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$10,000 REWARD OFFERED IN ARNOLD HOMICIDE
The Sheriff’s Office has developed “persons of
interest” in this investigation. Facts and evidence obtained
and established during this investigation indicate one or more
persons have knowledge concerning this homicide and we ask
that they come forward. Up to $10,000 reward is being offered
for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the
individual(s) responsible for the murder of Patrick Arnold.
This murder occurred on or about July 24, 2008, at Arnold’s
home at 2410 Bells Run Road, Newport.
Arnold was a member of Millwright Local Union 1755 and this
union, in conjunction with the family of Patrick Arnold, is
offering this reward. To be eligible for the reward the person(s)
must cooperate fully with law enforcement during the investigation,
including possible testimony during a trial. The final decision
in granting this reward will be approved by the family based
upon the quality of the information.
The Sheriff’s Office has established
a special direct tip line for information. If you have information
concerning
this case please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 740-373-1023.
NEWS RELEASES FOR FRIDAY
6 NOV 09
On 5 Nov 09 Deputy Sheriff Mayle assisted
the Marietta City Police Department in a theft investigation
by making contact with the suspect at 1308 Williamson Avenue,
New Matamoras. While speaking to the suspect Deputy Mayle discovered
Calvin J. Martin, age 37, 11265 State Route 26, Marietta, was
present in the residence and that the female suspect had a
protection order against Mr. Martin. After Deputy Mayle dropped
off the theft suspect at the Marietta City Police Department
for questioning she transported Mr. Martin to the Washington
County Jail and charged him with violating the terms of a protection
order.
On 6 Nov 09 Jodie Miller, age 26, 27360 State Route 7 Lot
17, Marietta, reported she was involved in an altercation with
her live-in boyfriend Wayne L. Ruth, age 23. Arguing over the
results of a paternity test that concluded Mr. Ruth was not
the father of the couple’s child, Mr. Ruth began throwing
items around the home and tore the bathroom door of its hinges.
At one point during the argument Ms. Miller stated Mr. Ruth
threw her to the floor, straddled her and choked her for a
short period of time. Though Ms. Miller said she did not want
Mr. Ruth arrested, she did say she feared for her safety during
the incident. As a result, Deputy Sheriff Reeder arrested Mr.
Ruth for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington
County Jail (208, 500, 1090).
On 6 Nov 09 Lt. Stackpole, along with volunteer fire departments
from Devola and Salem and Fearing townships, responded to a
fire at 213 Second Street, Lower Salem. Awakened by his dog
coughing, Ross Phillips, age 22, found smoke in the home and
escaped along with his girlfriend from the home they rent.
The fire of unknown origin was confined to the attic and caused
minimal damage.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington
County Jail between Thursday 5 Nov 09 and Friday 6 Nov 09:
Ryan Adam Hickel, age 23, 23971 Moyis Road, Coolville, for
violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Hickel
was picked up at the Athens County line by Deputy Sheriff Holbert
and processed into the Washington County Jail on 5 Nov 09 at
3:00 pm.
Timothy Jack Kennedy, age 22, 1209 Moore Street, Akron, for
breach of recognizance, a felony. Kennedy was picked up at
the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, OH by Deputy Sheriff
Malone and processed into the Washington County Jail on 5 Nov
09 at 4:21 pm.
Calvin James Martin, age 37, 11265 State Route 26, Marietta,
for violating the terms of a protection order, a misdemeanor.
Martin was arrested on Williamson Avenue in New Matamoras by
Deputy Sheriff Mayle and processed into the Washington County
Jail on 5 Nov 09 at 6:17 pm.
Wayne Landon Ruth, age 23, 116 Bailey Drive, Marietta, for
domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Ruth was arrested at his
residence by Sgt. Norman of the Washington County Sheriff’s
Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 6 Nov
09 at 4:26 am.
There are currently ninety-two men and twenty-nine women being
housed in the Washington County Jail.
NEWS
RELEASES FOR THURSDAY 5 NOV 09
On 4 Nov 09 Deputy Sheriff Caltrider arrested
a fourteen year old Cutler resident for delinquency by domestic
violence. Recalcitrant and having issues managing her anger,
the teenager had to be forcibly restrained during an incident
with her mother. During the altercation the juvenile refused
to exit a vehicle when she arrived home with her mother. The
teenager’s mother grabbed the girl’s leg to extricate
her from the vehicle, at which point the teenager kicked her
mother in the chest and face. The incident quelled after the
mother sat on her daughter for a short period of time.
