when his vehicle went off the right side of the roadway and struck a mailbox, continued off the road and into a large ditch. Rosebrook was not injured, but damage to his vehicle was severe.

Joel N. Kryder, 40, of Napoleon was westbound on Rte. 65 in Damascus Township at 12:31 a.m. Sunday when a deer ran into the path of his vehicle and was struck. Kryder was not injured and damage was minor to his vehicle.
- it's a rudolph slaughterhouse

A pull behind mower was reported stolen from 321 N. Upton St. in Holgate at 9:24 p.m. Thursday. Several basketballs were reported stolen from Holgate High School at 9:31 p.m. Thursday.
- gifts gotta come from somewhere

Deputies handled a verbal dispute at 105 E. Maple St. reported at 12:47 a.m. Friday.

A suspicious vehicle was reported at Oak Grove Nursing Home in Deshler at 1:19 a.m. Friday. A deputy reported the incident as unfounded.

A subject at 14184 County Road U in Freedom Township reported at 2:14 p.m. Friday someone stole their identity to obtain a cell phone.

Deputies handled a civil matter involving workers at 9304 County Road 6 in Richfield Township at 2:36 p.m. Friday.

Deputies checked out a child custody issue on County Road 15B in Freedom Township at 2:59 p.m. Friday. A child custody issue was also reported at 2:18 p.m. Saturday on East Holmes Street in Deshler.

A dispute was reported at 606 East St. in Liberty Center at 9:16 p.m. Friday.

Deputies are investigating a breaking and entering reported at 9:41 p.m. Friday at 15475 State Route 424 in Flatrock Township. Extension cords, coils of wire and miscellaneous metal was reported stolen.

A battery was reported stolen from 610 Main St. in McClure at 9:41 a.m. Sunday.
- i know batteries are valuable around christmas time but usually you need at least TWO

A vehicle was reported in a ditch on State Route 18 in Holgate at 6:07 p.m. Sunday. A vehicle was also reported in a ditch on County Road T between county roads 12 and 13 in Liberty Township at 7:07 p.m. Sunday. No other information was available at press time on either incident.

Henry County Hospital

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

There were no admissions or discharges to report Saturday.

Sara and Jeremy Desgrange of Napoleon had a son at 8:40 a.m. Saturday. He weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces.
- congrats

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

Jean Delventhal, 77, of Napoleon was westbound on East Riverview Avenue Tuesday at 9:49 a.m. approaching the intersection of Hobson Street. A vehicle operated by Loucinda M. Triggs, 63, of Napoleon was northbound on Hobson Street, stopped at the posted stop sign at the intersection of Hobson Street and East Riverview Avenue. Triggs pulled from the stop and failed to see Delventhal’s vehicle, pulling out in front of it. Triggs could not stop and struck Delventhal’s vehicle. Neither Delventhal or Triggs were injured, and damage to their vehicles was minor.

A 9-1-1 hang up was reported at Rite-Aid Tuesday at 8:38 p.m. An officer advised all was okay.

A possible drunk driver was reported in the 1300 block of Oakwood Avenue at 10:08 p.m. Tuesday. Officers were unable to locate.

An alarm was reported at 1412 Scott St. at 2:02 a.m. Wednesday.
- thanks for this one. really useful. definitely worth reporting.

Officers had to direct traffic to get a disabled truck off the road Wednesday at 9:32 a.m. on Northcrest Drive near Oakwood Avenue. A wrecker had to remove a disabled vehicle Wednesday at 9:59 a.m. on Lagrange Street near Scott Street.
- it's funny how the signal will put somewhat similar items in the same paragraph, like they're somehow related. so confusing.

An employee at Murphy USA reported a drive-off theft of gasoline Wednesday at 3:40 p.m.

A report of child abuse in the 1600 block of East Riverview Avenue was discovered to be unfounded Wednesday at 4:03 p.m.
- i wonder if the kid called 911 because his parents wouldn't let him play black ops

An erratic driver was reported on U.S. Route 6 near Westmoreland Avenue Wednesday at 4:23 p.m. An officer was unable to locate.
- crazy drivers lucky day

A 9-1-1 hang up was reported Wednesday at 5:44 p.m. at 595 Buckeye Lane. An officer advised children were playing with the phone and all was okay.
- and those 3 buttons are the most fun to play with... they result in sirens.

