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01-31-12 ATTEMPTED ESCAPE BEING INVESTIGATED 
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is investigating what appears to be an attempted inmate escape from the local jail. On Saturday at around 9 p.m., deputies in the Corrections Division "were alerted to a jail security camera which had been compromised within a cell area on the first floor of the Fayette County Jail," said Sheriff Vernon Stanforth. Additional deputies were called to the jail and inmates being held in the cell were moved to another secure location within the jail, allowing deputies to thoroughly examine the cell area.  "As deputies checked the cell area, several factors led deputies to the conclusion that an escape attempt was the likely motive for compromising the security camera in the cell," said Stanforth. Not all of those factors were disclosed to the Record-Herald as they remain under investigation. Sheriff's detectives were called in to start an investigation, preserving articles within the cell area as evidence and conducting interviews with inmates held in the cell area.  "Detectives are continuing their investigation of the incident, and upon conclusion, the case will be presented to the Fayette County Prosecutor's Office where additional criminal charges against inmate or inmates involved in the incident are likely," said Stanforth. 

01-31-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Margaret E. Pepper, age 57 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 2004 Chevrolet traveling eastbound on U S rte 22 west, and was stopped attempting to make a left hand turn onto Jasper Coil rd. when Pepper was struck in the rear by an eastbound 1995 Chevrolet, operated by Dustin W. E. Caplinger, age 31 of Chillicothe, Ohio. The vehicles suffered moderate damages. No injuries were reported. Caplinger was cited for assured clear distance ahead.

01-31-12 CRIMINAL TRESPASS: 
Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Craig farm in Jefferson Township on a criminal trespassing complaint. Upon their arrival an investigation provided; Anthony Garcia, and Michael Wells had trespassed on the Craig farm in an attempt to remove scrap metal. Garcia, and Wells were charged in the offense. 

01-31-12 THEFT: 
An employee of the Gap outlet reported on 01/28/2012 an unknown female had shoplifted merchandize from the business. 

01-31-12 THEFT: 
An employee of the Coach outlet reported two unknown females had shoplifted merchandize from the business.

01-30-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Alexandra Davis of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling northbound on SR 41 in the township of Perry when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by Davis’ vehicle. No injuries were reported; the vehicle was towed from the scene.

01-30-12 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: 
John Burr of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into a property he owns in Wayne township and removed various items..

01-29-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on US 35 Bypass West near Mile Post 15. Reports indicate that Adrian Cook of Columbus, Ohio was operating a 2005 Dodge westbound on US 35 when he traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking a light pole concrete base, the vehicle continued down the ditch line, Cook then overcorrected and traveled back across two lanes of traffic into the median before coming to final rest. No injuries were reported; Cook was cited for Failure to Control.

01-29-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on US 22 in Marion township. Reports indicate Bradley Near was operating a 2005 Volvo westbound on US 22 when he traveled off the right side of the roadway striking two wooden fence posts. Alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash. Near was arrested and charged with O.V.I. and Failure to Control.

01-29-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle roll over accident on SR 41 South near Flakes Ford Road. Reports indicate that Heath Gordon of Frankfort, Ohio was operating a 2002 Chevy southbound on SR 41 when he stated he swerved to miss a deer in the roadway, causing the vehicle to roll over. Gordon then departed the scene but was located several hours later. Gordon was cited for Failure to Control and Leaving the Scene of an accident.

01-28-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Richard E. Coy., Jr. of Milledgeville was traveling northbound on SR 729 near Ford Rd when Coy's vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.  The vehicle sustained moderate damage.  No injuries.

01-28-12 THEFT:
Amber Nichols of Washington C.H., OH reported that while she was on duty at 3 C Cab Company she transported a male and a female to Jeffersonville, OH. Upon the male and female exiting the vehicle Nichols discovered that the money bag in her cab was missing.

01-27-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on US 62 near the intersection of Jamison road. Reports indicate Joshua White of Bainbridge, Ohio was operating a 1997 Mercury northbound on US 62 approaching Jamison Road. A vehicle operated by Debra Keaton, of Washington CH, Ohio who was also traveling northbound on US 62 in front of White’s vehicle. Keaton slowed to make a left turn onto Jamison road when White misjudged the speed of the vehicle in front of him and struck the rear of Keaton’s vehicle. Keaton was transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of her injuries; White was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead.

01-27-12 CRIMINAL TRESPASSING:
A resident on Peddicord Ave reported that a known male was on the property and was previously advised to stay off the property. The property owner requested the known male be removed from the property without pursuing any criminal charges.

01-27-12 POSSESSION OF COCAINE/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS
While on patrol deputies stopped a vehicle on State Route 41 N. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Bradley Caulley of Washington C.H., OH. Upon obtaining permission to search the vehicle, deputies located a white powder substance in clear capsules. The white powder field tested positive for cocaine. Hypodermic needles and a chrome pipe was also located in the vehicle. Caulley was arrested in the incident and taken to the Fayette County Jail where he was held in lieu of bond.

01-27-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Betina A. Hines, age 44 of Greenfield, Ohio was operating her 1986 Mercedes Benz traveling southbound on S R 753 near S. Fayette st. when Hines failed to maintain control of her motor vehicle, traveling off of the west side of the roadway striking the ditch, resulting in a motor vehicle crash. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. Hines was cited for failure to control.

01-27-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Bethany A. Hagler, age 39 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 2006 Toyota Solaria traveling southbound near 1784 Creek rd. when Hagler failed to negotiate a left hand curve, traveling off of the west side of the roadway. Hagler over corrected when re-entering the roadway, failing to maintain control of her motor vehicle, crossing the center line, and traveling off of the east side of the roadway. Hagler’s vehicle struck the guardrail, causing the vehicle to overturn onto it’s top, coming to rest. The vehicle suffered severe damage. No injuries were reported. Hagler was found to be intoxicated at the time of the crash and was cited for OVI, and failure to control.

01-27-12 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Joshua Manley, age 28 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime during the day person unknown forced entry to his residence removing items from inside. 

01-22-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Parrott Station road near the intersection of Prairie road. Reports indicate that Steven Gray of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 2002 Pontiac northbound on Prairie road when he attempted to make a left turn onto Parrott Station road and slid off the right side of the roadway and struck a guardrail before coming to final rest. No injuries were reported; Gray was cited for Failure to Control.

01-22-12 THEFT: 
An employee of the Thrifty Nifty reported person(s) unknown removed items from the business.

01-22-12 THEFT: 
An employee of One Stop 22 reported person(s) unknown pumped fuel into a vehicle and departed the business without paying.

01-22-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Garringer-Edgefield road near Loves Truck lot entrance. Reports indicate that Zachary Gorby of Xenia, Ohio was traveling southbound on Garringer-Edgefield road when he failed to control his vehicle and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a wire fence. No injuries were reported; Gorby was cited for Failure to Control.

01-21-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate 71 South. Reports indicate that Yumorria Cole of Cincinnati, Ohio was operating a 2010 Chevy southbound when she failed to control her vehicle and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a wire fence. No injuries were reported; Cole was cited for Failure to Control.

01-21-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Interstate 71 South. Reports indicate that Margaret Potter of Cincinnati, Ohio was operating a 1992 Toyota southbound when she slid out of control and traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck the ditch. No injuries were reported; Potter was cited for Failure to Control.

01-21-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on US 62 North. Reports indicate that Timmy Bryant of Bloomingburg, Ohio was operating a 1998 Jeep northbound when he traveled off the left side of the roadway, striking a mailbox. No injuries were reported; Bryant was cited for Failure to Control.

01-20-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Quentin T Arnold of Jeffersonville, OH was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 35 and lost control on ice on the roadway traveling into the ditch. No injuries were reported.

01-20-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Brody Decker of Jeffersonville, OH was sitting stationary on Maple St in the Village of Jeffersonville when a vehicle sideswiped his vehicle and continued to travel on Maple St without stopping. Decker’s vehicle suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported. 

01-20-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Nia Beetle of Jeffersonville, OH was traveling eastbound on Upper Jamestown Rd and lost control on the ice striking a utility pole disabling the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Beetle was issued a citation for Failure to Control.

01-20-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
David K Mackey of Xenia, OH was stationary on Route 435 eastbound and attempted to turn north onto Interstate 71 North. Mackey entered into the path of Paul W Prater of Sabina, OH who was traveling westbound on Route 435 causing a collision. Minor injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and were towed from the scene. Mackey was cited for Fail to Yield. 

01-18-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-car motor vehicle crash with injury near 1343 Hidy rd. Reports indicate Ethan T. Depugh, age 19 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 1989 Dodge Truck traveling northbound on Hidy road when Depugh lost control of his motor vehicle, traveling off of the west side of the roadway. Depugh's vehicle overturned before coming to rest in the ditch. Depugh was flown by Med flight to Grant Medical Center for treatment of his injuries sustained in the crash.

01-19-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Roger L. Robbinette JR. age 39 of Leesburg, Ohio was operating a 2001 Dodge Truck traveling northbound on U S rte 62 south at Miami Trace rd. when Robbinette stated he swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. Robbinette failed to maintain control of his motor vehicle traveling off of the east side of the roadway striking a fence, causing his vehicle to over turn. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. Robbinette was cited for failure to control.

