On 18 Jan 04 Deputy Sheriff Stackpole investigated a two vehicle crash on US 50 near the intersection of State Route 618. Glen A. Schaffert, age 56, 4005 Canyon Drive NW, Canton, OH, was eastbound in his BMW 325ci when Bradley Blair, age 18, 224 Calaway Ridge, Coolville, approached in the passing lane from behind. While attempting to overtake Mr. Schaffert, Mr. Blair lost control of his Chevy Cavalier struck the bumper of the BMW causing Mr. Blair to spin around. Mr. Schaffert in turn came to rest perpendicular to the driver side of Mr. Blair’s vehicle. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage and no injuries were reported. Mr. Blair was issued a citation for failure to control.

On 18 Jan 04 Deputy Sheriffs Evans and Kapple were dispatched to the home of Brenda S. Watson, age 43, 1751 Darnold Road, Vincent, after Ms. Watson reported being assaulted by her live-in partner Janet E. Skidmore, age 43. Ms. Watson stated that Ms. Skidmore was irate over the fact that Ms. Watson slammed the door several times and ran the washing machine late at night, keeping her kids up. The argument escalated into a fight and Ms. Watson sustained a bloody nose. Ms. Skidmore was arrested for domestic violence, transported to the Washington County Jail and released on a personal recognizance bond.

On 18 Jan 04 a Marietta resident reported her 14 year old daughter kicked her several times during an argument over the juvenile’s refusal to complete household chores. An affidavit will be filed requesting a summons for the teenager for being delinquent (232) (187).

On 18 Jan 04 a Marietta resident reported an acquaintance made a threat toward her on 10 Jan 04, causing her to be in fear for her safety. This case remains under investigation (200).

Subsequent to an anonymous caller complaining of a loud party at Route 1 Box 157B in Belpre on 16 Jan 04, Deputy Sheriff Rhodes filed affidavits on 18 Jan 04 requesting summonses for:

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail:

Janet Elaine Skidmore, age 43, 1751 Darnold Road, Vincent, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Skidmore was arrested at her residence by Deputy Sheriff Evans of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jan 04 at 3:30 am.

Charles Edward Haught III, age 20, 629 Phillips Street, Marietta, for domestic violence, assault and a probation violation, all misdemeanors. Morris was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman McCracken of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jan 04 at 4:17 am.

Rachel Dawn Thomas, age 31, 110 Franklin Street, for operating without a license, failure to control and having fictitious plates, all misdemeanors. Thomas was arrested in Marietta by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jan 04 at 7:10 pm.

Douglas Allen Harlow, age 36, 5 Main Street, Englewood, OH, for violation of a protection order, a misdemeanor. Harlow arrested at the Best Western in Marietta by Patrolman Arbaugh of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jan 04 at 7:30 pm.