A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 400 block of West Maumee Avenue Wednesday at 6:55 p.m.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Coins were reported stolen from the Hamler Car Wash Wednesday at 3:03 a.m.
- that's how it feels when the manual wash starts beeping, man, where are my coins? someone stole them. calling 911.

Christopher D. Slone, 22, of Hamler was cited for no operator’s license Wednesday at 1:58 p.m. following a traffic stop on East Street in Liberty Center.

An individual passing bad checks was reported at 17089 U.S. Route 6 in Napoleon Township at 3:11 p.m. Wednesday.

A 9-1-1 hang up was reported at 220 S. Turkeyfoot Ave. in Malinta Wednesday at 6:18 p.m. Deputies advised all was okay.

A subject at 7681 County Road V in Liberty Township reported receiving unwanted text messages and phone calls Wednesday at 6:47 p.m. At 7:21 p.m. Wednesday, a subject at 415 W. Henry St. in McClure reported receiving unwanted text messages.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions or discharges to report Tuesday.

There was one birth Tuesday permitting publication. Heidi and Nick Miller of Napoleon had a girl weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces at 9:37 p.m.

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

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

At 3:29 p.m. Monday, a vehicle owned by Kelly J. Borstelman of Napoleon was parked in the lot at East Pointe Apartments when it was found to have been struck in the left side by an unknown vehicle over night. No injuries were reported. Damage to Borstelman’s vehicle was moderate.

A subject at 1090 Glenwood Ave. reported identity theft at 10:06 a.m. Monday.

At 11:20 a.m. Monday, a semi was reported stuck on Dodd Street near Yeager Street. Officers advised the truck was making a delivery. A semi was reported driving aggressively Monday at 3:19 p.m. on Lagrange Street near Scott Street.


Officers responded to a domestic issues Monday at 2:20 p.m. and 9:18 p.m. in the 500 block of West Clinton Street.

A unwanted subject was reported on the property at 656 Euclid Ave. a 3:30 p.m. Monday.

An alarm was reported Monday at 5:12 p.m. at 403 S. Perry St.

An investigation is pending in the report of a burglary Monday at 5:26 p.m. at 600 First St.

A cell phone was reported stolen from Wal-Mart at 6:32 p.m. Monday. Two subjects were reported shoplifting at Wal-Mart Monday at 7:54 p.m. Amanda Webb, 21, of Napoleon was charged in the incident.

A disabled vehicle was reportd on Haley Avenue near Woodlawn Avenue Monday at 6:39 p.m. At 8:04 p.m. Monday, a disabled vehicle was reported on U.S. Route 24 near U.S. Route 6.

A subject at 1124 Lagrange St. reported criminal trespassing at 7:53 p.m. Monday.

JP Morgan, 48, of Napoleon was charged with drug paraphernalia and possession Monday at 8:41 p.m. following an incident at 1049 Dodd St.
- I wonder if there was a Chase.

A suspicious vehicle with its lights on was reported parked at 12 Meadowlark Lane Tuesday at 4:42 a.m. An officer advised the owner was aware.
- um, yeah, my lights are on, whatcha gonna do, call the cops? ... oh, really.

Elizabeth Coppes, 21, of Napoleon was arrested on a warrant Tuesday at 9:24 a.m. at 830 Monroe St. She was also charged with creating a hazardous condition and obstructing official business.
- I wonder if she threw a bucket of marbles on the floor in wal-mart

An accident was reported on Hobson Street near East Riverview Avenue at 9:49 a.m. Tuesday. At 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, an accident was reported on West Maumee Avenue near South Perry Street. No other infomation was available on these incidents.

A domestic dispute was reported in the 200 block of Patricia Avenue Tuesday at 4:48 p.m. after the Henry County Sheriff’s Office reported a 9-1-1 hang-up in the area.
- quite a mystery.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Gayle A. Fenter, 33, of Defiance was northbound on County Road 24 in Ridgeville Township at 5:28 a.m. Tuesday when a deer ran into the path of her vehicle and was struck. Fenter was uninjured, but her vehicle sustained disabling damage.

