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07-26-10 THEFT BY DECEPTION/FALSIFICATION/OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a neighbor dispute in the 500 block of Peddicord Avenue. During the investigation, deputies recovered a lap top computer which had been reported stolen in early July, 2010 by one of the participants in the neighbor dispute. Further investigation revealed that the lap top computer was a rental from Rent to Own in Washington C.H. and had been falsely reported stolen by the renter of the computer to dissolve further payments to Rent to Own. Deputies found that the lap top computer was being kept concealed at the residence of a neighbor and also that the neighbor and boyfriend of the renter were aware that the lap top computer had been reported stolen to the Sheriff’s Office with full knowledge that the renter was facilitating a crime. Jeannette L. Joy, Age 21 of 517 Peddicord Avenue in Washington C.H., Ohio was charged with Theft by Deception and Falsification. Randall W. Thomas Jr., Age 20, also residing at 517 Peddicord Avenue and Cathy L. White, Age 31 of 527 Peddicord Avenue in Washington C.H., Ohio were both charged with Obstructing Official Business.

07-26-10 THEFT/MISUSE OF A CREDIT CARD:
Donna A. Guthrie of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a known person removed funds from her financial account with use of the debit card account number, making several withdrawls and purchases. The suspect was identified and the incident is under investigation.

07-26-10 THEFT:
Lillian M. Roe of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed a black in color homemade trailer from her property on U.S. #62 SW.

07-26-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Tracy Johnson of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her residence on Forest Street through a ground level window and removed items from inside.

07-26-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Cathy Camp of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered and ransacked the residence of her daughter, Tami Johnson, on Forest Street. Items were removed from inside during the incident.
 

07-25-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT BY INTOXICATION:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident in the 1300 blk of Forest Street in Washington C.H., Ohio. During the investigation, an involved male subject was found in an intoxicated state and was uncooperative in the investigation. Timothy D. Bowling, Age 33 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication.

07-24-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Mary L. Murdock of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on U.S. #62 SW near Jamison Road and lost control while negotiating a left curve. Murdock traveled off the right side of the roadway and then off the left side of the roadway before striking the ditch and coming to rest. Murdock reported no injuries in the crash. The vehicle sustained damage and was towed from the scene.

07-23-10 THEFT / CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Jon Heidler of Heidler Properties, 812 Delaware Street, Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown cut and removed ground wires from the power electrical boxes and cable boxes at the apartment complex.

07-23-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jacalyn Emerick of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling south on S.R. #41 SE, south of Rowe Ging Road and lost control, traveling off the right side of the roadway. Emerick’s vehicles struck a concrete culvert and continued before coming to rest in a cornfield. Emerick was injured in the crash and transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. Emerick was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

07-22-10 ANIMAL NEGLECT & ANIMAL CRUELTY:
On July 9, 2010 a complaint was received from the Fayette County Humane Society of numerous animals in a house and mobile home at 517 White Road, Washington C.H., Ohio not being property cared for.  As a result the animals were removed and the Fayette County Health Department was called to the scene to evaluate the human living conditions.  A joint investigation was completed by the Sheriff's Office and the Humane Society resulting in charges being filed.  Charged with 4 counts of animal neglect and cruelty was Kathy Montgomery, age 57 of 517 White Road. 

07-22-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Linda Porter of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that during a dispute with a household member at their residence on Old Route 35 NW, she was assaulted. Steve Wise, Age 36 of Jeffersonville, Ohio was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence.

07-22-10 THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Cynthia Phillips of Mt. Sterling, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damaged a window on her vehicle and removed items from inside while parked at her residence on Baldwin Road.

07-22-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Henry Hayslip of London, Ohio was traveling south on Danville Road and struck the mirror of a stopped vehicle operated by Dan C. Kelley of Washington C.H., Ohio. No injuries were reported in the crash. Both vehicles sustained minor damage.

07-22-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Jessika S. Houser of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that during a dispute with her boyfriend at the parking area of the Fayette County Fairgrounds, she was assaulted. Francisco Cruz, Age 21 of Jeffersonville, Ohio was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence.

07-22-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Joseph L. Boysel of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on Stringtown Road and struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported in the crash. Boysel reported no damage to his vehicle.

07-21-10 THEFT / CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Leanne E. McCoppin of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that while parked at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, person(s) unknown used a paint substance to deface the windows of her vehicle and also removed from inside the vehicle, a duffle bag with contents.

