07-03-08
MENACING: Rosetta Williams of
Jeffersonville reported that during a verbal dispute an unknown male made
threats of physical harm towards her.
07-03-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Jasmine
Pauley of Washington C.H. reported that unknown person(s) damaged her
vehicle by throwing eggs on it.
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07-02-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Elaine
Anschutz of Washington C.H. reported that unknown person(s) damaged the
storm door on her residence by an unknown means.
07-02-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Gean Adams
of Washington C.H. reported that a known male has been coming onto her
property without permission.
07-02-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Laurie
Adkins of Washington C.H. reported that a neighbor has been entering onto
her property without permission.
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06-21-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: An employee
of Heidler properties reported that person(s) unknown damaged a front door
of an apartment unit on Delaware St.
06-21-08
MENACING: Charles Antis of
Bloomingburg reported that during a conversation with a known subject on
McDowell Street he was threatened with damage to his property.
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06-20-08
PURSUIT/ACCIDENT: A reported
drunk driver and a short pursuit culminated in a collision in the village
of Milledgeville leaving a path of destruction along Main Street and area
residents without electricity for hours. At approximately 11:15 p.m.
a clerk at the True North Shell station on SR 435 at US 35 reported an
apparently intoxicated customer entering a 1988 Blue Chevrolet pick up
truck on the parking lot. Upon the arrival of a Sheriff's deputy
moments later, the truck was seen pulling from the parking lot and went
eastbound on SR 435. The Sheriff's deputy activated his emergency
lights in an attempt to pull the truck over near the intersection of SR
729. The truck turned into a private drive, as if to stop then
turned into the yard of the residence and re-entered the roadway.
The truck turned onto SR 729 at a high rate of speed and entered the
village of Milledgeville. The driver lost control of the truck
traveling left of center striking a parked car. The truck traveled
across the roadway and struck a street sign, a stop sign, and a utility
pole. As the truck continued out of control, it struck another
utility pole and two pine trees. The truck then struck another stop
sign and crashed into the side of a garage at 8293 Main Street. The
truck came to rest partially inside the garage causing extensive damage to
the structure. The rear axle, wheels, and drive shaft were sheared
from the multiple impacts and were strewn along Main Street, closing the
roadway for hours. The driver of the truck fled the scene on foot.
Witnesses identified the driver as 29 year old Dustin Trotter, of 5509
Palmer Road, Washington C.H., Ohio. The owner of the pick up truck,
Aubrey Peyton, also of 5509 Palmer Road was contacted and has denied any
subsequent contact with Trotter. Sheriff's deputies have filed
numerous arrest warrants for Dustin Trotter including fleeing and eluding.
Anyone with information on Trotter's whereabouts are encouraged to contact
the Sheriff's Office at 740-335-6170.
06-20-08
BURGLARY/THEFT: Richard
Buhrman reported that person(s) unknown entered his residence on Peddicord
Avenue and removed prescription medications from his home. A suspect
was named and the incident is under investigation.
06-20-08
BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL
MISCHIEF: Ernest Payton of Jeffersonville reported that person(s)
unknown entered a barn at his residence on Wentz Rd and removed 12 volt
batteries from some farm equipment. Further examination revealed
that the cables were damaged to facilitate the crime.
06-20-08
THEFT: Kenneth Kirk of
New Holland, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damaged a plug wire to
his golf cart while it was parked at Walnut Lake Campgrounds.
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06-19-08
(added June 23, 2008)
PURSUIT: A Chillicothe, Ohio
man is currently incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail following a high
speed chase in a stolen vehicle through Fayette County on Thursday
afternoon. According to Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth his office
received a broadcast regarding a stolen 1992 Chevrolet Astro van from the
Chillicothe Police Department. Additional information was later
received that the stolen van was a suspect vehicle in a theft offense in
the City of Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio. While on patrol, a
deputy observed the stolen vehicle traveling east on US Route 35 NW and
initiated a traffic stop. The stolen van fled from deputies EB on US
35 at a high rate of speed for several miles through Fayette County and
into Ross County. At the intersection of US 35 and SR 138 in Ross
County the driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in a traffic crash
just east of SR 138. Following the crash, the driver exited the
stolen vehicle and fled on foot through a field. Deputies gave foot
chase of the driver, apprehending him in a field in the vicinity of the
crash. The driver, identified as Patrick J. Thompson, age 22 of
Chillicothe, Ohio was charged with fleeing and eluding a police officer
and receiving stolen property. During the arrest, multiple credit
cards not belonging to Thompson were located in his clothing pockets.
The property was found to have been stolen during the incident in Lebanon,
Ohio. Also found in his possession was a checkbook and credit cards
belonging to a Dublin, Ohio resident. Those were found to have been
stolen from a vehicle parked at Bethesda North Hospital in Hamilton
County, Ohio. Additional charges against Thompson are pending.
The stolen vehicle was located and the pursuit was initiated at 2:23 pm
and the suspect was in custody at 2:41 p.m. No injuries were
reported.
06-19-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: An associate of Hoffman
Trucking in Aliquippa Pennsylvania reported that while southbound on I-71 in the area of
Hidy Rd. unknown persons threw an object over the bridge striking the semi tractor and
causing damage.
06-19-08
GRAND THEFT: Beverly Walters of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that unknown persons entered her residence and removed jewelry.
06-19-08
THEFT: An employee of Interstate Connections
in Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that unknown persons removed cell phones without
permission from their counter located at TA Truck Stops.
06-18-08
THEFT: Yoshio Saihara of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that while his vehicle was parked at TFO in Jeffersonville unknown person removed
the catalytic converter.
06-18-08
ASSAULT: Justin Wines of Jeffersonville, Ohio
reported that he was assaulted by a known subject during a dispute.
06-18-08
THEFT: An employee of the Sunglass Hut in
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that unknown persons departed the store with three pairs of
glasses without making payment.
06-17-08
VEHICLE FIRE: The Fayette County Sheriff's
Office and the Washington FD responded to a report of a vehicle fire on the rear parking
lot of YUSA. Upon arrival two vehicles were located on fire. The Washington FD
extinguished the fire however both vehicles received damage.
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06-15-08
AGGRAVATED MENACING: Edward
Gatewood of Springfield, OH reported that while at a residence on
Peddicord Avenue a known male subject pointed a firearm at him in a
threatening manner.
06-15-08
THEFT: An employee of Flagway
I reported that an unknown female obtained fuel in a vehicle and departed
without making payment.
06-14-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Kenny Yeakley of
Greenfield, Ohio reported that unknown persons damaged his barn by breaking out a window.
06-13-08
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Rollo Gray of
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that unknown persons damaged a vacant house on his property.
Reportedly the unknown persons spray painted on the residence and broke out a
window.
06-13-08
BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: Fayette County
Sheriff' Vernon P. Stanforth reported that while on patrol Deputies observed a vehicle
departing the lot of the vacant Mac Tool building on Old US 35. After observing the
vehicle, a traffic stop was initiated by a Deputy and the vehicle was found to have scrap
metal inside that had been taken without permission. Arrested in the incident were
Brent Adams, age 24 and Timothy Alltop, age 23 both of Washington C.H., Ohio.
06-06-08
THEFT: Rocky Howard, an employee of Schlichter
Farms on S.R. 41North reported that persons unknown removed three radios from tractor
trailers parked at the business.
06-06-08
THEFT OF A DANGEROUS DRUG: Sarah Sanderson of
Bloomingburg, Ohio reported the theft of multiple doses of Albuteral sulfate solution.
