(4-10-23) On Sunday morning at 2:22 am Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop for Fictitious License Plates, on U.S. Route 30 in Pleasant Township. During the investigation it was discovered the passenger in the vehicle had outstanding warrants. Jacquelyn Marie Forthman (34) of Venedocia was taken into custody on a warrant issued by Van Wert County Common Pleas Court for Aggravated Possession of Drugs, and a warrant issued by Van Wert Municipal Court for Failure to Appear. She was taken into custody and transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility. The driver of the vehicle, Jack Kelly Buckner (48) of rural Willshire was issued a traffic citation.

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