Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
Vernon P. Stanforth, Sheriff
113 E. Market Street
Washington C.H., Ohio 43160
(740) 335.6170
DECEMBER NEWS
Last updated 01/02/2015
12-31-14
TRAFFIC CRASH: Clotaire Preuil of Landerdale Lakes, Florida was backing westbound on Janes
Street when Preuil’s tractor-trailer backed off the south side of the roadway, striking a large tree.
The tree was pushed over into a residence at 23 Janes Street, however the residence was not
damaged. Following the crash Preuil fled the area, but was later located. The vehicle suffered
minor damage. No injuries were reported. Preuil was cited for improper backing, traffic control
device, and driving under suspension.
MENACING: Adam Hill of Bloomingburg, Oh reports he received threats from a known subject
via text message. Prosecution declined.
TELEPHONE HARRASSMENT: A resident of Milledgeville, Oh reported a known subject
contacted her by telephone & sent several harassing text messages. Contact was made with the
suspect by deputies advising to cease contact with the victim.
THEFT: Tanger Outlets maintenance reports person(s) unknown removed a trailer hitch from the
business.
PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE: Deputies served a protection order on E. Paint Street in the
City of Washington.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT/RESISTING ARREST: Deputies received several loud music
complaints from Acadamy St. in the Village of Bloomingburg, Ohio. Genaro Gonzalez was located
inside the residence, intoxicated. Upon being arrested Gonzalez resisted. Gonzalez was charged in
the incident.
12-30-14
BURGLARY/THEFT: Danny J. Everetts of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported sometime through the
night persons unknown entered his residence while he was sleeping, removing several items.
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING/ THEFT: An employee of the Peterson Farms reported an unknown
person took diesel fuel from the property.
THEFT: John Fornash of Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky reported while asleep at the truck stop an
unknown person removed diesel fuel from his tractor-trailer.
THEFT: An employee of the Nike Outlet reported known persons removed merchandise from the
business without payment. Prosecution was declined at the time of the report.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A New Holland, Ohio resident reported she was verbally threatened by
a family member. Prosecution was declined at the time of the report.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Susan Niemeyer of Jeffersonville, Ohio was parked next to an unoccupied
parked vehicle on the lot of the Speedway. Niemeyer backed improperly from her space striking the
vehicle, owned by Silco Fire Protection. The vehicles suffered minor damages. No injuries were
reported.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Timothy G. Penwell of South Salem, Ohio was stopped at the railroad crossing
on South Elm Street for an oncoming train when Penwell was struck in the rear by a northbound
vehicle operated by Emily Hickok of Greenfield, Ohio. The vehicles suffered minor damages. No
injuries were reported. Hickok was cited for assured clear distance ahead.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Fred W. Chambers of Galloway, Ohio was stopping for a red light on S R 435
at I-71 when Chambers was struck in the rear by an eastbound vehicle operated by Sandra K.
Mendel of Groveport, Ohio. The vehicles suffered minor damages. No injuries were reported.
Mendel was cited for assured clear distance ahead.
12-29-14
UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT/DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DOMESTIC DISPUTE: A female
resident of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that she and a known male were in a verbal argument
and the male failed to let her leave the residence. The victim declined charges.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Gary Penwell of Washington CH was traveling North on US 62 when a dog
entered into the path of Penwell’s vehicle. The vehicle sustained heavy damage in the crash and
was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.
THEFT: Margaret Hill of Bloomingburg reports person(s) known obtained her debit card and
deprived her of money. The incident is under investigation.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Carmen Houser Mt Sterling reported a known subject being intoxicated
who threatened her. Houser declined prosecution in the matter.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Austin Houser of Mt Sterling was traveling east on Cook Yankeetown Rd and
lost control of his vehicle. Houser traveled off the left side of the roadway into a ditch overturning.
Houser departed the scene of the crash prior to the deputy’s arrival. Contact was later made with
Houser at his residence. Houser was arrested for OVI. No injuries were reported.
12-28-14
THEFT: Jonathan Gray of Washington CH reported person(s) unknown removed a tablet from the
residence where he resides.
BURGLARY AND THEFT: Cody Fadely, of Washington CH, reported over the last three days
person(s) unknown forced entry into his residence and removed property.
12-27-14
TAKING THE IDENTITY OF ANOTHER: Brandi Camp of Washington CH reports she started
receiving information on her Gmail account advising person(s) unknown had possibly used her
personal information to open credit card accounts. The incident is under investigation.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Melissa Sword of Washington CH was backing from a private drive on
Inskeep road when she struck a vehicle parked along the roadway. No injuries were reported.