06-06-08
Amanda Sanderson of Washington C.H., Ohio reported
that dining at Subway on Leesburg Ave. two known subjects entered the business, taunting
and harassing her. Upon departing the two know subjects then followed Sanderson to
her residence on Old Springfield Rd. and continued their behavior. Sanderson
declined criminal charges at the time of the report.
06-06-08
DRUG ARREST: An undercover operation by the
Fayette County Sheriff's Narcotic's unit has led to the execution of a search warrant and
the arrest of another Washington C.H. man during the early morning hours Friday morning.
Joshua C. Riddell, of 320 Gregg St., Washington
C.H., Ohio was stopped following a traffic violation on Kenskill Avenue at the Old
Chillicothe Rd. intersection. At the time of the traffic stop, Riddell was operating
a Suzuki motorcycle, possessing only a novice temporary motorcycle permit, which restricts
driver's from operating a motorcycle during hours of darkness. Additionally, Riddell
was found in possession of marijuana, a drug paraphernalia item and a considerable sum of
cash. Deputies obtained a consent to search from Riddell for the motorcycle and also
another vehicle he had parked at his place of employment, located at Fiber Tech Industries
in the Washington C.H. Industrial Park. A search of Riddell's 1995 Honda Civic,
parked on the employee lot , led to the discovery of a weapon in the trunk compartment of
the vehicle. This discovery led to further concerns , questioning whether additional
contraband was being stored in Riddell's employee locker inside the facility. With
the complete cooperation of Fiber-Tech management, Sheriff's K-9 officer was
summoned to respond to the facility to conduct a "drug sniff" of the men's
locker room area, with the K-9 alerting to a particular locker which was later identified
as the employee locker of Joshua Riddell. A search warrant was obtained and executed
on Riddell's employee locker, leading to the discovery of illegal, controlled narcotics
and loaded firearms.
Riddell, 27 years old, was initially charged with
failure to obey a traffic control device, failure to have required rearview mirrors on his
2002 Suzuki motorcycle, a violation of his temporary motorcycle endorsement in the
operation of his Suzuki motorcycle, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Following the search warrant execution , Riddell was additionally charged with
possessing firearms while under disability.
06-05-08
Theft: Tammy L. Althouse of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that persons unknown removed a Hot Wheels bicycle from the front porch of
her residence on Peddicord Ave.
06-05-08
THEFT: Richard Wolfe of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that storm doors, windows and lock sets were removed from a tenant house on S.R.
41 S.
06-05-08
THEFT: An employee of Flagway on S.R. 41 North
reported that an unknown person obtained fuel and departed the business without making
payment.
06-01-08
BURGLARY/THEFT: Tiffany DeWitt of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that persons unknown entered her residence and removed a hand gun.
06-01-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Leah A. Wyckoff of
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a known person has been trespassing in her residence
after being told not to enter the property.. The suspect was identified and Ms.
Wyckoff requested no further action at the time of report.
05-26-08
The Memorial holiday weekend found Fayette County
Sheriff's Deputies busy with thirty-four felony drug related charges involving
twenty-three people since Friday evening. More than fifty deputies from Fayette,
Ross, Highland, and Madison Counties participated in the execution of search warrants on
four Washington C.H. residences beginning around 8:00 pm Friday night. Throughout
the evening grand jury indictments were served on 19 people ranging from trafficking of
marijuana or crack cocaine. Three people were arrested on possession charges during
the execution of two of the search warrants. Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth stated at
8:00 pm a coordinated execution of four separate search warrants around the City of
Washington C.H. were conducted by the Sheriff's Tactically Armed Response Team (S.T.A.R.
team). Residences located at 120 W Elm St., 727 S. Main St., 94 Jamison Rd Lot 139
and 820 Highland Av. were searched. Various and undisclosed amounts of weapons,
money, drugs, and paraphernalia were recovered. Three automobiles were seized.
Arrested on grand jury indictments were: Ashley King, Mallalieu A. Ogletree, Samuel
Heard, Alexander Ewing, Julien Gomez, David Pettiford, Michael Faulkner, Adam Phillips,
Mark Rowland, Donald Carson III, Clifford Morris, Ronnie Hunt, Jeremiah Cook, Ben
Nebbergall, Thomas Chrisman, Hillary Mosier, Courtney Newland, Katherine Frederick,
William Dillon, Chrystal Shadley, Tracy Johnson, Alisha Rinehart, and James Stevens.
The ongoing undercover drug operation was conducted in cooperation with Fayette County
Prosecutor David Bender and his staff. The operation began April 3rd. Sheriff
Stanforth anticipates additional indictments resulting from the continuing investigation.
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05-09-08
THEFT: An employee of Flying J Travel Center
reported that an unknown driver in a tractor trailer obtained diesel fuel and departed
without making payment.
05-09-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Heather Michael of Leesburg
reported that while at a residence on Washington New Martinsburg Road she was assaulted by
her spouse. An arrest warrant was issued for Brian D. Michael of Leesburg, Ohio and
Michael was later arrested by the Highland County Sheriff's Office.
05-09-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: James Cumberland of
Greenfield, Ohio reported while at a residence on Clyburn Avenue to retrieve personal
property he was assaulted by his child's mother. Miranda Dawes, age 20 was arrested
and charged in the incident.
05-09-08
THEFT: Teresa Althouse reported that while she
was away from her residence on SR 753 a known female removed property from inside the
home. Sheriff's deputies later located the suspect and recovered the stolen
property. Kirsten Kirch, age 28 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged
with theft.
05-09-08
GRAND THEFT/BREAKING & ENTERING: Milton
Johnson of Sabina, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his barn on Marchant
Luttrell Road in northwest Fayette County and removed a large amount of tools from inside.
05-09-08
THEFT: An employee of True North Shell at US
35 & I-71 reported that an unknown person tampered with the wiring at two diesel pumps
at the business. As a result, diesel fuel was obtained with no payment being made.
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05-08-08
INJURY CRASH: Tammy Reisinger of Washington
C.H. was operating a 1998 Volkswagon Jetta westbound on State Rte 435 near the
intersection of State Route 729 when a deer was reported to have ran into the path of
Reisinger's vehicle. Reisinger took action to avoid striking the animal and lost
control, traveling off the south side of the roadway with the vehicle overturning onto its
side. Reisinger received minor injuries in the crash and was transported by Fayette
County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment.
05-08-08
THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Roger Bonham of
Washington C.H. reported that person(s) unknown entered two different properties owned by
him in southeast Fayette County and removed scrap metal and copper wiring from the
locations.
05-08-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Kim Hamilton, property
manger for Kirk Properties reported that a known female was observed trespassing at one of
the properties in Bloomingburg, Ohio. The female was identified and a referral to
the village solicitor was made.
05-08-08
AGGRAVATED MENACING: Kirsten Kirch reported that she
was threatened with serious physical harm by a known female subject. Sheriff's
deputies received conflicting statements from the parties involved and Kirch was
referred to the solicitor's office for pursuit of criminal charges.
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05-07-08
ASSAULT: Mabel Jordan of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that a known female approached her outside her residence on Delaware St. and
assaulted her, departing prior to the arrival of Sheriff's Deputies. The suspect was
later located on John St. in Washington C.h. and arrested. Cindy K. Little, age 36
of Washington C.H., Ohio was charged with Assault.
05-07-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Lindsay Minzler of
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that while her vehicle was parked in the driveway of her
residence on SR 41, persons unknown damaged the mirrors on the vehicle.
05-07-08
LITTERING: A representative of Jefferson Twp.
Trustees reported that persons unknown had discarded rubbish along Lampe Rd. in Jefferson
Twp. Sheriff's Deputies responded and upon checking the discarded items. nothing to
identify the subjects responsible was located.
