(10-24-24) On Wednesday night at 9:13 pm Van Wert County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. Route 127 in Hoaglin Township for a report of Breaking and Entering.

Luis O. Barajas Jr. (43) of Paulding was arrested and charged with Fifth-Degree Felony Breaking and Entering. Danielle R. Ripke (39) of Payne was arrested and charged with Fifth-Degree Felony Breaking and Entering, and Fourth-Degree Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia.

Both subjects were transported to the Van Wert County Correctional Facility.