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SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED FOR VOYEURISM, OTHER CHARGES

A Tier 3 sex offender was arrested by Detective Parks early yesterday evening and charged with misdemeanor offenses of voyeurism, assault and criminal trespassing. The arrest follows a report from an employee at the Washington County Courthouse that she observed an unknown male peering over the stall divider as she used the restroom. Noticing he was caught, the suspect, later identified as Ryan A. Davis, age 27, 845 County House Lane, Marietta, attempted to flee and was confronted by two female courthouse employees. Davis shoved one of the women, who fell to the floor and suffered minor injuries to her back and elbows, and left the courthouse.

Identifying Davis as a suspect, Detective Parks located Davis at his residence and transported him to the Sheriff’s Office for an interview. Though he initially denied any involvement in the incident, Davis later admitted he entered the courthouse intending to pleasure himself as he watched a woman in the restroom. Davis also admitted shoving one of the courthouse employees and stated he also changed his clothes before he fled in order to avoid detection by law enforcement. Arrested on the aforementioned charges, Davis had his bond set at $1,750 and is currently incarcerated at the Washington County Jail. His initial court appearance is scheduled for 1 pm this afternoon.

Davis was involved in a similar voyeuristic incident at the courthouse in 2004 and was also charged with gross sexual imposition, criminal child enticement, impersonating a peace officer, arson and criminal mischief. He was sentenced on those charges to five years in prison.

TRAFFIC STOP NETS HEROIN, DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

On 16 Mar 10 Agents from the Major Crimes Task Force worked with Detectives with the Special Response Bureau with the Columbus Police Department. Agents learned that the Detectives with Columbus Police Department were following a vehicle owned by Mimi Layman of 112 Holly Street, Marietta, and that the vehicle was occupied by two males. They observed this vehicle in an area known to for trafficking in narcotics. Detectives in Columbus later noticed the males parked for an extended period of time in a parking lot where Detectives believe they were injecting heroin. Jason Harper, age 28, 108 Holly Street, Marietta, later verified that he injected heroin after purchasing it in Columbus.

Task Force Agents and Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff's Office located the vehicle after it entered Washington County on Interstate 77 and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for driving outside the marked lanes of travel. Brandon Layman, 28, of 112 Holly Street, Marietta, was the driver of the vehicle and Deputies determined he had a suspended driver's license. Upon Layman’s arrest for driving under suspension, Deputies discovered a hypodermic syringe which was used to inject heroin into Harper, who was the front seat passenger. As a result Layman was charged with misdemeanor offenses of driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Following a canine indication for the presence of drugs in the vehicle, Agents conducted a search and located a plastic baggie containing 4.7 grams of what Harper stated was powder heroin in the passenger seat. Harper was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail, charged with a fourth degree felony offense of possession of drugs.

While Layman posted $3,000 bond and was released hours after his arrest, Harper remained incarcerated overnight. Harper and Layman are scheduled to make their initial court appearance at 1 pm today

NEWS RELEASES FOR WEDNESDAY 17 MAR 10

On 16 Mar 10 the president of the Marietta Amateur Radio Club, 681 Hartline Road, Marietta, reported sometime between 14 Mar and 16 Mar an unknown suspect(s) broke window to enter a storage on the club’s property. From inside the building the club president stated the suspect(s) stole a spool containing approximately 3,500 feet of copper wire worth between $500 and $1,000. This case remains under investigation (500).

On 16 Mar 10 the manager of the Lowell Duke, 100 Main Street, Lowell, reported the driver of silver Pontiac drove off without paying for $31 in gasoline. Contacted using her license plate number, the suspect stated she believed she used a gift card for her gas purchase. The gas station manager declined to pursue charges after the suspect paid for the gasoline (208).

On 16 Mar 10 Michael Frederick, age 32, 1418 Lancaster Street, Marietta, reported sometime between 8 am and 6 pm an unknown suspect(s) threw a Pepsi can and broke a large circular mirror he has positioned at the end of his driveway. This case remains under investigation (707).

On 16 Mar 10 the Sheriff’s Office received these warrants:

John D. Gilchrist, age 30, 127 Greene Street Apt. B, Newport, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $787.70.

Jacob E. Mason, age 24, 50 Second Street, Vincent, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $549.40.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Tuesday 16 Mar 10 and Wednesday 17 Mar 10:

John Phillip Estes, age 23, 30 Coplin Street, Marietta, for violating the terms of his probation, a felony. Estes was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Gault and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 Mar 10 at 11:30 am.