12-26-14
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Deputies were dispatched to Glaze Rd on a domestic incident. Upon the
completion of the investigation it was determined that no violence or threats of violence occurred.
CRIMINAL TRASPASS: Justin Stone of Washington CH reports known subject was observed on
his property. Deputies made contact with the subject and conflicting statements were obtained.
AGGRAVATED MENACING: Joan Laird of Washington CH reported she was threatened by a
known subject. Prosecution declined.
TELEPHONE HARASSAMENT: Lawrence Capehart of Washington CH reported he received a
phone call from a known subject who threatened him.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Pamela Bell of Shelbyville, KY was traveling north on the parking lot of
Chipotle S.R 435 and struck a large pot hole causing minor damage to her vehicle.
TRAFFIC CRASH / OVI: Deputies were dispatched to the scene of a one vehicle crash on Miami
Trace Rd. Upon arriving at the scene Jesse Pryor, of Bainbridge was identified as the driver. Upon
making contact with Mr. Pryor he was found to be under the influence of alcohol. Upon
investigating the crash it was determined that while negotiating a right hand curve, Mr. Pryor ran
off the right side of the roadway where he struck a utility pole. Mr Pryor’s vehicle sustained
disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Mr. Pryor was arrested and charged with failure
to control and OVI.
12-25-14
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff’s deputies responded to S.R 753 on a domestic incident. Upon
arrival deputies identified all parties involved and determined no assault or threats had been made.
12-24-14
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – THREATS / DISRUPTION OF PUBLIC
SERVICE: Deputies responded to a report of a Domestic Violence incident. Upon arriving and
interviewing the victim she reported being assaulted by her husband and that her son was also
verbally threatened by the male subject. The victim was reportedly attempting to call law
enforcement when the male pulled the house phone wires out of the wall to prevent her from
calling law enforcement. Joey Jenkins was arrested and transported to the Fayette Co. Jail.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Mathew Walters, Clarksville reported he was east bound on US 22, just past
Jasper Coil Rd. when he encountered a sudden heavy rain, with running water on the roadway. Mr.
Walters lost control of the vehicle when the vehicle hydroplaned on the running water. The vehicle
traveled off the right side of the roadway where it struck the guardrail face on the bridge over Sugar
Creek. The continued across the centerline and struck the guardrail face on the left side of the
roadway and came to rest partially in the roadway. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and
was towed from the scene, the guardrail was not damaged. Mr. Walters denied any injury.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: A Greenfield resident reported he and his wife Lisa Keller were involved
in a verbal dispute. Both parties denied any physical incident or threats. Mr. Keller departed the
residence for the evening.
12-23-14
THEFT: Patrick Decker, Jeffersonville, reported 15 head of cattle had been recently taken from his
deceased father’s farm. The matter remains under investigation.
UNAUTHORIZED USE: James May, Leesburg reported his vehicle was taken from a farm lot on
Greenfield Sabina Rd. Mr. May believes it was taken by a known subject. Efforts to locate the
vehicle or contact the subject were without success.
THEFT: Zachary Paul, Washington CH reported person(s) unknown removed several electronic
items from the residence without permission.
MENACING BY STALKING: David Burlile, Washington CH came to the Sheriff’s Office where
he reported that Cindy Howe, Washington CH had been following him, confronting him and
sending unwanted text messages / phone calls. While in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office making
this report, Ms. Howe arrived and began yelling and cussing at Mr. Burlile. Ms. Howe was
arrested on this charge and taken to the Fayette Co. Jail.
12-22-14
DOMESTIC DISPUTE / FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE: Deputies were dispatched to a Domestic
Dispute. One of the parties involved was found to have an outstanding warrant from the State of
Missouri. Amanda Kinnison was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail.
THEFT: An employee of the Gap Outlet reported persons unknown removed merchandise from
the business without payment.
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY: Austin Morris of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported he was robbed by
force by a known person.
BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT: Tyler Ison, Jeffersonville reports that over the prior week
person(s) unknown had removed a large quantity of items from his property.
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: A Deputy observed Joshua Vail, Lorain, Ohio driving
erratically south bound on I-71 at the 74 mm. Upon stopping the vehicle the driver was identified
as Mr. Vail and was subsequently determined to be under the influence of alcohol. Mr. Vail was
arrested and transported to the Fayette Co. Sheriff’s Office where he refused to submit to a breath
test. Mr. Vail was charged with OVI and Failure to maintain marked lanes violations.
