Archive of 08-21-05

On 21 Aug 05 while on patrol on State Route 26, Detective Jenkins observed an approaching vehicle with only one operable headlight. Turning to follow the vehicle, Detective Jenkins observed the driver travel left of center and was informed by dispatch the vehicle’s registration expired in April. Despite the driver, Peter A. Bowersock, age 20, 25675 State Route 676, New Matamoras, claiming the odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle was caused by a friend spilling beer on him, Mr. Bowersock performed poorly on field sobriety tests. Consequently, Detective Jenkins arrested Mr. Bowersock for OVI, for failure to register and for one headlight and transported him to the Washington County Jail.

On 21 Aug 05 Sgt. Underwood and Deputy Sheriff Ortiz investigated a domestic dispute at 118 Schilling Street, Marietta. Leona L. Best, age 79, alleged that her husband of sixty-two years slapped her across the right ear. Because Mrs. Best’s husband also claimed he was assaulted and that neither party was in fear for their safety the Deputies closed this case as unfounded.

On 21 Aug 05 Phillip M. Cring Jr., age 36, 613 Carson Lane, Little Hocking, reported a neighbor, against whom he has a protection order, allegedly violated the protection order as the two met while walking along Carson Lane that morning. Succeeding an investigation, Deputy Sheriff Kapple concluded no violation occurred.

On 21 Aug 05 Ellen Mumma, age 65, 900 Turkey Hollow Road, Cutler, reported between Friday evening and Sunday morning an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked home and stole a twelve pack of Pepsi, a half gallon of orange juice and a container of cocoa mix. This case remains under investigation (586).

On 21 Aug 05 Wesley J. Blair, age 44, 29765 State Route 7, Marietta, reported when he returned from a weekend camping he noticed two wheels and the transmission missing from a Pontiac Grand Am he owns for parts. Contacting the suspect in the theft, Deputy Sheriff Simmons determined the theft was a misunderstanding and closed the case as unfounded.

On 21 Aug 05 Rebecca L. Brown, age 34, 4995 Oak Hill Road, Stockport, reported after recovering her daughter’s lost purse in the men’s room during the Waterford Fair, the mother and daughter determined a Nokia flip phone and five dollars were missing from the purse. This case remains under investigation (296).

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail:

Peter Andrew Bowersock, age 20, 25675 State Route 26, New Matamoras, for .08 breath OVI, for failure to register and for having a faulty headlight, all misdemeanors. Bowersock was arrested on State Route 26 by Detective Jenkins of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Aug 05 at 2:25 am.

Ashlei Georgerianne Powell, age 20, PO Box 1967, Mineral Wells, for .08 breath OVI, for speeding and for possession of drug paraphernalia, all misdemeanors. Powell was arrested on Main Street in Belpre by Patrolman Clevenger of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Aug 05 at 5:30 am.

Joshua Nathan Nichols, age 23, HCR 74 Box 97, Alma, WV, for .08 breath OVI and for driving outside the marked lanes of travel, both misdemeanors. Nichols was arrested in Belpre by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Aug 05 at 6:15 am.

Edward George Hune, age 40, 971 Tadpole Run Road, Belpre, for two misdemeanor counts of failure to appear. Hune was arrested on State Route 550 by Deputy Sheriff Kapple and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Aug 05 at 3:55 pm.

Joshua James Miller, age 27, 159 Second Lane, Belpre, for theft, a misdemeanor. Miller was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Mankins and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Aug 05 at 11:10 pm.

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