01-18-12 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Angela Mann, age 25 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported sometime within the past few days persons unknown damaged her motor vehicle while it was parked at her residence. 

01-18-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jamie Staffan, age 38 of South Solon, Ohio reported she was operating her 1995 Mercury traveling northbound on West Lancaster rd. when Staffan failed to negotiate a right hand curve, losing control. Staffan’s vehicle traveled left of center, off of the west side of the roadway, through the ditch line, striking a boundary fence of the Hogue-Allen Cemetery. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. Staffan was cited for failure to control.

01-18-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Amanda Kuemmel, age 24 of Washington CH, Ohio reported she was operating a 2002 Ford traveling southbound on U S rte 62 at Miami Trace rd. when Kuemmel failed to negotiate a left hand curve, losing control. Kuemmel’s vehicle traveled off of the west side of the roadway striking a utility pole. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were report. 

01-18-12 THEFT:
Larry Lane, age 71 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime within the past week, persons unknown removed an item from his property. 

01-17-12 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Katherine J. Ely, age 18 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported a known subject had tampered with her motor vehicle. Blaise P. McDaniel, age 65 of Chillicothe, Ohio was charged with the offense. 

01-15-12 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS: 
Whitney Pryor of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her vehicle and removed various items.

01-15-12 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS: 
Joyce Calentine of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her vehicle and removed various items.

01-15-12 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: 
An employee of Heidler Properties reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into two storage lockers at the rear of the property and removed various items.

01-15-12 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Brycon Calhoun of Greenfield, Ohio reported he was operating a 2004 Chevy northbound on SR 41 in the township of Perry, when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by his vehicle. No injuries were reported.

01-15-12 THEFT: 
Harry Mossbarger of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his vehicle and removed property while the vehicle was parked at a family members property in Perry Township.

01-13-12 FIRE: 
Keith Burns of Washington C.H., reported a chimney fire at his residence. The Washington Fire Department and Concord Green Fire Department responded to the scene. The residence sustained minor to moderate damage as a result of the incident.

01-13-12 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Bethany Benson of Washington CH, Ohio reported person(s) unknown entered her residence and removed various properties.

01-12-2012 – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 
Cheryl Woolever of Washington CH, Ohio reported that her husband made threats towards her. Charges were filed

01-011-12 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
James Daugherty of the New Life Chapel Church of God reported within the past several days person(s) unknown forced entry into the church and removed several items.

01-011-12 THEFT:
An employee of GAP at the Tanger outlets reported three unknown females shoplifted from their business.

01-011-12 MENACING:
Brandy Scott, age 37 of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported a known subject made menacing remarks towards her.  Ms. Scott declined prosecution.

01-08-12 THEFT:
An employee of Flagway #1 (Cruz Thru) reported person(s) unknwon pumped fuel into their vehicle and departed without making payment.

01-08-12 THEFT:
Chris Ford of Washington CH reported that person(s) unknown came onto his property and removed items from the rear of his residence.

01-07-12 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Robert Tripp, age 43 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 2003 Saturn southbound on Creek Road south of Old US 35 when a deer entered the roadway resulting in a motor vehicle crash. No injuries.

01-07-12 THEFT:
Terry Thomas of Washington CH reported that an unknown subject attempted to enter his vehicle while it was parked in front of his residence. Thomas advised the subjects fled the area as he approached him.

01-07-12 BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT:
Stephen Matthews of Greenfield, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his garage and removed various items.

01-07-12 THEFT:
Sheriff's deputies responded to a complaint of a disturbance and possible theft from Factory Brand Shoes at the Tanger Outlets, Jeffersonville, Ohio. The subjects departed the area prior to deputies arrival however the missing items were recovered in the parking lot.

01-06-12 THEFT:
Toby Glass, age 57 * Jamestown, OH reported sometime within the past few days person(s) unknown entered his property and removed several items from a trailer.

01-05-12 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Blake Rife of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his vehicle and removed property. 

01-02-12 WEATHER CAUSES TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS:
Icy road conditions caused a number of spin-outs, traffic crashes, and lane closures throughout Fayette County on Monday morning, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Vernon Stanforth reported that deputies responded to a total of 21 reported traffic crashes throughout Fayette County Monday morning, the first call received at 9:44 a.m. Of those 21 reported crashes, 19 were along Interstate 71. “A combination of the falling snow, below freezing temperatures, and the gusty winds created hazardous driving conditions on several roadways throughout the county this morning”, said Stanforth. A few of the crashes along Interstate 71 involved overturned vehicles in the middle of the freeway, causing lane closures and a traffic back-up in both directions for several miles, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The severity of the crashes ranged from injured motorists transported by EMS to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital, to vehicles that merely slid off the roadway and required the assistance of a towing company before returning to travel. Fayette County EMS transported a total of five people to the hospital for injuries sustained in the crashes. None of the injuries reported appeared to be life-threatening, according to Stanforth.
The Ohio Department of Transportation responded and aggressively treated the roadways. Firefighters from area departments throughout Fayette County also responded, assisting law enforcement and EMS at the crash locations. Travel returned to normal along Interstate 71 around 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon as the crash scenes were cleared. 

01-01-12 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Shannon Barton of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a known male subject assaulted her. Charges were filed.

01-01-12 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Carol Penrod of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported person(s) unknown forced entry into her residence and removed various items.

12-31-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Dallas Bloomfield, age 58 of Bloomingburg, Ohio was operating his 1992 Chevrolet Truck southbound on SR 38 near milepost #4 when Bloomfield failed to maintain control of his motor vehicle while negotiating the curve. Bloomfield’s vehicle traveled off of the west side of the roadway, striking a concrete post causing Bloomfield’s vehicle to overturn. The vehicle suffered heavy damage. Possible injuries were reported. Bloomfield was cited for failure to control.

12-31-11 ASSAULT/AGGRAVATED MENACING:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Rebecca Hall residence on a disturbance complaint. Upon arrival deputies discovered Anthony T. Hall, age 20 of Washington CH, Ohio had assaulted and threatened several persons. Hall was taken into custody, and charged in the offenses. 

12-30-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Katelyn M. Hurley, age 18 of Mount Sterling, Ohio was operating her 2000 Volkswagen Jetta southeast on Harrison rd. at Meyers rd. when Hurley failed to maintain control of her motor vehicle while negotiating the curve. Hurley’s vehicle traveled left of center, off of the northeast side of the roadway striking a utility pole resulting in motor vehicle. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. Hurley was cited for failure to control.

12-30-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
An employee of the Country Connection reported sometime within the past two days persons unknown forced entry into the business removing several items.

12-30-11 THEFT: 
Larissa S. Taylor, age 28 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported on 12/28/2011 persons unknown removed several items from her front porch of her residence.

12-29-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
Robert D. Wright, age 25 of Springdale, Ohio reported while traveling southbound on I-71 near milepost #75 an unknown person threw an object striking his commercial motor vehicle.

12-29-11 BURGLARY/CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
Margaret L. Hanscel, age 72 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime during the day an unknown person forced entry to her residence, damaging her front door. Nothing appeared to have been stolen at the time of the report.

12-28-11 INJURY CRASH: 
Roger D. Gartin, age 52 of Catlettsburg, Kentucky was operating his 1999 Mercury Sable traveling southbound on Kellough road. Gartin failed to maintain control of his motor vehicle, traveling left of center off of the east side of the roadway striking the ditch. Harry E. Capehart Jr., age 48 of Mount Sterling, Ohio was a passenger in the Gartin vehicle and suffered non-incapacitating injuries as a result of the crash. Capehart was transported by squad to Fayette Memorial hospital. Gartin was found to be intoxicated at the time of the crash, and was cited for O.V.I., and failure to control.

12-28-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Stacey L. Long, age 76 of South Salem, Ohio was operating his 2003 Buick Century traveling southbound in the area of 10315 SR 753 when Long struck a deer in the roadway resulting in a motor vehicle crash. The vehicle suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported.

12-28-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Bradley A. Hays, age 26 of Bloomingburg, Ohio was operating his 2004 GMC truck traveling northbound on SR 41 at SR 753 when Hays struck a deer in the roadway resulting in a motor vehicle crash. The vehicle suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported.

12-28-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Jo Ann Felder, age 58 of Buffalo, New York was operating her 2012 Ford Escape traveling westbound on SR 435 at the Tanger outlet mall entrance. Felder attempted a left hand turn, failing to yield for a westbound traffic on SR 435, striking a 1993 Chevrolet Lumina operated by Benjamin C. Everetts, age 18 of Washington CH, Ohio. The vehicles suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported. Felder was cited for failure to yield. 

12-28-11 THEFT: 
An employee of Pettit’s #5 of New Martinsburg reported an unknown male had taken merchandize from the business without payment. 

12-28-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: 
An employee of the village of Bloomingburg reported sometime over night persons unknown entered the village’s sewer treatment plant and removed several items. 

12-26-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Perry Bennett of Jamestown, Ohio reported that he was operating a 1999 Ford southbound on Garringer Edgefield road, when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by his vehicle. No injuries were reported.

