Fayette County Sheriff s Office Vernon P. Stanforth, Sheriff 113 E. Market Street Washington C.H., Ohio 43160 (740) 335.6170 2018 NEWS 03-05-18 PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE: Sheriff s deputies made contact with a respondent in a protection order. The subject was advised of the guidelines of the order and the consequences of any violations. TRAFFIC CRASH/HITSKIP: Lauren Sells of Hillsboro, OH stated while her vehicle was parked on the lot of Tanger Outlets person unknown struck her vehicle and departed. MENACING: A resident of Leesburg, Oh reported being threatened by a known subject. Criminal prosecution was declined. 03-04-18 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a Criminal Damage complaint that occurred on York Rd. A person caused damage to the rear window of a vehicle at the address however the victim declined criminal charges. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a hit skip vehicle crash at the Tanger Outlet Mall. A parked vehicle was stuck by a unknown vehicle that fled the scene. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a single vehicle deer crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 22 near Staunton Jasper Rd. Lisa Borreson of Wilmington, Ohio was traveling west when a deer entered into her path. No injuries and the vehicle was driven from the scene. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a Domestic Violence complaint that occurred on Railroad St. in Octa, Ohio. Richard Cunningham was placed under arrest and transported to the Fayette County Jail awaiting trial. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a hit skip crash that occurred on Pearl St. A vehicle drove west through the intersection becoming disabled. The driver then fled the scene. The crash is under further investigation. 03-03-18 UNRULY: An unruly juvenile report was made with charges being filed by the guardian.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE: Sheriff s deputies responded to the Hampton Inn on a welfare check of a female staying at the hotel. Deputies made contact with the female at which time made comments of suicide. Fayette County EMS was summoned to the scene and made transport of the female to a medical facility for treatment. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Michelle Clemans of Jeffersonville reported receiving threats from a family member. Cody E. Smith of Jeffersonville was arrested and charged in the matter. TRAFFIC CRASH: Phillip LeMaster of Washington CH was traveling east on US 35. LeMaster exited US 35 to Palmer Rd traveling off the right side of the roadway striking a parked semi. No injuries were reported. LeMaster was found to be intoxicated at time of crash and was arrested and charged in the matter. FOUND PROPERTY: Wayne Sharron of Dayton, Oh was traveling on SR 435 and located a red wallet in the roadway. The wallet was recovered. ILLEGAL CONVEYANCE OF DRUGS: An officer the Fayette County Jail reported a known person conveyed drugs to the jail. 03-02-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: A two-car motor vehicle crash was reported on Carr Road at the Wendy s entrance. Aaron T. Dean of Jamestown was cited for an Improper Turn. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: An employee of the Tanger Outlet Mall reported they had located items of drug paraphernalia inside the Food Court. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Deputies were dispatched to the Econolodge on State Route 435 in reference to an assault or possible domestic violence incident. After Deputies made contact with both involved parties it was known that both parties had obvious signs of physical assault. Brad Card of Jeffersonville was arrest for felonious assault and Amie Nelson was arrest for domestic violence. ENDANGERING CHILDREN: An anonymous complaint was made with the sheriff s office in reference to a known person endangering their children. TRAFFIC CRASH: Chelsea Smith of Marion, OH was traveling north on IR 71. Smith exited I- 71 to the north bound rest area and lost control of her vehicle traveling over a curb. Smith continued striking a utility box and tree. Smith refused treatment from EMS. Smith was issued a citation for Failure to Control. DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: Vaughn Martin of Washington CH reported locating a hypodermic syringe. The syringe was collected by deputy for disposal. ASSAULT/THEFT: Patrick Hunter of Washington CH reported during a verbal altercation over a claim of theft he was assaulted by a known subject. PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE: Sheriff s deputies made contact with a respondent serving a protection order. The subject was advised of the guidelines of the order and the consequences of any violations.
PROPERTY DISPUTE: James Hamby of Washington CH stated that a known male who was renting his vehicle refused to return it. 03-01-18 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Two residents reported a verbal dispute in Jeffersonville. CRIMINAL DAMAGING: A member of the Agape Church reported an unknown person had caused damages to the church lawn. TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 1000 Block of Meadow Dr. in reference to a telephone harassment complaint. The investigation is ongoing. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 400 Block of Peddicord Ave in reference to a domestic violence complaint. Tylar Buchholz of Washington C.H., Ohio was assaulted by Britney Smith of Washington C.H., Ohio. Smith was arrested and charged with domestic violence. FAILURE TO CONFINE DOG: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 9000 Block of West Lancaster Rd in reference to a failure to confine dog complaint. Reports indicate that a dog got off its cable that had the dog tied to the porch and that the dog attached another dog. The dog Warden was noticed of the incident. The investigation is ongoing. 02-28-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded STR 734 in reference to a one vehicle traffic crash. Dustin Snyder of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling W SR 734 near 2659 when he lost control of his vehicle. Snyder traveled off the right side of the roadway into the ditch striking a sign. No injuries. Snyder was cited for failure to control. CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 3000 Block of US Rte 22 East for a criminal damaging compliant. Unknown person(s) caused damage to her vehicle. MENACING: An employee of the Amerihost Inn in Jeffersonville reported a known person had made menacing comments. PASSING BAD CHECKS: Anthony Amole reported a known person had passed a bad check for services rendered. DISORDERLY CONDUCT BY INTOXICATION: Sheriff s deputies responded to I-71 on reports of a male walking on the interstate. Deputies made contact at which time the subject appeared to be intoxicated. Carl Huggins was arrested and charged in the matter. TRAFFIC CRASH: Mark Snider of Washington CH reported while traveling on Camp Grove Road near Braden Road Snider had struck a deer. PROTECTION ORER SERVICE: A respondent was served a protection order. THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE: Carey Prater of Sabina reported a known person had taken his motor vehicle without his permission. The vehicle was later recovered. THEFT: Cody Pierce of Bloomingburg reported a theft occurred at Midway Sunoco.
