News 17 Aug 2026

9 Aug 2026 Deputy Thornberry responded to 396 A.E. Miller Road, Muskingum Township, to a report of an attack by Katia Carolina Rodriguez Perez.  It was reported that on this date Perez observed, through an app, that the victim was eating at a restaurant, which angered her.  Upon returning to the residence Perez followed the victim to the basement.  The victim was recording the encounter due to previous violent tendencies.  Perez began yelling at the victim, asking where the money was.  During the argument Perez slapped the victim with a wallet across the face and continued to ask where the money was.  Perez then slapped the victim with an open hand across the face.  The victim fell to the bed  and Perez hit him with a remote on the leg. Perez then left the location.  The victim and recordings were viewed by officers.  A warrant was requested for Perez, age 32, on a charge of domestic violence through Marietta Municipal Court. 

10 Aug 2026 a charge of fugitive from justice was filed on Amanda L. Phillips, 47 Boggess Road, Parkersburg, WV, by Deputy D Aultman.  Phillips is wanted out of the State of WV on a charge of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. 

10 Aug 2026 Deputy Welch began an investigation into subjects riding four wheelers on property in Dunham Township, owned by other individuals.

10 Aug 2026 Deputy Moss conducted an investigation into a stolen vehicle recovered in the City of Marietta.

11 Aug 2026 Deputies responded to Watertown Township in reference to a dog attacking a neighbor’s dog.   Deputy Groves will be following up on this investigation.

11 Aug 2026 Sgt. Harlow and Deputy Gerber met with a Belpre Township residence to conduct an investigation into a theft of over $10,000 paid for the construction of a building.    

11 Aug 2026 Deputy Moss and Deputy Mays responded to the 900 block of Caywood Road, Marietta, Ohio, Fearing Township, regarding a possible crash.  A white Ford truck displaying Ohio registration was observed in a ditch near the 1000 block of Caywood Road, buried in mud.  The air bags had been deployed and a male subject was standing by, identified as Keaton Hill.  Hill appeared very unsteady on his feet, his eyes were bloodshot/glassy, his speech was heavily slurred, and he was covered in mud.  Also noted was the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage about his person. Hill confirmed he was the operator of the truck prior to the crash and also during the crash, and advised he had consumed one 21 oz. Busch Light and another small beer prior to the crash.  Hill was administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs). Prior to completing the test, Hill projectile vomited all over the officers, and quickly made his way to a nearby ditch and continued aggressively and profusely vomiting.  Hill nearly fell over a nearby hill into a creek near this ditch. Hill was then placed under arrest for OVI and transported for further tests.  Hill provided a breath sample resulting in a .140 BAC.  Hill continued vomiting in the room, fell asleep numerous times and could barely stand on his own.  Keaton Griff Hill, 139 Brant Drive, Marietta, OH, was charged with failure to control and OVI.  Hill was transported to the Washington County Jail.

12 Aug 2026 Deputy Wallace and Deputy Huck were on patrol when they observed a vehicle bearing Virginia registration commit a marked lanes violation turning left onto Braun Road and then a turn signal violation while turning left onto Hocking Road. A traffic stop was initiated on Hocking Road at Braun Road, Blennerhassett Township.  Contact was made with the driver, Derryl Anderson, and a female passenger. Observed in the driver’s side door was what appeared to be a torn baggy and a stem of a glass smoking device in the cup holder.  Subjects were asked what was in the cup holder, and to move the phone covering it.  The passenger moved the phone and said it was a bowl as she pulled out the glass smoking device.  A baggy with residue was located in Anderson’s wallet.  Anderson denied the glass smoking device was his or knowing anything about it.  Derryl Anderson, 1413 40th Street, Parkersburg, WV, was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Jail on a charge of possessing drug paraphernalia.         

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail from 12 Aug 2026 to 16 Aug 2026:

Keaton Griff Hill, age 21, Marietta, OH, OVI alcohol, drug of abuse or both, failure to control and driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs .08 of 1 gram or more but less than .17, all misdemeanors.

Derryl NMN Anderson, age 62, Vienna, WV, drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

Trenton Michael Cremeans, age 33, Belpre, OH, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

Carlee Renee Barnhart, age 21, Marietta, OH, illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia and fugitive from justice, both misdemeanors.

Joseph Brooks Starkey, age 23, Belpre, OH, theft of a firearm and breaking and entering, both felonies.

Jeremiah David Dauk, age 22, Grand Junction, CO, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a felony, OVI alcohol drug of abuse or both, and driving under suspension, both misdemeanors.

Robert Lee Hill, age 51, Philo, OH, parole violation, a felony.

Tyler Quinton Snell, age 41, Newport, OH, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

Eldon Ray Pierce, Jr., age 50, Vincent, OH, fictitious plates and driving under suspension, both misdemeanors.

Micah Benjamin Maxwell, age 30, Beverly, OH, endangering children, a misdemeanors.

Zachary Tyler Hearn, age 29, Little Hocking, OH, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

Kimberly Sue Smith, age 58, Rutland, OH, possession of drugs, a felony.

Christian Allen Rivera, age 20, Williamstown, WV, driving under suspension, a misdemeanor.

Zachary Alan Johnson, age 26, Marietta, OH, assault 2 counts, both misdemeanors.

James Nemo Lee Croston, age 49, Chesterhill, OH, theft from a disabled adult, a felony.

Thomas Wayne Rodes, age 50, possession of drugs, a felony.

Tyler James Boothby, age 32, Marietta, OH, possession of drugs, a felony, and breach of recognizance, a misdemeanor.