Archive of 08-31-06

On 31 Aug 06 Deputy Sheriff Day responded to the scene of a domestic dispute at 710 Bender Road, Marietta. Like many of these calls, alcohol was involved. In this case the inebriation was caused by Deborah M. Harris, age 46, consuming copious amounts of alcohol distilled from a 51% corn mash mixture and aged in charred oak barrels, which is commonly known as American whiskey. Deputy Day determined Mrs. Harris threatened her husband Larry Harris, age 64, while the two were in their kitchen and moments later Mrs. Harris retrieved a handgun and again threatened her husband. When questioned regarding her actions, Mrs. Harris admitted threatening her husband with the weapons. As a result, Deputy Day arrested Mrs. Harris for domestic violence and transported her to the Washington County Jail.

On 31 Aug 06 Robert D. Bookman, age 26, 50982 State Route 7, New Matamoras, reported between 30 and 31 Aug 06 a red ten foot stock trailer was stolen from his mother in law’s residence at 43215 State Route 7, New Matamoras. This case remains under investigation (1184).

On 31 Aug 06 Sgt. Gherke arrested Joseph E. O’Brien, age 20, 650 King Avenue, Bartlett, for domestic violence. Investigating a 911 hang up call, Sgt. Gherke and Deputy Sheriff Durham observed bite marks on the index finger and shoulder blade of Mr. O’Brien’s live-in boyfriend Nathan Mercer, age 29. Mr. Mercer stated the two argued over sexual matters after he awoke from work and that Mr. O’Brien also pulled his hair. In consequence, Sgt. Gherke arrested Mr. O’Brien for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.

On 31 Aug 06 Helena D. Riggs, age 32, 1455 East Branch Road, Lowell, reported receiving information from a neighbor that her former boyfriend Homer Hendrix III, age 33, 304 Colegate Drive, Marietta, entered her home and left toward Marietta via taxi. Ms. Riggs stated she is staying with family, as Mr. Hendrix is forbidden to have contact with her due to a previous incident and she is in fear for her safety. Ms. Riggs also noted a small red motorcycle belonging to her son was missing. Deputy Sheriff located and stopped the taxicab, whose driver stated he picked up and drove Mr. Hendrix to 1455 East Branch Road. At the residence he then observed Mr. Hendrix enter the home and returned with a red “pocket bike.” Once arrested Mr. Hendrix kicked the rear window of Deputy Evans’ vehicle off track and at the jail, exposed himself to a female Corrections Officer. In all, Hendrix was charged with criminal damaging, theft, burglary, and public indecency.

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail:

Steven Patrick Sammet, age 35, 830 ½ Third Street, Marietta, for disorderly conduct by intoxication and criminal trespassing, both misdemeanors. Sammet was arrested on Harmar Street in Marietta by Patrolman Blasko of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 1:20 am.

Homer Hendrix III, age 33, 304 Colegate Drive, Marietta, for felony charges of burglary and theft and misdemeanor charges of public indecency and criminal damaging. Hendrix was arrested on State Route 60 in Lowell by Deputy Sheriff Evans and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 2:30 am.

Rhonda Dawn Carpenter, age 31, 496 Riverview Road, Malta, for driving under a suspended license, a misdemeanor. Carpenter was arrested on State Route 60 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 3:15 am.

Joseph Erin O’Brien, age 20, 650 King Avenue, Bartlett, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. O’Brien was arrested at his residence by Sgt. Gherke of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 12:15 pm.

Ralph Francis Kemper Jr., age 36, 4550 State Route 555, Little Hocking, for two misdemeanor counts of failure to appear. Kemper turned himself in to Corrections Officer Reeder and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 2:05 pm.

Daniel Ray Hess, age 40, 1808 Sealy Ridge Road, Vincent, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Hess was arrested at his residence by Sgt. Gherke of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 3:30 pm.

Jamie Lynn Rose, age 25, 1145 County Road 58, Irondale, OH, for failure to obey the right of way and for having fictitious plates, both misdemeanors. Rose was arrested on Township Road 1078 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 5:32 pm.

David Allen Tansel, age 53, Seventh Street, Marietta, for theft, a misdemeanor. Tansel was arrested on Pike Street in Marietta by Patrolman Hively of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 7:21 pm.

Clarence Jasper Dobbins, age 42, 2196 Sealy Ridge Road, Vincent, for rape and for three counts of sexual battery, all felonies. Dobbins was arrested at his residence by Detective Smithberger of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 8:21 pm.

Deborah Marie Harris, age 46, 710 Bender Road, Marietta, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Harris was arrested at her residence by Deputy Sheriff Day and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Aug 06 at 9:35 pm.

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