05-07-08
THEFT: Marion Jones of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that numerous aluminum television antennas were removed from the loft of a
storage building at a rental property on US 22.
05-07-08
BURGLARY/THEFT: Ruth Groves of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that persons u known entered her residence on Peddicord Avenue and
removed prescription medication from inside.
05-07-08
ASSAULT: Richard A. Smith of New Martinsburg
reported that while at the Heidler Apartments on Delaware St. he was assaulted by a known
male subject. The suspect involved in the incident was identified and Smith was
referred to the Solicitor's Office for pursuit of criminal charges.
05-07-08
THEFT: Shelli Sutton of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that persons unknown removed a bottle of prescription medication from her
residence on Forest St.
05-06-08
THEFT: An employee of Sunglass Hut,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown person removed a pair of sunglasses from the
business without making payment.
05-06-08
ASSAULT: Debra J. Wilson of Fort Valley,
Georgia reported that while operating a tractor trailer in the area of US 35 & I-71,
she was assaulted by her co-driver. Anthony J. Stover, age 51 of Chillicothe, Ohio
was arrested and charged with Assault.
05-06-08
THEFT: An employee of One Stop 22, Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown subject in a black Dodge pickup truck obtained fuel
and departed the business without making payment.
05-06-08
AGGRAVATED MENACING/TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Carmen J. Houser of Mt. Sterling, Ohio reported that a known subject calls her residence
after having been previously told to cease the calls. During one of the calls, the
subject made threats toward Houser and her family.
05-03-08
THEFT: An employee of Love's Travel Center,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown male subject removed a 15" TV/DVD combo
from a store display and departed the business without making payment.
05-02-08
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Michael Scott of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown person cleaned out a paint brush defacing his fence.
05-02-08
THEFT: An employee of Flying J Travel Center,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown person in a semi tractor trailer obtained
diesel fuel and departed the business without making payment.
05-01-08
BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: Loren E.
Torbett of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that persons unknown entered his property on SR
41 and removed items.
05-01-08
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: Gilbert Yoho of
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that while walking his dog in the 200 block of Hickory
Lane, he observed an abandoned red Ford Contour. Upon checking, Deputies found that
the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Washington PD earlier in the day. The
vehicle owner was contacted by the Washington PD and the vehicle was released to him.
05-01-08
THEFT: Amanda Liff of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that persons unknown entered her unlocked vehicle at her residence on SR 41N. and
removed items from inside.
04-30-08
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY: Gregory Isenberger
reported that persons unknown attempted to gain entry to the rear door of his residence on
Miami Trace Rd. No entry was made and nothing was reported missing at the time of
the report.
04-30-08
TRAFFIC CRASH: Jeremie L. Vickers of 820
Highland Ave., Washington C.H., Ohio was operating a 1998 Ford Escort, traveling west on
US 22 near West Fork Rd. when he lost control of his vehicle, traveling off the right side
of the roadway, overturning multiple times into a harvested field on the north side of the
roadway. Vickers was trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by members of the
Fayette County Sheriff's Emergency Response Team and units of the Sabina FD. Vickers
was injured in the crash and was transported from the scene by Med Flight to Grant Medical
Center in Columbus, Ohio.
04-30-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS/MENACING: Marcia Matson of
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that a known male subject came onto her property on N.
North St. and made threats to she and her spouse. The subject was identified to
Sheriff's Deputies and he had departed prior to their arrival. Contact was made with
the male subject and he was advised of the complaints and at the request of Mrs. Matson,
to refrain from coming to their residence.
04-30-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Billie Moore of
Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that two male subjects came to a property on Main St. and
attempted to removed the chain link fencing from the property. Upon being confronted
by Moore, the subjects departed the area.
04-30-08
DEER ACCIDENT: Brian W. Lute of Leesburg, Ohio
was operating a 1992 Chevrolet pickup truck on Washington New Martinsburg Rd. near the
intersection of Miami Trace Rd. when a deer ran into the path of Lute's vehicle.
Lute collided with and killed the deer in the crash. No other injuries were
reported.
04-30-08
THEFT: Herb Mitchell of Bloomingburg, Ohio
reported that persons unknown removed an aluminum extension ladder from the rear of his
residence on Cross St.
04-29-08
THEFT: Chris Humphreys of Humphreys Video in
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a kno9wn subject had two video rentals from the
business and failed to return the items.
04-26-08 @ 1237Hrs.
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: An employee of Prime Outlet
Center reported that persons unknown forcibly pried open a vending machine at the Outlet
Center. It was unknown at the time of the report if anything was taken.
04-26-08 @ 1312Hrs.
THEFT: An employee of True North,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown person obtained fuel and departed the
business without making payment.
04-23-08 @ 1738Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Sherry Lynn Redding of 741
E. Market St., Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling westbound on Main St. in Good Hope when
the vehicle in front of her driven by Eldiva L. Jackson of Good Hope slowed to make a
right turn to travel northbound onto West St. and was struck in the rear by Redding.
No injuries were reported. Ms. Redding was cited for Assured Clear Distance
Ahead.
04-22-08 @ 0737Hrs.
THEFT: An employee of Flying J Travel Center,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown person had obtained fuel and departed the
business without making payment. A registration plate number was obtained by the
clerk and the incident is under investigation.
04-22-08 @ 1038Hrs.
GRAND THEFT: Jeanne Smith of Jeffersonville,
Ohio reported that her purse was removed from inside her vehicle while parked at the
Flagway on SR 41N.
04-22-08 @ 1926Hrs.
BURGLARY/THEFT: Suzi McFadden of Bloomingburg,
Ohio reported that persons unknown entered her residence and garage while she was away and
removed property.
04-16-08
POSSESSION OF DRUGS/POSSESSION OF DRUG
PARAPHERNALIA: Sheriff's Deputies responded and checked a suspicious person on
a bicycle on US 62NE, south of the Village of Mt. Sterling in Fayette County. During
contact with the subject, a baggie containing marijuana and a smoking pipe with residue
was located on the subject. Randy Dyer, age 46 of 10353 Harrison Rd., Washington
C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged in the incident.
04-15-08
OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Sheriff's
Deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for a male subject at a residence in
the 400 block of N. North St. in Washington C.H., Ohio. During contact, a female
resident answered the door, declining that the wanted subject was inside the residence.
Deputies later located the wanted male subject attempting to flee through a rear
door of the residence. The wanted male, identified as Paul E. Clark of 410 N. North
St., Washington C.H., Ohio was taken into custody without incident. Cissy C.
Williams, of the same address, was arrested by Deputies and charged with Obstructing
Official Business.
04-10-08 @ 1515Hrs.
INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH: A 1997 dodge Caravan,
operated by Kendall D. Burge, age 44 of 221 N. North St., Washington C.H., Ohio was
traveling east on US 22, traveled left of center and into the path of a westbound vehicle,
a 1995 Chevrolet utility van, operated by Michael G. Farris, age 45 of Dayton, Ohio.
Following the collision, both vehicles came to rest in the westbound lane of US 22.
Burge was flown from the scene by Med Flight to Ohio State University hospital with
serious visible injuries. Farris, and a passenger in his vehicle, Douglas R.
Blakely, age 43 also of Dayton, Ohio received visible injuries and were transported to
Fayette County Memorial Hospital by units of the Fayette County Life Squad.
Members of the Washington Fire Department and
Fayette County Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team responded to the scene utilizing
extrication equipment to free Blakely from the vehicle. The Washington Police Dept.
also responded to the scene and assisted with traffic control.