On 4 Nov 09 Sgt. Thorpe and Deputy Sheriff Holbert responded
to the scene of death of a thirty-five year old Marietta resident.
The man appears to have succumbed to numerous medical problems;
no foul play is suspected.
On 4 Nov 09 Deputy Sheriff Mayle performed a welfare check
on Patty L. Schmidt, age 55, 10015 State Route 260, New Matamoras,
after relatives of Ms. Schmidt reported they had not heard
from her for three days. Making contact with Ms. Schmidt, Deputy
Mayle noticed Ms. Schmidt was incoherent and had bruising to
both eyes. Deputy Mayle also found blood on the floor and on
a mirror in a bathroom and concluded Ms. Schmidt fell and injured
herself in the bathroom. The New Matamoras Fire Department
transported Ms. Schmidt to Marietta Memorial Hospital where
she is currently receiving treatment.
On 4 Nov 09 Sgt. Thorpe and Deputy Sheriff Smeeks responded
to a domestic violence report that possibly involved a gun.
At the residence, Sandra Briesemeister, age 52, 2080 Wynncrest
Drive, Marietta, stated her daughter must have misunderstood
a comment she made during a phone conversation. Ms. Briesemeister
said she was arguing with her ex-husband but at the time the
guns were all locked in a safe and at no time did she fear
for her safety. As a result, Deputy Smeeks closed this case
as unfounded.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington
County Jail between Wednesday 4 Nov 09 and Thursday 5 Nov 09:
Jason Edward Hughes, age 30, PO Box 942, Peterson, WV, for
burglary, a felony. Hughes was picked up at the Saint Marys
Correctional Center by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed
into the Washington County Jail on 4 Nov 09 at 11:56 am.
Matthew James Cornell, age 25, 125 Dean Street, for violating
the terms of his probation, a felony. Cornell was picked up
at the SEPTA Correctional Center in Nelsonville by Deputy Sheriff
Malone and processed into the Washington County Jail on 4 Nov
09 at 3:29 pm.
Christopher Paul Cook, age 19, 121 Oakwood Avenue, Marietta,
for violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Cook
was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Brockmeier
and processed into the Washington County Jail on 4 Nov 09 at
4:26 pm.
Michael Eric Kemp, age 36, 321 Barrett-South Road, Vincent,
for violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Kemp
was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Ferrell and
processed into the Washington County Jail on 4 Nov 09 at 5:00
pm.
Michael Paul Adams, age 24, 407 Lord Street, Marietta, for
failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines,
a misdemeanor. Adams was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman
Nedeff of the Marietta City Police Department and processed
into the Washington County Jail on 4 Nov 09 at 10:50 pm.
Tylon Cashington Carr, age 25, 2401 Morningside Avenue, Parkersburg,
for felony charges of possession of drugs and tampering with
evidence and for misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and
being in possession of an open container of alcohol. Carr was
arrested on Greene Street by Patrolman Chapman of the Marietta
City Police Department and processed into the Washington County
Jail on 5 Nov 09 at 3:00 am.
There are currently ninety-one men and twenty-eight women
being housed in the Washington County Jail.
NEWS
RELEASES FOR WEDNESDAY 4 NOV 09
On 2 Nov 09 an employee at Dr. Jeffrey Gilmore’s
orthodontics office reported when she checked the mail that
morning she noticed a number of holes in the office’s
sign at 10960 State Route 550, Vincent. The cause of the damage
is unknown but it appears a majority of them could have been
caused by a pellet or BB gun. This case remains under investigation
(308).
On 3 Nov 09 one of the owners of Brown’s Oil Company
reported three components of an oil well were stolen from a
well site near milepost four on Dixon Ridge Road in Lowell.
The estimated cost to replace the stolen items is $1,600. This
case remains under investigation (610).
On 3 Nov 09 Misty Deeter, age 34, 175 Watson Lane, Belpre,
reported sometime between 7:50 am and 2 pm an unknown suspect(s)
tore a hole in a window screen on the south side corner of
her home. This case remains under investigation (308).