07-19-10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Denise Tate of 812 Delaware Street, reported that person(s) unknown had damaged the satellite dish outside her residence.

07-18-10 BURGLARY:
Layton Shoemaker of 325 Bloomingburg New Holland Rd., reported person(s) unknown had attempted to force entry into his home through a door.

07-18-10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/ASSAULT:
Roger McCumbers of 4021 Main Street, Washington C.H., Ohio, reported a known male subject had cut down two bushes on his property, and then struck him with a farm tractor. Charges were filed on the incident.

07-18-10 ACCIDENT:
Andre Estes of Columbus, Ohio, reported that while operating his 1990 Chevy, northbound on I-71 at milepost 74, a tractor trailer traveling beside him had a tire blow out, causing the tire to strike Estes vehicle.

07-18-10 ACCIDENT:
Larry Stuckey of 71 Biddle Blvd., Bloomingburg, Ohio, was operating a 1996 Buick southbound on Danville road, when he lost control of the vehicle, traveling off of the roadway, striking a tree.

07-18-10 ACCIDENT:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a two vehicle, injury accident that had occurred on Stringtown Road near Snowhill road. According to reports, Stephen Creed of Sabina, Ohio, was operating a 1998 Ford Explorer northbound on Stringtown Road, when a 1994 Ford F-150 traveling southbound crossed the center line of the roadway, striking Creed’s vehicle. The operator of the Ford F-150 was unknown at report time, as the vehicle had been reported stolen from the Sabina, Ohio area shortly before the accident occurred, and the operator of that vehicle had departed the scene immediately following the accident. Members from the Fayette County Life Squad responded to the scene where Creed , along with two other female passengers from his vehicle were all transported from the scene for treatment of injuries. An investigation into the accident is pending.

07-17-10 ACCIDENT:
Zachery Anderson of 104 Summit Lane, Wash.C.H., Ohio, reported that while operating a 2001 Ford, southbound on SR 729, he lost control of the vehicle , traveling off of the roadway, striking a utility pole.

07-17-10 THEFT:
Employees from the Aeropostale store at the Prime Outlet Mall, reported three female subjects removed merchandise from the store without making payment. Mall security located the subjects, and Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene. Upon officers arrival the merchandise was returned to the store.

07-17-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT/WANTED PERSON:
Sheriff’s deputies were called to the residence of 91 Main Street in Bloomingburg, on a complaint of an intoxicated male subject. Upon Officer’s arrival it was discovered that the male subject was wanted on an arrest warrant from the Washington Court House Police Department. The subject was arrested.

07-17-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/RESISTING ARREST/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the residence of 1428 Pearl Street on a 911 hang up call. Upon Officer’s arrival the female resident reported being assaulted by her husband. Upon Officer’s attempting to make contact with the male subject, he attempted to assault one of the Officer’s. The male subject was placed under arrest, during which time, one of the Officer’s taser equiptment was damaged.

07-17-10 BREAKING & ENTERING:
Members of the Heritage Memorial church reported that person(s) unknown had forced entry into the church by breaking out an office window.

07-17-10 ACCIDENT:
Jonathan Custer of 4953 SR 41 s., reported that while operating his 2004 Ford truck, northbound on SR 41 S., he lost control of his vehicle, traveling off of the roadway, and into a cornfield. Custer was cited for Failing to control a motor vehicle.

07-17-10 ACCIDENT:
sarah Sims of 406 Spinning Road in Riverside, Ohio, reported that while operating her 2004 Chevy Impala westbound on US 35 , she struck a large dog that was standing in the roadway.

07-16-10 ACCIDENT:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two vehicle injury accident that occurred on SR 435 at West Lancaster Road. Reports indicate that Kyle Wood of 3316 State Road 19 in Peru, Indiana, was operating a 2007 Jeep Liberty, when he attempted to cross SR 435 . Woods’ vehicle pulled into the path of a 1995 Ford being operated by Brandt Bartlett of 14132 Old US 35, at which time the two vehicles collided in the intersection. Both Wood and Bartlett were transported by the Fayette County Life Squad to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Wood was cited for Failing to yield at an intersection.

07-16-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Amanda K. Camp of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that during an altercation with her spouse at their residence on U.S. #35 West, she was assaulted. David S. Camp, Age 43 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence in the incident.