04-10-08
THEFT/BREAKING & ENTERING: Diana L.
VanDyke of Greenfield, Ohio reported that persons unknown came onto her property on
Ghormley Rd. and entered her unlocked vehicle in the driveway area. The vehicles
compartments were ransacked and property was removed from inside.
04-10-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING/CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Dennis
L. Templin of Greenfield, Ohio reported that persons unknown came onto his property on
Ghormley Rd. and entered his unlocked vehicle in the driveway area. The vehicle
compartments were ransacked, however, nothing was reported missing at the time of the
report.
04-10-08
THEFT: Dale Hidy of Greenfield, Ohio reported
observing a van leave the area of his driveway on S.R. 41 during the overnight hours.
Upon checking his vehicle, he discovered a cell phone missing from the vehicle.
01-10-08
LITTERING: Kermit Smith of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that persons unknown had discarded trash items in the yard of his residence
on Creek Rd.
04-09-08
THEFT: Howard G. Chalikian of Portsmouth,
Virginia reported that while at the Travel Centers of America at U.S. 35 & I-71,
unknown persons removed his wallet from the restroom area of the business.
04-09-08
THEFT: An employee of the Sunglass Hut,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown persons removed a pair of sunglasses from
the business without making payment.
04-02-08
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Jeff Spears, Miami Trace
high School Principal reported that persons unknown spray painted graffiti on the side of
the high school building overnight.
04-01-08
ASSAULT: Dorraine Downing of
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a known subject assaulted her while at her residence on
Colonial Dr. Downing did not wish to file charges at the time of the report and was
referred tot he Village Solicitor's Office for further action.
03-31-08
PURSUIT/ACCIDENT: A high speed pursuit through
four central Ohio counties came to a stop in Fayette County Monday afternoon.
According to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, the pursuit began earlier in the day
in Champaign County following a domestic assault. Champaign and Clark
County. Sheriff's deputies pursued a suspect vehicle out of the domestic through
those counties. A Clark County Sheriff's patrol cruiser was struck during the early
pursuit. Madison County Sheriff's Office located the suspect vehicle in that county
but the pursuit was stopped when the suspect vehicle was lost. A short time later
the vehicle was observed traveling through London at speeds exceeding one hundred miles
per hour. London Police cruisers initiated a pursuit from within the city of London
and traveled east on State Route 56 toward Mt. Sterling. Fayette County Sheriff's
Office responded to the northern area of the county when the suspect vehicle turned south
onto US Route 62 toward Washington Court House. Fayette County Deputies spotted the
suspect vehicle being pursued by London Police cruisers near US 62 & Dickey Rd.
Washington Court House Police units deployed "stop sticks" on Route 62 at the
Washington Waterloo Road intersection. The suspect vehicle struck the "stop
sticks" while traveling almost 100 miles per hour. While trying to avoid
the "stop sticks" the suspect swerved into oncoming northbound traffic and
struck a vehicle that had pulled to the side of the roadway to avoid the pursuit.
The suspect continued southbound through the bridge when a Fayette County cruiser
initiated a "PIT" maneuver sending the suspect vehicle into a spin. During
a rotation on the bridge, a London PD cruiser struck the side of the suspect vehicle
causing the fleeing vehicle to travel into the open ditch area and coming to rest along
the property fence. The suspect, 25 year old Matthew Kelly Clark of Urbana, Ohio was
taken into custody at the scene. The Fayette County Life Squad was dispatched to the
scene and upon arrival, Clark refused treatment for a small facial laceration. Clark
was released from the scene to the London Police Department and is being held in the
Tri-County Regional Jail pending charges from each of the jurisdictions involved in the
accident. Rayburn Farley of Barbara Lane, Washington Court House was identified as
the driver of the vehicle struck by Clark on US 62 and Washington Waterloo Rd. The
Fayette County Life Squad treated Farley at the scene. Farley's 1991 Mercury
sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene. The vehicle driven by Clark, a
2006 Hyundai was also towed from the scene and impounded by the Fayette County Sheriff's
Office. A London police cruiser sustained heavy damage and was towed from the
scene. London Police Officer Brad Aleshire was not injured in the collision.
Fayette County Sheriff's Traffic Reconstruction Team will complete the crash investigation
and will present the case to the Fayette County Grand Jury.
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03-29-08
THEFT: An employee of Flagway 1 in
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown person operating a maroon Dodge Intrepid
obtained fuel and departed the business without making payment.
03-29-08
THEFT: Johnny Woods of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that persons unknown entered his vehicle and removed a clear plastic water bottle
containing a large amount of loose change while parked at his residence in the Village of
Good Hope.
03-21-08
BURGLARY/GRAND THEFT: Amanda Chaffin of
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that persons unknown entered her apartment at the Summer
Tree Terrace complex and removed property from inside.
03-21-08
GRAND THEFT: Mason Williams of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that during November 2007 a 2000 watt amplifier owned by him was taken
during a burglary at J&S Audio on US 22W.
03-21-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Randy Watson of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported observing a suspicious vehicle at the Loren Torbett property on SR
41NW. A description of the vehicle was obtained, however, the vehicle departed the
area prior to the arrival of Deputies.
03-14-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Rosa McKnight of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that during a dispute, she was assaulted by her husband.
Arrested in the incident was Drew A. Potter, age 24 of Washington C.H., Ohio.
03-14-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Neil Petty of Bloomingburg,
Ohio reported that a known family member was at his father's residence without permission.
After locating the person in question the property owner was contacted and advised
that he did not want to pursue the incident any further.
03-14-08 @ 0803Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Ricky Lamar Woodard of
Jefferson City, Tennessee was attempting to turn around and backed off the roadway into a
plowed field at 2380 Hess Rd, causing damage to the sod and field. No injuries were
reported. Mr. Woodard was cited for Failure to Control
03-14-08 @ 1350Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Amy R. Streitenberger of 627
Columbus Ave., Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling northbound on Bloomingburg New Holland
Rd. traveled off the right side of the roadway and lost control of the 2000 Pontiac she
was driving, flipped the vehicle over into the ditch. No injuries were reported.
Ms. Streitenberger was cited for Failure to Control.
03-14-08 @ 1743Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: John K. Russell of 878
Penoak Place, Washington C.H., Ohio was making a right turn onto Peddicord Ave. from N.
North St. when the vehicle traveling behind him, driven by Kellie L. Morris of 407 Clyburn
Ave., Washington C.H., Ohio struck the Russell vehicle in the left rear corner. No
injuries were reported. Ms. Morris was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead.
03-13-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Charlene M. Hodge of
Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that persons unknown damaged two windows in her mobile home a
the Bloomingburg Mobile Home Park.
03-13-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Charlene M. Hodge of
Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that she and her spouse were involved in a verbal altercation.
During the altercation, Mrs. Hodge reported that she was assaulted by her spouse.
Tython S. Hodge, age 29 of Bloomingburg, Ohio was arrested and charged with
Domestic Violence.
03-13-08 @ 1407Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Joshua R. Cottrill of 6346
SR 22 NW, Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling westbound on Snowhill Rd. when he traveled
left of center and struck an eastbound vehicle driven by Miriam A. Engle of 2491 Snowhill
Rd., Washington C.H., Ohio. No injuries were reported. Mr. Cottrill was cited
for Left of Center.
03-12-08
BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: An employee of
Cartwright's at 760 Robinson Rd., Washington C.H., Ohio reported that persons unknown
entered the property and removed several radiator's from vehicles at the business.
03-12-08
THEFT: Richard Blessing of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that persons unknown removed items from his residence on Washington Waterloo
Rd.