Robert R. Watts Sr., 48, of Michigan City, Ind., was southbound on State Route 109 in Monroe Township Tuesday at 10:06 a.m. when his semi went off the right side of the roadway, struck the ditch and came to rest on its top. Watts was not injured, but his semi sustained severe damage.

Deputies responded to a residence on Township Road 9C in Liberty Township Monday at 7:54 p.m. for a verbal argument.

Tools were reported stolen from a residence at 113 N. Turkeyfoot St. in Malinta at 8:10 p.m. Monday.

A warning was issued on Rte. 24  near County Road 4A in Liberty Township at 3:07 a.m. Tuesday to a semi driver who was reported to be driving recklessly.
- well if they gave him a warning i'd guess he WAS driving recklessly, not just "reported to be."

A subject at 45 Bordeaux in Napoleon reported finding old ammunition Tuesday at 2:51 p.m.
- in NW ohio, "old" ammunition is probably the stuff from last month

A car was reported keyed at Four County Career Center Tuesday at 3:31 p.m.
- probably had it coming.

A custody issue was reported at 4:24 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of North Park Street in Deshler.

A neighbor dispute over a dog was reported on County Road 7 in Liberty Township Tuesday at 4:51 p.m.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions or discharges to report Tuesday.

There was one birth Tuesday permitting publication. Karen Leal of Napoleon had a girl weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces at 7:28 a.m.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

Citations were issued at 6:43 p.m. Friday following a parking enforcement initiative in the area of Briarheath and Clairmont avenues.
- oooooooh a big parking sting goes down
Officers responded to 848 1/2 Scott St. at 11:52 p.m. Friday for a domestic dispute. An officer reported the incident was just a dispute and the parties involved were separated.

Officers are investigating a possible breaking and entering at Speedway on Scott Street reported at 12:36 a.m. Saturday when an alarm at the business was activated.
- and...? oh wait I could put that comment on every single item here. try it.

Officers responded to Rick’s Sports Bar at 2:19 a.m. Saturday for a report of a disorderly conduct.

Michael Shumaker, 22, of Napoleon was arrested at 2:28 a.m. Saturday at 218 W. Main St. Shumaker was charged with assault and resisting arrest. A subject was also warned for trespassing in the incident.

A criminal trespassing complaint was filed at 3:04 a.m. Saturday by a subject at 1800 Oakwood Ave. An officer reported the incident unfounded.

Officers assisted with a child custody issue on Woodlawn Avenue at 9:16 a.m. Saturday.

An alarm was reported at a business in the 1400 block of Scott Street at 11:26 a.m. Saturday. An officer reported the incident was due to subscriber error.

Michelle Hanson, 48, of Toledo was arrested on a bench warrant at 7:40 a.m. Sunday. Hanson was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

A barking dog complaint was filed at 8:49 a.m. Sunday by a subject in the 800 block of Monroe Street.

Officers checked out a report of a small child walking down the street in the area of Glenwood and Lynn avenues at 1:45 p.m. Sunday. An officer reported everything was okay, the child was just taking a walk.
- so... someone called the cops because a kid went for a walk. the question here is HOW OLD WAS THE KID but again this is NW signal, the source of all questions in NW ohio.

A large bale of hay was reported on the roadway on U.S. Route 24 at U.S. Route 6 at 3:38 p.m. Sunday. Officers moved the bale to the side of the roadway.
- brilliant plan.

A burglary was reported at 921 Welsted St. at 5:33 p.m. Sunday. An officer checked out the complaint and reported the incident was unfounded.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Deputies are investigating a crash on County Road 2 near County Road M in Damascus Township reported at 2:36 a.m. Sunday. A deputy reported a vehicle went off the left side of the roadway, rolled over once and came to rest in a ditch. No driver was at the scene when deputies arrived. The vehicle is owned by Keith E. Vollmar of Bowling Green. Damage to the vehicle was disabling and it is unknown if there were any injuries.
- hey Keith, I think you're in trouble. or you're really surprised right now.

Charlotte M. Pinson, 48, of Hilliard, Ohio, was cited for failure to stop at a stop sign following a two-vehicle crash on State Route 18 at State Route 108 in Holgate Sunday at 12:37 p.m. Samantha A. Burk, 23, of Archbold was southbound on Rte. 108, while Pinson was westbound on Rte. 18. Pinson stopped at the posted stop sign then proceeded into the intersection causing a collision. There were no injuries reported and both vehicles sustained moderate to disabling damage.