02-27-18 PUBLIC GAMING: Sheriff s deputies responded to Loves truck Stop for a gambling complaint. Several male subjects were going around the parking lot having truck drivers engage in gambling. The male subjects were gone upon arrival. TRAFFIC CRASH: A two-car motor vehicle crash was reported on I-71 near the # 62 mile post. David W. Evans of Cincinnati was cited for Failure to Control. PASSING BAD CHECK: David Munyon of Washington CH reports receiving a bad check from known subject. TRAFFIC CRASH: Jackie Chord of Paris, IL was traveling south on IR 71 and exited to SR 41. Chord made a left turn onto SR 41 striking a vehicle that was stopped. Chord was issued a citation for Improper Turn. TRAFFIC CRASH: Brice Sparks of Logan, OH was traveling south on Inskeep Rd and lost control of his vehicle negotiating a right curve. Sparks traveled off the left side of the roadway coming to rest in a field. No injuries were reported. Sparks was issued a citation for Failure to Control. THEFT: Kathy Montgomery of Greenfield reported sometime within the past three days an unknown person had stolen her gold Chevrolet Cavalier. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE: Kevin Williams of Washington CH reported a known person took his car without his permission. The vehicle was later returned. 02-26-18 THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 4000 Block of West Fork Rd on a theft complaint. Known person(s) reportedly stole several items from the home. TRAFFIC CRASH-Sheriff s deputies responded to US RTE 35 Eastbound near the 23 Mile Post for a single vehicle traffic crash. Donald Larison of Martinsville, IN was traveling East on US Rte 35 when he lost control of his vehicle. Larison s vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway into the medium then down into a ditch coming to rest. No injuries. Larison was cited for failure to control CRUELTY TO ANIMALS: Sheriff s deputies responded to Old Charleston Rd near Barger Rd for a cruelty to animal complaint. It was reported that an animal had been cut open and left on the side of the roadway. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Two family members reported a verbal dispute. No threats or assault. TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: A Jeffersonville resident reported receiving several unwanted text messages from a known person. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to Grace St on a domestic incident. Upon arrival all parties involved were identified and it was determined that no assault or threats of violence had occurred. ATTEMPTED BREAKING & ENTERING: Leading Edge Technologies reported person(s) unknown attempted entry into the business sometime overnight.
PUBLIC INTOXICAITON: Deputies responded to the area of Flagway 11 located at 1129 US 22 reference an intoxicated person in the area. Upon arrival a male identified as Richard Smith, age 55 of Washington CH was located walking on US 22 and was barely able to stand. Upon investigation it was determined Richard Smith was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. Richard Smith was arrested for Public intoxication and transported to the Fayette County Jail. THEFT: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a theft complaint that occurred at the Midway Mini Mart. Rodger Ferguson entered the business and removed property. A warrant was issued for his arrest and he is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail on bond. 02-25-18 TRAFFIC CRASH/HIT SKIP: Person unknown was traveling north on Factory Shops Bl. The driver made a left turn into the KFC lot failing to yield for a vehicle traveling south on Factory Shops Bl causing a collision. The vehicle departed the scene. THEFT: Destinee Berlin of Washington CH reported person(s) unknown removed a the temporary tag from her vehicle. BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: James Brown of Washington CH reported person(s) unknown entered onto his property and removed a vehicle registration from his vehicle. TRAFFIC CRASH: Brian Hamm of Sedalia, OH was traveling east on SR 729 and lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a left curve. Hamm traveled off the left side of the roadway into the ditch striking a tree. No injuries were reported. Hamm was issued a citation for Failure to Control. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Sheriff s deputies responded to Joanne Dr multiple times on a noise complaint. Bryan Barton of Washington CH criminally charged in the matter. 02-24-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: Devin Black of Jamestown, OH was traveling west on US 35 and lost control of his vehicle. Black traveled off the left side of the roadway coming to rest in the median. No injuries were reported. Black was issued a citation for Failure to Control. BURGLARY/THEFT: Phyllis Fannin of Jeffersonville reported person(s) unknown entered her residence and removed property from inside. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a report of an Domestic Dispute on Locust Grove Rd. It was reported as a verbal only dispute with no threats or physical assault. The female willingly departed the residence for the evening. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a Traffic Crash that occurred on U.S. Route 35 east. Shaun Rodgers of Fairborn, Ohio was traveling east bound when he lost control traveling off the right side of the roadway into the median striking a storm drain. Rodgers was cited for Failure to Control. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s Deputies Responded to Clyburn Ave. on a report of Domestic Dispute. No threats or assault were reported. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s Deputies Responded to a Traffic Crash on Harold Rd. near State Route 729 in Jefferson Township. Mike Dolinskas of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling east on
