News 20 Aug 2025

14 Aug 2025 at approximately 1600 hours an individual observed Anthony Blackmon walking along/near Interstate 77 near milepost 13, Salem Township, in possession of a Bulldog.  Blackmon was observed two different times, once with the dog and once without the dog.  Blackmon advised he dog had died when asked about where it was. The caller advised that he located the dog laying along the interstate and it appeared to be suffering. The dog was taken to Colegate Woods Veterinary Hospital for emergency care and was found to have extreme neurological damage from the heat, and had multiple seizures.  Medical professionals determined the dog needed to be euthanized to put an end to its suffering.  Anthony Montel Blackmon, age 26, 1025 Voorhees Avenue, Jackson, MS, was arrested and charged with abandoning animals and prohibitions concerning companion animals.

12 Aug 2025 at approximately 4:16 pm Sgt. Harlow was dispatched to Federal Road, Belpre Township, to a report from the Washington County Juvenile Center  that one of the juveniles completing community service had stolen a county-owned vehicle assigned to the Washington County Juvenile Center.  It was reported that the juvenile was driving a dark gray 2016 Ford Escape and was seen driving north on State Route 7 towards Belpre, and numerous other sightings were reported through dispatch.  All responding officers, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, patrolled the areas the juvenile was seen in and after an extensive search of those areas, as well as several miles in all directions, the juvenile and stolen vehicle were not able to be located.  Later this date dispatch was advised by a probation officer that the juvenile was observed again on Veto Road at which time several officers patrolled the area for the vehicle, observing the vehicle and then losing the vehicle when the juvenile travelled at a high rate of speed.  Sgt. Painter was on State Route 676 when he observed the vehicle at a residence and immediately activated the emergency lights.  The juvenile immediately accelerated in reverse causing the vehicle to strike a fire hydrant and landscaping in a side yard.  The juvenile then accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and attempted to turn back onto State Route 676/Lancaster Street.  Oncoming traffic at that time was observed by Sgt. Painter who then struck the stolen vehicle out of concern for the safety and wellbeing of citizens driving in the area.  These actions disabled the stolen vehicle and the patrol vehicle.  The juvenile was then placed in handcuffs as numerous officers arrived on the scene.  The Marietta Fire Department arrived and provided transportation for medical treatment.  The Juvenile Prosecutor advised there would be criminal charges on the juvenile for his actions in this incident.

12 Aug 2025 Deputy Mays, while working at the Washington County Jail, was notified by corrections staff that inmate Calista Lane potentially had drugs in her dorm.  Officers entered the dorm and escorted Lane out.  A search was done of Lane who was attempting to conceal a baggie during the removal of her bra.  The baggie contained an orange powder-like substance that Lane advised was Suboxone.  Calista Dawn Lane, age 46, 2138 Windy Road, Branton, WV, was charged with conveyance into a jail facility, possession of drugs and tampering with evidence.        

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail 16 Aug 2025 to 19 Aug 2025:

Shianne Marie Lucas, age 33, Gallia, OH, possession of drugs, a felony, and possessing drug abuse instruments, a misdemeanor.

Natalie Ann Benton, age 40, Marietta, OH, disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.

Chad Eric Morgenstern, age 47, Marietta, OH, disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor, and illegal conveyance of drugs, a felony.

Tyler William Frederick, age 31, Whipple, OH, domestic violence, a misdemeanor.

Mason Bouie Sigman, age 21, Charleston, WV, receiving stolen property two counts, both felonies, and fugitive from justice, a misdemeanor

Jared Edward Jenkins, age 44, Nelsonville, OH, 2 counts probation violation, a misdemeanor.

Terry Anthony Waterman, age 53, Marietta, OH, criminal damaging, a misdemeanor, 2 counts violate protection order and burglary 2 counts, all felonies.

Sean Murray Laughlin, age 67, Marietta, OH, trafficking in drugs and possession of drugs, both felonies.

Andrea Theresa Walke, age 42, Marietta, OH, probation violation, possession of drugs and trafficking in drugs, all felonies.

Brian Russell Morgan, Jr., age 43, Marietta, OH, aggravated vehicular assault and endangering children, both felonies, and OVI, alcohol, drug of abuse or both, a misdemeanor.

Aaron Eugene Puckett, age 25, The Plains, OH, probation violation, a felony.

Brett NMN Kolarik, age 59, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

There are currently 19 women and 96 men incarcerated in the Washington County Jail.