A warning was issued in a telephone harassment complaint filed at 9:05 p.m. Saturday by a subject at 240 Depot St. in McClure.

A property damage complaint was filed at 11:53 p.m. Saturday by a subject at 17714 Township Road 16 in Napoleon Township.

Deputies assisted personnel at Henry County Hospital with an incident at 6:18 a.m. Sunday. No other information was available.

Deputies checked out a domestic dispute at 2290 State Route 65 in Damascus Township at 11:04 a.m. Sunday.

Deputies assisted the game warden with a complaint at 3:06 p.m. Sunday in the area of 5546 Township Road 10 in Marion Township. Deputies also assisted the game warden with a complaint on County Road L between county roads 17D and 19 in Flatrock Township at 3:19 p.m. Both incidents involved deer hunters.

A warning was issued in a driving complaint filed at 7:20 p.m. Sunday on Rte. 24 at County Road 1 in Washington Township.

Henry County Hospital

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

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Deputies arrested Ronald Patton, 25, of Napoleon Saturday at 1:01 a.m. on State Route 110 east of Campbell’s Soup Supply Co. in Harrison Township on a warrant out of Lucas County. He was transferred to Lucas County authorities.

A fight was reported on State Route 65 in Damascus Township Saturday at 2:15 a.m. No other information was available.
- that probably made it difficult for the cops to find

A subject at 2709 Township Road U in Washington Township reported a suspicious vehicle Saturday at 11:17 a.m. Deputies were unable to locate and advised the incident occurred three days prior to the report.
- hi, i'd like to report a suspicious vehicle. it was really scary. then i fell asleep. that was three days ago.

Victor Guerrero, 37, of Napoleon was arrested on a warrant at 15105 County Road Z in Flatrock Township Saturday at 2:18 p.m. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

A driving complaint was filed on a vehicle traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 24 from Defiance County at 3:44 p.m. Saturday. Deputies located the vehicle and warned the driver.

A subject at 18849 Township Road T in Freedom Township reported telephone harassment Saturday at 8:16 p.m.

A mailbox was reported smashed at 10437 County Road V in Liberty Township at 10:03 p.m. Saturday.

A suspicious person was reported on Rte. 65 south of McClure in Damascus Township at 11:11 p.m. Saturday.

Deputies responded to State Route 109 in Monroe Township Sunday at 6:35 a.m. for a civil matter concerning issues between a husband and wife.


A vehicle was reported to be in a ditch on State Route 18 in Pleasant Township at 8:12 a.m. Sunday. The vehicle was removed and there was no damage.

Napoleon Police Department

An accident was reported at the Pilot Travel Center at 9:06 p.m. Friday. No other information was available. An accident was reported Sunday at 5:47 p.m. on County Road R. No other information was available.

Criminal trespassing was reported at Ritter Park Saturday at 12:28 a.m. A subject was warned for park hours.

An alarm was reported at Speedway at 1:52 a.m. Saturday. Officers checked the building and reported all was okay. Another alarm was reported at Speedway at 2:09 a.m. Saturday, this time due to subscriber error.

Two subjects were reported seen running from The Henry County Bank on East Washington Street and getting into a car at 11:58 a.m. Saturday. Officers checked with the bank and reported all was okay.
- running near a bank = ILLEGAL

A sex offense was reported in the city at 2:25 p.m. Saturday. The matter was referred to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Teenage girls were reported being rude at 1445 Scott St. at 3:04 p.m. Saturday. The subjects left prior to an officer’s arrival.
- being rude = ILLEGAL

Debris was reported to be in the roadway at 4:45 p.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of Oakwood Avenue.
- sixteen stars and their satellites smashed together 30 million years ago, sending debris millions of miles away. at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th, 2010, some of that space debris landed on Oakwood Avenue in Napoleon, Ohio. the signal always leaves out the good stuff.


A disabled vehicle was reported on Rte. 24 near Scott Street Saturday at 5:38 p.m.