BURGLARY / THEFT: Ruth Burden, Jeffersonville, reported person(s) unknown entered her
residence and removed property without permission.
12-21-14
CRIMINAL TRESPASS / CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Deborah Swigert, of Bloomingburg reports
that person(s) unknown entered her property without her permission.
THEFT: Jeffery Bridges, Jeffersonville, reported over the previous four days person(s) unknown
entered his vehicle and removed property without permission.
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Jeff Janson, Washington CH reported overnight person(s) unknown
damaged his mail box and post in front of his residence.
12-20-14
THEFT: Jennifer Stiel, Reynoldsburg, Ohio reported on December 15th, her wallet was stolen while
shopping at the Tanger Mall, by unknown person(s).
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL: Another driver reported a possible
impaired driver traveling on Prairie Rd. The vehicle was located and stopped on SR 734. Upon
contact with the driver, Roger Powell, Washington CH., he was determined to be under the
influence of alcohol and was subsequently arrested and transported to the Fayette Co. Jail.
CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR, PROVIDING A PLACE FOR
UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION, UNDERAGE POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL: Sheriff’s deputies
were dispatched to a residence within the village of Bloomingburg on a complaint of an underage
party. Several underage persons and juveniles were located inside the residence, and found to be
under the influence. Several juveniles were taken into custody, and released to their parents.
Amanda Dawn Brewer-Skeens of Bloomingburg, Ohio was charged with contributing to the
delinquency of a minor, providing a place for underage consumption, and underage possession of
alcohol.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Travis J. Thompson of Jeffersonville, Ohio was stopped at the intersection on
Jamison Road at U S rte 62 South when Thompson was struck in the rear by a southbound vehicle
operated by Tracey L. Lockhart of Washington CH, Ohio. The vehicles suffered minor damages.
No injuries were reported. Lockhart was cited for assured clear distance ahead.
TRAFFIC CRASH: a tractor-trailer was observed making a left hand turn into a private drive from
Midland Avenue at McDowell Street. When doing so the tractor –trailer struck a fence, and utility
pole. The tractor-trailer departed the area following the crash, but was later located by sheriff’s
deputies. Charles E. Fravel of McArthur, Ohio was cited for failure to control.
12-19-14
TRAFFIC CRASH: William Diley of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling westbound on U S rte
22 east near White Road when Diley struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered moderate
damage. No injuries were reported.
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING, CRIMINAL DAMAGING: An employee of Jeffersonville Green
Apartments reported sometime overnight persons unknown trespassed on the apartment complex,
and damaged a lock to a storage shed.
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: The sheriff’s office recovered a stolen vehicle abandoned at
the Village Pump in Jeffersonville.
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING: An employee of the Jeffersonville Green Apartments reported
sometime during the evening hours she believed a known person was trespassing on the apartment
complex.
BURGLARY, THEFT: Clarence M. Barnhill of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime during
the day persons unknown forced entry to his residence removing a television.
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-car motor vehicle
crash at the intersection of Bloomingburg-New Holland Rd. and Yeoman Rd. At the time of the
crash the driver of vehicle was found to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages. William D.
Webb III was charged in the offense.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Ashley Brown, Jeffersonville reported she was north bound on SR 41
approaching Carr Rd, when she fell asleep and ran into the rear of a vehicle operated by Josh
Mongold, Jeffersonville. Mr. Mongold was stopped at the stop light on SR 41 at Carr Rd. Both
vehicles sustained heavy damage and were towed from the scene. Brown was cited for ACDA.
12-18-14
FELONIOUS ASSAULT: Richard A. Smith reported he was assaulted by a known person.
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE: Richard Williamson of Washington CH, Ohio
reported a known person had used his motor vehicle without consent. Prosecution was declined at
the time of the report.
NEIGHBOR DISPUTE: Jennifer Daily of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported she was involved in a
verbal altercation with her neighbor.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Carol Curren of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling northbound on SR 753 just
north of Miami Trace Road when Curren struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor
damage. No injuries were reported.
12-17-14
TAKING THE IDENTITY OF ANOTHER: Kristin L. Whitamore reported sometime within the
past month persons unknown used her identity to obtain medication.
THEFT: An employee of Jefferson Green Apartments reported sometime overnight persons
unknown entered their maintenance vehicle removing several tools.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Tiffany R. Mick of Washington CH, Ohio reported a family member
had made threats of violence toward her.
TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Ted Craig of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported he had received several
unwanted telephone calls from persons unknown.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Brenda K. Howland of Washington CH, Ohio reported she was involved
in a verbal dispute with a family member over property.
TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Gary Browder of Greenfield, Ohio reported he had received
several unwanted telephone calls and text messages.
TRAFFICKING IN MARIJUANA: While checking a disabled vehicle, sheriff’s deputies located a
quantity of illegal drugs that were packaged for sale. The driver of the vehicle, Nelson M. Adelson
of Rosedale, New York was charged in the offense. A substantial amount of cash was also seized.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Tiffany M. Bennett of Washington CH, Ohio reported she was involved in
a verbal dispute with a family member.
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Melisa Frisbie reported a known person arrived at her residence
unwantedly.
NON-INJURY CRASH: Amanda Martin of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling northbound on
Jamison Road at the U S rte 22 West intersection when Martin failed to yield for oncoming traffic.
Martin struck an eastbound vehicle on U S rte 22 operated by George Kees of Florence, Kentucky.
The vehicles suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. Martin was cited for failure to
yield at an intersection.
NON-INJURY CRASH: Joshua O. Stump of New Holland, Ohio was traveling southbound near 58
White Road when Stump failed to maintain control of his motor vehicle. Stump traveled off of the
west side of the roadway, entering the ditch, striking a fence owned by Bill Davis. The vehicle
suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported. Stump was cited for failure to control, and OVI.
12-16-14
RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY: An employee of Affordable Muffle reported a known person
was attempting to sell tools that were reported stolen from the business.
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: The sheriff’s office recovered a stolen vehicle at the Deer
Creek State Park.
TELEPHONE HARRASSMENT: Brenda Howland of Washington CH, Oh reports she is receiving
unwanted text messages from a known subject.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff’s deputies responded to Delaware, St Washington CH, Oh on
reports of a domestic incident. Upon arrival deputies identified all parties involved and determined
no assault or threats of violence had occurred.
MENACING: Mona Conley of Washington CH, Oh reports known subject entered the business and
advised threats. Prosecution was declined in the offense.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Linda Deck of Washington CH, Oh was traveling north on S.R 41 and lost
control of her vehicle. Deck traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a road sign coming
to rest in a farm field. No injuries were reported. Deck was cited for failure to control.
BURLARY/THEFT: Charles Crusie of Washington CH, Oh reports person(s) entered his residence
and removed items from inside.
12-15-14
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: A Jeffersonville resident reported that she became involved in a verbal
argument with her live in boyfriend. Neither party reported any threats or physical altercation.
THEFT: Fred Osborne, Jeffersonville reported on two occasions in the last month money has been
taken from his wallet at his residence.
TELEPHONE HARRASSMENT: Kathleen Desanto of Bloomingburg, Oh reports she is receiving
unwanted phone calls from person(s) unknown.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Chad Ruth of Greenfield, Oh reports while in a verbal argument with a
family member he was assaulted. Randy Ruth of Leesburg, Oh was arrested and charged in the
incident.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff’s deputies responded to Delaware St, Washington CH, Oh on a
domestic incident. Upon arrival deputies identified all parties involved and determined no assault or
threats of violence had occurred.
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Thelma Fryer of Washington CH, Oh reports person(s) unknown was
located on the property without permission.
BURGALRY/THEFT: Brittany Jones of Bloomingburg, Oh reports person(s) unknown entered her
residence and removed items from inside.
12-14-14
TELEPHONE HARRASSMENT: James Howe of Leesburg, Oh reports he is receiving unwanted
phone calls from a known subject.
BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT: Gary Matthews, Bloomingburg reported over the last week
person(s) unknown removed property and fuel from his farm shop area.
CIVIL: Deputies responded to the Baymont Inn concerning a dispute over damages to a room.
Upon making contact with Sam Saspra, Manager and the customer, the subjects were able to come
to an agreement on the cost of repairs. No further action was requested.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Brian Palmer of Amanda, Ohio reported his tow truck was struck while
repossessing a motor vehicle at 3600 U S Rte 22 East. According to Palmer he was backed up to
the vehicle when the vehicle’s owner, Todd Iseton arrived. Iseton entered the vehicle, backed up
and got stuck on a parking block. Iseton then pulled forward, lunging off of the parking block,
striking Palmer’s vehicle in the rear. Iseton fled the scene prior to officers arrival.