On 3 Nov 09 Eric Bauerbach, age 39, 1950 Milner Road, Waterford,
reported an unknown suspect(s) tampered with his son’s
pickup truck while it was parked at Waterford High School between
8 am and 3 pm. Mr. Bauerbach stated the spark plugs were removed
from the truck and once they were replaced the truck functioned
normally. This case remains under investigation (610).
The following suspects were processed into the Washington
County Jail between Tuesday 3 Nov 09 and Wednesday 4 Nov 09:
Aaron Matthew Brown, age 28, 101 Randolph Road, Marietta,
for two misdemeanor counts of domestic violence. Brown was
arrested at Bob Evans by Patrolman Wright of the Marietta City
Police Department and processed into the Washington County
Jail on 3 Nov 09 at 9:00 pm.
Heidi Jean Casteel, age 28, 9670 McDougal Road, Millfield,
OH, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid
fines, a misdemeanor. Casteel was picked up at the Athens County
line by Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck and processed into the Washington
County Jail on 4 Nov 09 at 4:30 am.
There are currently eighty-nine men and twenty-seven women
being housed in the Washington County Jail.
NEWS
RELEASES FOR TUESDAY 27 OCT 09
On 30 Oct 09 Deputy Sheriff Mankins arrested
Christopher D. Gaumer, age 23, 613 Lorena Street SW, North
Canton, for possession of marijuana and for possession of drug
paraphernalia. Stopped on US 50 near Clement Avenue for not
having a front license plate, Mr. Gaumer appeared nervous and
consented to a search of his vehicle. A pat down for weapons
on Mr. Gaumer revealed a small quantity of marijuana and a
marijuana pipe he had in his possession.
On 31 Oct 09 TJ Cronin, age 41, 150 Mile Run Road, Marietta,
reported he departed his residence at 10 pm the previous evening
and when he returned home at 2 am he discovered the glass in
his front door was completely shattered. It does not appear
that the suspect(s) responsible for the damage attempted to
enter the house. This case remains under investigation (308).
On 2 Nov 09 Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck responded to the scene
of death of an eighty-eight year old Little Hocking resident.
The woman’s death appears to be due to natural causes;
no foul play is suspected.
On 2 Nov 09 Gary Tornes, age 19, 25 Milner Road, Waterford,
reported he parked his Jeep at his uncle’s house at 1950
Milner Road while he went to dinner and when he returned an
hour later he noticed scratches on the hood and on both sides
of the vehicle. This case remains under investigation (608).
On 2 Nov 09 Moriah Lowery, age 20, 37 Mountaineer Way, Williamstown,
reported an unknown suspect damaged the rear driver’s
side window of her vehicle while it was parked at 711 Devola
Street, Marietta, between 12:45 pm and 4 pm. This case remains
under investigation (790).
On 2 Nov 09 a nineteen year old Belpre resident reported she
has been receiving unwanted phone calls from an unknown suspect
for the past several weeks despite changing her mobile phone
number and only disseminating the number to friends and family.
This case remains under investigation (592).
On 2 Nov 09 Deputy Sheriff Mankins requested a summons for
Jessica E. Grimes, age 29, 237 Klondike Avenue, Sistersville,
WV, for theft. An employee at Guernsey Scrap Recycling stated
to another employee that it was quite odd that Ms. Grimes was
issued a check for over $1,000 for scrap metal when the metal
she brought in on 30 Oct 09 was transported to the business
in her Chevy Cavalier. Further investigation revealed Ms. Grimes
allegedly altered a metal ticket from indicating seventy-nine
pounds to over 1,000 pounds of miscellaneous metals. When questioned,
Mr. Grimes confirmed she altered the ticket and stated she
did so because she was behind in paying for her utilities.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington
County Jail between Monday 2 Nov 09 and Tuesday 3 Nov 09:
Brittany Maria Martin, age 24, 816 ½ Third Street,
Marietta, for violating the terms of her probation, a misdemeanor.
Martin was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Ferrell
and processed into the Washington County Jail on 2 Nov 09 at
12:20 pm.