Carrie Lynn Huglin, age 37, 305 ½ Center Street, Beverly, for violating the terms of a protection order, a misdemeanor. Huglin was arrested at her residence by Chief Brockmeier of the Beverly Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 Mar 10 at 3:48 pm.

Gregory Allen Hart, age 19, 442 Washington Street, Macksburg, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines, a misdemeanor. Hart was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Reeder and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 Mar 10 at 4:15 pm.

Brandon Paul Layman, age 28, 112 Holly Street, Marietta, for driving under a suspended license and for possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. Layman was arrested on Interstate 77 by Detective Smithberger of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 Mar 10 at 4:38 pm.

Jason Brooks Harper, age 28, 715 ½ Second Street, Marietta, for possession of drugs, a felony. Harper was arrested on Interstate 77 by Lt. Stackpole of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 16 Mar 10 at 4:42 pm.

Michael Johnson, age 53, 728 Second Street, Marietta, for domestic violence, a felony. Johnson was arrested at his residence by Patrolman Nohe of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 17 Mar 10 at 6:25 am.

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

NEWS RELEASES FOR TUESDAY 16 MAR 10

On 11 Mar 10 James Westfall, age 71, 551 Broad Street, Macksburg, reported at some point during the past two days an unknown suspect(s) scratched the tailgate and passenger side of his Chevy Silverado. This case remains under investigation (208).

On 15 Mar 10 Irene F. Delancey, age 77, 5700 Buchanan Road, Waterford, was backing her 2000 Buick Century from a parking stall at 32 Burchett Alley in Waterford when she struck an unoccupied 1999 Ford Ranger owned by Joseph D. Schott, age 39, 15720 Waterford Road, Waterford. The collision broke the driver’s side taillight of Ms. Delancey’s vehicle and caused minor damage to the rear passenger side quarter panel of Mr. Schott’s truck (1104).

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Monday 15 Mar 10 and Tuesday 16 Mar 10:

Reashawn Antoine Dunning, age 25, 392 Evergreen Circle, Pickerington, OH, for violating the terms of his probation, a felony. Dunning was picked up at the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail by Deputy Sheriff Malone and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 Mar 10 at 1:40 pm.

Jonathan Taborda, age 22, 2038 Eastern Avenue, Gallipolis, for theft, a felony. Taborda was picked up in Gallipolis by Patrolman Caldwell of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 Mar 10 at 5:33 pm.

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

NEWS RELEASES FOR MONDAY 15 MAR 10

On 12 Mar 10 Richard T. Seebaugh, age 55, 5324 Stillwell Road, Davisville, WV, reported his wife Laura, age 46, attempted to strike him with her vehicle at their farm on Heldman Road in Wingett Run. Mr. Seebaugh stated the two began arguing early in the morning and he left for their farm in order to avoid further confrontations. Following her husband, Mrs. Seebaugh aimed to end the argument and was further angered when her husband refused to speak to her while he was working at their farm. As he walked away, Mr. Seebaugh commented that he heard his wife’s vehicle accelerating and when he turned around he saw his wife driving towards him. Jumping out of the way, Seebaugh retreated to the house on the property and attempted to phone for help but his wife ripped the phone from the wall. Mr. Seebaugh fled once more, this time to his residence on Smith Hill Road and his wife again followed him and snatched the phone from him as he tried to phone for assistance. Mrs. Seebaugh attempted to thwart her husband’s escape by parking her vehicle behind her husband’s but Mr. Seebaugh was able to use his vehicle to push his wife’s out of the way. Interviewed by Deputy Sheriff Simmons, Mrs. Seebaugh admitted breaking a phone and to pursuing her husband in order to resolve their disagreement. Though she denied attempting to strike him with her car, Mrs. Seebaugh stated she did follow her husband with her vehicle. Based on his investigation, Deputy Simmons arrested Mrs. Seebaugh for domestic violence and transported her to the Washington County Jail.

On 13 Mar 10 Deputy Sheriff Anderson arrested William H. Keel, age 47, 1666 School House Road, Little Hocking, for domestic violence. During an altercation that afternoon, Mr. Keel allegedly threatened his seventeen year old son and grabbed him by the neck. Mr. Keel confirmed he was involved in a shouting and shoving match with his son but denied grabbing his neck or threatening him.

On 13 Mar 10 Jeffrey Barkas, age 44, 15211 Green Hill Road, Cleveland, reported he owns a trailer he uses for hunting at 655 Coon Run Road in Lower Salem and sometime since it was last used in January an unknown suspect(s) broke into it. Mr. Barkas stated the items he believes were stolen are an SKS rifle, a handgun and two magazines, a shotgun, ammunition containers and hunting clothing. The stolen items have an estimated value of over $2,000. This case remains under investigation (1184).

