News 19 Oct 2026

10 Oct 2026 deputies along with members of the Wesley Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a deceased individual.

12 Oct 2026 Deputy Pugh observed a blue Ford Mustang bearing OH registration traveling north on State Route 339.  The driver made an abrupt turn into an empty lot near the 800 block of State Route 339, and then turned abruptly back onto State Route 339 again traveling north.  Once Deputy Pugh caught up to the vehicle, the driver turned into a business parking lot.  The registered owner of this vehicle was found to have a revoked license.  Contact was made with the driver, Danial Withrow, who admitted to driving without a license.  A citation was issued to Danial David Withrow, 70891 US Highway 50, McArthur, OH, for operating a vehicle without a valid operator’s license.  A warning was issued to Withrow for the cracked windshield.

12 Oct 2026 Deputy P Brockmeier was at the Frontier High School and was advised of an individual yelling in the principal’s office.  Once inside the main office Kyle Griffis along with other individuals, were leaving the office.  Deputy Brockmeier verified an incident may have occurred.  Griffis was upset about a detention that was given.  Griffis was reported to be very belligerent, calling one FHS staff a liar and repeatedly yelling curse words, threatening the staff.  Griffis was yelling and cussing at them and the staff advised him that the situation was not going to be handled in this manner.  Griffis then stated that it could be taken to the parking lot and handled that way. Staff believed this was a direct threat toward him.  A summons is being requested for Kyle Eugene Griffis, 106 W. Montgomery Street, Marietta, OH, on a charge of disorderly conduct on school property. 

12 Oct 2026 Deputy Moss responded to the 27000 block of State Rt 7, Marietta Township, to investigate a theft complaint. It was reported to Deputy Moss that a Rene Cantu had been let go on 9 Oct 2026 and he was escorted off of the property.  Today company personnel came to work and noticed several items missing from an office, i.e. computer, monitors, measuring devices, etc.  The missing computer and monitor were the ones that were on Cantu’s desk when he worked there.  While reviewing the security camera footage they observed Cantu on camera on 9 Oct 2026 at approximately 7:16 p.m.  Cantu made multiple trips in and out of the building from the facility to his car, carrying items that looked like computer monitors and other electronics.  Cantu was  never given permission to take the items that he left with.  Contact was made with Cantu. Cantu was read his Miranda Rights and questioned regarding the complaint. Cantu confessed to taking the items without permission after he had been let go.  Cantu continued making excuses for his actions.  He produced all of the items, and some of them were still in his vehicle. Rene David Cantu, age 31, 225 Kenwood Street, Marietta, OH, was placed under arrest and charged with 2 counts of theft. 

12 Oct 2026 at approximately 2200 hrs. Deputy Huck observed a white Ford Taurus bearing Ohio registration traveling westbound in the 100 block of Pike Street. A traffic violation was viewed and a citation was issued to Niko Anthony Sannicolas, 112 Knox Street, Apt. 14, Marietta, OH, for driving under an out of state suspension. 

14 Oct 2026 Deputy Groves responded to 345 Greene Street, Newport Township in regards to a complaint of neglect or abused dogs. Before arrival Michelle McIlvain was contacted to ensure she would be home.  Deputy Groves met with McIlvain, an adult resident in the home. McIlvain was advised of the reason for the call and she invited Deputy Groves to observe the dogs.  Inside the residence three dogs, a white dog, a brown/tan dog, and a black/brindle dog all appeared to be suffering from some form malnourishment with multiple vertebrae, hips, and ribs visible. Due to the condition of the dogs they were seized.  The dogs were transported to Colegate Woods Vet Hospital where they were examined and photos obtained. All dogs had a body score of 2 out of a 9 with 1-3 being underweight. A citation is being requested for McIlvain for prohibitions concerning companion animals. 

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail from 13 Oct to 2026 to 18 Oct 2026:

Dylan Alexander Madden, age 23, Navarre, OH, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, a felony.

Dakota Joe Dante Seabolt, age 31, Nashport, OH, driving under suspension, 2 counts, both misdemeanors.

Gary William Rought, age 21, Mason, OH, illegal possession of firearm in liquor permit premises, a felony.

Branden Allen Holcomb, age 40, aggravated possession of drugs, tampering with evidence and possession of criminal tools, all felonies.

Tyler Patrick Ebra, age 35, Marietta, OH, breach of recognizance and probation violation, both misdemeanors.

Aidan Matthew Martin, age 27, Malta, OH, probation violation, 2 counts, both misdemeanors.

Theodore Lewis Lescody, age 62, Belpre, OH, parole violation, a felony.

Madeline Elyse Whitehill, age 23, Toronto, OH, driving under suspension, speed and contempt of court/failure to appear, all misdemeanors.

Christina Renee Garland, age 60, Huntington, WV, theft of a motor vehicle, a felony.

Austin Lee McKnight, age 18, Beverly, OH, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

Malcom Alexander Headlee, age 27, Waterford, OH, domestic violence, a misdemeanor.

Michael Ar’Darius Beinkley, age 35, assault, a misdemeanors.

Destiny Marie Warren, age 32, Crooksville, OH, falsification, purpose to incriminate another, obstructing official business, both misdemeanors.

Bradley William Cozzens, age 46, Marietta, OH, domestic violence, a misdemeanors.

Matthew James Mills, age 34, Marietta, OH, 2 cts. hit skip, 2 cts. failure to reinstate O/L, 2 cts. speed, probation violation and OVI alcohol, drug of abuse or both, all misdemeanors.

Jason Scott Slonaker, age 47, New Matamoras, OH, possession of drug abuse instruments, a misdemeanor.

Chad Allen Huffman, age 25, Corry, PA, OVI alcohol, drug of abuse or both, a misdemeanor.

Andrew Harper, Jr., age 34, theft and criminal trespass, both misdemeanors.