State Route 729 when he traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a Tree. The driver was cited for OVI, Driving Under Suspension, Failure to Control, and Left of Center. The vehicle was towed from the scene. TRAFFIC CRASH: A single-car motor vehicle crash was reported on Wayne and Biddle Blvd. in Bloomingburg. Logan Graham of Bloomingburg was cited for Failure to Control. 02-23-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s Deputies responded to a Traffic Crash that occurred on State Route 753 at U.S. Route 35 in Union Township. James Aldridge of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling west bound when he failed to yield to a vehicle at the intersection striking the other vehicle. Minor damage was reported on both vehicles. Aldriedge was cited for Failure to yield at stop sign. TRAFFIC CRASH: A one vehicle crash occurred in the 2400 Block of St Rt 38. A juvenile driver was issued a citation for Failure to Control. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to Woodsview Sq on a domestic incident. Upon arrival all parties involved were identified and it was determined that no assault or threats of violence had occurred. 02/22/2018 TRAFFIC CRASH: A one vehicle crash occurred on St Rt 435 at Garringer Edgefield. Paige Shank of Louisville, KY was issued a citation for Illegally Crossing a Divided Highway. ASSAULT: Joshua T. Wilson of Washington CH reported while incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail he was assaulted by another inmate. Prosecution was declined. TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Holly A. Griggs of Washington CH reported she had received several unwanted Facebook messages from a known person. David Craig Wilson of Mount Sterling was charged in the offense. CRIMINAL DAMAGIN: Andrew W. Nance of Urbana reported an unknown person had damaged his motor vehicle while staying at the Fairfield Inn. TRAFFIC CRASH: A single-car motor vehicle crash was reported near 1788 Old Chillicothe Road. Jose Angel Noa Perez of Miami, Florida was cited for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device. TRAFFIC CRASH: BJ Burns of Washington CH was traveling southbound on West Lancaster Rd at the State Route 435 intersection. Known female juvenile driver was traveling eastbound on State Route 435 approaching West Lancaster Rd. BJ Burns failed to yield at the stop sign and enter the intersection. BJ Burns was struck by the juvenile female driver. The Fayette County Sheriff s Response Team, Jefferson Township Fire Department, and the Fayette County Ems responded to the scene. Injured occupants were transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. BJ Burns was issued a citation for failure to yield at a stop sign. TRAFFIC CRASH: Craig Hitchcock of Killbuck Oh was traveling southbound on the I-71 exit ramp to State Route 435 and stopped at the traffic light. Hitchcock pulled past the stop bar and began to back up in the roadway failing to observe a vehicle behind him. Brandon Voss of Lancaster Oh was stopped at the light behind Hitchcock who then backed into the Voss vehicle
causing minor damage. Hitchcock was issued a citation for improper backing. No injuries were reported. 02-22-18 DISORDERLY CONDUCT BY INTOXICATION: While on routine patrol, a male was observed lying on the ground near an intersection. After contact, the male, identified as Dustin Morris was found to be under the influence and unable to care for himself. Morris was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication. TRAFFIC CRASH: A single-car motor vehicle crash was reported on I-71 neat the # 65 mile post. John C. Wilson of Vale, North Carolina was cited for Failure to Control. THEFT: Kristin N. Kovach of Jeffersonville reported a known person had taken her cellular telephone from her residence. UNRULY: Units responded to a reported unruly child complaint. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to Woodsview Square in Jeffersonville in reference to a domestic dispute. Two females got into an argument without either person being verbally or physically assaulted. THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to GAP at the Outlet Mall in reference to a theft complaint. Three unknown females came into the business and departed without paying for the items. The investigation is ongoing. ILLEGAL CONVEYANCE OF DRUGS: Sheriff s deputies responded to the Fayette County Jail in reference to contraband brought into the Jail. While inmate Heather Winters was being changed out, a baggie containing an unknown white substance was found. The investigation is ongoing. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER: Sheriff s deputies responded to the Fayette County Sheriff Office in reference to a protection order violation. Reports indicate that Anthony Blanton of New Holland, Ohio violated the terms of a protection order several times. Blanton was charged with 4 counts of violation of protection order. 02-21-18 PHYSICAL CONTROL OF MOTOR VEHICLE: While routine patrol a disabled vehicle in the roadway was found on State Route 729. After contact with the driver Douglas Stuckey of Washington CH, he was found to be under the influence of something. Stuckey was arrested for physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence. UNRULY: Amanda D. McQuiller of Jeffersonville reported a child was unruly within her home. THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 13000 Block of SR 38 on a theft complaint. A known male subject came into their business and departed without paying for items. The investigation is ongoing. TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Sheriff s deputies responded to 93 Biddle Blvd in Bloomingburg in reference to a telephone harassment complaint. Donald Eddleman of Bloomingburg, Ohio has been receiving harassing text messages and phone calls from 2 known males. He declined charges at this time.