12-25-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Kathy Depugh of Washington CH, Ohio reported that she was operating a 2003 Chevy westbound on US 35 near Mile Post 20, when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by her vehicle. No injuries were reported.

12-25-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Margaret Rohrback of Washington CH, Ohio reported the person(s) unknown gained entry into her residence and removed various items. An investigation is pending.

12-24-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Richard Phillips of Greenfield, Ohio reported person(s) unknown forced entry into his residence and removed several items. An investigation is pending.

12-24-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
Shawn Vassar of Washington CH, Ohio reported person(s) unknown caused damage to his vehicle while parked at his residence.

12-24-11 THEFT: 
Jeff Thompson of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed several items from his work truck while parked at a job site.

12-23-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on Old US 35 near the intersection of Jamison Road. Reports indicate James Matson Jr. of Washington CH, Ohio was westbound on Old US when Matson traveled off the left side of the roadway into a ditch near the intersection of Jamison Road. No injuries were reported.

12-23-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
An employee of All Star Foods of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown broke a window out of a vehicle that was parked at the business.

12-23-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Daphne Depugh of Washington CH, Ohio reported person(s) unknown forced entry into her residence and removed several items. An investigation is pending.

12-23-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
Several residents of Marion Township reported person(s) unknown caused damage to their mailboxes.

12-23-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Jerad Matthews of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported person(s) unknown forced entry to his residence and removed various items.

12-22-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Candace Horton of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling southbound on SR 753, north of Bogus road when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by Horton’s vehicle. No injuries were reported in the crash.

12-22-11 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE: 
Vanessa Baker of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a known subject came to her residence to test drive a vehicle and failed to return it. Charges were filed.

12-22-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Washington-Waterloo road at the intersection of US 62. Reports indicate that Brandy McClanahan of Washington CH, Ohio was stopped at the intersection in her 2000 Toyota. McClanahan started forward but had to stop again for oncoming traffic when her vehicle was struck by a 2006 Chrysler operated by Connie McCune of Washington CH, Ohio. No injuries were reported; McCune was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead.

12-22-11 FALSIFICATION: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were investigating a report of Domestic Violence when they discovered one of the subjects made a False Statement in the report. Charges were filed.

12-20-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Jordan B. Scott, age 17 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 1995 Chevrolet blazer traveling southbound on SR41 at Halliday’s curve when 
Scott failed to negotiate the curve, traveling left of center into the northbound lane of travel, striking a 2011 Ford van operated by William Alexander, age 78 of Columbus, Ohio. Both drivers sustained injuries resulting from the crash, and were transported by squad to Fayette memorial hospital for treatment. 

12-20-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Janet Carson, age 48 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating her 2001 Chrysler town and country traveling northbound on SR41 at Halliday’s curve when Carson failed to negotiate the curve, traveling off of the east side of the roadway, striking a guardrail, and a tree. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. 

12-20-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Aaron Near, age 19 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating his 1997 Ford thunderbird traveling northbound on SR41 near Stage distribution when Near failed to maintain control of his motor vehicle, traveling off of the east side of the roadway into the ditch. No injuries were reported. 

12-20-11 CRIMINAL TRESPASS/MENACING: 
Kendra Lacure, age 26 of Jamestown, Ohio reported while at her place of employment a known subject had confronted her making menacing remarks. Lacure declined prosecution. 

12-18-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on SR 753 South. Reports indicate Shawn Hickok of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling southbound on SR 753 near Bogus road when his vehicle struck a metal beam lying in the roadway. Hickok’s vehicle sustained minor damage; no injuries were reported. 

12-18-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Delta Vanslyke of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported person(s) unknown entered her residence and removed property.

12-17-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Washington New Martinsburg road in Perry township. Reports indicate that Karen Kessler was traveling south on Washington New Martinsburg road when she traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a parked vehicle owned by Harry Mossbarger of Jeffersonville, Ohio. Kessler sustained minor injuries and was cited for Failure to Control.

12-17-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS: 
Edward Joseph of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his vehicle and removed property while parked at a local business.

12-16-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 
Donna Horton of Washington CH, Ohio reported that her husband assaulted her minor son. Charges were filed.

12-16-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Janie Askew of New Holland, Ohio reported person(s) unknown removed property from her attached garage.

12-16-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
Deidre Warner of Washington CH, Ohio reported person(s) unknown caused damage to the rear window of her vehicle while parked at a local business.

12-16-11 CRIMINAL TRESPASS: 
Sam Sollars of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown was knocking on his back door, when he went to answer the door, the unknown person(s) fled the area.

12-16-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on IR 71 North. Reports indicate Michael Porzucek of Shelbune, Vermont was traveling northbound on IR 71 when he advised he fell asleep and drove into the back of a Tractor Trailer Rig. No injuries were reported; Porzucek’s vehicle was towed from the scene.

12-15-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Richard Rohrback of Leesburg, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into his residence and removed property.

12-15-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Lamar Ratliff of Greenfield, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into his residence and removed property.

12-15-11 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Rachel Russell, age 21 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown entered her residence removing several items.

12-15-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Kevin D. Miller, age 60 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown entered his property removing several items from his parked machinery. 

12-12-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS: 
Richard Brannon of Washington CH reported person(s) unknown removed items from a disabled vehicle on his property.

12-11-11 THEFT: 
Tracey Perry of Washington CH, Ohio reported that while visiting relatives, person(s) unknown removed an item of hers from the residence.

12-11-11 BURGLARY/THEFT: 
Gayle Wisecup of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her residence and removed property.

12-10-11 POSSESSING DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS/OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS: 
Fayette County Deputies were on a traffic stop on US 35 Bypass West, when Deputies noticed both the driver and passenger acting in a suspicious manner. During the stop, Deputies noticed the passenger try to conceal several syringes and the driver swallow an unknown quantity of white pills. Paul Maynard Jr. of Waverly, Ohio was charged with Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments and Brenda Payne of Waverly, Ohio was charged with Obstructing Official Business.

12-10-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
John Geesling, age 74 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown gained entry to his outbuilding removing several items. 

12-10-11 THEFT:
Pamela J. Camp, age 44 of Washington CH, Ohio reported while at the Tanger outlet mall in Jeffersonville persons unknown gained entry to her motor vehicle removing several items. 

12-09-11 THEFT: 
Dale Davis of the Lane 22 reported a known subject had taken cash from his business.

12-09-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Scott J. Hammond, age 36 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime overnight persons unknown entered two of his parked motor vehicles at his residence removing several items.

12-09-11 THEFT:
John R. Daugherty, age 34 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime overnight persons unknown entered his parked motor vehicle at his residence removing several items. 

12-09-11 THEFT: 
Mindy R. Pendergraft, age 42 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime overnight persons unknown entered three of her parked motor vehicles at her residence removing several items.

12-09-11 THEFT:
David Carpenter of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported sometime in the past 24 hours persons unknown made an authorized purchase with his bank account.

12-08-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of US 22 East and SR 753. Reports indicate that Can Israfil of Fullerton, California was operating a 2005 Volvo Semi that was traveling southbound on Stuckey road when Israfil failed to stop at the intersection striking a 2008 Pontiac, operated by Kathryn Shiltz of New Holland, Ohio. Shiltz had to be extracted by Mechanical means by members of the Washington CH Fire Department. Shiltz was transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Israfil was cited for Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign.

12-07-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Jimmy Cook of Chillicothe, Ohio was traveling westbound on US 35 near Mile Post 19, when a coyote ran onto the roadway and into the path of Cook’s vehicle. No injuries were reported in the crash; Cook’s vehicle was driven from the crash scene.

12-04-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on I.R. 71 south near milepost #70. Reports indicate that Brooke Bare of Cincinnati, Ohio was traveling southbound on I.R. 71 when her vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway across the median, the vehicle then continued across the northbound three lanes of travel before coming to final rest in the ditch. No injuries were reported; Bare was cited for Failure to Control.

12-04-11 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on Allen Road near SR 435. Reports indicate that Rishi Arora of Dublin, Ohio was traveling northbound on Allen Road and was attempting to turn left into a private driveway when her vehicle struck a 1997 Mercury operated by Inger Cooper of Columbus, Ohio who was traveling southbound on Allen Road. No injuries were reported; Arora was cited for Failure to Yield while Making a Left Turn.

12-03-11 AGGRAVATED BURGLARY/ASSAULT/OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE:
Chelsey Ventura of Bloomingburg, OH reported that her ex-boyfriend, Omar Villgas came to her residence and forced entry into the residence after she opened the door. Villgas then forced entry into a locked bedroom door and assaulted Augusto Rojo. Villgas departed the scene in a blue Ford Ranger. Villgas was later located at a residence on State Route 38. Upon making contact with Alejandra Villas at the residence. Omar Villgas was later found hiding in the bathroom of the residence. Omar and Alejandra Villgas was arrested in the incident and held in the Fayette County jail in lieu of bond.

12-02-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Amber Fredrick of Washington C.H., OH reported that she was assaulted by her brother, Darrel Russell. Russell was arrested for domestic violence.