On 14 Mar 10 a thirty-five year old Fleming resident reported her fifteen year old daughter became violent and attacked her after she refused to allow her daughter to wear Miley Cyrus sunglasses to school the following day. The victim stated her daughter has a low IQ and other mental health problems and she fears for the safety of her two and a half year old son when her daughter becomes violent. Deputy Sheriff Anderson is consulting Juvenile Court official to determine how to resolve this case.

On 14 Mar 10 Timothy P. Amrine, age 27, 105 State Route 555 Apt. 1, Little Hocking, reported he was dropping off his four year old daughter at his estranged wife’s home in Marietta when his wife’s sister attacked him. Arising over the fact that Mr. Amrine brought along his new girlfriend, the suspect allegedly grabbed Mr. Amrine by the neck. The suspect claims Mr. Amrine initiated the altercation be shoving her away from his truck and stated she only grabbed him by the collar in retaliation. This case remains open pending the completion of additional interviews (296, 1184).

On 15 Mar 10 Sgt. Mankins and Deputy Sheriffs Anderson and Simmons responded to the scene of a domestic dispute at 735 Silver Globe Road, Marietta. Kimberly A. Burke, age 48, 17949 State Route 550, Marietta, reported she was at the location visiting her mother when her daughter Patricia Bonar, age 33, who lives in a separate residence on the property, attacked her. Ms. Burke said her daughter had an odor of alcohol and began arguing with over personal property. Ms. Bonar reportedly inched closer to her mother, shoved her and the two then began pushing and shoving each other. As a result of their investigation, Deputy Anderson arrested Ms. Bonar for domestic violence and transported her to the Washington County Jail.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Friday 12 Mar 10 and Monday 15 Mar 10:

Glendon Lorain Crawford, age 45, 87 Tower Road, Little Hocking, for criminal damaging and for violating the terms of his probation, both misdemeanors. Crawford turned himself in to Corrections Officers and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 Mar 10 at 3:04 pm.

Lucas Allen Fine, age 22, 410 Locust Street, Coshocton, OH, for a felony charge of receiving stolen property and for misdemeanor charges of failure to reinstate his operator’s license, hit-skip and failure to control. Fine was arrested on Pennsylvania Avenue by Patrolman Linscott of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 Mar 10 at 3:30 pm.

Lawrence Gene Gasner, age 22, 328 Sixth Street, Coshocton, OH, for receiving stolen property, a felony. Gasner was arrested on Pennsylvania Avenue by Patrolman Warden of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 Mar 10 at 4:03 pm.

Laura Joan Seebaugh, age 46, 5324 Stillwell Road, Davisville, WV, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Seebaugh was arrested on Third Street in Marietta by Deputy Sheriff Simmons and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 Mar 10 at 8:00 pm.

William Herman Keel, age 47, 1666 School House Road, Little Hocking, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Keel was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Mankins and processed into the Washington County Jail on 13 Mar 10 at 9:58 pm.

Ralph Burdette Stewart, age 37, 813 Front Street, Marietta, for theft, criminal trespassing, breach of recognizance and for violating the terms of his probation, all misdemeanors. Stewart was picked up in Belpre by Patrolman Chapman of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 13 Mar 14 at 12:19 am.

Kirk Alan Mason, age 22, 704 Elm Street Apt. 1, Belpre, for driving under a suspended license and for failing to obey a traffic control device, both misdemeanors. Mason was arrested at the intersection of Farson Street and State Route 7 by Patrolman Heddleston of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 Mar 10 at 3:18 am.

Nathan Andrew Mercer, age 32, 121 Muskingum Drive Apt. B, Marietta, for OVI and for driving outside the marked lanes of travel, both misdemeanors. Mercer was arrested near milepost seventeen on State Route 7 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 Mar 10 at 4:16 am.

Michael Anthony Karcher, age 21, 7909 Dalzell Road, Lower Salem, for failure to appear and for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines, both misdemeanors. Karcher was arrested near milepost six on State Route 821 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 14 Mar 10 at 7:55 am.

Patricia Ann Bonar, age 33, 735 Silver Globe Road, Marietta, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Bonar was arrested at her residence by Deputy Sheriff Mankins and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 Mar 10 at 12:29 am.

Ricky Dee Hines, age 48, PO Box 43, Waverly, WV, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines, a misdemeanor. Hines was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Hively of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 15 Mar 10 at 9:00 am.

