Van Wert Police Department’s telephone lines:
911- for Emergencies (FIRE , EMS, POLICE)
419-238-6666- To report NON emergencies (bicycle stolen, noise complaint etc)
419-238-2462- Business line
419-238-4777-Dectective bureau
419-238-1993-Police Chief
419-238-1989-Records Bureau (for copy of a report)
Van Wert Municipal Court 419-238-5767
To pay a traffic citation online/to look up arrest/conviction information go online to vwmc.org
Van Wert City Law Director-419-232-2700
Crime Victim Services-419-238-9800
Mayor’s office-419-238-0308
Safety Service Director- 419-238-1237
Van Wert Engineering (junk, high grass) complaints 419-238-5775
Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office- 419-238-3866
Van Wert County Correctional facility-419-238-2464
Van Wert State Highway Patrol-419-238-3055
Van Wert Fire Department business line-419-238-4918
Van Wert License Bureau- 419-238-9399
Van Wert Juvenile Court-419-238-1118
Van Wert Juvenile Probation-419-238-2044
Van Wert County Common Pleas Court-419-238-6935
Van Wert County Common Pleas Adult Probation-419-238-2825
DJFS (Department Job and Family Services-419-238-5430
Van Wert Post Office- 419-238-1678
Van Wert Recycle Center- 419-238-7767
Dead Animals:
If you find a dead animal, the city will pick it up IF it is in the street or in the terrace.
Please call the Mayor’s office at 419-238-0308, and they will make arrangements for it to be picked up.
Barking Dogs:
Please call the Van Wert Police Department at 419-238-2462
Loose Dogs:
Call the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office at 419-238-3866 Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8am to 4pm. After 4pm and anytime on the weekends, and on Holidays call the Van Wert City Police Department at 419-238-2462.
Vicious Dogs:
Call the Van Wert Police Department at 419-238-6666.
Animal Bites:
If you are bitten by an animal seek medical attention, then call the Van Wert City Police Department at 419-238-6666 for further instructions.
Loose Wild Animals:
Contact Wildlife Officer 419-424-5000.
We do not investigate private property accidents unless:
1) Driver leaves the scene and fail to properly exchange information.
2) A City or Government vehicle is involved.
3) The accident results in a fatality or injury.
4) The accident could result in traffic or criminal charges being filed.
5) Or some other exigent circumstances that would warrant an accident report to be filed.
What you need to do is all parties involved exchange information (driver’s license information, registration information, insurance information). And contact their insurance companies.
We no longer provide this service unless:
The vehicle is running
A child is locked inside
A pet is locked inside
If you believe someone is in violation of burning please contact the Fire Department business number at 419-238-4918.
Please call AEP direct, they need YOUR information, to assist you: their telephone number: 800-672-2231
Please bring your bicycle to our station and we will issue a license for it FREE+
Locate your Ward on the Ward Map and then check to see which Council Person serves that Ward.
Trees in the right-of-way (between the sidewalk and street) will be removed by the Street Department.
To report a tree which is of concern please call (419) 238-1237.
In many cases the problem is in the property owners own sewer or drain line and will require a plumber. The City will check the City’s sewers at your request before a plumber is called. You may call (419) 238-1237 Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
A permit is required for connection, demo or repair to any City utility, including water, storm sewer and sanitary sewer.
Permit fees vary.
You can locate the different tap fees under forms/Engineer’s Office/ Building Permit Flow Chart/second page.
Please call the Safety Service Director Office at (419) 238-1237 if you have any questions.
Please note: Because all new commercial or industrial taps are different it is best to call for pricing.
Call the Parks Department at (419) 238-9121.
City parks shall be closed during the following hours:
Memorial Park 10 PM to 6 AM
Fountain Park fka 3rd Ward Park 10 PM to 6 AM
Jubilee Park 11 PM to 6 AM
Smiley Park 11 PM to 6 AM
Rotary Soccer Complex 11 PM to 6 AM
Rotary Park 10 PM to 6 AM (except for fishing activities only)
Reservoir Boat Launch 10 PM to 6 AM (except for fishing activities only)
Franklin Park 10 PM to 6 AM