12-02-11 BURGLARY / ARRESTS:
Two Columbus residents were arrested and charged Thursday afternoon in connection with a burglary at an occupied residence in northwest Fayette County, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Vernon Stanforth reported that his office received a call at 1:48 p.m. Thursday afternoon from a resident in the 7000 block of State Route #41 NW, reporting that subjects were breaking into her home. Sheriff Stanforth and deputies responded to the call while a sheriff’s dispatcher kept the resident on the telephone. “The dispatcher maintained telephone contact with the resident, reporting having heard forced entry being made into the home while on the phone with the resident”, according to the sheriff.  After making entry into the home, one of the suspects observed the resident inside the home and fled from the residence, departing northbound on State Route #41 NW with the second suspect. “The resident was able to provide a description of the suspects, their vehicle, and the direction that they were departing”, said Stanforth. Sheriff’s deputies and troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol canvassed the area in several directions attempting to locate the suspect vehicle, described as a dark colored, older model Jeep station wagon. The watchful eye of a citizen in the area of State Route #41 & Interstate 71 informed a sheriff’s deputy that a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle was observed entering Interstate 71 North just prior to contact with the deputy.  Sheriff Stanforth and Deputy Jeff Holbrook pursued after the vehicle, locating it on Interstate 71 North near State Route #56 in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and responded to assist. “Sheriff Stanforth and Deputy Holbrook stopped the suspect vehicle at the State Route #56 overpass on Interstate 71 North, identified both suspects and took them into custody without incident”, according to Chief Deputy Andy Bivens. The suspects, identified as Shanon M. Saunders, Age 32 of 3568 ½ S. Champion Avenue, Columbus, Ohio and Jeanette L. Dowers, Age 25 of 696 Frebis Avenue, Columbus, Ohio were both charged with Burglary and transported to the Fayette County Jail where they were incarcerated. Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation into the incident. 

12-01-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Steven M. Howard of Washington C.H., OH was traveling northbound on Jamison Rd operating a 1996 Eagle Talon. Howard proceeded through the intersection at Route 22 and failed to yield to Raymaond Spang of Dayton, OH who was operating a 2002 Toyota Camery traveling eastbound on Route 22. Howard’s vehicle collided with Spang;s vehicle in the intersection. Both vehicle sustained moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

12-01-11 THEFT:
Mark Haines of New Holland, OH reported that while his equipment was parked on White Oak Rd a battery was removed. The battery was later located at a recycling facility and returned to the owner.

12-01-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Michael Maust of Washington C.H., OH reported that unknown person(s) entered his barn and removed tools from the barn.

12-01-11 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Mitchell Daughtery of Bloomingburg, OH that while he was incarcerated several items were removed from his residence

12-01-11 ACCIDENT:
Charles Queen IV of Frankfort, Ohio was traveling southeast on US RTE 35 near Mile Post 13 and became fatigue and fell asleep. Queen traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a guardrail. No injuries were reported. Queen’s vehicle suffered heavy damage and was towed from the scene. 

11-30-11 ACCIDENT:
Ray Yoder, age 71 of Cicero, Indiana was operating a 2000 Freightliner tractor-trailer traveling eastbound on S R 435 at the KFC entrance. 
Yoder attempted to make an improper left hand turn, striking a 2007 Lexus operated by Marcia Lambert, age 60 of Westerville, Ohio. Lambert was also eastbound, and attempting a left hand turn off of S R 435 at the time of crash. The vehicles suffered moderate damages. No injuries were reported. Yoder was cited for improper turn.

11-30-11 ACCIDENT:
Andrea M. Price, age 25 of Beavercreek, Ohio was operating a 2011 Toyota Corolla traveling southbound on S R 41 south near Ghormley road when Price struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported.

11-30-11 BREAKING & ENTERING; THEFT; CRIMINAL DAMAGING
Douglas Woods, of Kennesaw, Georgia reported sometime within the past few days persons unknown forced entry to his rental property located within Paint Township. Once inside persons unknown damaged the inside of the property, and removed several items. 

11-30-11 THEFT
Employees from Lane Bryant of the Tanger outlet mall, Jeffersonville reported several persons had departed their store with merchandize without making payment. Sheriff’s deputies located the three suspects who confessed to the thefts. Perri Mackey, Brandy Reynolds, and Royce Morris of Columbus, Ohio were taken into custody without incident and charged with theft.

11-29-11 BREAKING & ENTERING;THEFT
Josie Munro, age 47 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported persons unknown forced entry to a storage shed removing items from inside. 

11-29-11 BREAKING & ENTERING;THEFT
Wayne H. Copas, age 38 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime within the past few days persons unknown forced entry to his rented storage locker removing several items from inside.

11-29-11 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Richard Waters, age 76 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime during the morning hours persons unknown entered his residence and removed several items. 

11-29-11 BREAKING & ENTERING; THEFT
Cholby L. Jones, age 23 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime within the past month persons unknown forced entry to a storage locker rented by Jones and removed several items. 

11-28-11 THEFT: 
Bradley L. Walters, age 49 of Washington CH, Ohio reported person unknown had acquired negotiable instruments without his permission making several purchases. 

11-27-11 UPDATE ON WANTED PERSON/SEX OFFENDER:   
As of 10:44 a.m. Stephen Williams is in custody.  Williams contacted the Sheriff's Office and surrendered to deputies after learning that an arrest warrant had been issued for him.  He is being held in the Fayette County Jail in lieu of bond and is schedule to appear before the Washington Municipal Court on Wednesday morning.  Thank you for any and all help in locating him.

11-27-11 WANTED PERSON/SEX OFFENDER:   PHOTO  
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the community that Stephen A. Williams, a registered sex offender, has failed to maintain his registration in accordance with state law and authorities are currently seeking information on his whereabouts. According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, deputies discovered Williams registered address, located at 8078 State Route #753 SE in Fayette County, vacant during a random address verification check. “The address verifications allow deputies to randomly contact every sex offender registered in Fayette County at their place of residence throughout their required registration period, however, in this instance the deputies found a vacant residence”, said the sheriff.  The 25 year-old Williams, a Tier II sex offender, was convicted of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor in 2008 and is required to register with the Sheriff’s Office every 180 days for a period of 25 years. Williams last registered with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on November 1, 2011, providing deputies his address as the State Route #753 SE location. An arrest warrant, charging Williams with Failure to Register, has been filed in the Washington Court House Municipal Court. Williams is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 185 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. During the November 1st registration, William’s hair was cut extremely short. Williams also bears several tattoos on his arms and legs.  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Stephen A. Williams is asked to contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (740) 335-6170.  Click the link above to see his photo.   

11-27-11 THEFT:
Edward Summers of New Holland reported that person(s) had removed two riding lawn mowers and a push mower from his property on Allen Avenue.

11-27-11 BURGLARY:
Dena Rumer of US 22 in Union Township reported that person(s) unknown entered her residence and removed medication.

11-27-11 BREAKING & ENTERING; THEFT
While investigating a suspicious vehicle in the New Martinsburg area, deputies discovered that Pettit’s #5 had been forcible entered. The suspicious vehicle was located and property that is believed to have been taken from Pettit’s #5 was located in the vehicle. Three suspects were taken into custody.

11-26-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Darryl Nooks of Jeffersonville reported a deer ran into the roadway causing his vehicle and trailer to lose control striking a wire fence.

11-26-11 LITTERING:
Ralph Mitchell of Hidy Road in Jefferson Township reported that persons had dumped tires on his property. The suspects were located and removed the tires from Mr. Mitchell’s property.

11-25-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jane Henry of Old US 35 W reported that an unknown vehicle went off the roadway striking her mailbox and her neighbor’s mailbox.

11-25-11 BREAKING & ENTERING:
Jason Adams of US 62 NE in Madison Township reported that person(s) unknown entered a tool trailer and garage and stole several tools and equipment.

11-23-11 THEFT:
Cheryl Geddes of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed items from her property.

11-22-11 THEFT:
Debra Riley, of London, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed her vehicle from the area of Kirk and Carr Rd when her vehicle became disabled.

11-22-11 DOMESTIC:
Deputies responded to a residence on Sollars Rd, Washington C.H., Ohio to investigate a domestic complaint. Upon the completion of the investigation it was determined that three individuals were involved in an altercation. Ludene Creed, Cassie Creamer and Ashley Telles were all arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail.

11-22-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
James A. Hostetter of New Holland, Ohio was traveling eastbound in the 6000 block of Route #22 SE and traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a culvert. Hostetter then attempted to regain control of the vehicle at which time the gooseneck trailer struck a utility pole disabling the vehicle. No injuries were reported.

11-22-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Shannon L. Cunningham of Bloomingburg, Ohio was traveling northbound on S.R. #41 N near Civic Drive when a deer entered the roadway. Cunningham swerved to miss the deer losing control of her vehicle striking a guardrail. The vehicle sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported.

11-21-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Richard Collins of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a known female subject assaulted him. Charges were filed.

11-19-11 ASSAULT:
Martin Coats of Washington CH, Ohio reported that a known male subject assaulted him. No charges were filed.

11-19-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Linda Deck of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling southeast on Old Springfield road when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the path of Deck’s vehicle. Deck struck the deer causing minor front-end damage to the vehicle.