There are currently seventy-nine men and fifteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR FRIDAY 12 MAR 10

On 10 Mar 10 Larry Townsend, age 31, 2470 Pleasant Ridge Road, Marietta, reported sometime between 23 Feb and 10 Mar an unknown suspect(s) stole four Mud King tires from a flower bed outside his home. Mr. Townsend estimates the tires are worth $400. This case remains under investigation (594).

On 11 Mar 10 the Sheriff’s Office received these warrants:

Tamara L. Glover, age 41, 19041 State Route 26, Reno, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $195.

Michael W. Masters, age 25, 211 Elm Street, Marietta, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $426.20.

Richard A. Poggemiller, age 24, 2705 Lake Road Apt. B, Fleming, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $130.

Jeremiah I. Reams, age 26, 809 Warren Avenue, Belpre, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $455.

Keith D. Transou, age 40, 102 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, for failing to appear for trial on 17 Feb 10.

Brent J. McKinney, age 35, 1370 Coal Run Road, Marietta, for criminal damaging committed on 29 Jan 10.

Ryan D. Norman, age 20, 36 Dutch Hills Terrace Apt. 124, Parkersburg, for possession of drug paraphernalia on 13 Nov 09.

Brandon M. Schmidt, age 19, 416 Mulberry Street, Marietta, for failing to appear for pretrial on 1 Mar 10.

Brandon L. Sergent, age 18, 361 Spence Road, Belpre, for driving off from Par Mar #2 without paying for $48.50 in gasoline on 17 Jan 10.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Thursday 11 Mar 10 and Friday 12 Mar 10:

Richard Wesley Hawkins, age 40, 101 Theis Avenue Apt. 15, Marietta, for trafficking in drugs, a felony. Hawkins was picked up at the Noble Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Mar 10 at 11:45 am.

Sabrena Lea Gossett, age 40, 811 Front Street, Marietta, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Gossett was arrested at her residence by Patrolman Heddleston of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Mar 10 at 2:20 pm.

William Thomas Reed, age 50, 14 Pine Street, Washington, WV, for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a felony. Reed was picked up at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Mar 10 at 4:10 pm.

Eric Todd Kendall, age 34, 130 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Kendall was arrested at his residence by Patrolman Nedeff of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Mar 10 at 8:34 pm.

Sedequa Jena McDowell, age 18, 400 Russell Street Apt. 3, Beckley, WV, for operating a vehicle with an expired license, speeding and for giving false information to avoid a ticket, all misdemeanors. McDowell was arrested on Interstate 77 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 Mar 10 at 3:00 am.

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

NEWS RELEASES FOR THURSDAY 11 MAR 10

On 10 Mar 10 at 9:30 am Deputy Sheriff Caltrider encountered a subject walking in the parking lot of Exxon in Beverly who appeared to be having trouble maintaining her balance. Questioned by Deputy Caltrider after she entered the convenience store, Jesse T. Curry, age 25, 1 Third Street Lot 23, Beverly, stated she drank alcohol at a local bar all night and continued to drink throughout the morning. For her safety, Ms. Curry was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication and transported to the Washington County Jail. At the jail at 10:15 am Ms. Curry tested .192 BAC.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 10 Mar 10 and Thursday 11 Mar 10:

Jesse Tara Curry, age 25, 1 Third Street Lot 23, Beverly, for disorderly conduct by intoxication a misdemeanor. Curry was arrested at Exxon in Beverly by Deputy Sheriff Caltrider and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Mar 10 at 10:15 am.

Joshua Allen Martin, age 23, 240 Francis Road, Lowell, for violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Martin was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Mar 10 at 10:15 am.

Lloyd Russell Peters Jr., age 54, 567 Coal Run Drive, Beverly, for four felony counts of trafficking in drugs and for a misdemeanor charge of theft. Peters turned himself in to Deputy Sheriff Caltrider and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Mar 10 at 1:50 pm.

Landon Curtis Evans, age 25, 1096 Colegate Drive, Marietta, for murder, a felony. Evans was picked up in Lake County, Florida by Detective Johnson of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Mar 10 at 5:50 pm.

Brandon James Payne, age 19, 712 Washington Square, Marietta, for two misdemeanor counts of domestic violence. Payne was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Chapman of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Mar 10 at 1:50 am.

James Robert McGrath, age 28, 768 N Eighth Street, McConnelsville, for OVI and for speeding, both misdemeanors. McGrath was arrested on Gilman Avenue by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Mar 10 at 2:45 am.

Nathaniel Ross Stevens, age 21, 2419 Indian Run Road, Marietta, for violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Stevens was arrested on Greene Street by Patrolman Arbaugh of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Mar 10 at 4:33 am.

There are currently seventy-six men and thirteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

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