03-12-08 @ 0645Hrs.
DEER ACCIDENT: John Fryant of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that while traveling east on SR 22 at Bush Rd. a deer came into the path of
the 1999 Chevrolet he was driving and struck the deer. No injuries were reported.
03-12-08 @ 2139Hrs.
DEER ACCIDENT: Jack D. Creed of Washington
C.h.,, Ohio reported that while traveling northbound on US 62 north of Greenfield Sabina
Rd. a deer entered the roadway and was struck by his vehicle. No injuries were
reported.
03-06-08
OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Sheriff's
Deputies were dispatched to a vacant residence on Clyburn Ave. in Washington C.H.
regarding a possible burglary in progress. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a subject
enter the front door of the vacant residence and turn off lights inside the residence.
After numerous attempts to make contact at the residence, the property was entered
by Deputies who located a male subject hiding in a bedroom of the home. The subject
was found to be one of the former residents and failed to answer the door for Deputies due
to an outstanding warrant for his arrest. James W. Groves, age 27 of Washington
C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Obstructing Official Business.
03-06-08
MENACING: Jessica Ayers of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that while traveling on Creek Rd. in Fayette County, she pulled over due to
experiencing car trouble. Ayers reported that several subjects in a small white
vehicle pulled behind her vehicle and exited, surrounding her vehicle. Ayers
departed without further contact with the subjects. Deputies checked the area,
however did not located the suspect vehicle.
03-05-08
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Javin Thomas of Washington
C.H., Ohio was traveling south on Wentz Rd. in Jefferson Twp. and ran off the right side
of the roadway, traveled across the center of the roadway and ran off the right hand side
of the road, struck and broke off a DP&L pole. No injuries were reported.
Mr. Thomas was cited for Failure to Control.
03-02-08
ASSAULT: Monica J. Warner of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that while at the Country Connection tavern, she was assaulted by two
unknown female subjects on the parking lot.
03-02-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Jonathan H. Warner of
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that while picking up his spouse at the Country Connection
tavern, a male subject struck and damaged the rear passenger window of his mother's
vehicle. The suspect was identified and located at the tavern. Robert L.
Hatfield, age 40 of Washington C.H., Ohio was charged with Criminal Damaging, stemming
from the incident.
03-02-08
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Brenda L. Warner of
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that a known female subject contacted her by phone and was
cursing and acting in a disorderly manner. The suspect was identified and the calls
had ceased prior to the arrival of the Deputy.
03-01-08
TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Larry D. Morris of
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that numerous unwanted telephone calls were received from a
known subject at his residence on Maple St. Deputies made contact with the suspect
and advised of the complaint and ordered the calls ceased. Prior to the Sheriff's
Deputy departing the Morris residence, another call was received from the suspect after
being warned to cease the calls. April L. Kingery-Morris, age 32 of Washington C.H.,
Ohio was arrested and charged with Telephone Harassment.
03-01-08 @ 0205Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Robert Briggs of New
Holland, Ohio was traveling northeast on SR 38 in Paint Twp. when he traveled off the
right edge of the roadway in a sharp right curve, after clearing the curve he then
continued into a steep ditch off the right side of the roadway, striking a culvert and
overturning. Mr. Briggs was cited for Failure to Control and O.V.I.
02-29-08 @ 1142Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Larry D. Pate of
Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling southbound on Creamer Rd. north of US 35 when he met a
truck traveling northbound. Mr. Pate drove off the right side of the roadway going
into the ditch and struck two traffic control signs. No injuries were reported.
Mr. Pate was cited for Failure to Control.
02-28-08
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY: Sheriff's Deputies
assisted the Washington Police Department in the recovery of stolen auto parts taken from
their jurisdiction at a residence on SR 753 in Good Hope. While at the residence,
Deputies also located a utility trailer which had been reported stolen to the Washington
P.D. earlier in the week.
02-28-08
POSSESSION OF DRUGS/DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff's Deputies checked a female on Old Chillicothe Rd. near Wal Mart Distribution
Center., The female was found to be intoxicated and also found in the possession of
marijuana. Erika L. Hall, age 23 of Hillsboro, Ohio was arrested and charged with
Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication and Possession of Marijuana.
02-28-08
THEFT: An employee of the Sunglass Hut in
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that persons unknown removed two pair of sunglasses from the
business without paying for them.
02-27-08
MENACING: Roy A. Liff of Bloomingburg, Ohio
reported that a known male subject threatened him with physical harm while at a residence
on McDowell St. in Bloomingburg, Ohio. Liff was referred to the Village Solicitor
for criminal proceedings.
02-27-08
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Kenneth Bruce of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that persons unknown used a coloring substance, applying it to the
side of his vehicle while parked at the Prime Outlet Center parking lot.
02-24-08
MENACING: Ron Ashmore of Jeffersonville, Ohio
reported that a known subject arrived at his residence on Upper Jamestown Rd. and
attempted to strike him. Ashmore identified the subject involved, however, declined
to pursue charges in the matter.
02-23-08
ANHYDROUS THEFT: Fayette County Sheriff's
Deputies were alerted to suspicious activity at the Crop Production Services on McKillip
Rd. in Jeffersonville, Ohio. Upon checking the premises, Deputies located evidence
of a theft of anhydrous ammonia. Deputies also located a subject in a vehicle at the
front of the business and also located shoe tracks in the snow leading away from the
business and tracked the fleeing suspects. Two additional suspects were located
several miles from the business and subsequently found to be involved in the theft.
Kenneth Bauer, age 61, Thomas Woods, age 27 and Clifford Lee, age 44 all of Brown County,
Ohio were arrested and charged with Illegal Possession of Chemicals for Manufacturing
Drugs, Theft of Anhydrous Ammonia and Breaking & Entering.
02-23-08
MENACING: Trina L. Frederick of Greenfield,
Ohio reported that she was threatened over the telephone by a known subject while at her
residence on SR 753. Frederick declined to pursue charges in the matter.
02-22-08
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: An employee of
Knisley Collision Center, Washington C.H., Ohio reported a suspicious vehicle on the
business parking lot. Upon checking, Deputies found that the vehicle had been
reported as stolen to the Huber Heights Police Department in Montgomery County.
02-22-08
OBSTRUCTING/CHILD ENDANGERING: The Fayette
County Sheriff's Office received a report of an impaired driver operating a tan Chevrolet
Blazer west on US 22 from the Village of New Holland, The vehicle was located and
stopped, with the operator of the vehicle subsequently being arrested for O.V.I.
Inside the vehicle, Deputies located the operator's two children, ages 13 and 10.
Upon being placed under arrest, the operator failed to comply with orders of the
Deputies. Bobbi L. Wilson, age 31 of Washington C.H., Ohio was charged with
Obstructing Official Business, O.V.I. and two counts of Endangering Children and was
incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail.
02-21-08
THEFT: Oren Powers of YUSA Corporation
reported that an employee was terminated and failed to return a company owned laptop
computer.
02-21-08
THEFT: Kathy L. Holbrook of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that persons unknown removed a vehicle from Ison's tow yard.
02-21-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Robert Pauley of Washington
C.H. , Ohio reported that an unknown vehicle caused sod damage to his property on SR 41 N.
02-21-08
ASSAULT: Adam D. Havens of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that he was assaulted by an unknown person in front of his residence on
Knight Rd.
02-20-08
MENACING: Tammy L. Brown of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that while working at the Waffle House, 11546 Allen Rd., she was
threatened by a coworker. Brown was referred to the Solicitor's Office.
02-20-08
THEFT: Jeff Greenwood, an employee of Reedy
Electric in Xenia, Ohio reported that a bucket of scrap copper was removed from the Miami
Trace Elementary construction site.