Erika Baden, 40, of Napoleon was charged with theft following an incident at Wal-Mart Saturday at 6:07 p.m. She was taken to CCNO. An employee at Wal-Mart reported the theft of a desktop computer at 11:37 p.m. Saturday.
- are these related? did baden steal a computer from walmart? maybe? maybe the news writer should stay away from the glue?
A subject in the 400 block of East Street reported a suspicious vehicle driving around the area for several minutes at 6:35 p.m. Saturday. A suspicious vehicle was reported left in the parking lot at Circle K at 12:36 p.m. Saturday.

Brice Travis, 44, of Napoleon was charged with driving under the influence Sunday at 12:57 a.m. following a traffic stop on Strong Street.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Alesha R. Lulfs, 19, of Liberty Center was westbound on County Road T in Freedom Township Wednesday at 7:50 a.m. when her vehicle went off the right side of the roadway. Lulf’s vehicle slid into the ditch, struck a culvert and flipped over, coming to rest on its top on the roadway. Lulfs suffered minor injuries and was transported to Henry County Hospital by Napoleon Rescue. Damage to Lulf’s vehicle was severe.

On Wednesday at 11:05 a.m., a vehicle owned by Larry D. Wheeler of Malinta was parked in a lot at Patrick Henry High School and was side swiped by an unknown vehicle. Wheeler’s vehicle was driverless at the time of the incident and damage to the vehicle was moderate.
- not too often you see the word "driverless." i like it.

A subject at 313 W. Maple St. in Liberty Center reported identity theft Tuesday at 7:53 p.m.

A laptop was reported stolen from Four County Career Center at 9:14 p.m. Tuesday.
- so vague... yet so specific on the time.

Deputies responded to a boyfriend/girlfriend dispute in the 600 block of East Street in Liberty Center at 1:49 a.m. Wednesday.

A disabled vehicle was reported Wednesday at 3:07 a.m. on U.S. Route 6 near Township Road 3A in Damascus Township.

An employee at B.A. Miller & Sons Trucking Inc. in Liberty Center reported an unknown vehicle parked on the property at 7:59 a.m. Wednesday.
- officer, i don't know, it might be a car, a truck, a motorcycle, a boat or a bicycle! i just don't know. i'm so ashamed.

Unwanted text messages were reported Wednesday at 8:21 a.m. by a subject at 220 Main St. in McClure. A subject at 9858 County Road O in Napoleon Township Wednesday at 9:23 a.m. reported suspicious phone calls.

Napoleon Police Department

On Wednesday at 3:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lincoln Wolf, 17, of Napoleon was turning eastbound from Westmoreland onto Bales Road when he lost control of his vehicle and it slid off the roadway, striking a sign owned by the City of Napoleon. Wolf and a passenger in his vehicle, Benjamin Flogaus, 17, of Napoleon were uninjured. Damage to Wolf’s vehicle was minor. Wolf was cited for failure to maintain reasonable control.
- probably dropped into a coma from the cafeteria pizza.

A subject in the 800 block of South Perry Street reported a dog barking outside for hours with no shelter Tuesday at 9:48 p.m.
- this is why dogs need cell phones.
An accident occured on Scott Street Wednesday at 6:33 p.m. No other information was available.
- seriously this is just a waste of all things.

An employee at American Road Truckstop reported the theft of $495 in diesel fuel Wednesday at 6:54 a.m.

A dog at large was reported in the 200 block of Patricia Avenue Wednesday at 4:39 p.m. The matter was referred to the dog warden.

Henry County Hospital

There were no admissions or discharges to report Wednesday.

There was one birth Wednesday permitting publication. Kelcy Sparkman of Napoleon had a boy weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces at 6:39 a.m.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

An open vehicle door was reported at 517 W. Main St. Tuesday at 12:09 a.m.
- i wish i could get the 911 recording for this one

A driving complaint was filed Tuesday at 10:25 a.m. for a report of a semi on Woodlawn Avenue. Officers were unable to locate.

An accident was reported on Lagrange Street near Scott Street Tuesday at 12:29 p.m. No other information was available.

A subject at 527 Avon Place reported suspicious persons in the area selling insurance Tuesday at 1:23 p.m. Officers advised the solicitors had permits from the city.
- rampant paranoia

A domestic dispute was reported in the 1200 block of Scott Street at 2:47 p.m. Tuesday. An officer advised the incident was an argument between friends and all was okay.
- are they still friends?