Corey Garrett Kidd, age 30, 275 Radabaugh Road, Marietta,
for .08 breath OVI and for failure to control, both misdemeanors.
Kidd was arrested on Tick Hill Road by the Ohio State Highway
Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 3 Nov
09 at 1:25 am.
There are currently ninety-five men and twenty-six women being
housed in the Washington County Jail.
NEWS
RELEASES FOR MONDAY 2 NOV 09
On 30 Oct 09 a seventeen year old Newport
resident reported a Remington twelve gauge shotgun and a Colt
.22 caliber revolver were stolen from his residence while he
was playing basketball at Newport Elementary between 3 pm and
6 pm on 28 Oct 09. This case remains under investigation (594).
On 30 Oct 09 Detective Travaglio issued a citation to Carolyn
M. Spencer, age 23, 460 Barrett-South Road, Vincent, for not
wearing a seat belt. Detective Travaglio originally stopped
Ms. Spencer for not using a turn signal when overtaking two
vehicles at a high rate of speed on State Route 550 near Warren
Chapel Road in Warren Township.
On 30 Oct 09 Lee Ann Piggott, age 48, 1498 Windy Ridge Road,
Vincent, reported at least fifty of her campaign signs for
Fairfield Township- trustee were stolen sometime overnight.
This case remains under investigation (1104).
On 30 Oct 09 Matt Hansel, age 33, 21940 State Route 676, Marietta,
reported sometime during the last six days a component for
a haybine was stolen from a property he owns at 1735 Hendershot
Road, Waterford. This case remains under investigation (308).
On 30 Oct 09 Detective Travaglio issued a citation to Harry
J. Antill Jr., age 35, 5199 Warren Chapel Road, Marietta, for
not wearing a seat belt. Detective Travaglio originally stopped
Mr. Antill for not using a turn signal when turning from State
Route 550 onto Cole-Coffman Road in Warren Township.
On 31 Oct 09 Nathan A. Gardner, age 31, 494 Beach Drive, Belpre,
reported around 10:15 pm his sister in law heard a breaking
sound in the basement and when he checked for the origin of
the noise he noticed a window was broken. This case remains
under investigation (208, 500, 1090).
On 31 Oct 09 Gary L. Harker, age 45, 1055 Briggs Hill Road,
Belpre, reported he is currently out of town but that a neighbor
phoned him and said they observed two suspects carrying a tree
stand from out behind his residence. This case remains under
investigation (712).
On 31 Oct 09 Deputy Sheriff Mayle responded to the scene of
an overdose at a residence in Waterford. Barely coherent when
The Beverly-Waterford emergency squad arrived, the thirty-one
year old victim stated she ingested four pills of the prescription
drug Flexeril. The victim was transported to Camden Clark Hospital
for treatment and evaluation.
On 31 Oct 09 Sgt. Norman issued a minor misdemeanor citation
to Carina L. Wittekind, age 26, 1007 Pike Street, Marietta,
for disorderly conduct. Heavily intoxicated, Ms. Wittekind
was arguing with her boyfriend, be came upset and started breaking
items in their home. Ms. Wittekind also cut her wrists several
times with a razor blade but stated she had no intention of
killing herself.
On 1 Nov 09 the Little Hocking Fire Department transported
an eighteen year old School House Road resident to Camden Clark
Hospital for treatment to a superficial wound and for mental
evaluation. The victim informed Deputy Sheriff Smeeks that
he stopped taking his medication because he didn’t think
he needed it anymore and sometime thereafter he stabbed himself
in the left leg for no apparent reason.
On 1 Nov 09 a security guard at Milton Timber Company, 1708
Back Road, Macksburg, reported after he observed a suspicious
vehicle he checked the main building on the property and noticed
a door standing ajar. Called to the scene, another employee
took inventory of the office and determined the only items
missing were a desktop computer and its accessories. This case
remains under investigation (594).
On 1 Nov 09 Sgt. Norman arrested Kari D. Luton, age 34, 213
Elm Street, Marietta, for OVI and failure to register. Stopped
by Sgt. Norman and Deputy Sheriff Caltrider for not using her
headlights at 3 am, Ms. Luton had a strong odor of alcohol
and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. When transported
to the Washington County Jail Ms. Luton tested .147 BAC.