02-20-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS/PHYSICAL CONTROL IN MOTOR VEHICLE:
Randy Hughes of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that a vehicle was observed driving
onto the barn lot and adjacent field on his property on Sturgeon Mills Rock Mills Rd.
Upon the arrival of Sheriff's Deputies, the vehicle was located in a farm land with
a single occupant. During contact with the driver, Deputies detected an odor of an
alcoholic beverage and the driver was subsequently arrested. Christopher A. Long,
age 23 of Williamsport, Ohio was charged with Criminal Trespass and Physical Control of
Vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
02-17-08
ASSAULT: Vickie Harmison of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that her child was assaulted by another juvenile while at the Roller Haven
on US22. A 15 year old Fayette County youth was charged in the incident.
02-17-08
FIRE: Larry Cummings of Leesburg, Ohio
reported an electrical fire at his residence on US 62 S. Upon arrival o the Leesburg
FD, no fire was found, however evidence of an overheating electrical outlet was located.
02-17-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Christine Hodge of
Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that she, her mother and brother were all involved in an
altercation at their home on Wayne St. All parties declined charges toward one
another and no evidence of physical injury was found by Deputies.
02-17-08
RECOVERED PROPERTY: Sheriff's Deputies were
called to the I-71 Rest Area after a motorist reported locating a hypodermic needle lying
in the grass. The item was recovered by Deputies and destroyed.
02-16-08
FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: The Sheriff's Office
responded to a two car accident with reported injury at the intersection of SR 207 and
Cook Yankeetown Road, in Madison Township. Veronica J. Pollard, age 34 of Mount
Sterling, Ohio was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fayette County Coroner's
Office. Donnie Jenkins, age 31 also of Mount Sterling, Ohio and Dana M. Burwell, age
36 of Obetz, Ohio were transported by Life Squad to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital
where they were listed in stable condition. Preliminary investigation into the
incident revealed that Mrs. Burwell was operating a 2005 GMC Envoy when traveling
westbound on Cook Yankeetown Road. Mrs. Burwell reportedly failed to stop at the
intersection of SR 207. Mrs. Burwell's vehicle continued into the intersection and
subsequently struck the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire traveling southbound on SR 207 operated by
Mrs. Pollard. Passengers of the GMC Envoy were reportedly unharmed in the
accident. The accident is currently under investigation by the Fayette County
Sheriff's Office accident reconstruction team.
02-16-08
APPREHENSION OF A WANTED PERSON: Sheriff's
Deputies checked a subject on E. Market St. at the Flagway 2 station. During a
warrant check, the subject was found to be wanted by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office
for Failure to Appear. Cecil R. Longberry, age 38 of Washington C.H., Ohio was
arrested and released to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office.
02-16-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Jesse R. Mick of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that he observed unknown subjects trespassing at the rear of his
residence on Washington New Martinsburg Rd. Sheriff's Deputies checked the area and
was unable to locate the subjects involved.
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02-13-08
THEFT: Gary Dearth of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that unknown persons removed a radiator from a vehicle parked at his residence on
US 35.
02-09-08
THEFT: An employee of Sunglass Hut,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that three pair of sunglasses were taken from the business
without payment by an unknown subject.
02-08-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Sheriff's Deputies
responded to a domestic violence complaint at 527 Peddicord Ave. in Fayette County.
During the investigation, Cindy H. Queen, age 28, Joshua E. Queen, age 27 and Brandy R.
Cox, age 21 all of Washington C.H., Ohio were all arrested and charged with Domestic
Violence as the incident revealed that all were involved in an altercation and reportedly
assaulted one another.
02-08-08
INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff's Deputies
responded to an injury traffic crash at the intersection of Old US 35 and West Lancaster
Rd. in Fayette County. David D. Nemets of Parma, Ohio was operating a 1994 Chevrolet
Cavalier and pulled into the intersection from West Lancaster Rd. into the path of a 1990
Chevrolet Lumina driven by Darrius L. Hartley of Merrillville, Indiana. A passenger
in Hartley's vehicle, Christopher Squirewell of Detroit, Michigan was injured and
transported from the scene by Medflight to Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.,
Ohio. Nemets was also injured and transported from the scene by Careflight to Miami
Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Hartley reported no injury in the crash.
02-07-08
BREAKING & ENTERING/CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the Colonial Stair Warehouse in
Jeffersonville, Ohio to check a reported open door. Upon arrival, Deputies found
that the door had been forced open and damaged. A business employee checked the
interior of the building and found nothing disturbed.
02-07-08
THEFT: Sanford Meyer of Maysville, Kentucky
reported that persons unknown entered his unlocked 2005 Chevrolet Impala while parked at
the Prime Outlet Center in Jeffersonville and removed a suitcase from inside.
02-01-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: An employee of Summer Tree
Terrace Apartments in Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a known male subject was on their
property after being told not to return. Arrested in the incident was Tad N. Jones,
age 21 of Jeffersonville, Ohio.
02-01-08
TRAFFIC CRASH: The Fayette County Sheriff's
Office responded to a one vehicle one injury traffic crash on Hickory Lane. Upon
arrival it was reported that a 1993 Lincoln Town Car, driven by Randall Smith of London,
Ohio lost control on the ice covered roadway. Mr. Smith's vehicle traveled off the
right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail.
01-26-08
BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: Jerad M.
Matthews of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that persons unknown entered a barn on Yatesville
Wissler Rd. and removed three lambs from inside.
01-25-08
THEFT: Jonathan W. Heidler of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that persons unknown entered his vehicle and removed cash from inside while
it was parked on Springlake Ave.
01-24-08
THEFT: Lillian Rickman, manager of Midway
Sunoco in South Solon, Ohio reported the theft of cartons of cigarettes from the business.
01-24-08
BURGLARY/THEFT: Ernest E. Bonzo of New
Holland, Ohio reported that persons unknown forcibly entered his residence on Bloomingburg
New Holland Road and removed several items from inside the home.
01-24-08
THEFT: An employee of Detty's Market in
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that persons unknown obtained fuel and departed the business
with out making payment.
01-24-08
APPREHENSION/WANTED PERSON: During inmate
visitation at the Fayette County jail, an identification of a visitor revealed an active
arrest warrant from the Miami County Sheriff's Office. Tony S. Peterson, age 18 of
Washington C.H., Ohio was incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail and held for authorities
in Miami County.
01-24-08
THEFT: Kami B. Writsel of Jeffersonville, Ohio
reported that persons unknown removed her cellular phone from her residence on SR 729.
01-24-08 @ 0720Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Quincy S. Baptiste of
Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling north on Hickory Lane when he came upon a left hand
curve and slid on the snow causing him to strike the guardrail with the right front of his
vehicle. No injuries were reported.
01-24-08 @ 0736Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Daniel Staats of Greenfield,
Ohio was traveling southeast on Greenfield Sabina Rd. in the 400 block of Perry Twp. and
as he approached a northbound vehicle which was spreading grit he applied his brakes and
over corrected, losing control and traveled off the right hand side of the roadway, back
onto the road and spun around into the northbound land and striking the snowplow.
Mr. Staats was transported to Greenfield Medical Center by units of the Greenfield Life
Squad. The driver of the snow plow, Alan L. Stanley reported no injuries. Mr.
Staats was cited for Failure to Control.
01-24-08 @ 1034Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Andrew J. Zeigler of
Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling northbound on SR 753 in Wayne Twp. and hit a patch of
ice losing control of his vehicle, traveled left of center and went off the left side of
the roadway and down a steep bank striking an end post and Ameritech cable market.