2-20-18 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 3000 Block of US Rte 22 East in reference to a telephone harassment complaint. David Craig Wilson was arrested on a warrant. CRIMINAL DAMAGING;THEFT;MISUSE OF CREDIT CARD: Shantell M. Joseph of Bowersville reported persons unknown forced entry into her motor vehicle, taking her purse, and used her credit card at a nearby business. CRIMINAL DAMAGIN; THEFT: Terra Currence-Hass of Cuyahoga Falls reported persons unknown forced entry into her motor vehicle, taking her satchel. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Kevin H. Axline of Jeffersonville reported he was involved in a verbal dispute with a household member. Axline was arrested on an unrelated outstanding warrant. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Sheriff s deputies responded to Interstate 71 near the 66 Mile Post for a vehicle crash. While on scene of the vehicle crash deputies located James Haven an occupant of one of the vehicles very intoxicated and unable to care for himself. Havens was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail. EXPIRED OPERATORS LICENSE/DRUG ABUSE: Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop near the Love s truck stop for a moving violation. During the stop it became known that Paul Mattox of Bloomingburg Oh had a suspended Ohio driver s license. After positive indication by the Sheriff K-9 possibly illegal narcotics were located. PROPERTY STAND BY: Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Delaware St in reference to a property stand by. The property was exchanged without incident. THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to 1300 Block of Meadow Drive for a theft complaint. A known female took property that did not belong to her while she was moving out of her residence. The investigation is ongoing. TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 400 Block of Woodsview Square in reference to a telephone harassment complaint. A male has been receiving harassing phone calls and text messages from a known female. The female was advised to cease contact with the male subject or charges would be filed. 2-19-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: Howard Tallman of Grove City Oh was traveling eastbound on State Route 435 attempting to turn left onto the I-71 northbound on ramp when he failed to observe Jeanne Roby of Springfield Oh traveling westbound on State Route 435. Howard began to turn left and entered the intersection in front of Jeanne causing a collision. Tallman was issued a citation for failure to yield when turning left. No injuries were reported. ENDANGERING CHILDREN: Sheriff s deputies responded to a Union Township residence on an endangering children complaint. The investigation is ongoing. HIT SKIP TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to a hit skip traffic crash at 1225 US Rte 22 West within the Township Union. Amber Bernard of New Vienna, Ohio went to leave when she noticed that an unknown person had struck her vehicle then departed.
ABDUCTION/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/AGGRAVATED MENACING: Anthony Blanton of New Holland was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail on charges of abduction and assault after investigation of the incident. TRAFFIC CRASH: Malcolm Clay of Columbus, OH was traveling north on State St. Clay attempted to make a right turn into a business and traveled off the right side of the roadway causing damage. No injuries were reported. Clay was issued a citation for Failure to Control. TRAFFIC CRASH: William Evans of Lexington, KY while making a left turn into a parking space on the lot of Travel Centers of America struck a parked semi. No injuries were reported. 02-18-18 THEFT: Heather Anderson of Jamestown reported a theft incident at Tommy Hilfiger. A juvenile female was arrested and later released to parents. THEFT: Cody Pierce of Bloomingburg reported a theft that occurred at Midway Mini Mart. THEFT: Shawnee Hale of Jeffersonville reported the theft of clothing items. TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE: Deputies conducted a routine traffic stop on Delaware near and Campbell St for a equipment violation. After positive indication by the Sheriff K-9, Guy Cambell of Washington CH attempted to hide believed narcotics during the stop. Cambell was arrest for tampering with evidence. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to a Meadow Drive residence on a report of a dispute. Neither party reported being verbally of physically assaulted. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Deputies responded to SR 41 on a welfare check of a female juvenile. Upon arrival deputies were advised that there was a physical altercation between juveniles that resulted in injuries. Both juveniles were arrested and transported to juvenile detention. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to Interstate 71 Southbound near the 66 Mile Post for a 2 vehicle traffic crash. Megan Six of Columbus, Ohio was traveling Southbound on Interstate 71 near the 66 mile Post when she lost control of her vehicle. Six s vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway into the median crossing both lanes of Northbound traffic before coming to rest on the right side of the road on the Northbound side. Her vehicle crossed the Northbound lane of travel which caused another vehicle being driven by Alexis Fye of Columbus, Ohio to swerve left then go into the median to keep from hitting Six as she crossed both Northbound lanes. Six was cited for failure to control & OVI. 02-17-18 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to US 62 on a domestic incident. Upon arrival all parties involved were identified and it was determined that no assault or threats of violence had occurred. Illegal Conveyance: Deputies responded to the Fayette County Jail to the report of suspected narcotics being located in the jail. Upon investigation it was determined an inmate was brought to the jail and upon being searched during processing narcotics was located in the front of his pants. The suspected narcotics were seized and will be sent for testing. Charges are pending. UNRULY: An unruly juvenile call was received, however after contact charges were declined.