07-16-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Stacey L. Adams of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling west on Old Route #35 SE and lost control, traveling off the roadway and colliding with a fence post at Cox Paving Company near the Creek Road intersection. Adams reported no injury in the crash. Minor injuries were reported to a 3 year old child in the Adams vehicle. The child was transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. Adams vehicle was towed from the scene. Adams was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

07-16-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Raye J. Frederick of Greenfield, Ohio reported that during an altercation with her live in boyfriend, she was assaulted. The suspect was identified and the incident is under investigation.

07-15-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Kody L. Virgin of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling north on State Street in Jeffersonville and traveled left of center, colliding with a vehicle traveling south on State Street, operated by Scott W. Brill of Washington C.H., Ohio. No injuries were reported in the crash. Virgin’s vehicle was towed from the scene. Virgin was cited for Left of Center.

07-15-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Chelsi L. Parsons of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling east on Robinson Road and lost control, traveling off the right side of the roadway and striking a traffic sign. No injuries were reported in the crash. Parsons was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

07-15-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Robert J. Crall of Bufford, Georgia was traveling north on Interstate 71, exiting onto the ramp to S.R. #435 and changed from the left lane to the right lane, colliding with a second vehicle exiting, operated by Lisa J. Feaster of Morrow, Ohio. Feaster was injured in the crash and transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. Feaster’s vehicle was towed from the scene. Crall reported no injury in the crash. Crall was cited for Failure to Drive within Marked Lane of Travel.

07-14-10 THEFT:
Tracy Morrison of Central Ohio Truck & Trailer Repair, 1659 U.S. #22 East reported that person(s) unknown removed several large pieces of steel and framework for a semi trailer from the business property. The incident is under investigation.

07-14-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Rebecca K. Hile of Lexington, Ohio was traveling north on U.S. #62 SW and failed to stop for a red light, colliding with a vehicle traveling east on U.S. #35 Access Road, operated by Carolyn J. Leisure of Washington C.H., Ohio. No injuries were reported in the crash. Leisure’s vehicle was towed from the scene. Hile was cited for Failure to Yield.

07-14-10 THEFT:
Gina Parker of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed several items from a family member’s residence on Old Route #35.

07-14-10 THEFT:
Kenneth Coy of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed two solar powered lawn ornaments from the yard at his residence on Lincoln Street.

07-14-10 THEFT:
Michelle L. Crusie of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that a known person is in possession of clothing items belonging to Crusie and refuses to return the items or make payment for them.


07-14-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Kevin C. Allbright of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown vehicle drove off into the yard at his residence on Miami Trace Road. Minor sod damage was reported.

07-14-10 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A M/V:
Benjamin D. Mathias of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that in April, 2010 he allowed a known subject to use two ATV’s at a residence on U.S. #22 West. Mathias since learned that the subject has moved from the U.S. #22 West location and is still in possession of his vehicles at an unknown whereabouts.

07-03-10 ASSAULT:
Donald Stritenberger of 636 High Street, Wash.C.H., Ohio, reported being assaulted by a known female while at a residence on N.North Street. Charges were filed on the incident.

07-03-10 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Steven Armstrong of 777 Jasper Coil Rd., reported receiving numerous unwanted telephone calls from a known female. No charges were filed on the incident.

07-03-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff’s deputies were advised of an intoxicated female walking along US 22 W. Upon locating the female subject, she was found to be intoxicated, and charges were filed.

07-03-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 195 Woodsview Dr., within the village of Jeffersonville, on a complaint of a domestic dispute. Upon officer’s arrival a male and female subject were engaged in a verbal dispute, and both were determined to be intoxicated. The male subject was advised to cease his behavior, however, upon refusing to do so, was placed under arrest and transported to the Fayette County Jail.

07-03-10 ACCIDENT:
Nathan Noble of Washington Court House, Ohio, reported that while operating his 1989 Ford, northbound on Mount Olive Rd., his vehicle traveled left of the center line striking a 1996 Buick, being operated by Lowell Simison, also of Washington Court House. Both Vehicles sustained minor damage, and Noble was cited for failing to drive on the right half of the roadway.
 