No injuries were reported.
01-24-08 @ 1253Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Jennifer S. White of Nt.
Sterling, Ohio was traveling northbound on SR 41N, north of Blessing Chapel Rd. when she
failed to maintain control of the 2002 Toyota she was driving, traveled left of center
spinning out into the side of a southbound vehicle driven by Anthony E. Seagraves of
River, Kentucky. No injuries were reported. Ms. White was cited for
Failure to Control.
01-24-08 @ 1753Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Susan R. Flowers of
Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling southbound on SR 41 when she lost control of the 1999
Isuzu she was driving and exited the roadway, entered a ditch on the west side of the
roadway, striking a fence on the property of the Washington Country Club. Upon
arrival of Sheriff's Deputies no operator or occupant was found at the scene. The
owner of the vehicle was locate by the Washington Police Dept. and subsequently arrested
for Filing a False Report and Driving under Susp. No injuries were reported.
01-23-08
THEFT: An employee of True North Shell in
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown person obtained fuel in a maroon colored
pick up truck and departed the business without making payment.
01-23-08
ROBBERY: Sheriff Vernon P. Stanforth reported
that the Sheriff's Office received a robbery complaint at a convenience store located at
20 Academy St. in Bloomingburg. Upon Deputies arrival it was reported that an
unknown male entered the store and demanded the money from the cash register. Upon
opening the cash register the unknown male grabbed all the money from the drawer and
departed the store.
01-19-08
THEFT: An employee of True North Shell, 12320
US 35 NW, Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown female in a black Toyota sport
utility vehicle obtained fuel and departed the business without making payment.
01-19-08
THEFT: An employee of the Sunglass Hut,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown subject obtained and removed from the
business a pair of sunglasses without making payment.
01-19-08 @ 1134Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Nicholas E. Smith, age 17 of Washington
C.H., Ohio was traveling southbound on SR 41S near the intersection of Rowe Ging Rd. when
he reported that he attempted to slow for a vehicle traveling in front of him and failed
to slow quick enough at which time he took evasive action traveling to the right of the
vehicle striking a utility pole. No injuries were reported. Mr. Smith was
cited for Failure to Control.
01-18-08
BURGLARY: Jessica Lunsford of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that persons unknown entered her residence on Robinson Road while she was
away. No forced entry was located and nothing was reported missing at the time of
the report.
01-18-08
AGGRAVATED MENACING: Ronnie Crumpton of
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that while at his place of business in Bloomingburg, Ohio
he terminated an employee. Following termination, the former employee made threats
of serious physical harm towards Mr. Crumpton. Richard D. Patterson, age 39 of
Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Aggravated Menacing.
01-18-08
THEFT: Tracy A. Harrop of Jeffersonville, Ohio
reported that persons unknown removed a bicycle from the front porch area of her residence
on Maple St.
01-17-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Shelli R. Sutton of
Washington C.H.l, Ohio reported that persons unknown damaged a tire to a 1996 Ford
Taurus belonging to Scott W. Brill while parked at their residence on Forest St.
01-17-08
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Sheriff's Deputies observed
a suspicious person on foot in the area of Schlichter Trucking on SR 41 in Jeffersonville,
Ohio. Upon checking the subject, it was found that the subject had no permission
from the owner to be on the property. A 17 year old Fayette County youth was
arrested and charged with Criminal Trespassing.
01-16-08 @ 1130Hrs.
THEFT: Midway Mini Mart, Bloomingburg, Ohio
reported that an unknown employee took lottery tickets without making payment during work
hours.
01-16-08 @ 1332 Hrs.
THEFT: Patricia Shoop, Jamestown, Ohio
reported that while her vehicle was parked at Prime Outlets, unknown person(s) removed the
catalytic converter.
01-16-08 @ 1512 Hrs.
THEFT: Bass Outlets, Factory Shops Blvd.,
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown male and female departed without merchandise
without making payment.
01-16-08 @ 1657 Hrs.
BREAKING & ENTERING: Stanley Tool Corp,
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that unknown person(s) were inside their property causing
damage. Upon deputies arrival five juveniles were located inside causing damage to
the property. The juveniles were placed under arrest for being inside the property
and causing the damage.
01-16-08 @ 2058 Hrs.
MENACING: Shelli Sutton of Washington C.H., Oh
reported that during a dispute with a known male subject she was threatened.
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01-14-08
THEFT: Doug Marine of Doug Marine Motors
reported that persons unknown removed several wheels and tires from vehicles on the sales
lot and also damaged a window glass to another vehicle parked at the business.
01-14-08 @ 1723Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Jeremy Wilcox of Washington
C.H., Ohio was stopping after traveling southbound on SR 41 and attempting to turn left
onto Bloomingburg New Holland Rd. when the vehicle traveling behind him, driven by James
A. Hostetler also of Washington C.H., Ohio , struck the Wilcox vehicle in the right rear
side causing damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. Mr. Hostetler
was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead.
01-13-08
LITTERING/ POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA:
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a possible impaired driver
on southbound on I-71 north of the Jeffersonville exit. Sheriff's
Deputies arrived to find that two drivers of tractor trailers had blocked the suspect
vehicle to avoid further operation of the vehicle. Michael P. Donnelly, age 28 of
Columbus, Ohio was arrested for O.V.I. and additionally charged with possessing an open
container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, littering from a motor vehicle and possession of
drug paraphernalia.
01-13-08
DRUG ABUSE/UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL: A
traffic stop was conducted on SR 41 & Bloomingburg New Holland Rd in Fayette County
and during the stop, the operator of the vehicle, identified as Paul J.R. Vansickle, age
18 of South Solon, Ohio was taken into custody and charged with O.V.I., Possession of
Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Underage Consumption of Alcohol. A
passenger in the vehicle, identified as Bryan T. Axline, age 19 also of South Solon, Ohio
was found to be under the influence and was charged with Underage Consumption of Alcohol,
Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle and also discovered to be a wanted person by
the Madison County Sheriff's Office for a Probation Violation.
01-13-08
THEFT: William J. Bryant of Bloomingburg, Ohio
reported that a known subject removed a battery from the porch of his residence on Midland
Ave.
01-12-08
PROVIDING A PLACE FOR UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION:
Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a residence on US 22East after
receiving a report of a party involving underage persons consuming alcohol. Upon
arrival, Sheriff's Deputies located and apprehended a juvenile climbing to the outside
form a bedroom window of the residence. During contact, it was discovered that the
juvenile, a 16 year old Fayette County youth was under the influence of an alcoholic
beverage and was subsequently charged with Underage Consumption of Alcohol. The
residential occupant, identified as Darby Hodge, age 20 of Washington C.H., Ohio was also
arrested and charged with Providing a Place for Underage Consumption.
01-12-08
FIRE: Sheriff's Deputies responded with
Washington FD to a residential fire at 328 Jamison Rd. in Fayette County. The
residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire and was extinguished by Washington FD
Fire and smoke damage to the structure and interior contents were reported.
Cause of the fire was unknown at the time of the news report.
01-11-08
THEFT: An employee of True North Shell in
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown persons obtained fuel and departed the
business without making payment.
01-10-08
THEFT: Michael L. Mollett of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that persons unknown removed an air compressor from outside his residence on
Greenfield Sabina Rd.
01-10-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Amber L. Curtis of
Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that she was assaulted by her boyfriend during a dispute at
her residence on E. Concord Lane. Branson Self, age 29 of Leesburg, Ohio was
arrested and charged with Domestic Violence.