CRIMINAL TRESPASS, CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Kirk L. Stuckey of Washington CH, Ohio
reported sometime overnight persons unknown trespassed on his property, damaging a farm fence.
12-13-14
TRAFFIC CRASH: Jeff Welsh of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling southbound on Robinson
Road approaching Cisco Road when Welsh traveled off of the east side of the roadway. Welsh
continued on through the ditch, striking a utility pole, coming to rest in a farm field. Welsh was
cited for operating an unsafe vehicle.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Patricia Burke of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling northbound on State Street
within the village of Jeffersonville when Burke made an improper left hand turn onto South Street.
Burke struck a vehicle operated by James A. Smith Jr., also of Jeffersonville, who was stop on
South Street at the intersection. The vehicles suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.
Burke was cited for improper turn.
AGGRAVATED MENACING / CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Ronald Comburger, Wilmington and
Jerry Hodge, Greenfield reported they went to a residence on York Rd. to retrieve property. Upon
arriving Christopher Beverly began shooting a pistol in their vicinity and then shot the vehicle they
were driving. Mr. Beverly was arrested on the above charges and transported to the Fayette Co.
Jail.
THEFT: Jenny Riley, Washington CH reported she arranged via the internet to purchase tickets for
a College Football game and sent the funds for the purchase through MoneyGram. She later was
unable to make contact with the seller and determined that the sale was a scam.
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Phillip Gant, Bloomingburg reported three tires on his vehicle were cut
overnight while the vehicle was parked outside his residence.
DRUG ABUSE / POSSESSING DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS: Deputies responded to the
parking lot of Jefferson Crossing, Jeffersonville on a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arriving
and making contact with occupants of the vehicle, the Deputy observed several syringes laying
about the vehicle in plain view. Upon removing the occupants from the vehicle they were found to
be in possession of two different types of pills, later identified as oxycodone and alprazolam, as
well as two capsules of an white substance that field tested as positive for heroin. Sara Musser and
Jonathan Ralston, both of Washington CH were arrested on these charges.
THEFT: Kathleen Sherman, London reported person(s) unknown had remove her cell phone from
her place of business, Sun Glass Hut, without permission. Ms. Sherman contacted her cell phone
provider and deactivated the phone.
12-12-14
TRAFFIC CRASH: Wyatt Dunn, Jeffersonville reported his vehicle was parked and unoccupied in
a parking lot at the Jefferson Green apartments. When another unknown vehicle apparently backed
from a parking space and struck his vehicle. The other vehicle departed the area. Mr. Dunn’s
vehicle sustained minor damage to the left side of the vehicle.
12-10-14
MENACING: Sonya White, Jeffersonville reported she had been receiving numerous telephone
calls and text messages from two known subjects. Ms. White requested the subjects be contacted
directed to cease contact. Contact was made with one of the suspects. Contact was not successful
with the other subject.
BURGLARY / THEFT: Jameson Lee, of Washington CH reported during the evening hours
person(s) unknown forcibly entered his residence and removed property without his permission.
TAKING THE IDENITY OF OTHERS: Thomas Beatty, of Greenfield reported he was
informed by the Ohio Department of Taxation that persons(s) unknown used personal
information of he and his wife on an income tax return and had received a fraudulent refund.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Ramon Sanders from Galloway, Ohio was traveling northbound on U.S.
Route 62 near Mathews Rd when a deer entered onto the roadway. Sanders struck the deer in his
2015 Chevy Malibu. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained minor damage.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Conner Sams of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling southeast on Old
Route 35, slowing to turn onto Bloomingburg New Holland Rd. Alexandria Harter was also
traveling southeast and failed to stop for Sams vehicle. Harter’s 2003 Hyundai struck the rear of
Sams 2004 Dodge. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage. Harter
was cited in the crash.
IDENTITY THEFT: Christina McCullah of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that a person
unknown called a family member house claiming they were conducting a pre-employment
background and attempted to gain personal information of McCullah.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block Of Stafford Rd on a
domestic incident. Upon the completion of the investigation all parties were identified and it was
determined that no assault or threats of violence occurred.
12-09-14
TRAFFIC CRASH: Ceairra Puckett of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling northbound near 6515
SR 753 when Puckett reported she had swerved to avoid striking a deer. Puckett traveled off of the
east side of the roadway, and overcorrected when re-entering the roadway. Puckett then traveled
left of center, overcorrecting once more before Puckett’s vehicle overturned, coming to final rest on
the vehicle’s wheels on the roadway. The vehicle suffered heavy damage. No injuries were
reported. Puckett was cited for failure to control.