06-27-10 TRAFFIC CRASH (HITSKIP)/O.V.I.:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 5000 blk of State Route #753 SE following a report of a traffic crash. Prior to the arrival of deputies, a witness to the crash reported that the vehicle involved, a white pick up truck, had left the scene. The witness observed the vehicle pull into a driveway at a residence just south of the crash scene. Deputies checked the location provided by the witness and located the vehicle involved in the crash and the operator of the vehicle passed out inside. George R. Kingery, Age 39 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with O.V.I., Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. No injuries were reported in the crash. The vehicle operated by Kingery was his employer’s vehicle and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

06-27-10 FALSIFICATION:
Sheriff’s deputies received a report from a male and female regarding their vehicle being stolen from the Heidler Apartment Complex on Delaware Street. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle had been involved in a traffic crash in the City of Washington during the overnight hours and that the occupants had fled from the vehicle. The investigation revealed that the subjects reporting the vehicle stolen falsified their statements and that the vehicle was not stolen. Brittany R. Vandagriff, Age 25 of New Holland and Jacob L. Crowder, Age 28 of Washington C.H., Ohio were both arrested and charged with Falsification.

06-26-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/THEFT/OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
Heidi McDonald of 862 Linden Ave., reported that she was assaulted by a known male subject while at the Country Connection Bar on US 22 W. Miss McDonald and another female also reported that the known male removed monies from a purse before running away. The suspect was later observed in the area of miss McDonalds home, and after running from Sheriff’s Deputies, he was captured and taken into custody.

06-26-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT/OBSTRUCTING/RESISTING ARREST:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 1300 blk of Forest Street regarding a known male subject attempting entry into the residence and causing a disturbance. Upon the arrival of deputies, the male subject fled from deputies on a bicycle. Deputies later located the bicycle in the 500 blk of Earl Avenue and encountered the male subject a short time later in the alley at the rear of the 500 blk of Earl Avenue. During the arrest, the male subject resisted deputies and was forcibly restrained and taken into custody with assistance from officers with the Washington C.H. Police Department. David D. Redden, Age 38 of Washington C.H., Ohio was found to be intoxicated and arrested for Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication, Obstructing Official Business and Resisting Arrest.

06-25-10 MENACING:
Devin Dixon of 119 E. Circle Ave., reported being threatened by a known male subject at 240 North Bend Court. Mr. Dixon was referred to the city solicitor reference possible charges.

06-25-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Almer Bartruff of 5410 US 22 E., reported that there was damage caused to his yard by a tow truck while a vehicle was being removed from his property. No charges were filed.

06-25-10 THEFT:
Martin Grover of Grand Rapids , Michigan, reported that an unknown female subject had removed monies from his wallet while she was inside his vehicle at the Travel Centers of America located at 12403 US 35.

06-25-10 MENACING:
Devin Dixon of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that he was threatened by a known subject while at a friends residence on North Bend Court. During the investigation, deputies received conflicting statements and Dixon was referred to the Solicitor’s Office for pursuit of criminal charges.


06-21-10 THEFT:
Sid Charles, an employee of Gusweiler GM Center on S.R. #41 South reported that person(s) unknown removed wheels and tires from a 2010 Chevrolet truck on the lot of the business during the overnight hours.

06-21-10 AGGRAVATED MENACING:
Todrey Rogers, a postal carrier for the U.S. Postal Service reported that while in the area of Bloomingburg-New Holland Road, an unknown subject in a white truck was observed taking photographs of he and his wife while they were pulled off the roadway as Rogers wife was delivering his lunch. Rogers reported that he exited his vehicle and approached the subject in the truck in an attempt to stop and speak with him, when the subject in the truck accelerated his vehicle and attempted to strike Rogers according to the report. The incident is under investigation.

06-21-10 CRIMINAL TRESPASS/THEFT:
Grover Melvin of Columbus, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown cut the lock on the gate leading to his property on Robinson Road. Upon checking, it was discovered that vehicles on the property had been entered and items stolen from the vehicles.

06-20-10 THEFT:
Christopher A. Parker of Cincinnati, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed his Dell laptop computer from the Interstate 71 South Rest Area in Fayette County.

06-19-10 THEFT:
Robert D. Schafer of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that his 1988 Honda Accord was removed from the driveway of his residence on Colonial Drive. It was later discovered that the vehicle had been involved in a police pursuit with the South Charleston Police Department in Clark County.

06-19-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Lee A. Dawson of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling east on Robinson Road and struck a deer in the roadway. The deer was killed in the crash. Dawson reported no injury in the crash. Minor damage was reported to the vehicle.

