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NEWS RELEASES FOR FRIDAY 17 MAY 13

On 15 May 13 Terry McCarty, age 50, 125 Hickory Street, Lower Salem, reported he recently learned two checks were written on his bank account without his authorization. The first check was issued to Mr. McCarty’s son, Christian, age 21, for $100 and dated 18 Feb 13 and the second was issued to Par Mar for $131.75 and dated 10 May 13. Questioned about the check written to him, Christian admitted stealing the check from his father’s checkbook and forging his father’s signature. Christian said he did so because he did not have a job and needed the money. Terry stated he recognized the handwriting on the other check and believed it to be that of his other son, Andrew, age 24. Andrew said he was with Christian at the Pit Stop when his brother handed him the check to pay for gasoline and other items. Andrew stated he assumed his father gave the check to his brother but admitted it was wrong to forge his father’s signature. Based on his investigation, Deputy Sheriff Hunter arrested Christian for forgery and theft and Andrew for forgery and transported them to the Washington County Jail.

On 16 May 13 Lt. Rhodes requested a summons for a fourteen year old Little Hocking resident to appear in Juvenile Court on a charge of delinquency by domestic violence. Following an argument with another foster child in the home, the teenager retrieved a knife from a kitchen counter. The teenager pointed the knife at her foster father and then motioned as if she was going to harm herself with the knife. Subsequently, the teenager flew into a fit of rage and had to be forcibly restrained until help arrived. The teenager was removed from the home and placed with another foster family.

On 16 May 13 Susan Steed, age 56, 51 Stout Street, Washington, WV, reported she mistakenly left her wedding and engagement rings on her desk at Kraton Polymers on Friday 10 May 13 and when she returned Monday morning the rings were missing. Ms. Steed estimates the rings have a value of $2,000. This case remains under investigation (126).

On 17 May 13 Corrections Officer Schwendeman charged Washington County Jail inmate Erika R. Kohl, age 32, Sequoia Drive, Byesville, OH, with assault. Beginning with an earlier argument with inmate Dacia Radabaugh, age 30, 704 Fourth Street, Marietta, Ms. Kohl attacked Ms. Radabaugh, repeatedly slapping and punching her. Ms. Radabaugh suffered a bite on her forearm and scratches on her face and neck but was not seriously injured.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Thursday 16 May 13 and Friday 17 May 13:

Kenneth Allen Stephens, age 25, 705 Elm Street, Belpre, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Stephens was arrested at the Courthouse by Deputy Sheriff Malone and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 May 13 at 2:44 pm.

James Earl Garrison, age 32, 2840 Pontiac Street, Columbus, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Garrison was picked up at the Noble Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff Harlow and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 May 13 at 5:25 pm.

Jonathan Daniel Primack, age 28, 3906 21st Street, Canton, OH, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Primack was picked up at the Pickaway Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff Harlow and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 May 13 at 5:25 pm.

Christina Lynn Venables-Maxhimer, age 33, 135 N. Mill Street, Dalton, OH, for breach of recognizance and disorderly conduct by intoxication, both misdemeanors. Venables-Maxhimer was picked up in Belmont County by Deputy Sheriff Harlow and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 May 13 at 5:25 pm.

Erick Alan Cline, age 26, 309 Maple Street, Belpre, for six misdemeanor counts of failure to appear. Cline was arrested in Belpre by Patrolman Cook of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 17 May 13 at 4:30 am.

There are currently ninety-four men and twenty-two women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR THURSDAY 16 MAY 13

On 14 May 13 an employee of IVS Hydro, 15903 Emerson Avenue, Waverly, WV, reported sometime during the past week a quantity of aluminum pipe was stolen from a jobsite at Eramet. This case remains under investigation (1007).

On 15 May 13 Deputy Sheriff Reeder and the Caldwell Fire Department responded to a fire at the residence of Joshua Little, age 21, at 37 Elba Hill Road, Macksburg. Mr. Little was burning debris when the fire spread to a nearby porch, causing it to catch fire. The fire then spread to other areas of the home and caused significant damage.

