Archive of 08-20-09

On 20 Aug 09 residents on Santee Road, Buell Circle, Holiday Drive and Sandhill Road reported their unlocked vehicles were entered during the night. Nothing of substantial value was missing, only a pack of cigarettes and a total of $13 in loose change. This case remains under investigation (1184).

On 20 Aug 09 Deputy Sheriff Simmons responded to the scene of death of a sixty-five year old Marietta resident. The woman’s death appears to be due to natural causes; no foul play is suspected.

On 20 Aug 09 Deputy Sheriffs Anderson and Mankins responded to the scene of a domestic dispute at 21283 State Route 676, Marietta. The victim, Brysen Lee, age 22, stated his stepfather, Edward Trotter, age 58, was intoxicated, repeatedly degraded him, harassed him for being lazy and subsequently assaulted him. Reportedly striking Mr. Lee with a milk jug, Mr. Trotter grabbed his stepson by the neck and attempted to force feed him with a fork. Mr. Lee said his stepfather grabbed him again by the neck but that he was able to free himself. Mr. Trotter admitted he was involved in a minor incident but minimized his role when confronted about his stepson’s allegations. Based on his investigation Deputy Anderson arrested Mr. Trotter for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.

WEAPON FIRED DURING BRAWL

Around 10 pm last night Sgt. Underwood and Deputy Sheriff Anderson responded to an altercation involving a firearm at 517 Front Street, New Matamoras. The resident at the address, identified as John J. Peterson Jr., age 42, said the confrontation occurred after his nine and twelve year old daughters informed him a neighbor’s loose dog was growling and barking at him. Mr. Peterson said he was on his property, carrying a nine shot, .22 caliber revolver when the dog’s owner, William J. Hesson, age 47, 106 Main Street, New Matamoras, crossed onto his property and instigated an argument. During the argument Mr. Hesson tackled Mr. Peterson to the ground and the two exchanged several punches. Another male subject attempted to grab Mr. Peterson and at some point a struggle over the gun ensued and the weapon fired. A pellet from the one bird shot rounds loaded in the weapon struck a bystander by the name of Tracy Newlen in the abdomen and the crowd quickly dispersed.

Peterson, Hesson and Newlen were all transported to Marietta Memorial Hospital and treated for minor injuries. Upon being medically released, Peterson was arrested for felonious assault and assault and Hesson was charged with aggravated trespassing and assault. While Peterson is being held without bond on the felonious assault charge, Hesson is being held on $2,000 bond. Both are scheduled to appear in Municipal Court 1 pm this afternoon.

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail:

Ryan Mitchell Milligan, age 22, 330 Kloes Road, Waterford, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Milligan was arrested in Beverly by Patrolman Hunter of the Beverly Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 2:25 am.

John Jessie Peterson Jr., age 42, 517 Front Street, New Matamoras, for felonious assault and for a misdemeanor charge of assault. Peterson was arrested in New Matamoras by Deputy Sheriff Anderson and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 2:43 am.

Scott Eric Stiers, age 42, 257 Stiers Road, Waterford, for OVI and for driving left of center, both misdemeanors. Stiers was arrested in Beverly by Patrolman Hunter of the Beverly Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 2:54 am.

William Joseph Hesson, age 47, 106 Main Street, New Matamoras, for aggravated trespassing and assault, both misdemeanors. Hesson was arrested in New Matamoras by Deputy Sheriff Anderson and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 3:21 am.

Nicole Marie Curtin, age 23, 17600 Kirkbride Hill Road, Pleasant City, OH, for OVI, possession of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, for driving outside the marked lanes of travel and for not wearing a seat belt, all misdemeanors. Curtin was arrested in Marietta by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 4:10 am.

Jason Stuart Mills, age 32, 1321 Lynn Street, Parkersburg, for public indecency, a misdemeanor. Mills was arrested at Marietta Memorial Hospital by Patrolman Wenzel of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 10:40 am.

Timothy Paul Charlton, age 27, 1681 Sealy Ridge Road, Vincent, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Charlton was picked up at the North Central Regional Jail by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 2:15 pm.

Tommy Edward Young Sr., age 42, 425 Oil Field Road, Ovapa, WV, for illegal processing of drug documents, a felony. Young was picked up at the Central Regional Jail in Sutton, WV by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 2:15 pm.

Edward Arthur Trotter, age 58, 21283 State Route 676, Marietta, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Trotter was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Anderson and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Aug 09 at 11:05 pm.

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