Archive of 12-31-08

On 31 Dec 08 Deputy Sheriff Mankins arrested Michael A. Elder, age 49, 185 Maple Drive, Williamstown, for OVI and for driving left of center. Stopped on State Route 550 near Silver Globe Road, Mr. Elder swerved outside of his lane at least three times and had a strong odor of alcohol. Admitting he should not have been driving, Mr. Elder performed poorly on field sobriety tests. When transported to the Washington County Jail Mr. Elder tested .167 BAC.

On 31 Dec 08 Amanda J. Lilly, age 26, 2197 Old River Road, Williamstown, reported she was working as a healthcare provider at 11565 State Route 821 in Lowell when a housemate of her client stole her blood pressure cuff and left the residence with her car keys. Ms. Lilly said she followed the suspect, Donald J. Covey, age 34, outside where he entered her vehicle and began rummaging through her belongings. Appearing highly intoxicated, Mr. Covey attempted to drive away before Ms. Lilly turned off the ignition. Mr. Covey proceeded to yell at Ms. Lilly, causing her to fear for her safety and prompting her to lock herself in her vehicle until help arrived. Unable to provide a plausible explanation for his actions, Mr. Covey was arrested for attempted automobile theft and theft and transported to the Washington County Jail (1106).

On 31 Dec 08 Daniel Turner, age 48, 400 Warrior Drive, Vincent, reported he just stepped out of the shower when his estranged wife, who has never lived at the residence and was uninvited that morning, grabbed him by the neck and shouted “I’m going to kill you!” Mr. Turner stated he struggled with his wife, Vickie S. Turner, age 47, 9383 Veto Road, Belpre, until the two fell to the floor and Ms. Turner fled. Identifying Ms. Turner by the clothing she wore during the attack, Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck arrested Ms. Turner for burglary and domestic violence and transported her to the Washington County Jail.

On 31 Dec 08 Deputy Sheriff Rhodes arrested Terry L. Bunner, age 42, 35 Sweet Apple Road, Vincent, for OVI and for driving under a suspended license. Patrolling the Vincent area after receiving reports of an intoxicated driver, Deputy Rhodes located Mr. Bunner and the suspect vehicle at his residence. A neighbor of Mr. Bunner informed Deputy Rhodes that he observed Mr. Bunner driving on the wrong side of the road and haphazardly entered the driveway when he returned home. Mr. Bunner appeared intoxicated and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. When transported to the Washington County Jail Mr. Bunner tested .167 BAC.

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail:

Vickie Sue Turner, age 47, 9383 Veto Road, Belpre, for a felony charge of burglary and for misdemeanor charges of domestic violence and telephone harassment. Turner was arrested at her residence by Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Dec 08 at 10:19 am.

Donald James Covey, age 34, Marietta, for a felony charge of automobile theft and for a misdemeanor charge of theft. Covey was arrested in Lower Salem by Deputy Sheriff S. Travaglio and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Dec 08 at 11:40 am.

Douglas Allen Hendershot, age 36, 665 Baker Drive, New Matamoras, for aggravated robbery, a felony. Hendershot was picked up at the Noble Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Dec 08 at 1:50 pm.

Kenneth Royden Sparks, age 31, 319 Simpson Street, Marietta, for burglary, a felony. Sparks was arrested on Putnam Street by Lt. Canavan of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Dec 08 at 5:09 pm.

Amanda Rena Dickerson, age 24, 427 Bibbee Ridge, Ripley, WV, for possession of drugs, a felony. Dickerson was arrested in Belpre by Patrolman Williams of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Dec 08 at 5:15 pm.

Michael Andrew Elder, age 49, 185 Maple Drive, Williamstown, for OVI and for driving left of center, both misdemeanors. Elder was arrested at the intersection of Front and Butler streets by Deputy Sheriff Mankins and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Dec 08 at 8:15 pm.

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