News 3 Feb 2026
27 Jan 2026 Deputies along with the Reno Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a deceased individual in Newport Township.
27 Jan 2026 a welfare check was requested for a Belpre Township resident. Deputies responded and discovered the subject was deceased.
28 Jan 2026 Deputies along with the Dunham Township and Little Hocking Volunteer Fire Department responded to a subject needing medical attention.
28 Jan 2026 Deputy Thornberry was dispatched to Adams Township where he conducted a scam investigation regarding an online application the individual was completing for a loan.
29 Jan 2026 Deputies along with the Beverly Waterford Squad responded to the scene of a deceased individual.
31 Jan 2026 Deputy Wallace, while on patrol on Greene Street, Pioneer Township, observed a vehicle with a poorly lit registration and white light emitting from the rear driver’s side taillight. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle bearing an OH registration. The vehicle was occupied by three individuals, one of which being Ronnie Hodge, 708 Front Street, Apt. 23, Marietta, OH. Hodge was searching for his wallet in the rear of the vehicle, however provided a social security number instead. A warrant was found on file with Vienna PD, Vienna, WV, on a charge of failure to appear on fraudulent use of a credit card. Hodge was detained while a search of the vehicle was conducted due to paraphernalia located inside the vehicle. With the assistance of the Marietta Police Department, an officer approached Hodge in the patrol car and upon Hodge moving suspected methamphetamine and a torn baggy were seen on the seat under Hodge. Hodge was less than cooperative and when told to step out of the cruiser he slid his rear across the seat in what appeared as another attempt to destroy the methamphetamine even further. The methamphetamine was collected and weighed 0.86 grams total package weight. Also located behind the passenger side front seat was Hodge’s wallet. Before Hodge was transported to the Jail a check of his wallet was made to ensure there was no illegal contraband inside. As Deputy Wallace unzipped a pocket in his wallet, she located 0.78 grams of suspected fentanyl. Hodge was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Jail where he was charged with possession of drugs and tampering with evidence. Hodge was also held on the warrant out of West Virginia.
1 Feb 2026 Deputies Bush and Wallace were dispatched to Main Street, Adams Township to a report that Bryce Moncrief was intoxicated and refusing to leave. Deputies located Moncrief, who appeared extremely intoxicated, with a laceration on his forehead gushing with blood. Moncrief was slurring his speech, had glassy eyes and admitted to drinking alcohol. An altercation had occurred and all subjects were separated. Moncrief was reported to have arrived at the residence intoxicated and refused to leave the house, where he does not reside. Moncrief had lunged at the other individual where he was then shoved out the door and a physical altercation continued. Moncrief had also arrived at the residence with a firearm, removing it when law enforcement was called. Bryce Steven Moncrief, age 21, 7620 Highland Ridge Road, Lowell, OH, was transported for medical clearance and then to the Washington County Jail where he was charged with strangulation and weapons under disability.