02-16-18 DRUG ABUSE: During a warrant service on Temple St for a parole violation suspected narcotics were located. STROM DAMAGE: Shane Merritt of Washington CH reports during a storm overnight damage was caused to the roof of a barn and also to a vehicle on the property. STORM DAMAGE: Deputies responded to a residence on Creek Rd in reference to storm damage that occurred over night. TRAFFIC CRASH: Dalton Parrish of Churubusco IN was traveling westbound on US 35 near the 3 mile marker when he lost control of his vehicle. He traveled off the left side of the roadway and entered the median, where his semi jackknifed causing damage to the median and his semi. Parrish was issued a citation for failure to control. No injuries were reported. 02-15-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: A private property crash was reported on the lot of the Love s truck stop. Tammy S. Crossen of New Albany, Mississippi reported she struck a parked tractor-trailer with her vehicle. TRAFFIC CRASH: A two-car motor vehicle crash was reported on S R 207 at Cook-Yankeetown Road. Both drivers refused medical treatment on the scene. Susan M. Noble of Lancaster was cited for Failure to Yield at a Stop Sign. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to US RTE 62 North at the intersection of Cook Yankeetown Rd in reference to a 2 vehicle traffic crash. Brooke Terry of Columbus, Ohio was traveling Westbound on Cook Yankeetown Rd approaching the intersection of US Rte 62 when Terry failed to stop for the stop sign, entered the intersection striking another vehicle being driven by Ashley Thrasher of Magnolia, MS who was traveling SB on US Rte 62. No injuries were reported. Terry was cited for failure to yield. BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: Phyllis Ford of Mt Sterling Ohio reported that unknown person(s) forced entry into her locked pole barn. Investigation pending. FOUND PROPERTY: Deputies were dispatched to the northbound rest area in reference to found property. The property was obtained and secured, unknown owner at the time of the report. OVI/ UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION: Deputies were dispatched to Old US 35 near Hoppes Rd in reference to a possible disabled vehicle. Upon Deputies making contact with the disabled vehicle, it became known that the two male juvenile occupants had consumed alcoholic beverages. The juvenile male driver was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and the juvenile male passenger was charged with under age consumption. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to State Route 41 South near Ghormley RD for a single vehicle traffic crash. Robert Morris JR of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling North on State Route 41 when a deer ran out in front of him. THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 2000 Block of White Rd for a theft compliant. Unknown person(s) stole credit card information and made several purchases. The investigation is ongoing.
UNRULY: Deputies responded to a complaint of a juvenile refusing to cooperate with his guardian. Upon arrival deputies made contact with the guardian who advised after having an argument with the juvenile, the juvenile went outside the residence and refused to come inside when ask to. The juvenile was counseled and agreed to return inside the residence with no further problems. The complainant denied charges. FIRE: Deputies responded to St Rt 435 near Old US 35 to a vehicle fire. The reportee advised he was driving westbound when he noticed smoke coming from his vehicle. Upon stopping and checking the vehicle he observed the tire was on fire. While contacting 911 the fire spread and the entire vehicle. 02-14-18 FRAUD: Sheriff s deputies responded to County Manor Drive in reference to a fraud complaint. Unknown person(s) withdraw money from a bank account belonging to someone else. The investigation is ongoing. THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to Subway on US Rte 35 in reference to a theft complaint. A known female stole money out of the register. The investigation is ongoing. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to Summer Tree Apartments in reference to a domestic dispute. A male and female got into a verbal argument without either Persons being verbally or physically assaulted. ASSAULT: Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Grace St in reference to an assault. Victim was contacted and declined criminal charges at the time of the report. ASSAULT: Donald Pearson of Washington CH reported being assaulted by unknown persons while entering his residence. BURGLARY/ THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to North Bend Court in reference to a burglary and theft complaint. Unknown person(s) entered a residence while no one was home and stole items. 02-13-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: A private property crash was reported on the lot of the Flying J. John R. Morgan of Crossville, Tennessee reported he had struck a parked tractor-trailer with his. TRAFFIC CRASH: A two-car motor vehicle crash was reported on S R 435 at I-71. David M. Conn of Lebanon was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead. ASSAULT: Shannen R. Royer of Sabina reported she was assaulted by a known person. Prosecution was declined at the time of the report. TRAFFIC CRASH/HITSKIP: Person unknown was traveling south on SR 41 and lost control of the vehicle. Person unknown traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a utility pole and departed the scene. PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE: Sheriff s deputy made contact with a respondent in a protection order. The subject was advised of the guidelines of the order and the consequences of any violations.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to Washington Waterloo Rd on a domestic incident. Upon arrival all parties involved were identified and it was determined that no assault or threats of violence had occurred. 02-12-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded loves Truck Stop in reference to a 2 vehicle traffic crash. Deborah Fisher of Dallas, Texas was attempting to back in to a parking space, when she failed to see Brian Simmons of Melbourne, Florida parked next to her. Fisher struck Melbourne vehicle causing damage. No injuries were reported. BREAKING AND ENTERING/THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 1100 Block of US RTE 22 West in reference to a breaking and entering complaint. Unknown person(s) broke in to the business and stole items. BURGLARY: Sheriff s deputies responded to 30 Main Street in Bloomingburg in reference to a burglary. An unknown male subject came into the residence while the home owner was home then departed. ILLEGAL CONVEYANCE OF DRUGS/POSSESSING DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENT: Sheriff s deputies responded to the Fayette County Jail in reference to possible drugs being brought in to the jail. While an inmate was being booked into the Fayette County Jail, 2 hypodermic needles and a brown substance was found. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to US Rte 62 North near 12761 in reference to a traffic crash involving a deer. Bifert Green of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling South on US Rte north when a deer jumped on top of Green s vehicle. 02-11-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: Julie Hiser of Washington CH was traveling west on Miami Trace Rd and lost control of her vehicle on inclement roadways. Hiser traveled off the left side of the roadways striking several trees. No injuries were reported. ILLEGAL CONVEYANCE OF DRUGS: Sheriff s deputy responded to the jail on reports of recovering narcotics from a female that was brought to jail. The narcotics were recovered and placed into evidence for further testing. TRAFFIC CRASH: Megan Yerian of Washington CH was traveling on the on ramp to US 35 and lost control of her vehicle on inclement roadways. Yerian traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a guardrail. No injuries were reported. CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Kaitlyn Smith of Washington CH reported while her vehicle was parked at J s Corner person(s) unknown caused damage to her window. 