On 15 May 13 Donald C. Rauch, age 73, 2071 Rauch Road, Fleming, reported at some point during the night an unknown suspect(s) stole several sections of aluminum roofing from a scrap pile on his property. This case remains under investigation (129).

On 15 May 13 Daniel Brumbaugh, age 65, 1189 Farson Avenue, Belpre, reported he believes on either 25 Apr or 26 Apr an unknown suspect(s) entered a storage building on his property and stole approximately 400 DVDs. This case remains under investigation (129).

On 15 May 13 Lance J. Matheny, age 51, 3360 Cats Creek Road, Macksburg, reported sometime between noon and 2 pm the previous day a .38 Taurus revolver was stolen from his garage. This case remains under investigation (509).

On 15 May 13 Nicole Cook, age 29, 289 Turkey Hollow Road, Cutler, reported she departed her residence at 7:30 am and when she returned at 8:30 pm she discovered her boyfriend’s Xbox was missing. Along with the Xbox, fourteen games, a controller and a text pad were stolen. This case remains under investigation (912).

On 15 May 13 Lt. Stackpole and Deputy Sheriff Blamble responded to reports of a male screaming for help. In the area of 11753 State Route 60, Lowell, the Deputies observed Ashton M. Krofft, age 18, 610 Military Road, Zanesville, shouting for help as he was swimming across the Muskingum River. Mr. Krofft stated he consumed eight grams of psilocybin mushrooms and smoked two marijuana joints and said a group of unknown individuals were chasing after him. As a precaution, the Lowell Fire Department transported Mr. Krofft to Marietta Memorial Hospital for treatment to possible hypothermia. At the hospital Mr. Krofft was determined not to be hypothermic and found in possession of a marijuana pipe. Upon his release from hospital, Mr. Krofft was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to the Washington County Jail.

The Sheriff’s Office recently received these warrants:

Yvonne M. Brandt, age 28, 165 Dodd Run Road, Marietta, for disorderly conduct by fighting on 3 May 13.

Ali R. Martin, age 24, 423 1/2 Third Street, Marietta, for failing to appear for a court ordered hearing on 7 May 13.

Daniel P. Bonar, age 34, 2403 Hanvey Avenue, Belpre, for failure to appear.

Justin M. Hashman, age 29, 1011 32nd Street, Parkersburg, for failing to appear for a hearing on 6 May 13.

William C. Sprouse, age 29, 155 Wisconsin Avenue, Columbus, for failing to appear for a hearing on 6 May 13.

Ronald D. Welch, age 43, 209 Fearing Street, Marietta, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on an order to show cause on 2 May 13.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 15 May 13 and Thursday 16 May 13:

Trenna Lynn Tucker, age 26, 104 Dawes Circle, Marietta, for three felony counts of trafficking in drugs. Tucker was arrested at her residence by Detective Lockhart of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 May 13 at 11:12 am.

Christian Mark McCarty, age 21, 125 Hickory Street, Lower Salem, for theft and forgery, both felonies. McCarty was arrested at her residence by Deputy Sheriff Hunter and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 May 13 at 7:25 pm.

Andrew Lee McCarty, age 24, 125 Hickory Street, Lower Salem, for forgery, a felony. McCarty was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Hunter and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 May 13 at 7:25 pm.

Ashton Michael Krofft, age 18, 610 Military Road, Zanesville, for possession of drug paraphernalia and for disorderly conduct by intoxication, both misdemeanors. Krofft was arrested in Lowell by Sgt. Anderson Lockhart of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 May 13 at 3:25 am.

There are currently ninety men and nineteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 13

On 9 May 13 Robert O. Nutter, age 44, 885 Beebe Road, Waterford, reported two of his neighbor’s cattle escaped their fencing and entered one of his pastures. Mr. Nutter said one of the cows is still on his property and has been there for roughly two weeks. The owner of the cattle is on vacation and will be contacted by Deputy Sheriff Metts upon his return.