A subject at 1165 Westmont Ave. reported kids on their property after school Tuesday at 3:22 p.m. Officers were unable to locate.

On Tuesday at 4:02 p.m., a subject at 127 Bradford Ave. reported telephone harassment. Telephone harassment was also reported Tuesday at 9:23 p.m. by a subject at 435 W. Maumee Ave.

Michaela Seibel, 22, of Napoleon was arrested Tuesday at 4:34 p.m. at 619 Strong St. She was released on her own recognizance.

A dog was reported on a porch barking Tuesday at 7:35 p.m. in the 200 block of Patricia Avenue. An officer caught the dog and called the dog warden.
- called the dog warden to say hello? or did he do something with the dog.

A loud music complaint was filed on Monroe Street near Shelby Avenue at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday. Officers were unable to locate.
- maybe they shouldn't have sent the deaf cop


Henry County Sheriff’s Office

An unwanted subject was reported at O167 County Road 17 in Napoleon Township at 9:23 p.m. Monday.

Illegal dumping was reported when matresses were found in a ditch Tuesday at 1:33 a.m. on County Road 11 in  Pleasant Township.
- hey man that's my bedroom

A driving complaint was filed on State Route 18 near Keyser Street in Holgate Tuesday at 8:56 a.m. for a vehicle passing a stopped school bus.

A custody issue was reported in the 200 block of North Main Street in McClure Tuesday at 11:04 a.m.

A subject at 22492 State Route 34 in Archbold reported receiving verbal threats Tuesday at 12:46 p.m. Verbal harassment or threat was reported at Liberty Center Elementary School Tuesday at 4:26 p.m.

Alvin Gerken, 28, of Napoleon was served a warrant Tuesday at 2:40 p.m. at 1960 E. Gypsy Lane in Bowling Green. He was taken to the Wood County Justice Center.

A subject at TMT Warehousing in Harrison Township Tuesday at 4:28 p.m. reported items were stolen from a purse.

Henry County Hospital

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

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Gerald R. Smith, 50, of Hamler was northbound on State Route 109 in Marion Township Monday at 3:27 p.m. and attempted to turn east onto County Road G. Another northbound vehicle on Rte. 109 operated by Andrew J. Hermiller, 17, of Malinta was behind Smith’s vehicle, failed to slow in time and struck Smith’s truck on the back right side of the trailer. Hermiller suffered minor injuries. Smith and a passenger in Hermiller’s vehicle, Christopher JC Cody, 18, of Malinta were uninjured. Hermiller’s vehicle sustained moderate damage. No damage was reported to Smith’s vehicle.

Christmas decorations were reported damaged at 101 N. Damascus St. in Liberty Center Monday at 2:05 a.m.
- maybe the strand of lights just quit working. that happens you know. rampant paranoia continues.

A 9-1-1 hang-up was received from S799 County Road 1D in Liberty Township Monday at 7:24 a.m. Deputies advised all was okay at the residence.


A bicycle was found on County Road U4 near County Road 3 in Washington Township at 3:21 p.m. Monday.
- that's kinda creepy. is there any concern for the person who may have been riding it in the middle of nowhere?

Napoleon Police Department

A subject at 120 E. Maumee Ave. reported telephone harassment at 9:26 p.m. Sunday.

A disabled vehicle was reported in the 500 block of North Perry Street Sunday at 10:15 p.m. An officer advised the vehicle was out of gas.
- this is right by the old PETRO PANTRY and the Marathon. if either place still sold gas, this would not have been a problem.

An accident was reported on Reynolds Street at 10:34 p.m. Sunday. No other information was available. An accident was reported on Hobson Street near East Riverview Avenue Monday at 12:32 p.m. No other information was available.

A domestic dispute was reported in the 200 block of West Washington Street Sunday at 11:27 p.m.

A driving complaint was was filed Monday at 2:11 p.m. on West Maumee Avenue near South Perry Street for a semi attempting to turn down the street in that area.

A subject at 308 Appian Ave. reported criminal trespassing Monday at 3:33 p.m.

David Winnie, 41, of Cecil was arrested Monday at 4:52 p.m. at 524 N. Perry St. on a warrant out of Defiance County. He was turned over to Defiance County authorities.