02-10-18 THEFT; DOMESTIC DISPUTE: David Williams of Jeffersonville reported a known person removed tools from his residence, and a verbal dispute ensued following the theft. Prosecution was declined at the time of the report. AGGRAVATED MENACING: Michelle Jackson of Washington CH reported she was threatened by an unknown person following a scam.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Rebekah Fair of Washington CH reported that an intoxicated male was causing a disturbance at Baymont Inn. 02-09-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: A two vehicle crash occurred on US 35 westbound at the 15 mile post. Kyle Lay of Camden, OH was issued a citation for Failure to Stay in Marked Lanes. TRAFFIC CRASH: A one vehicle crash occurred on Cook Yankeetown Road just east of St Rt 207. Mariah Aukeman of Williamsport was issued a citation for Failure to Control. LITTERING: James Self of Jeffersonville reported person(s) unknown dumped trash in his yard sometime overnight. DISORDERLY CONDUCT BY FIGHTING: Sheriff s deputies responded to Loves Truck Stop on reports of two male subjects involved in a physical altercation. Contact was made and both subjects declined criminal prosecution. TRAFFIC CRASH: Johnna Bick of Washington CH was traveling north on Jamison Rd and stopped at the intersection of US 22. Bick proceeded into the intersection failing to yield for a vehicle traveling west on US 22 causing a collision. No injuries were reported. Bick was issued a citation for Failure to Yield. TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: A resident in Jeffersonville reported receiving several unwanted text messages from a known person. AGGRAVATED MENACING: Jaqueline R. Hughes of Leesburg reported a known person was threatened while traveling on the school bus. ASSAULT: Two female inmates were involved in a fight. Both inmates declined prosecution at the time of the report. THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to the Sunglass Hut in reference to a theft complaint. An unknown male came into the business and departed without paying for an item. The investigation is ongoing. 02-08-18 VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER: During an investigation, deputies discovered a male subject incarcerated in Fayette County Jail was making phone calls to a female on whom has a protection order against. MISUSE OF 9-1-1: Kristin N. Kovach of Jeffersonville was arrested for the Misuse of 9-1-1 after Kovach made numerous 9-1-1 calls that were not deemed an emergency. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE: An employee of Gusweiler s reported a known person had rented a car and failed to return it at the end of the rental period. TRAFFIC CRASH: Christina Groves of New Holland, Ohio was traveling Southbound on State Route 734 near Prairie Rd when Groves failed to see a disabled vehicle parked on the side the road. Groves struck the stationary vehicle. Groves was transported from the scene to Grant Hospital for treatment.
02-07-18 TAKING THE IDENTITY OF ANOTHER: Sheriff s deputies responded to 40 Old Springfield Rd in reference to an identity theft complaint. Terry Marshall of Washington C.H., Ohio reported person(s) unknown stole his identity. The investigation is ongoing. TRAFFIC CRASH: A single-car motor vehicle crash was reported on U S Rte 35 near the 2 mile post. Gurpreet Singh of Fresno, California was transported by squad to a local area hospital. Singh was cited for Failure to Control. TRAFFIC CRASH: A two-car motor vehicle crash was reported on U S Rte 35 near the 22 mile post. Durvell Green of Greenwood, Indiana was cited for Failure to Control. UNRULY: An unruly juvenile report was made by a resident. THEFT: Justin Ross of Washington CH reported person(s) unknown removed a firearm from his residence without consent. 02-06-18 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT: A Greenfield resident reported she had received several unwanted messages via Facebook from a known person. The reportee was referred to the City Solicitor. THEFT: Sunglass Hut reported person(s) unknown entered the business obtained merchandise and departed without making payment. TRAFFIC CRASH: A two-car motor vehicle crash was reported on U S Rte 62 North at Harrison Road. Daquan D. Neal of Mount Sterling was cited for Failure to Yield. 02-04-18 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded ton Rowe Ging Rd on a domestic incident. Upon arrival all parties involved were identified and it was determined that no assault or threats of violence had occurred. MENACING: Brittney Kinman of Washington CH reported threatening comments made between two juveniles. Charges were declined. MENACING: A Jeffersonville resident reported being threatened by a known person. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to I-71 Southbound at the 65 mile post for a single vehicle traffic crash. Grant Knight of Xenia, Ohio was traveling Southbound on Interstate 71 near the 65 mile post when Knight lost control of his vehicle. Knight ran off the road to the right into the ditch striking a fence. No injuries were reported. Knight was cited for failure to control. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to State Route 435 near the 1 mile post for a traffic crash. Noah Morrison of Columbus, Ohio was traveling Eastbound on State Route 435 near the 1 mile post when Morrison lost control of his vehicle going left of center and striking a guard rail. No injuries were reported. Morrison was cited for failure to control. 02-03-18
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Two family members reported being a verbal dispute with no threats or assault. BURGLARY/THEFT: Alicia Zimmerman of Washington Court House reported that her residence was entered and items were taken. She refused to cooperate with any further investigation. VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER: Sheriff s deputies responded to Colonial Dr on complaint of a violation of protection order. Upon arrival deputies located the subjects involved. Cathy Connors of Jeffersonville was arrested and charged in the matter. SUSPICIOUS: Sheriff s deputies responded to Old Navy on a suspicious person possibly concealing merchandise. Further investigation no items appeared to be stolen. TELEPHONE HARRASSMENT: A resident of Jeffersonville reported receiving unwanted text messages and phone calls from a known subject. 02-02-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: Joseph E. Boyer of Aurora, Missouri reported he had crashed his semi-truck into the garage door of the T/A travel center. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A domestic situation was reported at 105 E Concord Ln Bloomingburg. Rodney McCarty was arrested for Domestic Violence. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Rebecca Smith of Washington Court House reported a domestic dispute involving a family member. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY THREATS: Deanna Ison of Washington CH reported she was threatened with physical harm by a family member. Tyler Ison of Washington CH was arrested and charged in the matter. 02-01-18 TRAFFIC CRASH/HIT SKIP: McDonalds SR 435 reported person(s) unknown while traveling thru the drive thru struck a sign and departed the scene. TRAFFIC CRASH: Tiffany Scott of Greenfield reported she was traveling northbound on S R 753 near Braden Road when she struck a deer. UNRULY: A Miami Trace School Official reported a juvenile student had refused to come to school. The juvenile was located and transported to school. CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Jennifer Cottrell of Washington Court House reported damage to the deadbolt on her front door. TRAFFIC CRASH: A non-injury private property crash occurred on the lot of 1088 Allen Road. Rodney Belcher of Fort Wayne, IN struck a building while attempting to turn around his Semi- Truck / Trailer. CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Todd A. Carter of Washington CH reported sometime overnight persons unknown damaged his motor vehicle while it was parked at his residence.
