Archive of 07-18-07

On 18 Jul 07 Deputy Sheriff Smeeks issued a citation to a seventeen year old Waterford resident for traveling 74 mph in a 55 mph zone. Deputy Smeeks stopped the young man on State Route 60 near Coal Run Road in Adams Township.

On 18 Jul 07 Deputy Sheriff Morris responded to a domestic dispute involving a forty-three year old Marietta resident and her sixteen year old son. The victim stated after she confiscated her son’s learner’s permit for not completing household chores he attempted to overturn the chair in which she was sitting. When he failed to do so the juvenile pulled his fist back in a threatening manner, causing his mother to fear for her safety. As a result, Deputy Morris arrested the teenager for being delinquent and transported him to the Washington County Juvenile Detention Center.

On 18 Jul 07 Michael S. Lamp, age 33, 3044 ½ Washington Boulevard, Belpre, reported while he was away from his residence for the past day an unknown suspect(s) entered his home and stole a twenty gauge shotgun, a .22 caliber rifle, a Gamecube and games, home theater speakers, a DVD player, NASCAR collectible cards and his prescription bottle of Xanax, a total loss of around $2,000. This case remains under investigation (515).

On 18 Jul 07 Marnie J. Trickett, age 37, 845 County House Lane, Marietta, reported she was choked by her fiancé Douglas P. Christopher, age 38, who is also a resident at the Washington County Home. Ms. Trickett stated during an argument Mr. Christopher pushed her onto his bed, straddled her and momentarily choked her. Able to corroborate Ms. Trickett’s claim with the redness on her neck, Deputy Sheriff Johnson arrested Mr. Christopher for assault and transported him to the Washington County Jail.

On 18 Jul 07 neighbors of 115 Deer Haven Street, Marietta, reported Carla M. O’Neill, age 36, was assaulting her live-in boyfriend Joseph W. Myers, age 30, the driveway of their residence. Numerous neighbors stated Ms. O’Neill repeatedly struck Mr. Myers and that Mr. Myers did not fight back but tried to escape. Ms. O’Neill departed the scene prior to the arrival of Deputies but was located driving her vehicle on Sandhill Road. In addition to being charged with driving under a suspended license, Ms. O’Neill was arrested for domestic violence and transported to the Washington County Jail.

On 18 Jul 07 an employee of Suddenlink Communications, 400 Rayon Drive, Parkersburg, reported for the fourth time in ten days residents of Sierra Apartments, 836 Pike Street, Marietta, pried open the complex’s cable box. The suspect(s) unhooked the cable from a paying customer and connected the cable to an unauthorized apartment. This case remains under investigation (953).

MULTIPLE DRUG TRAFFICKING ARRESTS

In conclusion to a joint investigation with the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force, the Major Crimes Task Force executed two search warrants this morning and arrested four suspects on charges involving drug trafficking. The search warrants, executed at the Budget Lodge on Washington Boulevard in Belpre, resulted in the seizure of five and a half pounds of marijuana, ninety ecstasy pills and approximately $2,500 cash. Those suspects arrested and their respective charges are:

The investigation began when a confidential informant purchased twenty ecstasy pills for $15 each from Mr. Frank, with Mr. Hamlet and Mr. Pippens present in room number 118. Further surveillance revealed the suspects were traveling between room 118 and room 128, where during the search warrant detectives discovered the marijuana in a cooler, packaged for sale with a street value of $25,000.

This is the first time ecstasy with a street value of approximately $1,600 has been purchased by MCTF Agents in this area. The primary effects of MDMA include feelings of openness, euphoria, empathy, love, and heightened self-awareness. Tactile sensations are enhanced for some users, making physical contact with others more pleasurable. Other side effects, such as jaw clenching and elevated pulse, are common. Some users report effects similar to those of softer stimulants such as caffeine, and a few report effects comparable to harder stimulants such as cocaine.

When questioned, Mr. Morgan admitted he brought the marijuana from New York to this area with the intention of selling it. All suspects are being held without bond pending their initial appearance in Marietta Municipal Court this afternoon.

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail:

Tana Kay Senften, age 45, 57 Rock Street, Coolville, for possession of drugs, a misdemeanor. Senften was arrested on US 50 near Collins Road by Deputy Sheriff Staats and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 12:05 am.

Tina Marie Sims, age 43, 11870 Veto Road, Marietta, for OVI and driving left of center, both misdemeanors. Sims was arrested on Veto Road by Lt. Wilson of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 1:00 am.

Andre Delvon Hamlet, age 23, Budget Lodge Room 118, Belpre, for conspiracy in trafficking in ecstasy, a felony. Hamlet was arrested at the Budget Lodge in Belpre by Detective Nohe of the Major Crimes Task Force and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 6:27 am.

David Leroy Morgan Sr., age 31, 1715 16th Street, Niagara Falls, NY, for trafficking in marijuana, a felony. Morgan was arrested at the Budget Lodge in Belpre by Detective Nohe of the Major Crimes Task Force and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 6:30 am.

Christopher H. Pippens, age 31, 3890 Willowmeade Drive, Snellville, GA, for conspiracy in trafficking in ecstasy, a felony. Pippens was arrested at the Budget Lodge in Belpre by Detective Nohe of the Major Crimes Task Force and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 6:58 am.

Anthony Ravon Frank, age 21, 422 Market Street, Parkersburg, for a felony charge of trafficking in ecstasy and misdemeanor charges of failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines and violating the terms of his probation. Frank was arrested at the Budget Lodge in Belpre by Detective Nohe of the Major Crimes Task Force and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 7:14 am.

Cynthia Ann Misner, age 40, 5329 School House Road, Little Hocking, for violating the terms of her probation, a misdemeanor. Misner was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 9:48 am.

John Eugene Anderson, age 26, Marietta, for failure to register a change of address as a registered sex offender, a felony. Anderson turned himself in to Lt. Coppernoll of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 11:10 am.

Catherine Elaine Robinson, age 32, 23050 Jordan Run Road, Coolville, fort felony charges of trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs and violating the terms of her probation and misdemeanor charges of failure to appear and violating the terms of her probation. Robinson was picked up at the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge, WV by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 11:45 am.

Norman Douglas Kennedy, age 21, Marietta, for breaking and entering, automobile theft, arson, tampering with evidence, burglary and theft, all felonies. Kennedy was picked up at the Noble Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 2:20 pm.

Phillip Conrad Hughes, age 21, 1001 Front Street, Marietta, for telephone harassment, a misdemeanor. Hughes turned himself in at the Sheriff’s Office to Deputy Sheriff Norman and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 5:15 pm.

Carla Marie O’Neill, age 36, 115 Deer Haven Street, Marietta, for domestic violence, for driving under a suspended license and for violating the terms of her probation, all misdemeanors. O’Neill was arrested on Sandhill Road by Lt. Wilson of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 5:55 pm.

Douglas Perry Christopher, age 38, 845 County House Lane, Marietta, for assault, a misdemeanor. Christopher was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Johnson and processed into the Washington County Jail on 18 Jul 07 at 10:35 pm.

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