11-19-11 BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT:
Ralph Templin of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed various items from his property.

11-18-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on US 62 South near Rowe Ging Rd. Reports indicate that Jonathan Harris was traveling northbound on US 62 South when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway into a ditch and struck a utility pole and a telephone utility box before coming to final rest. Harris was transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Harris was cited for Failure to Control and OVI.

11-18-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Kimberly Hains of New Holland, Ohio was traveling eastbound on Bloomingburg-New Holland Road in Marion Township when a dog ran onto the roadway and into the path of Hains’ vehicle. Hains struck the dog causing minor injuries to the dog.

11-18-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Regina Hughes of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that her estranged husband made verbal threats towards her. Charges were filed.

11-18-11 THEFT:
James Hawk of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed various items of his from a break room at a local business.

11-18-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Daniel K. Marshall, age 53 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating his 2006 Mitsubishi traveling northbound on Prairie rd., .1 mile south of Hays rd. . Marshall failed to maintain control of his motor vehicle while negotiating the curve, traveling off of the east side of the roadway striking the ditch. Marshall’s vehicle overturned into a plowed farm field before coming to rest. Marshall was transported by squad to Fayette county memorial hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. Marshall was cited for failure to control.

11-18-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Tim Williams, age 18 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown trespassed on his property causing damage to his motor vehicle.

11-17-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on SR 435 near the IR 71 Southbound exit ramp. Reports indicate that Snejana Ignatik was traveling eastbound on SR 435 and coming to a stop at the traffic light when a 2008 Honda operated by Janak Patel struck the rear of Ignatik’s 2010 Chevy. No injuries were reported; Patel was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead.

11-17-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Eva K. Lawson, age 40 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating her 2010 Ford Mustang northbound on SR 41 south near Beatty rd. when Lawson struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported.

11-17-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Eddie A. Rueppel, age 42 of Leesburg, Ohio was operating his 1993 Ford Taurus north on U S rte 62 south near Mark rd. when Ruepple struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported.

11-17-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
An employee of the village of Bloomingburg reported persons unknown damaged a water meter at a residence within the village.

11-16-11 THEFT:
Kevin Bradley, age 42 of Englewood, Ohio reported while working at the Tanger outlet mall in Jeffersonville persons unknown entered his motor vehicle removing several items.

11-12-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on SR 41 North at the intersection of Carr Road. Reports indicate that Leonard Duncan of Jefferson Township was traveling westbound on SR 41 North when his vehicle struck a 2011 Chevy operated by Arthur King of Reynoldsburg, Ohio who was turning left from Carr road onto SR 41. No injuries were reported, both units sustained minor damage.

11-12-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Doug Smalley of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling eastbound on Old US 35, east of Harmony road when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the path of Smalley’s vehicle. Smalley struck and killed the animal. No injuries were reported.

11-12-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Todd Johnston of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling westbound on US 35 bypass near the 7 mile post when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the path of Johnston’s vehicle. Johnston struck and killed the animal. No injuries were reported. Johnston’s vehicle was driven away from the scene.

11-12-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Ashley Mossbarger of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damaged the window of her vehicle while it was parked in front of the Jeffersonville Elementary School.

11-12-11 MISUSE OF CREDIT CARD / THEFT:
Norma Knisley of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown made unauthorized charges to her credit card.

11-12-11 THEFT:
Jamie Metcalfe of Washington CH, Ohio reported that she removed money from her purse to count it and a known male subject grabbed the money and departed. Charges were filed.

11-12-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on SR 435 at the intersection of West Lancaster Road. Reports indicate that Kayla Adkins of Jeffersonville was attempting to make a left turn onto SR 435 when she failed to yield at the Stop sign and struck a 2008 Honda operated by Joyce Gregory of South Solon, Ohio who was traveling northwest on SR 435. No injuries were reported; Adkin’s was cited for Failure to Yield.

11-12-11 CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Ronald Weade of Weade Realtors reported persons unknown trespassed on their property dumping a large load of dirt.

11-12-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
John Chamberlin, age 29 of Greenfield, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown trespassed on his property, forcing entry to his motor vehicle, removing several items.

11-11-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Nancy C. Davis, age 66 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating her 2011 Toyota Camry traveling eastbound on U S rte 35 west near milepost # 9 when Davis struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported.

11-11-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident with injuries on SR 41 North at the intersection of Carr Road. Reports indicate that Matthew Spahr of Jamestown, Ohio was attempting to make a left turn onto Carr Road when his vehicle struck a 1997 Dodge operated by Kami Camp of Jeffersonville, Ohio who was traveling northbound on SR 41. Matthew Spahr, Kami Camp and a juvenile passenger in the Camp vehicle were transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Both vehicles were towed from the scene; Spahr was cited for Failure to Yield.

11-11-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Lisa A. Garrett, age 49 of Williamsport, Ohio was operating her 2007 Chevrolet traveling westbound near 5460 U S Rte 22 east when Garrett struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

11-11-11 THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE:
Alvin Sanderson, age 66 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown stole his motor vehicle from his driveway.

11-10-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Tonda Shupert of Washington CH, Ohio reported that persons unknown damaged the window of her vehicle while it was parked at Miami Trace High School.

11-10-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Deborah Carr of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into a garage and shed and removed property.

11-10-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Julia Whited of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into her vehicle while parked at her residence and removed property.

11-10-11 VIOLATION OF CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER:
Wendy Morgan of Washington CH, Ohio reported that a known male has called her cell phone several times, violating a protection order. Charges were filed.

11-09-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Debra Richards, age 57 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating her 2005 Dodge Caravan traveling southbound on U S rte 62 north at Madison Rd. when Richards struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported.

11-10-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Tonda Shupert of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damaged the window of her vehicle while it was parked at Miami Trace High School.

11-10-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Deborah Carr of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into a garage and shed and removed property.

11-10-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Julia Whited of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into her vehicle while parked at her residence and removed property.

11-10-11 VIOLATION OF CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER:
Wendy Morgan of Washington CH, Ohio reported that a known male has called her cell phone several times, violating a protection order. Charges were filed.

11-09-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident on SR 41 North. Reports indicate that Brittany Smith of Jeffersonville, Ohio was operating a 2001 Saturn northbound on SR 41 when she lost control of her vehicle and traveled off the right side of the roadway and into a ditch. No injuries were reported; Smith was cited for Failure to Control.

11-09-11 BURGLARY / THEFT:
Gloria Neiswenter of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown gained entry into her residence and removed items. An investigation is pending.
 

11-09-11 ROBBERIES:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a 30 year-old Greene County man in connection with two robberies at Fayette County businesses during a 24 hour period.  John F. Pelfrey, Age 30 of Fairborn, Ohio was arrested at his home early Wednesday morning. The night clerk at the Quality Inn, located at 10160 Carr Road in Jeffersonville, Ohio, reported on Tuesday morning, November 8, 2011 at 3:38 a.m., a male subject approached the registration desk and inquired about renting a room.  When asked for identification, the male subject indicated that he needed to return to his vehicle and retrieve it.  Upon returning to the lobby area, the male subject walked behind the registration desk, demanding money from the cash drawer.  The night clerk complied and the male subject fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.   Wednesday morning at 3:26 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the Waffle House, at 11546 Allen Road, Jeffersonville, Ohio, after employees reported being robbed by a male subject.  Waffle House employees indicated that a male subject entered the business, placing a food order.  Upon approaching the cash register counter for payment, the male subject handed the cashier a handwritten note demanding cash from the register.  The cashier complied and the male subject fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.  Employees at the Waffle House were vigilant, capturing the license plate number of the suspect vehicle as it was leaving the area.  Investigative leads in the robbery cases led detectives to a residence in Fairborn, Ohio.  Sheriff’s detectives, aided by the Fairborn Police Department, located the suspect vehicle, recovered evidence pertinent to the investigation, and took Pelfrey into custody without incident. Pelfrey was charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of theft and was incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail pending arraignment in the Washington Court House Municipal Court.
 

11-07-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Ciara Hurles of Washington Court House reported that sometime during the overnight hours unknown person(s) removed items from her vehicle.

11-07-11 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Byron Harter of Washington Court House reported that unknown person(s) removed a TV out of his residence.

11-07-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Abdramane Coulibaly of Columbus, Ohio was traveling south bound on Interstate 71 at mile post 67 and struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported.
 

11-05-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Terrence E. Russell, age 31 of Jeffersonville, Ohio was operating a 2002 Honda ATV traveling westbound across Vine St. from a private driveway. Russell struck a southbound vehicle operated by Melinda L. Pierce, age 32 of Jeffersonville, Ohio. Both vehicles suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported. Russell was cited for failure to yield, and operating an ATV on the roadway.
 

11-05-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jessica Beal of London, Ohio was traveling northbound on US 62, near Washington Waterloo road when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the path of Beal’s vehicle. Beal struck and killed animal. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

11-05-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Brenda Picklesimer of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling southbound on SR 41 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by Picklesimer’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was driven from the scene.