TRAFFIC CRASH: John Brown, Washington CH reported he was south bound on US 22 near
Bush Rd, when a deer entered his lane of travel. The deer was struck, causing damage to the front
of the vehicle. The deer was located at the scene.
TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Timothy Williams, OF Jeffersonville, reported he has been
receiving unwanted text, phone calls and social media posts from a known female. Additionally,
he reported his social media accounts have been accessed by others. Attempts to contact the
suspect by telephone were unsuccessful.
ATTEMPTED THEFT: Michelle Massie of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that she has
received several phone calls stating that her computer has a virus and requested $150 to remove
the virus.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Brenda Kelley of Leesburg, Ohio reported that a known male has
made inappropriate comments to her. Kelley was referred to the solicitor for charges.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Curtis Drummond of Mt. Sterling, Ohio was traveling northbound in the
9000 block of State Route 207 when a deer entered onto the roadway and was struck by
Drummond’s 2001 GMC Yukon. The vehicle sustained minor damage. No injuries were
reported.
TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: A Leesburg resident reported she has been receiving numerous
unwanted calls from a known male. The male was contacted and instructed on how to pick up
property and directed to cease contact with the complainant.
12-08-14
THEFT: The Miami Trace High School reported a 17 year old student stole a lap top computer
from the school. The student’s parents reported recovering the computer and returned it to the
school. The school declined charges in this incident and handled it through their disciplinary
process.
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: During a Traffic Stop of a vehicle a search was conducted of the
vehicle and occupants. During this search a metal pipe used to ingest drugs was found. Randy
Ruth was arrested and transported to the Fayette Co. Jail on this charge.
BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT: Evan Schaeffer, of Bloomingburg reported person(s)
unknown removed a heat pump from a shed on his property without permission.
ASSAULT: Brandi R. Baldridge of Greenfield, Ohio reported she was assaulted by a known
person. Bladridge was referred to the city solicitor.
DOGS AT LARGE: Jay Johnson of Washington CH, Ohio reported his neighbor’s canine was
running at large. Contact was made with the owner of the canine and advised of the complaint.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Harold Faquer, Hillsboro reported he was north bound on SR 753 near
Braden Rd when a deer entered his lane of travel and was struck. Mr. Faguer’s vehicle was
sustained functional damage, but was driven from the scene.
12-07-14
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Nardin J. Stewart of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported a known female
damaged her motor vehicle following a verbal dispute. Jennifer K. Workman of Bloomingburg,
Ohio was charged in the offense.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / OBSTRUCTING OFFICAL BUSINESS: Jailene Jones, of
Washington CH reported during an argument with her boyfriend Dontavis Burgess, Washington
CH, Mr. Burgess forcible took her car keys away from her in an effort to prevent her leaving,
during which she sustained injuries to her hand. While investigating this incident Kevin
Dunham, who was present during the argument was found to have provided false information
concerning the incident. Mr. Burgess was arrested for on the charge of Domestic Violence and
Mr. Dunham was arrested for Obstructing Official Business.
THEFT: Mary Spradlin, of Jeffersonville reported medication was removed from her residence
without her permission.
CRIMINAL TRESPASSING: Justin Johnson of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that persons
unknown entered his land on four wheelers during hunting season and were chasing deer.
12-06-14
RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: Deputies received a complaint of a vehicle parked at a
barn lot on Pearson-Octa Rd. Upon checking the vehicle VIN it was determined that the vehicle
was reported stolen in Hamilton County, Ohio in 2012.
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Michael See of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s)
unknown caused damage to his overhead garage door during the overnight hours.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Veronica R. Olaker of Greenfield, Ohio was stopped at the intersection of
York Rd. and Greenfield-Sabina Rd. when Olaker failed to yield for oncoming traffic. Olaker
proceeded northbound on York Rd., striking a westbound vehicle operated by Cami J. Brewer of
Bainbridge, Ohio. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage. No injuries were reported. Olaker was
cited for failure to yield at a stop sign.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: William A. Seitz of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported he was involved in a
verbal dispute with a family member.
12-05-14
THEFT: Billy Dugan of Washington C.H., Ohio received a phone call from a male stated he was
a law enforcement officer and his grandson had been arrested. Dugan wired money for bail later
to realize that the phone call was a scam.
UNRULY: Deupties were dispatched to Grace St on a unruly 16 year old male. It was
determined that the male and his father were into a verbal argument over text messages. No
charges were filed in the incident.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Cory Ross of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported he was involved in a verbal
dispute with a family member.