POSSESSION OF DRUGS; PARAPHERNALIA; OBSTRUCTING: Sheriff s deputies were dispatched to the One Stop on a complaint of a suspicious person. Deputies made contact with Sherman Holder of Washington CH who was charged in the offense. UNRULY: A juvenile was charged with being unruly. MENTALLY ILL: A report was received concerning a juvenile was going to harm himself. 01-31-18 ASSAULT: Valinda Baker of Frankfort reported she was assaulted by a known person. TRAFFIC CRASH: Jared Lofton of Hillsboro reported while traveling southbound near 7761 U S Rte 62 South Lofton had struck a deer. ASSAULT: Bryan Darlington of Greenfield reported he was assaulted by a known person. PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE: A respondent was served a Protection order. CANINE AT LARGE: Christopher B. Shirkey of Washington CH reported a neighbor s canine was running loose in the area. 01-30-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: A single-car motor vehicle crash was reported near 5985 S R 41 South. Carey Madison of Washington CH was transported by squad to a local area hospital. Madison was cited for Failure to Control. TRAFFIC CRASH: A single-car motor vehicle crash was reported near 2652 S R 753. Daniel T. Billingham of Washington CH was transported by squad to a local area hospital. Billingham was cited for Failure to Control. 01-29-18 ATTEMPTED BREAKING & ENTERING: Ronald Anderson of Milledgeville reported person(s) unknown caused damage to the rear door of the Community Center in the attempt to gain entry inside. 01-28-18 THEFT: Wayne Wolfe age 43 of Washington Court House reported sometime overnight unknown person(s) entered his vehicle and removed property without permission. CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Ashley Young of Jeffersonville reported person(s) unknown drove thru her yard causing damage. CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Robert Smith of Jeffersonville reported person(s) unknown drove thru the yard causing damage. TRAFFIC CRASH: Deputies responded to I71southbound at milepost 65 to a one vehicle crash. Stanley Romus age 41 of Jackson Tennessee was northbound when he lost control of his 2016 Dodge truck. The truck traveled off the left side of the roadway, across the median where it then crossed the southbound lanes of I71and again off the roadway. The truck continued down the southbound lane embankment where it struck a fence, and came to a rest in a corn field. The driver was issued a citation for Reasonable Control.
CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Nathan Spurgeon of Jeffersonville reported damage to the yard of a Colonial Drive apartment. NEIGHBOR DISPUTE: Patty Miller of New Holland reported dogs barking excessively in the area. 01-27-18 UNRULY: A male subject reported that his 13-year old daughter was being unruly. He declined charges. THEFT: Kimberly Williams of Washington CH reported person(s) unknown removed her wallet without consent. UNRULY: An unruly juvenile was reported when the child failed to return home. Deputies located the daughter & she was returned home. THEFT: Holly Corson of Wilmington reported a theft of money. Tracy Haggerty was arrested for Theft. 01-26-18 POSSESSION OF DRUGS; PARAPHERNALIA: A traffic stop was conducted at Paint and Hinde Street where illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia were located. The driver of the vehicle, Timothy R. Dilley of Washington CH was cited for a stop sign violation. PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE: Sheriff s deputies made contact with a respondent serving a protection order. Guidelines of the order were advised and consequences of any violations. TRAFFIC CRASH: Wesley Shoemaker of Xenia, Oh was traveling east on SR 435. Shoemaker failed to stop at the red traffic light striking a vehicle making a left turn onto SR 435. Shoemaker was transported to a medical facility for treatment. Shoemaker was issued a citation for Failure to Obey a traffic control device. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 700 Block of Vesey Rd in reference to a domestic dispute. A male a female got in to an argument without either person being verbally or physically assaulted. 01-25-18 AGGRAVATED MENACING; UNLAWFUL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR: A juvenile reported a known person made threats & also of an alleged sexual encounter. Investigation is pending. BREAKING AND ENTERING/THEFT: Sheriff s deputies responded to Summer Tree apartment sin Jeffersonville for a breaking and entering and theft complaint. Unknown person(s) broke into the storage shed and stole items. HIT SKIP TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to SR 41 North at the Intersection of Bloomingburg New Holland Rd for a hit skip traffic crash. Amanda Matthews of Washington C.H., Ohio was stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Bloomingburg New Holland Rd and STR 41 when she was rear ended by another vehicle. The hit skip vehicle departed the scene going
east on Bloomingburg New Holland Rd. Matthews stated there were no injuries. The crash is still under investigation MENACING: Jacqueline E. Bloomfield of Bloomingburg reported a known person had been harassing her. Prosecution was declined at the time of the report. CRIMINAL DAMAGIN; TRESPASS: Charles K. Atkinson of Greenfield reported sometime during the daytime hours persons unknown trespassed on his residential property, causing damages to his lawn with a motor vehicle. PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE: A respondent was served a protection order. 01-24-18 TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 3000 Block of Washington Water loo Rd for a single vehicle traffic crash. Austin Brown of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling west on Washington Waterloo Rd, when Brown lost control of his vehicle. Brown traveled off the right side of the roadway hitting a tree. No injuries. Brown was cited for failure to control. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Jessica L. Antis of Mount Sterling reported she was assaulted by a family member. Sean Antis of Jeffersonville was charged in the offense. TRAFFIC CRASH: A single car motor vehicle crash was reported on Yeoman Road at Bloomingburg-New Holland Road. Ronald D. Sexton of Greenfield reported he had slid through the intersection on the ice covered roadway. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Jennifer L. Belcher of Washington CH reported she was involved in a verbal dispute with a known person. 01-23-18 CASUALTY: Cassie Jones of Greenfield reported she was a victim of a kitchen fire. UNRULY: A report was made regarding an unruly child who refused to go to school. PROTECTION ORDER SERVICE: Deputies made contact with a respondent serving him with a protection order pursuant to order of the court. TRAFFIC CRASH: Pamela Rhoades of Circleville, Oh was traveling east on US 22 and struck a dog in the roadway. No injuries. TRAFFIC CRASH: Tracy Foy of Washington CH was traveling north on SR 41. Foy made a left turn onto Inskeep Rd striking the front of a vehicle stopped on Inskeep Rd at the stop sign. No injuries were reported. Foy was issued a citation for Failure to Yield. TRAFFIC CRASH: Ismail Iskandar of Dayton, Oh was began to back his semi at the intersection of Allen Rd and SR 435. Iskandar failed to observe a vehicle behind him striking the front of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. Iskandar was issued a citation for Improper Backing. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 1300 Block of Forest Street in reference to a domestic dispute. A male and female got in to an argument without either party being verbally of physically assaulted.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff s deputies responded to 32 State Street in reference to a domestic dispute. Two males and two females were in a verbal argument without anyone being verbally or physically assaulted. 01-22-18 DISORDERLY CONDUCT/AGGRAVATED MENACING: Sheriff s deputies responded to the Flying J Truck Stop in reference to a male subject being extremely intoxicated. Steven Hall was attempting to leave the truck stop in his vehicle when deputies arrived. Hall was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. Hall subsequently threatened to harm law enforcement if he was arrested. He was additionally charged with aggravated menacing. THEFT: Winner s Jeffersonville Market reports person(s) unknown entered the business and departed with merchandised without making payment. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Sheriff s deputies responded to Travel Centers of America on reports of suspicious person. Upon making contact the subject appeared to be intoxicated. Nicholas McCabe of Nelsonville, Oh was arrested and charged in the matter. POSSESSING DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS: Dena Drake of Washington CH reports while doing renovations to an apartment she located several hypodermic syringes. The syringes were collected for disposal. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Two family members were reportedly involved in a verbal dispute. TRAFFIC CRASH: Sheriff s deputies responded to the US Rte 22 West in reference to a Traffic Crash. Tre Howard of Bloomingburg, Ohio struck a deer while EB on US Rte 22 West near Mt. Olive Rd. POSSESSING DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 400 Block of Clyburn Ave in reference to an overdose. Narcan was administered. A syringe was located near the male. Cody charged with Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments. MENACING: Sheriff s deputies responded to the 12000 Block of SR 435 in reference to a menacing complaint. A known male subject had been making threats towards Keith Glass of Bloomingburg, Ohio via facebook. Glass declined to pursue criminal charges. 01-21-18 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: After being dispatched to a Stafford Road address investigation into the complaint revealed Lisa Keller of Greenfield, Ohio assaulted Benjamin Keller also of Greenfield, Ohio. The female was arrested and charged with domestic violence. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: After being dispatched to the 8000 block of SR 207, investigation into the complaint revealed Bobby Dean of Mount Sterling, Ohio attempted to cause physical harm to Amanda Brewer of Washington C.H., Ohio during a child exchange. Dean was arrested and charged with domestic violence. TRAFFIC CRASH: Deputies were dispatched to a one vehicle rollover crash on SR 729 near Hedge Court in Jefferson Twp. Upon arrival deputies located an unoccupied vehicle that had lost control on a curve. The vehicle, a 2005 Dodge truck, traveled off the left side of the roadway, into a ditch where it struck a pole and overturned coming to rest on its wheels. The driver of the