11-05-11 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Jimmy Bauman of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown caused sod damage to his yard with a motor vehicle. An investigation is pending.

11-04-11 RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY:
Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies recovered a 1995 Buick from a wooded area off Old Springfield road that was found crashed into a tree. Contact has been made with the reporting agency.

11-04-11 THEFT:
An employee of Factory Brand Shoes reported that two unknown females concealed several items of merchandise from the business and departed without paying.

11-04-11 THEFT / FORGERY:
Theft of monies from Fayette County Community Action Commission has led to the indictment of the agency's deputy executive director following a review of the case by the Fayette County Grand Jury.  Jennifer J. Hollar-Young, age 54 of Washington C.H. was served with a summons on one count of theft and five counts of forgery following an investigation by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.  According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, his office was contacted after financial discrepancies were discovered by the Community Action Commission fiscal officer.  The investigation involves a period of time from June 2009 through October 2011 and is ongoing.  The theft is a felony of the fourth degree due to the undisclosed dollar amount.  A felony 4 is any theft greater than $7,500 and less than $150,000.  The loss of nearly $52,000 has been reported in the initial investigation.  Mrs. Hollar-Young will appear before the Fayette County Common Pleas Court on November 21st at 1:00 p.m. for arraignment.

11-03-11 THEFT:
Bradley Hayes of Washington CH, Ohio reported that a known subject purchased merchandise from him over the Internet. After the subject received the merchandise, he disputed the charges and had his money refunded. Hayes advised that he has not received the merchandise back from the subject.

11-03-11 THEFT / CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Wendy Coonrod of Greenfield, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown broke the front passenger window of a vehicle that she borrowed and removed various items.
 

11-03-11 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Rachel A. Foul, age 21 of Sabina, Ohio reported she had been receiving unwanted telecommunications from a known person. Foul was referred to the solicitor.
 

11-03-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Ricky Nelson, age 48 of Albany, Georgia was operating a 2007 International tractor-trailer eastbound on US rte 35 west at the 8-mile post when Nelson struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported.

11-03-11 THEFT:
An employee of Love’s truck stop reported an unknown female had departed the business with merchandize without payment.

11-03-11 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Daniel J. Crawford, age 55 of Staunton, Ohio reported he has received numerous unwanted telephone calls.

11-02-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Brandt E. Barlett, age 39 of Jeffersonville, Ohio was operating a 2002 Isuzu Trooper southbound on SR 729, .4 mile south of Ford rd. when Barlett struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

11-02-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jeffery E. Underwood, age 44 of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 2006 Ford Fusion westbound on US rte 35 east at the 22-mile post when Underwood struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.
 

11-02-11 BURGLARY:
Georgia K. Dyer, age 31 of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported persons unknown forced entry to her residence removing several items.
 

11-01-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Mark P. Clyburn, age 33 of Greenfield, Ohio was operating his 2008 Ford Mustang southbound on SR41 south near Staunton-Sugar Grove Rd. when Clyburn struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.
 

10-31-11 BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT:
Lonnie Ervin of South Solon, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed property from a detached garage.

10-31-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Terry Maynard of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling southbound on SR 38, south of Lewis Road when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the path of Maynard’s vehicle. Maynard struck and killed the animal. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

10-31-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Raye Frederick of Greenfield, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed property from her residence.

10-31-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
An employee of the Flagway 1 reported that an unknown male subject pumped fuel and departed the business without paying.

10-30-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a hit-skip accident that occurred on IR 71 northbound. Reports indicate that Stanley Hardin of Jessamine, Kentucky was traveling northbound on IR 71 near milepost 63 when an unknown vehicle drove into his lane of travel striking his trailer. The vehicle then departed the scene. No injuries were reported.

10-29-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a hit-skip accident that occurred on IR 71 southbound. Reports indicate that Monet Bumper of Columbus, Ohio was traveling southbound on IR 71 near milepost 65 when an unknown vehicle drove into her lane of travel striking her vehicle. The vehicle then departed the scene. Bumper was transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of her injuries.

10-29-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover accident that occurred on Greenfield-Sabina road. Reports indicate that Steven McMahan of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling eastbound on Greenfield-Sabina road, near Cross road when his vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a utility pole. Prior to Deputies arrival at the scene, a 2004 GMC operated by Linda Green of Greenfield, Ohio struck the utility pole that was lying across the roadway causing damage to all four tires of her vehicle. No injuries were reported; Green’s vehicle was towed from scene. McMahan was transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. McMahan was cited for Failure to Control.

10-29-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a three-vehicle accident that occurred on US 35 west near the 23 mile post. Reports indicate that Ricky Smith of New Castle, Virginia was traveling westbound on US 35, when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the path of Smith’s vehicle. Smith’s vehicle struck the deer knocking it into the path of a vehicle operated by Patricia Lightfoot of Logan, Ohio, a third vehicle operated by Rhonda Hilderbrand of Lyndhurst, Virginia then struck the deer. No injuries were reported; Smith’s vehicle was towed from the scene.

10-29-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Cindy Weinsheimer of Washington CH, Ohio reported being assaulted by her live in boyfriend. Charges were filed.

10-29-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
John Vandyke of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed property from the Methodist Church in New Martinsburg, Ohio.

10-29-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Mounir Kettani, age 56 of Kirtland, Ohio was operating his 2006 BMW 530 traveling southbound on I-71 at milepost 66 when Mr. Kettani struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported.

10-29-11 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Darren Burr, age 22 of Mount Sterling, Ohio reported sometime in the past few days persons unknown entered his residence removing several items.

10-29-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT
Jessica A. Hinkle, age 19 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported sometime overnight persons unknown entered her vehicle while parked at her residence removing several items.

10-28-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Stoney Howe of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed property from a vacant residence near his property. An investigation is pending.

10-28-11 THEFT:
Curtis Rinehart of Octa, Ohio reported that a known female subject removed property from his vehicle.

10-28-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Jonathan Ward of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed property from his father’s residence. An investigation is pending.

10-28-11 ASSAULT:
Shannon McKinney of Washington CH, Ohio reported that a known male assaulted her during a verbal dispute. Charges were filed.

10-28-11 FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a two-vehicle traffic crash that claimed the life of a 44 year-old Fayette County resident late Thursday evening. The crash, reported on October 27, 2011 at 10:08 p.m., occurred on Old Route #35 SE, southeast of Creek Road in Union Township. According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, a 1998 Toyota Corolla operated by Candace L. Lynch, Age 44 of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling southeast on Old Route #35 SE and failed to negotiate a left curve, losing control of the vehicle. Lynch traveled off the right side of the roadway before overcorrecting and traveling left of center, colliding with a 2002 Ford F-150 traveling northwest on Old Route #35 SE, operated by Tony J. Nance, Age 45 of Hillsboro, Ohio. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage in the crash. Nance reported to deputies that he was not injured in the crash. Lynch was entrapped in her vehicle and was extricated by members of the Washington Fire Department. Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene by Asst. Fayette County Coroner, Dr. Lenora Fitton. Members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Reconstruction Team are continuing their investigation of the crash. Deputies were assisted at the scene by members of the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team and the Fayette County E.M.S.
 

10-27-11 THEFT:
Veronica Burchett of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported person(s) unknown removed prescription medication from her residence.

10-27-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
A Washington CH, Ohio woman reported a suspicious vehicle departing her neighbor’s property loaded with metal household items. A short time later, Sheriff’s deputies located a vehicle matching the description with the property at Bennett Brothers Salvage Company in Bloomingburg, Ohio. Robert Graham of Washington CH, Ohio and Angela Riley of Jeffersonville, Ohio were charged with Breaking & Entering, Theft and Criminal Mischief.
 

10-27-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jason M. Wright, age 33 of Jamestown, Ohio was operating his 2008 GMC truck southbound on West Lancaster rd at SR 435. Wright attempted to cross the intersection of R 435 to continue southbound into the path of a 2007 Kenworth tractor-trailer operated by Mark A. Weare, age 46 of Lebanon, Ohio. Weare was traveling westbound on SR 435. The vehicles suffered moderate damages. No injuries were reported. Wright was cited for failure to yield.

10-27-11 BURGLARY/THEFT
Sharon McCarty, age 55 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime in the past 24hrs. Persons unknown forced entry to her daughter’s residence removing several items.

10-27-11 THEFT/MISUE OF CREDIT CARD
Kim E. McCoy, of Washington CH, Ohio reported persons unknown stole her credit card and attempted several purchases.

10-26-11 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Raini D. Giffin, age 20 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported she had received several unwanted telephone calls from a known person.

10-26-11 THEFT:
Danielle Bolden, an employee of Factory Brand Shoes reported an unknown female had departed the business with merchandize without making payment.
 

10-25-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Molly A. Linkenhoker, age 23 of Washington CH, Ohio reported she was operating her 2003 Ford Taurus traveling southbound on SR 753 near Ghormley rd. when Linkenhoker struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

10-25-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Corene L. Cowdery, age 59 of Washington CH, Ohio reported she was operating a Miami Trace school bus traveling northbound on SR 207 when Cowdery traveled off of the east side of the roadway striking a mail box and speed limit sign. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

10-25-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jonathan Pauley, age 37 of Washington CH, Ohio reported he was operating his 2011 Chevrolet traveling southbound on US Rte 62 south near Staunton-Sugargrove rd. when Pauley struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

10-25-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jessica L. Budinsky, age 24 of Pickerington, Ohio reported she was operating her 2005 Honda Civic traveling northbound on I-71 near milepost 71 when Budinsky struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.