On 13 May 13 Timothy B. Dobbins, age 50, 9239 State Route 60, Lowell, reported he was away from his home for a period the previous day and during that time an unknown suspect(s) entered his home and stole approximately sixty Xanax pills from a locked cabinet. This case remains under investigation (129).

On 13 May 13 Davina M. Roberts, age 40, 3920 State Route 339, Belpre, reported she gave a friend her ATM card and PIN to allow him to withdraw $100 as a loan from her account. Ms. Roberts’ friend proceeded to withdraw an additional $732 from her account without permission. This case remains under investigation (1007).

On 13 May 13 Deputy Sheriff Augenstein arrested Alice J. Keeler, age 50, for criminal trespassing. Previously served with an eviction notice and ordered to vacate her apartment at 101 Evans Street Apt. B15, New Matamoras, Ms. Keeler refused to leave the residence. Ms. Keeler eventually left the residence but later returned to the property and sat in a chair outside her former apartment.

On 13 May 13 On 14 May 13 Bertha L. Turrill, age 82, 1308 Williamson Avenue Apt. 9B, New Matamoras, reported while she was away from her residence that afternoon an unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter her apartment by shoving on the door. The suspect(s) were unsuccessful in entering the apartment. This case remains under investigation (790).

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Tuesday 14 May 13 and Wednesday 15 May 13:

Justin Allen Tucker, age 30, 700 Barclay Street Apt. 5, Belpre, for possession of drugs, complicity in tampering with evidence, violating the terms of his parole and three counts of trafficking in drugs, all felonies. Tucker was picked up at the North Central Regional Jail by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 May 13 at 10:59 am.

Rick A. Meitzen Jr., age 32, 1264 12th Street, Weston, WV, for theft, a felony. Meitzen was arrested at Wal-Mart by Patrolman Linscott of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 May 13 at 6:45 pm.

Cody Allen Peters, age 28, 1264 12th Street, Weston, WV, for theft, a felony. Peters was arrested at Wal-Mart by Patrolman Linscott of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 May 13 at 7:06 pm.

Shonice Sylvia Sass, age 22, 511 W. 186th Street, New York, NY, for felony charges of identity theft and forgery and a misdemeanor charge of obstructing official business. Sass was arrested on Muskingum Drive by Patrolman Warden of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 May 13 at 7:24 pm.

Ronald Dean Welch Jr., age 43, 122 Harmar Street, Marietta, for breach of recognizance, failure to appear, obstructing official business and for disorderly conduct by intoxication, all misdemeanors. Welch was arrested at Flanders Field by Patrolman Kampmeier of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 May 13 at 8:08 pm.

There are currently 100 men and twenty women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR TUESDAY 14 MAY 13

On 4 May 13 Arch L. Wilson, age 85, 4951 Braun Road, Belpre, reported sometime since the end of January an unknown suspect(s) entered a safe in his garage and stole four rings and in excess of $3,000 in cash. This case remains under investigation (1007).

On 8 May 13 Lorena A. Smith, age 35, 110 Tower Road, Little Hocking, reported she was involved in an argument with her live-in boyfriend while they traveled in their vehicle on Warrior Drive. Ms. Smith said the incident was only verbal and no physical violence occurred. As a result, Deputy Sheriff Metts closed this case as unfounded.

On 8 May 13 Roger Delancey, age 54, 2185 Farson Street, Belpre, reported after being contacted by the Cabela’s credit card fraud department he learned his card was used to make four online purchases totaling $6,396.37. This case remains under investigation (1007).

On 9 May 13 Paul D. Valentine, age 51, 1975 Newell’s Run Road, Newport, reported he was checking an oil well on Jones Hill Road in Grandview Township when he discovered an abandoned and burned pickup truck at the entrance of the oil well road. Deputy Sheriffs Augenstein and White subsequently learned the 2002 Ford Ranger was stolen in Saint Marys, WV the previous day. The truck’s owner, Mary A. Sidel, age 47, 34485 State Route 800, Sardis, was helping a friend move when the vehicle was taken and stated a Craftsman toolbox was missing from the bed of the truck. This case remains under investigation.