A subject on Garden Street reported Monday at 5:13 p.m. a vehicle with a flat tire and broken windshield had been parked in the same spot for a week. An officer checked the vehicle and advised all was okay.
- okay WTF does that mean, "all was okay" -- was the tire not actually flat and the windshield not actually broken? was it not parked in the same spot for a week? is that not illegal? who writes this shit?

An alarm was reported at 219 E. Washington St. Monday at 5:59 p.m. An officer advised it was due to subscriber error.

Henry County Hospital

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

Monday, December 6, 2010

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

Loretta A. Conklin, 67, of Napoleon was westbound on State Route 281 in Richfield Township Friday at 7:44 p.m. when her vehicle struck a deer that ran into the roadway. Conklin was uninjured, but damage to her vehicle was moderate.

Michael C. Gruen, 24, of Napoleon was northbound on State Route 108 near County Road U in Freedom Township Sunday at 12:49 p.m. when a deer ran into the side of his vehicle. Gruen was uninjured and damage to his vehicle was minor.

A vehicle was reported to be in a ditch on County Road J east of County Road 7 in Richfield Township at 10:25 p.m. Friday. No other information was available.


Hunters were reported to possibly be trespassing on property on County Road 16 in Flatrock Township Saturday at 10:24 a.m.
- police, help, people MIGHT be trespassing on my property!

A subject at 307 Summit St. in Malinta reported Saturday at 10:41 a.m. the rear window was broken out of a vehicle parked at the residence.

At 11:26 a.m. Saturday, a subject on Rte. 108 near County Road N in Napoleon Township reported items fell off a truck and struck their vehicle.

A subject at 12614 Township Road U2 in Liberty Township Saturday at 12:44 p.m. reported an attempted scam. Deputies advised there was no scam and all was okay.
- northwest ohio's rampant paranoia continues

Tools were reported stolen from a barn Saturday at 1:19 p.m. at 10322 County Road O in Harrison Township.

An adult Schwinn tricycle was reported stolen from a shed at Eastland Acres Trailer Court in Deshler Sunday at 11:57 a.m.
- an adult tricycle? this could mean one of two things, neither of which makes any sense. 1) the tricycle is an adult 2) the tricycle is designed for an adult

Deputies checked out a hunting complaint for the game warden Saturday at 2:37 p.m. on County Road J between county roads 6 and 7 in Richfield Township.

A subject in the 200 block of Monroe Street in Malinta Saturday at 4:42 p.m. reported possible harassment or threat.

A car/deer accident was reported on U.S. Route 24 near County Road 17D in Napoleon Township Saturday at 5:06 p.m. A vehicle struck a deer on Rte. 24 near County Road 17 in Napoleon Township Saturday at 5:43 p.m. No other information was available in these incidents.

A suspicious subject was reported running through the yard and field at 19259 County Road 8 in Liberty Township Saturday at 6:08 p.m.

Deputies were called to E-023 County Road 16C in Pleasant Township Sunday at 4:52 a.m. for an altercation between two males.
- clearly they were sober

Unwanted hunters were reported in the area of 17265 County Road M1 in Napoleon Township Sunday at 9:01 a.m.
- deer called that one in

Hunters were reported trespassing on County Road L in Monroe Township Sunday at 12:34 p.m. Deputies advised it was a misunderstanding.
- oh, he said we COULDN'T kill living creatures on his property.


A subject at 306 N. Turkeyfoot St. in Malinta Sunday at 9:10 a.m. reported damage to a vehicle parked at the residence.

A suspicious vehicle was reported on County Road 7 in Harrison Township at 10:28 a.m. Sunday. Deputies were unable to locate.

An alarm was reported at Heartland Disposal Service in Harrison Township Sunday at 3:37 p.m. Deputies advised it was a false alarm.

Berdardo Soto III, 41, of Grand Rapids was served a warrant Sunday at 4:44 p.m. at 1-578 County Road T3 in Washington Township. He was taken to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

Napoleon Police Department

Courtney L. Richard, 16, of Sherwood was traveling south on Scott Street Sunday at 3:23 p.m. when she attempted to make a right turn into the Chief Supermarket parking lot. A vehicle traveling behind her, operated by Dustin M. Mansfield, 29, of Columbus Grove, failed to see Richard slow down to make the turn and struck her vehicle in the rear. Richard, and a passenger in her vehicle, Lewis P. King, 58, of Defiance, and Mansfield and a passenger in his vehicle, Ronald P. Mansfield, 51, of Ottawa, were all uninjured. Damage to Richard’s vehicle was moderate and Mansfield’s vehicle sustained no damage.
- somehow a deer is probably to blame.