10-25-11 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Sara Furniss, age 49 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported she had received some unwanted telephone calls from persons unknown.
 

10-24-11 THEFT / CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Frank Armbrust of Washington CH, Ohio reported person(s) unknown removed yard equipment from his front yard.

10-24-11 BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT:
Jeanne Crowe of Washington CH, Ohio reported person(s) unknown entered a vacant residence on Hickory Lane and removed property.

10-24-11 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on SR 41 North. Reports indicate that Josh Calhoun of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling northbound on SR 41 when he failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a guardrail. No injuries were reported and the vehicle was towed from the scene. Calhoun was cited for Failure to Control.

10-24-11 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT:
Philip Lucas of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling northbound on SR 41 South, near Mile Post # 4 when a deer ran onto the roadway and was struck by Lucas’ vehicle. No injuries were reported in the crash and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
 

10-23-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/THEFT:
Charles Parrish of Washington CH, Ohio reported person(s) unknown entered his residence and removed various items.

10-23-11 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Gerraint Musser of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his garage removed various items.

10-23-11 DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUG ABUSE:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a disturbance call on Maple Street, Jeffersonville, Ohio. Upon Deputies arrival, a male subject was located and found to be in an intoxicated state and being disruptive. Curtis Buechner of Columbus, Ohio was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Marijuana.

10-22-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Herbert Mitchell of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported person(s) unknown gained entry into the First Baptist Church in Bloomingburg, Ohio and removed several power cords from items in the church.

10-22-11 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT:
Samantha Dusseau of Chillicothe, Ohio was traveling eastbound on US 35 near mile post 20 when she struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported in the crash.

10-22-11 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT:
Brandon Havens of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling northbound on SR 41, near Prairie road when a deer ran onto the roadway and was struck by Havens’ vehicle. No injuries were reported in the crash. Havens’ vehicle was driven from the crash scene.

10-22-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/VANDALISM; DISRUPTION OF PUBLIC SERVICE:
An employee of T-mobile cellular reported sometime over night person unknown entered a cellular tower site removing several items, and damaging the cellular tower.

10-21-11 THEFT:
Gerald Williams of Harvey, Louisiana reported person(s) unknown removed his EZ Pre-Pass from his Commercial vehicle while parked at a local business

10-21-11 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT:
James Russell of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling eastbound on Staunton-Sugar Grove road and struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported in the crash.

10-21-11 ENDANGERING CHILDREN:
While investigating a separate offense, sheriff’s deputies discovered Bradley N. Carr, age 29 of Washington CH, Ohio had left his three minor children at home unattended. Carr was arrested in the offense for child endangering.

10-20-11 THEFT:
Tai Fouch, age 31 of Washington CH, Ohio reported during the morning hours a known subject had removed items from her motor vehicle. Fouch was referred to the city solicitor.

10-20-11 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident that occurred on US 35 East. Reports indicate Tomi Rychling of Chesaning, Michigan was operating a 1999 Freightliner Semi eastbound when he attempted to merge into the right lane of travel striking a 2003 Saturn operated by Mary Pinkerton of Washington CH, Ohio. Minor damage was reported to the Pinkerton vehicle; No injuries were reported.
 

10-20-11 MAKING A FALSE REPORT:
On 8 October 2011, Sheriff’s Deputies received a complaint of Domestic Violence from Kimberly Zapata of Dayton, Ohio. Zapata made an allegation that her live in boyfriend assaulted her, which she later advised the allegations were false. Zapata was arrested and charged with making a False Report.

10-20-11 TRAFFIC ACCIDENT:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident that occurred on the access road to Tanger Outlet Mall. Reports indicate Monica Valeri of Connellsville, Pennsylvania was operating a 2010 Ford when she pulled out from the Shell station and attempted to cross the roadway to the Kentucky Fried Chicken parking lot when her vehicle was struck by a 1997 Pontiac operated by Chelsey Gordon of Washington CH, Ohio. No injuries were reported.

10-20-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Garrett S. Butcher, age 25 of Greenfield, Ohio was operating a 2001 Toyota traveling northbound on SR 41. Butcher failed to negotiate Halliday’s curve, traveling off of the east side of the roadway striking a tree. Garrett was transported by Fayette county life squad to Fayette memorial hospital for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries sustained during the crash. Garret was cited for failure to control.

10-20-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Jean Mossbarger, age 52 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported sometime over night person unknown damaged two motor vehicles while parked at her residence.
 

10-18-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Alex Hall, age 23 of Washington CH, Ohio reported he was operating a 1999 Chrysler Sebring southbound on SR 753 at the intersection of Ghormley rd. when Hall struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported.

10-18-11 ASSAULT:
Destiny Putney, age 18 of Washington CH, Ohio reported a known female assaulted her.

10-18-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
John Delay, age 72 of Mount Sterling, Ohio reported sometime within the past 24hours persons unknown forced entry to an outbuilding removing several items.

10-18-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Gerald Polk, age 70 of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown forced entry to his RV and removed several items.

10-17-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Jennifer Dozer of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported being assaulted by her boyfriend, who resides with Dozer. Charges were filed.

10-17-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
William Horney of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown cut copper lines from several Central Air Units at the apartments on Peddicord Avenue.
 

10-16-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Timothy J. Young, age 20 of Washington CH, Ohio reported he was operating his 2006 Toyota southbound on Creek rd. when Young failed to maintain control of his motor vehicle. Young traveled off of the right side of the roadway striking a tree. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. Young was cited for failure to control.
 

10-16-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
David Gray of Madison township reported a school bus belonging to the Madison Plains School district was damaged while parked at his residence.

10-16-11 BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT:
Herb Mitchell of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported person(s) unknown removed property from a building located on his property.

10-16-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Lester LeMaster of Washington CH, Ohio reported person(s) unknown removed items from the end of his driveway and caused damage to his mailbox.

10-15-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Wesley Morgan of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown gained entry into his garage and outbuilding and removed property.

10-15-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Jennifer Luman of Washington CH, Ohio reported being assaulted by her boyfriend, who resides with Luman. Charges were filed.

10-15-11 THEFT:
An employee of the Flagway Cruz Thru reported an unknown male pumped fuel and departed the business without paying. An investigation is pending.

10-15-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Leo Bell of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported person(s) unknown forced entry into a building at his residence and removed property.

10-15-11 THEFT/RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Tanger Outlet Mall on a complaint of theft from several of the area business. Deputies located the suspect’s and recovered the missing merchandise. Amber Gleaves of Columbus, Ohio was charged with Theft, Kiara Watson of Columbus, Ohio was charged with Receiving Stolen Property and Marsella Oliver of Columbus, Ohio was charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

10-15-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Randy J. Little, age 38 of Mount Sterling, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown damaged his motor vehicle while parked at his residence.

10-15-11 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Lindsey Julanio, age 21 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported she had received several unwanted telephone calls from a known person.

10-14-11 MANHUNT/CAPTURE:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office concluded the man hunt Friday morning with the capture of two New York residents, suspects in the attempted burglary of a residence on Bloomingburg-New Holland Road in northeast Fayette County early Thursday morning. According to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, deputies continued to saturate the area of Washington-Waterloo Rd & Bloomingburg-New Holland Road overnight, and into Friday morning attempting to locate the suspects involved in the attempted residential burglary Thursday morning. A break in the case came on Friday morning approximately 10:41 a.m. when the Sheriff’s Office received a call from a resident on Hess Road, reporting two male subjects covered in mud, on their property. A sheriff’s deputy was minutes away from the Hess Road location and responded, observing one of the subjects on the roadway. Upon observing the deputy, the male subject fled into a wooded area on Hess Road near Washington-Waterloo Road. At approximately 11:08 a.m., a resident on Washington-Waterloo Road near Glaze Road contacted the Sheriff’s Office, reporting that two male subjects were observed walking out of a cornfield near her residence and were walking onto her property. Sheriff’s deputies were in the vicinity of the home on Washington-Waterloo Road and observed the two male subjects approaching the residence. Upon observing the deputies, the two male subjects fled from the residence on Washington-Waterloo Road towards a wood line. Deputies pursued and captured the two male subjects along the bank of Compton Creek, north of Washington-Waterloo Road. The subjects were taken into custody without further incident. The suspects were identified as Matthew E. Walker, Age 20 and Anthony J. Mills, Age 18, both identified as walk-a-ways from Freedom Village in the State of New York, a group home for troubled youth. Walker and Mills were both transported to the Fayette County Jail and incarcerated, charged with Attempted Burglary, Criminal Trespassing, Criminal Damaging, and Obstructing Official Business. Both will appear before the Washington Court House Municipal Court on Monday, October 17, 2011 for their arraignments. Sheriff Stanforth expressed his sincere appreciation to the deputies, the Washington Court House Fire Department, Fayette County Emergency Management Agency, the Columbus Police Department Aviation Unit, and the countless citizens who provided assistance in the capture of these individuals.