THEFT: An employee of Coach, Tanger Outlet Mall reported persons unknown entered the
business removing numerous items without payment.
TRAFFIC CRASH: James Coonrod of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling southbound near
8252 U S rte 62 North when Coonrod failed to maintain assured clear distance ahead striking a
stopped motor vehicle in the rear. The vehicle was operated by Christina Adams of Washington
CH, Ohio. Adams was attempting to make a left hand turn at the time of the crash and was
awaiting oncoming traffic. The vehicles suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported.
Coonrod was cited for assured clear distance ahead.
12-04-14
CRIMINAL DAMAGING / CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Oliver Jones, London, Ohio reported that
sometime within the prior two weeks, person(s) unknown had forced entry into a barn owned by a
family member. Mr. Oliver was unable to find anything missing from the barn.
PROTECTION ORDER VIOLATION: Courtney Cline of Good Hope, Ohio reported the
respondent of the CPO attempted to make contact with her. Jamie Mercer was charged in the
offense.
NEIGHBOR DISPUTE: Laura Branscom of Washington CH, Ohio reported she was involved in
a verbal dispute with her neighbor.
THEFT: Cody Harper of Washington CH, Ohio reported he had sold an item on EBay that was
shipped, but never received payment for the item.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheryl Davis of New Holland, Ohio was traveling southbound on Wood Rd.
when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. No injuries were reported. The vehicle
sustained minor damage.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT BY FIGHTING: Kisha Merritt of Washington CH, Ohio reported
she had been in a fight with a known person while at her residence. Carrie Zoodsma of
Washington CH, Ohio was charged in the offense.
DRUG ARRESTS: Two Montgomery County residents were recently arrested and charged with
Possession of Heroin and Tampering with Evidence following a traffic stop on State Route #41
North near the Miami Trace School Campus. The suspects were identified as Terrence D. Rusk,
Age 29 and Kyuana Wilcoxson, Age 23, both of Dayton, Ohio. The traffic stop and subsequent
investigation took place on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 3:11 p.m. According to Sheriff
Vernon Stanforth, probation officers with the Fayette County Common Pleas and Washington
Court House Municipal Courts alerted deputies to suspicious activity taking place in a residential
area in the northern edge of Washington Court House. Probation officers indicated that the
subjects were departing the area in a vehicle and provided a vehicle description to deputies.
Deputies intercepted the vehicle in the area of State Route #41 North and witnessed a traffic
violation, conducting a stop of the vehicle. Deputy Jason Havens and K-9 “Dexi” conducted a
free air sniff outside of the vehicle. K-9 Dexi alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the
vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and were initially unable to locate narcotics inside the
vehicle. A subsequent investigation by deputies determined that the narcotics were allegedly
concealed inside the clothing of Wilcoxson. Prior to the issuance of a search warrant, Wilcoxson
allegedly surrendered to deputies a substantial amount of a substance believed to be heroin. A
presumptive field test of the substance yielded a positive reaction for the presence of heroin.
Rusk and Wilcoxson were both charged with Possession of Heroin and Tampering with
Evidence and transported to the Fayette County Jail where they were incarcerated in lieu of
bond. Both Rusk and Wilcoxson entered a “not guilty” plea to the charges and are scheduled for
a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 in the Washington Court House
Municipal Court. Sheriff Stanforth praised the probation officers and deputies for their
continued efforts in combating drug trafficking that is taking place in our community.
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TAKING THE IDENTITY OF ANOTHER: Olivia M. Sword of Washington CH, Ohio reported
an unknown person had taken her identity during a telephone scam.
FRANCIS ARRESTED: A 32 year-old Fayette County man was taken into custody Wednesday
morning by members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Marshals
Service on charges stemming from the June 2014 death of a 20 year-old Adams County, Ohio
female. The suspect, identified as Marcus J. Francis, was recently indicted by a Fayette County
Grand Jury on charges of Involuntary Manslaughter, Tampering with Evidence, Gross Abuse of
a Corpse, and Corrupting Another with Drugs for his alleged role in the victim’s death.