Justin Rowe, 22, of Wauseon was arrested on a warrant out of Fulton County Saturday at 1:32 a.m. on North Perry Street near West Washington Street. He was transferred  to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Shannon Kramp, 28, of Napoleon was served a warrant out of Wood County Saturday at 12:40 p.m. at 402 W. Main St. for failure to pay. Bond was posted.

Brandon Schultz, 21, of Napoleon was charged with failure to comply and driving while under the influence following a traffic stop on Haley Avenue near West Washington Street Saturday at 2:43 a.m. Ricardo Gutierrez, 35, of Napoleon was charged with driving under the influence Sunday at 2:41 a.m. following a traffic stop on County Road R near Scott Street.

A disabled vehicle was reported on Rte. 24 near U.S. Route 6 Sunday at 6:43 p.m. Officers advised the owner was contacted.

A coat was reported stolen from 230 Lagrange St. Sunday at 3:36 p.m.
- is that a house? a business? a coat store? a coat check?

A subject at 8 Martha Lane reported an injured deer in the back yard Saturday at 10:03 a.m. An officer took care of the deer and a subject from the list was called to pick up the animal.
- I'm so sick of seeing this paper publish that an officer "took care of [the animal]". he fucking killed it. he didn't take care of it. someone needs to take care of the editor.

A sick raccoon was reported at 801 S. Perry St. Sunday at 7:36 a.m.

A male and female were warned for criminal trespassing Saturday at 12:42 a.m. at 1400 Oakwood Ave.

A subject at Wal-Mart Saturday at 10:53 p.m. was warned for disorderly conduct.

A driving complaint was filed on County Road T near Rte. 108 Sunday at 5:02 p.m. Officers were unable to locate.

A male subject was warned for telephone harassment Saturday at 5:13 a.m. at Ward’s Truck Service.

Henry County Hospital

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

There were no admissions or births to report Sunday.

There were two discharges Sunday permitting publication. Meagan Guyer and daughter of Napoleon were discharged.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Napoleon Police Department

William Turner, 41, of Napoleon was arrested and summoned to court for inciting violence Monday at 3:37 p.m. at 241 Yeager St.

A suspicious vehicle was reported at Chief Supermarket Monday at 8:31 p.m. Officers checked the vehicle and advised all was okay.

Jacob Hoffman, 26, of Leipsic was arrested for failure to pay on domestic charges Monday at 10:12 p.m.


An employee at the Napoleon Post Office reported the theft of seven floor mats from the lobby Tuesday at 2 p.m.
- 2 p.m.? while it would be impressive, it's unlikely that someone stole the mats off the floor in the middle of the day. they were likely stolen overnight, because the post office keeps the doors unlocked. apparently the postal workers didn't notice the missing mats until 2 p.m. the following day. here's the puzzling part. despite the workers' obvious lack of observational prowess, they did know EXACTLY how many mats there were.

A subject at 218 W. Main St. Tuesday at 4:34 p.m. was warned for menacing.

Larry Shank, 45, of Napoleon was arrested for failure to pay on a financial responsibility suspension at 218 W. Main St. Tuesday at 5:20 p.m. He was released on his own recognizance.

Eric Csendes, 24, of Stryker was arrested for failure to pay on a charge of falsification Tuesday at 5:59 p.m. at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.

A subject was warned for criminal trespassing Tuesday at 6:57 p.m. at Wal-Mart.

A domestic dispute was reported in the 600 block of South Perry Street Tuesday at 8:52 p.m.

Henry County Sheriff’s Office

A subject at 207 W. Wabash St. in Liberty Center Tuesday reported documented threats at 10:42 a.m.

A disorderly juvenile was reported at Four County Career Center in Ridgeville Township Tuesday at 3:15 p.m.

An accident was reported on U.S. Route 24 near County Road 16 in Napoleon Township at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday. No other information was available.