On 13 May 13 James E. Angert, age 52, 2240 Veto Road, Vincent, received treatment at Camden Clark Hospital following an accident at Kraton Polymers at 2419 State Route 618, Belpre, that morning. The tip, extending to the bottom of the fingernail of Mr. Angert’s right pinky finger was severed while he manually rotated a belt on a shiv. Mr. Angert was likely to be released later in the day.

On 13 May 13 Lt. Rhodes arrested Robert E. Britton, age 46, PO Box 784, Beverly, for OVI. Responding to reports of a suspicious vehicle, Lt. Rhodes and Deputy Sheriff Augenstein located Mr. Britton at 6585 State Route 676. Mr. Britton had a strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred his speech. Following his poor performance on field sobriety tests, Mr. Britton was transported to the Washington County Jail. At the jail, Mr. Britton tested .214 BAC.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Monday 13 May 13 and Tuesday 14 May 13:

Christopher Shawn McLeod, age 46, 112 Devol Drive, Marietta, for breach of recognizance and for disorderly conduct by intoxication, both misdemeanors. McLeod was arrested on Colegate Drive by Probation Officer P. Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 13 May 13 at 1:43 pm.

Lori Fay Smith, age 36, 416 12th Street, Parkersburg, for breaking and entering, a felony. Smith turned himself in at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 13 May 13 at 3:05 pm.

Robert Eldon Britton, age 46, PO Box 784, Beverly, for OVI, a misdemeanor. Britton was arrested on State Route 676 by Lt. Rhodes of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 13 May 13 at 3:38 pm.

Danny Joe Sellards, age 31, 4915 Greenwood Road, Rootstown, OH, for driving under a suspended license, speeding and failure to appear, all misdemeanors. Sellards was arrested on Interstate 77 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 May 13 at 1:47 am.

There are currently ninety-five men and eighteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR MONDAY 130 MAY 13

On 10 May 13 Danny Gage, age 61, 56 Patten Mills Road, Cutler, reported he recently noticed approximately fifteen scrap car, truck and lawn mower batteries missing from property he owns at 769 West Road, Cutler. This case remains under investigation (1104).

On 10 May 13 the Warren Fire Department transported a forty year old Marietta resident to Marietta Memorial Hospital for treatment to an overdose on the prescription medication, Flexeril. Upset over the status of her relationship with her husband, the victim ingested a large quantity of her medication. The victim was coherent and cooperative with emergency personnel and is expected to recover fully (1104).

On 10 May 13 a thirteen year old Waterford Elementary School student reported another student showed her a handgun on the bus while on the way home from school that afternoon. Questioned about the weapon, the twelve year old suspect said the handgun was an unloaded Airsoft BB gun. The suspect said he did not threaten anyone with the gun and said he took it to school in order to take it to his father’s house after school. School officials said the school would discipline the suspect for his actions (610).

On 10 May 13 Lt. Stackpole arrested Kevin W. Thomas II, age 31, 1505 Turkey Hollow Road, Cutler, for violating the terms of a protection order. Knowing there was a protection order forbidding him from contacting his wife, Mr. Thomas spent the previous day and evening with her. Mr. Thomas’ wife was uncooperative and would not provide a statement.

On 11 May 13 Deputy Sheriff Blamble issued a citation to Matthew R. Scott, age 22, 7646 Doverzoar Road, Dover, OH, for traveling 73 mph in a 55 mph zone. Deputy Blamble stopped Mr. Scott on State Route 7 near Gravel Bank Road in Warren Township.

On 11 May 13 in the parking lot of McDonald’s in Beverly, the driver of an unknown vehicle struck the rear bumper of parked 2010 Hyundai Elantra owned by Valerie McKibben, age 37, 1535 Mill Street, Chesterhill. The collision caused light, nonfunctional damage to Ms. McKibben’s vehicle (126).