According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, an arrest warrant was issued for Francis and deputies
began efforts to locate and apprehend him. “As information surfaced that Francis reportedly left
or was preparing to leave our jurisdiction, my office contacted the United States Marshals
Service for assistance in apprehending Mr. Francis”, said Stanforth. Sheriff’s detectives and
U.S. Marshals located Francis at a residence in the 400 block of Spring Street in the City of
Greenfield (Highland County) and he was taken into custody without incident. Also arrested at
the Spring Street location was Carrie J. Mitchell, Age 37 of Washington C.H., Ohio who was
charged with Obstructing Justice for her alleged role in hindering the discovery and
apprehension of Francis. Two additional co-defendants in the investigation, identified as Kayci
M. Rowland, Age 30 of Sabina, Ohio and Jaime L. Metcalfe, Age 34 of Washington C.H., Ohio
were arrested in early October for their alleged roles in the incident. Both are facing charges of
Gross Abuse of a Corpse and Tampering with Evidence and are scheduled to go to trial on
December 16th, 2014. In an October 6th, 2014 press release, Washington Court House Police Lt.
Jon Long stated that WPD officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of East Temple Street in
Washington Court House on June 29th, 2014 after receiving a report of an unresponsive person
inside a vehicle. The victim, later identified as Megan M. Jones, Age 20 of Adams County, Ohio
was found deceased inside the vehicle upon officers’ arrival. As detectives from the Washington
Court House Police Department were conducting the death investigation, information gathered
by WPD detectives revealed that the death of Jones allegedly occurred at a location outside the
City of Washington Court House and that her vehicle and body were transported into the City of
Washington Court House and abandoned. This discovery of information prompted a joint
investigation of the incident by detectives of the Washington Court House Police Department
and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Jones’ official cause of death was determined by the
Montgomery County Coroner’s Office as “acute fentanyl and morphine intoxication”. Francis
and Mitchell both remain incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail in lieu of bond. Mitchell is
scheduled to appear before the Washington Court House Municipal Court later today to answer
to the charge of Obstructing Justice. Francis is scheduled to appear before the Fayette County
Court of Common Pleas on Monday, December 8, 2014 for his initial arraignment on the
charges.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Michael S. Milner of Wilmington, Ohio was traveling eastbound on U S rte
22 East near Heath Lane when Milner struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor
damage. No injuries were reported.
TRAFFIC CRASH: Gary P. Wright of Delaware, Ohio was traveling northbound on U S rte 62
South near Worthington Rd. when Wright struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered
minor damage. No injuries were reported.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Clifford Rhoads of Washington CH, Ohio reported he was assaulted
by a family member. Dustin Rhoads of Washington CH, Ohio was charged in the offense.
THEFT: Terry Kouts of Celina, Ohio reported while resting at the truck stop unknown person(s)
removed approximately 90 gallons of diesel fuel from his tractor-trailer.
THEFT: An employee of South Central Industrial Fabrication reported on 11/28/2014 an
employee had sold materials belonging to them without permission.
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THEFT: Susan J. Creed of Washington CH, Ohio reported a known person had pawned an item
she had loaned to them.
THEFT: An employee of Charley’s Grilled Subs reported a known person took money from the
business.
ATTEMPTED THEFT: An employee of Tommy Hilfiger reported an unknown male attempted
to depart the business with two unpaid items. Upon being confronted by the employee the
unknown male returned the items without incident.
TAKING THE IDENTITY OF ANOTHER: Tyler B. St. Clair of Washington CH, Ohio
reported an unknown person used his identity to obtain utility services.
UNRULY JUVENILE: A Bloomingburg resident reported her juvenile daughter was acting in
an unruly manner. The juvenile was counseled.
DRUG ABUSE: Deputies assisted Municipal Court & Common Pleas Court Probation Officers
with a search of a probationer’s residence. During the search a quantity of suspected heroin was
located. Randy Woods, Washington CH was arrested on this charge and transported to the
Fayette Co. Jail.
CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Deputies responded with the new owners of an apartment complex at
1400 Grace St. concerning subjects trespassing in vacant apartments at the complex. Upon
checking the unit, two subjects were found in the apartment. The owners declined charges and
requested the subjects depart. They gathered their property and left the complex.
FIRE: Karla Morrison, of Washington CH, reported her pole barn caught fire and was destroyed.
Ms. Morrison states they had been using heat lamps to provide heat to live stock in the barn.
Wayne Twp Fire Department responded an extinguished the fire.
THEFT BY DECEPTION: Tyler St. Clair, of Washington CH reported person(s) unknown used
his personal information to obtain utility service in the area without his permission.
UNRULY/CONTRIBUTING TO THE UNRULINESS OF A MINOR: A female reported her
17 year old daughter had been associating with a known adult male against her directions. Both
the Juvenile and the male subject were contacted and directed to cease contact.