15 Oct 2026 Deputy Davis was patrolling the 4000 block of State Route 550, Wesley Township when a blue SUV was observed travelling at a high rate of speed in the oncoming lane. Radar revealed the vehicle was traveling at 75 mph in a posted 55 mph zone. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and a citation was issued to Jamey G. Erb, 1765 State Route 676, Stockport, OH, for speed.
15 Oct 2026 while sitting stationary at a traffic control device in the 700 block of Third Street, Marietta, OH, Sgt. Huffer observed a vehicle ahead of him cross over the marked double yellow lines into oncoming traffic. The vehicle accelerate at a high rate of speed, squealing its tires and passing approximately 8 cars sitting at the same traffic control device. Once the light turned green the same vehicle again squealed its tires and accelerated at a high rate of speed onto Washington Street. Sgt. Huffer activated the emergency lights on his marked patrol vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle bearing Ohio registration. The driver identified himself as Gregory Cline and stated he was tired of sitting at the red light and acknowledged passing multiple vehicles on the solid double yellow lines. A citation was issued to Cline, 700 Lawton Road, Marietta, OH, for establishing hazardous zones.
15 Oct 2026 Deputy Welch began an investigation into a possible domestic violence incident in Waterford Township. After conducting the investigation it was determined that no charges were to be filed.
12 Oct 2026 deputies responded to the area of Hocking Road, Belpre Township, regarding a neighbor dispute between David Burgess and Dave Kistler. The dispute originated over solar lights being reportedly stolen from Burgess. Deputies have responded to this area twice on this date, and spoke with family members over the phone regarding the same issue. All parties were warned of disorderly conduct charges should the conduct continue.
16 Oct 2026 another call was received stating that Kistler had threatened Burgess while they were both outside. Deputy Pugh met with Burgess who advised he was outside in his front yard, when Kistler approached him and made comments regarding beating him up due to the disagreement from the 12th. While speaking with Kistler he admitted to say “if I knew who you were, I would have beat your - - -,” and admitted to approaching Burgess while he was on his own property and away from the property line. Kistler stated after he confronted Burgess, he (Burgess) sprayed him in the back with fertilizer. Due to the ongoing issues a summons is being requested for David Burgess, age 69, 1457 Hocking Road, Little Hocking, OH, for disorderly conduct, and Dave Wayne Kistler, age 63, 4981 Date Avenue, Sacramento, CA, on a charge of menacing.
19 Oct 2026 Deputy Groves responded to State Route 26, Marietta Township to a report of dogs belonging to Bruce Rinard running loose. Deputy Groves met with the caller who advised that the dogs have been running loose and have been after his animals. The dogs were observed by Deputy Groves at that time. Contact with Rinard was attempted however contact could not be made. While attempting to catch the dogs, the caller stated that the dogs were after their ducks. Multiple shot were then fired by the caller and the dogs ran off, with one dog being found deceased. A summons is being requested for Rinard, 75 Pleasants Ridge Road, Marietta, OH, on a charge of failure to properly confine and/or restrain dogs.
19 Oct 2026 Deputy Bush began an investigation into threats made through a third party. No charges will be filed.
20 Oct 2026 Deputy Gerber was on patrol in the 16,000 block of State Route 7, Warren Township, when he observed a white Buick Lacrosse with no visible registration, also committing a marked lanes violation. A traffic stop was initiated at the intersection of State Route 7 and Blue Knob Road. Upon walking up to the vehicle, Deputy Gerber was able to observe a plate in the back glass, which was covered by window tint, of an Ohio registration. The driver did not wish to identify himself, nor provide any of the vehicle’s information. After an extended amount of time the driver eventually identified himself as Eric A. Butler. Butler has a suspended license which was confirmed through dispatch. Eric Butler, 22 Access Road, Williamstown, WV, was issued a citation for driving without a valid driver’s license and failure to display registration.
20 Oct 2026 Deputy Welch began an investigation into a theft from Victory Toyota of a Land Rover.
20 Oct 2026 Deputy Gerber was patrolling the 1000 block of Washington Boulevard, Belpre, when he observed a white Mitsubishi bearing Ohio registration commit a traffic violation. A check of the registration came back as expired to Michael Mayes. A traffic stop was initiated and upon the driver coming to a stop he immediately got out of the vehicle, became belligerent and attempted to walk away from the stop. Several commands were made for the driver to remain in the vehicle, which he did not comply with, and continued being belligerent while walking away. Deputy Gerber attempted to de-escalate the individual who began pumping air into the tires of another individual’s vehicle. Later it was determined to be the mother of the subject. The driver was allowed to continue with the assistance he was giving. Deputy Gerber asked the subject several times to identity himself, which he failed to do and continued being belligerent. A Belpre PD officer arrived on scene and was assisting with gaining information, in which the subject still would not comply and became more belligerent. The subject was advised he was under arrest and while attempting to place hand restraints on him, he began to resist. The subject would not let loose of the air pump hose, pulling away from officers and tucking his hands in his pants. After several minutes of this behavior officers were able to place him in the restraints. The subject’s wallet was located and he was identified as Michael Mays. Michael P Mayes, age 45, 90 second Street, Vincent, OH, was charged with obstructing official business, and resisting arrest, and was transported to the Washington County Jail.