On 12 May 13 Sgt. Anderson arrested Jack D. Chambers, age 26, 904 Glendale Road, Marietta, for OVI and failure to signal. Responding to a report of an intoxicated driver, Sgt. Anderson noticed Mr. Chambers failed to signal when turning into the Pit Stop parking lot from State Route 821. Sgt. Anderson detected a strong odor of alcohol on Mr. Chambers and observed he had glassy, bloodshot eyes. Mr. Chambers was uncooperative and refused to exit his vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. At the Washington County Jail, Mr. Chambers tested .194 BAC.

On 12 May 13 Tristan Lee, age 27, 12712 Cable Road SW, Pataskala, reported he left his truck stuck in the mud near the 200 block of Muskingum River Road and when he returned several hours later he found several items missing. Stolen from the truck were a winch, a MIG welder, two tow straps, a CD player and a quantity of .40 caliber ammunition. This case remains under investigation (610).

On 12 May 13 the Salem Fire Department transported a three year of Salem Township resident to Marietta Memorial Hospital for treatment to a dog bite. The family pit bull attacked the child while he was playing outside with enough force to rip the child’s shirt off. The dog, which had not exhibited aggression in the past, was seized and quarantined at the Humane Society. The child was not seriously injured (1104).

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Friday 10 May 13 and Monday 13 May 13:

Brandon Lane Myers, age 19, 77 Oliver Road, Whipple, for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a felony. Myers was arrested in Marietta by Detective Smeeks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 May 13 at 11:00 am.

Heather Sawn Thompson, age 24, 116 Harmar Street, Marietta, for violating the terms of her probation, a misdemeanor. Thompson was arrested at the office of Probation Officer P. Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 May 13 at 4:15 pm.

Kurt Ryan Medley, age 36, 121 Cornerstone Drive, Marietta, for assault, a misdemeanor. Medley turned himself in at the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 May 13 at 5:34 pm.

Brandon Todd Wheeler, age 19, 4663 State Route 43, Kent, OH, for theft, a misdemeanor. Wheeler was arrested at Wal-Mart by Patrolman Caldwell of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 May 13 at 7:16 pm.

Kevin Wayne Thomas II, age 31, 1505 Turkey Hollow Road, Cutler, for violating the terms of a protection order, a misdemeanor. Thomas was arrested at his residence by Lt. Stackpole of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 May 13 at 7:26 pm.

Tyler Joseph Deyoung, age 19, 4662 State Route 43, Kent, OH, for theft, a misdemeanor. Deyoung was arrested at Wal-Mart by Patrolman Caldwell of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 May 13 at 7:30 pm.

Joshua Eric Allan, age 20, 884 Greenhill Road, Marietta, for felony charges of tampering with evidence and receiving stolen property and a misdemeanor charge of theft. Allan was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff McPeek and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 May 13 at 11:21 pm.

James William Estep, age 56, 515 Oakwood Drive, Huntington, WV, for OVI, for operating a vehicle with an expired license and for driving outside the marked lanes of travel, all misdemeanors. Estep was arrested near milepost three on Interstate 77 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 May 13 at 12:46 am.

Amanda Lynn Blind, age 29, 1247 Sealy Ridge Road, Vincent, for OVI and failure to control, both misdemeanors. Blind was arrested on State Route 60 in Beverly by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 May 13 at 3:50 pm.

Doug Billington Copeland, age 52, 1400 Washington Boulevard, Belpre, for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors. Copeland was arrested in Belpre by Patrolman Cook of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 May 13 at 1:11 am.

Jack Dewey Chambers, age 26, 904 Glendale Road, Marietta, for OVI and failure to signal, both misdemeanors. Chambers was arrested on State Route 821 by Sgt. Anderson of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 May 13 at 1:58 am.

There are currently ninety-eight men and seventeen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

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