01-09-08 @ 2252Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Roger D. McCord, age 44 of
Sabina, Ohio was traveling south on SR 729 north of West Fork Rd. when he failed to
negotiate a curve and traveled off the left side of the roadway striking the ditch.
No injuries were reported. Mr. McCord was arrested for O.V.I.
01-07-08
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Julie Reisinger, Principal
of Wayne Elementary School, reported that persons unknown damaged a window at the
elementary school.
01-07-08
THEFT: An employee of Flagway 1 (Cruz Thru) in
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown male subject removed two packs of
cigarettes from the overhead display at the business and departed the business without
making payment.
01-07-08
THEFT: Angela Manns of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that an unknown person removed her child's IPOD from her backpack while at the
Wayne Elementary School.
01-07-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Jackie Morris of Washington
C.H., Ohio reported that she and her boyfriend were involved in a physical altercation at
their residence on US 22W. Sheriff's Deputies found that both parties involved were
injured in the incident. Jessie W. Jones, age 24 and Jackie Morris, age 24, both of
Washington C.H. were charged with Domestic Violence.
01-06-08
AGGRAVATED MENACING: Gene Ann Moore of Good
Hope reported that a known female threatened her with serious physical harm while outside
a residence on SR 753. Ronda E. Noble, age 46 of Good Hope was charged in the
incident.
01-06-08
BURGLARY/THEFT: Virgil G. Martin of
Greenfield, Ohio reported that persons unknown entered his residence and removed
prescription narcotics from inside.
01-06-08
BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: A suspicious
vehicle was observed at a vacant resident on West Lancaster Rd. Upon checking the
residence, a vehicle occupied by a male and female was observed attempting to depart the
residence. A television set was also observed inside the vehicle. Upon
contacting the owner, Jerry Spahr, it was discovered that the residence had been entered
and the television located inside the suspects vehicle had been taken from inside.
Jason S. Holbrook, age 25 and Kimberly J. Miller, age 27 both of Wilmington, Ohio were
arrested and charged with Breaking & Entering and Theft.
01-06-08
WANTED PERSON/FUGITIVE: Fayette County
Sheriff's Deputies were requested to attempt arrest of a parole violator at large from the
Ohio Adult Parole Authority. During service attempt of the warrant, the parole
violator attempted to flee through the rear door of a residence on US 22W and was taken
into custody by Deputies. Quintin C. Yates, age 25 of Washington C.H., Ohio was
incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail awaiting extradition by the Ohio Adult Parole
Authority.
01-06-08 @ 1758Hrs.
DEER ACCIDENT: Rae Ann Williams of
Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that while traveling northbound on SR 41N near Wildwood Rd.
she struck and killed a deer that was standing in the roadway. No other injuries
were reported.
01-04-08
THEFT: An employee of True North Shell
in Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown male in a gold colored sport utility
vehicle obtained fuel and departed the business without making payment.
01-04-08
BURGLARY: Darby Hodge of Washington C.H., Ohio
reported that persons unknown entered his residence through a bedroom window and removed
property from inside.
01-04-08
The investigation into a series of home invasions
across three counties in recent weeks has led to the arrest of three people. The
execution of a search warrant by the 23 Pipeline Major Crimes Task Force Wednesday
afternoon at 213 S. Seventh Street in Greenfield, Highland County, resulted in the
recovery of numerous items identified as coming from burglaries in Fayette and Ross County
in recent weeks. The three persons arrested for receiving stolen property are being
held in the Highland County Jail. Arrested as a direct result of the search warrant
were Terry Hester, 213 S. Seventh Street, Greenfield, Ohio, Amanda Adkins, 213 S. Seventh
St. Greenfield, Ohio, and Timothy Estle, 225 Garman Lane, Bainbridge, Ohio.
Detectives from Fayette, Ross, and Highland County are continuing the on-going
investigation and anticipate additional charges in connection with the crime spree.
01-04-08 @ 0905Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Lisa Cox of Washington C.h.,
Ohio was traveling south on SR 753 when she lost control of the 2000 Dodge she was driving
after going around a right hand curve and she struck a parked vehicle at 7180 SR 753.
No injuries were reported. Ms. Cox was cited for Failure to Control.
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01-03-08
THEFT: Robert E. Betosky of Washington C.H.,
Ohio reported that persons unknown removed a catalytic converter from his vehicle while
parked at his residence on US 22SE.
01-03-08
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Charidy E. Terpening of
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that her live in boyfriend assaulted her while at their
residence eat the Pinetree Apartment Complex on US 22SE. Michael A. Carpenter, age
46 was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence.
01-02-08 @ 1412Hrs.
VEHICLE ACCIDENT: Martina R. Coy of Hillsboro,
Ohio was traveling north on US 62 in Green Twp. when she lost control of the 2007 HHR she
was driving due to snow and ice on the roadway, traveled off the right side of the roadway
striking a tree. No injuries were reported.
01-02-08 @ 1519Hrs.
BREAKING & ENTERING: Mary McCoppin of
Washington C.H., Ohio reported that unknown persons removed property from the residence
after forcing entry through the back door.
01-02-08 @ 1516Hrs.
TRAFFIC CRASH: The Fayette County Sheriff's
Office responded to a report of a one vehicle non injury traffic crash on SR 41 near
Washington C.H. Upon arrival it was reported to Sheriff's Deputies that a 2003
Chevy, operated by Georgiana Brown of Greenfield, Ohio lost control on the snow covered
roadway and traveled off the left side of the roadway and sideswiped a utility pole and a
telephone junction box. Ms. Brown was cited for Failure to Control
01-02-08 @ 1630Hrs.
TRAFFIC CRASH: The Fayette County Sheriff's
Office responded to a two vehicle non injury traffic crash on SR 729 near Hedge Court.
Upon arrival it was reported to Sheriff's Deputies that a 1992 Plymouth, operated
by Joyce Upton of Jeffersonville, Ohio lost control on the snow covered roadway and
traveled left of center, striking a 1999 Ford operated by Brandi Nichols also of
Jeffersonville. Ms. Upton was cited for Left of Center.
01-01-08
BURGLARY/THEFT: Henry S. Brubaker of
Greenfield, Ohio reported that persons unknown entered his workshop on Zimmerman Rd. and
removed numerous tools from within.
01-01-08 @ 1220Hrs.
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Lorrie B. Bennett of
Greenfield, Ohio reported that a known male subject entered her residence without
permission. The male was located at his residence and advised of the complaint and
not to return to the complainant's residence.
01-01-08 @ 1430Hrs.
BREAKING & ENTERING: A representative of
Rankin Repair of Sabina, Ohio reported that unknown persons entered the shop and removed
items from inside.
01-01-08 @ 1512Hrs.
TRAFFIC CRASH: The Fayette County Sheriff's
Office responded to a report of a one vehicle non injury traffic crash at the intersection
of Palmer Rd. and Old Rt. 35. Upon arrival it was reported that a 2006 Freightliner,
driven by John Caraway of Jamestown, Ohio traveled through the intersection and struck the
Palmer Rd. sign before coming to rest in the field.
01-01-08 @ 1739Hrs.
THEFT: Louise SKaggs of Jeffersonville, Ohio
reported that on 12-31-07 she allowed an unknown female into the residence to use the
restroom. After the female departed the complainant noticed her purse was missing.
01-01-08 @ 1845Hrs.
BREAKING & ENTERING: Connie Nelson of
Leesburg, Ohio reported that unknown persons entered the Homestead Market by force and
once inside removed merchandise.
01-01-08 @ 2031Hrs.
BURGLARY: Mike Welch of Greenfield, Ohio
reported that unknown persons entered his residence by force and once inside removed
property.