10-14-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Michelle Bunyard of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported being assaulted by her boyfriend, who resides with Bunyard. Charges were filed.

10-14-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident that occurred on US 62 South. Reports indicate that Keith Bennett of Greenfield, Ohio was operating a 1994 BMW north bound on US 62 when he failed to negotiate the curve near Stafford Road, the vehicle spun out and struck a school bus operated by Carrie Shepherd, Bennett’s vehicle then ran off the right side of the roadway striking a guardrail. No injuries were reported; Bennett was cited for Failure to Control.

10-14-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle accident that occurred on US 62 South. Reports indicate that Daryl Fouch of Leesburg, Ohio was operating a 1998 Ford south bound on US 62 when he lost control of the vehicle and traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a utility pole. No injuries were reported; Fouch was cited for Failure to Control.

10-14-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Connie F. Fabin, age 58 of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown damaged her motor vehicle wile parked at her residence.
 

10-13-11 BURGLARY & SEARCH
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an attempted residential burglary in northeast Fayette County. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, October 13, 2011. According the Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, at 8:47 a.m. Thursday morning, a resident on Bloomingburg-New Holland Road called the Sheriff’s Office, reporting that a rear window of the residence was broken out by subjects attempting to gain entry into the home. When the subjects realized the resident was inside the home, the subjects fled into a standing cornfield at the rear of the residence. “Several deputies responded to the area and established a perimeter around the 400+ acre cornfield”, said the sheriff. Once the perimeter was in place, deputies started a track of the subjects from the location they entered the cornfield. After several hours of tracking the subjects through the corn, the Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the “tower engine” from the Washington C.H. Fire Department and the Columbus Police Department helicopter for air support in an attempt to locate the subjects. “Due to the large area and the numerous areas of cover available to the fleeing suspects, attempting to locate them from the air was also unsuccessful”, said Stanforth. Area residents provided valuable support to the Sheriff’s Office in the search efforts, providing observation around the perimeter and the use of all-terrain vehicles for law enforcement personnel engaged in the search. Sheriff Stanforth reported at press time that the subjects remain at large and that deputies are still saturating the area in attempt to locate the subjects.
 

10-13-11 THEFT:
An employee at IZOD, Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that an unknown male and female entered the store and concealed numerous items before departing the store.

10-13-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Jack McKirgan, owner of Mary’s Bait Shop, Mt. Sterling reported that unknown person(s) damaged a downspout on the building of the business.

10-13-11 ASSAULT:
Pam Paul, age 42 of Washington CH, Ohio reported she was assaulted by a known subject while at her residence.

10-13-11 BURGLARY/THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Brent T. Hayes, age 39 of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported sometime in the past few days persons unknown entered his residence removing several items, and damaging other property inside. The offense remains under investigation.

10-13-11 THEFT:
Paul D. Fields, age 51 of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported sometime in the past two weeks a known subject had removed property from his residence without permission.
 

10-12-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Bradley N. Carr, age 29 of Washington CH, Ohio reported during a verbal dispute with a known subject his screen door to his residence was damaged. Carr declined prosecution.
 

10-11-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheldon Litton, age 64 of New Holland, Ohio reported he was operating his 2007 Harley-Davidson northbound on Hess road. Litton failed to negotiate a curve traveling off of the west side of the roadway striking the ditch resulting in a motor vehicle crash. Litton was transported by Fayette County Life Squad to Fayette Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries from the crash. Litton was cited for failure to control.
 

10-10-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Kenneth Kirkpatrick of New Holland, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed diesel fuel from trucks parked on his property.

10-10-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
An employee of the Wayne Township Trustees reported that two male subjects were in the Rock Mills Cemetery removing metal fence brackets. No charges filed at the time of the report.

10-10-11 BURGLARY/CRIMINAL DAMAGING/THEFT:
Charles Crusie of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forced entry into a residence that he was house sitting for and removed various items.

10-10-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Rodney Brown of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that his ex-wife assaulted their daughter during a domestic altercation. Charges were filed.

10-10—11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover accident that occurred on Brock Road. Reports indicate that Bryan Gill of Pickerington, Ohio was operating a 2011 Toyota north bound on Brock Road when he lost control of the vehicle and traveled off the left side of the roadway resulting in the vehicle overturning. Gill was transported to Grant Hospital by Med Flight to be treated for injuries.
 

10-09-11 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Duane Kleist reported that a known male caused damage to his vehicle while parked on Delaware Street in Union Township.

10-09-11 THEFT:
Ralph Leeds reported that person(s) unknown removed scrap metal items from his property on Creek Road in Union Township

10-09-1 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Heidi Mills of Chillicothe, OH reported that she was traveling north on Mills Road when a deer ran into the path of her vehicle, causing moderate damage to her vehicle.

10-08-11 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Kimberly Zapata of Washington CH, Ohio reported being assaulted by her boyfriend, who resides with Zapata in the home. Charges were filed.

10-08-11 BREAKING AND ENTERING / THEFT:
Richard Phillips of Washington CH, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown had entered his property on Barrett Road and removed a trailer.

10-08-11 THEFT/CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Laura Mulford of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her vehicle while parked at the residence and removed various items.

10-08—11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident that occurred on Flakes Ford Road. Reports indicate that Augustus Bonham of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 2003 Chevy Silverado westbound and Christopher Lindsey of Washington CH, Ohio was operating a 2003 Dodge 1500 eastbound. As two vehicles approached each other, the extended mirrors from each truck collided. No injuries were reported.

10-07-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
David Pitts of Knoxville, TN was exited the lot of the Midway Sunoco and drove into the path of James Ogden II of Hillsboro, OH. Ogden was injured as a result of the crash.

10-07-11 BURGLARY:
Mitchell E. Daugherty of SR. 38 in Union Township reported that person(s) unknown entered his residence while he was away. Nothing was found missing at the time of the report.

10-07-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Robert L. McClendon, age 46 of Washington C.H., Ohio reported he was operating a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am traveling northbound on Jasper-Coil rd. when McClendon swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. McClendon’s vehicle traveled off of the east side of the roadway striking the ditch, and a well casing in the yard of 688 Jasper-Coil rd. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. McClendon was cited for failure to control.

10-07-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Steven T. Caldwell, age 41 of Taylors, South Carolina reported he was operating a 2009 Freightliner Ryder truck attempting to depart the Flying J truck lot. Caldwell failed to yield the right of way to a southbound motorist, Samantha L. Butts, age 17 of Jeffersonville, Ohio. Caldwell attempted to execute a left hand turn onto S R 41 striking the 1995 Dodge avenger driven by Ms. Butts. The vehicles suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported. Caldwell was cited for failure to yield from a private drive.

10-07-11 THEFT:
Brad Huelsman of the Waffle House reported over the past several months a former employee had removed money from the business. At the time of the report the matter is being handled internally.

10-07-11 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Pete Pierce, age 56 of Washington C.H., Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown damaged his equipment while at a job site.

10-07-11 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Harold W. Schnaudt, age 84 of Gahanna, Ohio reported sometime over night persons unknown forced entry to his barn removing items from inside. The offense remains under investigation.

10-07-11 TRAFFIC CRASH
The Fayette county sheriff’s office is currently investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on October 7th 2011 at 7:07am. The crash occurred on North Main street at the Temple street intersection within the city of Washington C.H., Ohio. According to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, deputy Joel Jenkins was operating a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria westbound on Temple street, and attempted a left turn, southbound onto North Main street when deputy Jenkins struck Charles A. Barton, age 79 of Washington C.H. as Barton was crossing the roadway. Barton sustained non-life threatening injuries resulting from the motor vehicle crash, and was transported by the Fayette county life squad to Fayette memorial hospital.
Deputy Jenkins was cited in the offense.

10-06-11 ASSAULT:
Brandi R. Fortune, age 32 of Washington C.H., Ohio reported a known subject assaulted her. Ms. Fortune declined prosecution.

10-06-11 THEFT:
An employee at Factory Brand Shoes reported an unknown female entered the business and removed two pair of shoes and departed without making payment.

10-06-11 DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to U S rte 22 west near Jamison rd. on a male subject lying in the ditch near the roadway. Upon the deputies arrival it was discovered the male subject was intoxicated an unable to care for himself. Ricky L. Marsee jr., age 35 of Washington C.H., Ohio was charged in the offense.

10-05-11 BREAKING & ENTERING:
Harold Schnaudt reported that person(s) unknown entered an outbuilding on Waln Road in Perry Township. Several items were taken from the property including a Toro mower, a flat bed trailer and numerous tools.
 

10-05-11 ENDANGERING CHILDREN:
Tiffany Leeson of Chillicothe, OH was traveling on Jamison Road in Union Township when a passenger in the vehicle, Billy Davidson grabbed the steering wheel and caused the vehicle to go into a corn field. Davidson’s infant daughter was in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

10-05-11 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Kristal Minshall of New Holland reported striking a deer in the roadway on SR. 207 in Madison Township. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene.