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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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