On 1 Nov 09 Jeffrey B. Headlee, age 51, 395 Main Street, Waterford,
reported he confronted the driver of a white truck for allegedly
driving through a neighbor’s yard and spinning mud and
gravel onto his home and vehicle an hour earlier. The suspect,
Larry T. Lang, age 29, 3701 Plum Run Road, Waterford, scoffed
at Mr. Headlee’s accusation and stated he would give
Mr. Headlee five dollars to wash his car. Witnesses stated
after Mr. Lang exited his vehicle the two began arguing and
Mr. Lang slapped Mr. Headlee. Mr. Headlee returned the slap
and the skirmish ended when bystanders intervened. Based on
witness statements, Deputy Sheriff Caltrider requested a summons
for Mr. Lang for disorderly conduct by fighting.
The following suspects were processed into the Washington
County Jail between Friday 30 Oct 09 and Monday 2 Nov 09:
Christopher David Gaumer, age 23, 613 Lorena Street SW, North
Canton, for possession of drugs and for possession of drug
paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. Gaumer was arrested on State
Route 7 by Deputy Sheriff Mankins and processed into the Washington
County Jail on 30 Oct 09 at 5:43 pm.
Robert Brooks Ball, age 28, 905 Erie Street, Parkersburg,
for two felony counts of illegal possession of a firearm in
a school zone. Ball was arrested at Marietta High School by
Patrolman Gragan of the Marietta City Police Department and
processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Oct 09 at 11:56
pm.
James Michael Smith, age 30, 41554 Coolville Ridge Road, Reedsville,
for OVI and for driving under a suspended license, both misdemeanors.
Smith was arrested on State Route 7 in Marietta by the Ohio
State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County
Jail on 31 Oct 09 at 2:55 am.
Shamus Michael O’Shea, age 23, 17 Cross Street, Gardner,
MA, for OVI, for OVI, a misdemeanor. O’Shea was arrested
on Front Street in Marietta by the Ohio State Highway Patrol
and processed into the Washington County Jail on 31 Oct 09
at 4:30 am.
Jeremy Randall Adkins, age 34, 120 Wells Avenue, Marietta,
for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Adkins was arrested at
his residence by Patrolman Caldwell of the Marietta City Police
Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on
31 Oct 09 at 3:25 pm.
Wayne Landon Ruth, age 23, 116 Bailey Drive, Marietta, for
domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Ruth was arrested at his
residence by Deputy Sheriff Reeder and processed into the Washington
County Jail on 1 Nov 09 at 1:20 am.
Matthew Wayne Frame, age 27, 310 Engadine Court SW Apt. A5,
Sugarcreek, OH, for OVI, speeding, possession of drugs and
possession of drug paraphernalia, all misdemeanors. Frame was
arrested on US 50 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed
into the Washington County Jail on 1 Nov 09 at 3:10 am.
Kari Danette Luton, age 34, 213 Elm Street, Marietta, for
OVI and failure to register, both misdemeanors. Luton was arrested
on Pike Street in Marietta by Sgt. Norman of the Washington
County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington
County Jail on 1 Nov 09 at 3:45 am.
Jason Homer Malone, age 31, 405 Lord Street, Marietta, for
a felony charge of breaking and entering and for misdemeanor
charges of OVI, failure to reinstate his operator’s license,
driving outside the marked lanes of travel, obstructing official
business, failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid
fines, failure to appear and falsification. Malone was arrested
in the parking lot of Aldi by the Ohio State Highway Patrol
and processed into the Washington County Jail on 1 Nov 09 at
5:53 am.
Scott Lee Carpenter, age 47, 413 ½ Third Street, Marietta,
for disorderly conduct by intoxication, a misdemeanor. Carpenter
was arrested at his residence by Patrolman Gragan of the Marietta
City Police Department and processed into the Washington County
Jail on 1 Nov 09 at 5:09 pm.
Reed Mitchell Joyce, age 20, 73 Glencoe Street, Belpre, for
failure to register and for possession of drug paraphernalia,
both misdemeanors. Joyce was arrested on Front Street in Marietta
by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington
County Jail on 2 Nov 09 at 1:20 am.
There are currently ninety-two men and twenty-five women being
housed in the Washington County Jail.
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