06-18-10 TRAFFIC CRASH :
Toni Lee West of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #38 near Airport Road and lost control of her vehicle. West traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking the ditch and overturning before coming to rest. West reported no injury in the crash. The vehicle was towed from the scene. West was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

06-18-10 MENACING BY STALKING:
Sarah B. Throckmorton of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that a known female is following her due to a recent divorce filing by the suspect’s estranged husband. Deputies made contact with the suspect, identified her and advised her to cease following Throckmorton.

06-18-10 CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Jerry Schiltz of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that a male subject repossessed a vehicle from his residence on S.R. #41 North and entered his garage without permission in doing so.

06-18-10 ASSAULT:
Sheriff’s deputies and officers from the Washington C.H. Police Department responded to a report of a large fight on the parking lot of Heidler Apartments on Delaware Street. Upon arrival, all parties had dispersed. Contact was made with Lyle C. White of Apartment # 6 who was assaulted during the incident. White was uncooperative in the investigation and was subsequently arrested on an outstanding warrant from the Washington C.H. Police Department.
 

06-17-10 THEFT/CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Cory Elsenpeter of Apple Valley, Minnesota reported that while visiting a friend on Smith Street in the Village of Jeffersonville, the rear window of his vehicle was broken out and items were removed from inside. The incident is under investigation.

06-17-10 ASSAULT:
Alexandra Ortiz of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that she was struck in the head by a male subject during a gathering at her residence on Grace Street in Washington Court House. The male subject, identified as William H. Yoakum Jr., Age 39 of 1400 Grace Street Apt E, Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged in the incident.
 

06-15-10 ATTEMPTED BURGLARY:
Kamara Goldsberry of 1313 Forest Street, reported hearing a noise that sounded like an individual attempting to make entry into the back door of her residence. Officers checked the area, however, no one was located.

06-14-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Jerry Binegar of 9299 Washington New Martinsburg Rd., reported that person(s) unknown had forced entry into his residence. Once inside property was removed from the residence without permission.
 

06-13-10 ACCIDENT:
Larry Yeazel of 1109 Clemson Plaza, Washington C.H.,Ohio, was operating his 1993 Honda Civic, Westbound on Us 22 E., when he lost control of the vehicle, traveling off of the south side of the roadway, where it struck a fence. Yeazel was cited for failing to control a motor vehicle.

06-13-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Person(s) unknown had thrown a brick through a window at Vermeer located at 2574 US 22 W.. Once inside merchandise was removed from the store.

06-12-10 THEFT:
Kimberly Frederick of 1309 Forest Street, reported that known male subject had removed several dvd’s from her home, and sold them without permission. The property was recovered and returned to Frederick, ad no charges were filed.

06-12-10 CRIMINAL TRESPASSING/UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL:
While checking a suspicious vehicle at an abandoned property at 2838 US 62 S., Sheriff’s deputies reported that several person(s) had run out the back door of the residence. Upon locating the subjects, it was discovered that one of the individuals, who was under twenty one years old, had been consuming alcohol. Charges were filed for the underage consumption of alcohol. Contact was made with the property owner, at which time it was decided no charges would be filed for trespassing pending the individuals did not return.

06-12-10 ACCIDENT:
Sheriff’s deputies located a 1998 Honda Accord ( green in color ) that had been traveling southbound on Reid Road, within Jefferson Township. An investigation revealed that the vehicle, owned by Ceaser Ramirez of 2001 Heritage Drive, Washington Court House, Ohio, had been driven off of the west side of the roadway, where it struck a utility pole. The operator of the vehicle had fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. An investigation into the accident is pending.

06-11-10 MENACING:
Timothy Alltop of 4090 US 22 E., reported receiving a hand written letter in his mailbox, which he believes to be threatening in nature.

06-11-10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Cammy Brown of 248 North Bend Ct., reported that person(s) unknown had thrown ketchup on her back steps and door.
 

06-09-10 MENACING:
Charles T. Somers of Washington C.H., Ohio reported receiving a telephone call from an unknown male subject who threatened Somers with physical harm. The suspect in the incident was later identified, contacted by the investigating deputy and advised of the consequences of further contact with Somers.

06-08-10 OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
Roger LeBeau of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that while on White Oak Road, he was approached in an aggressive manner by a family member and feared being assaulted during the incident. The suspect departed prior to the arrival of deputies and was later stopped by a deputy as he pulled into the driveway of his residence. During contact with the suspect, it was determined that the suspect was under the influence of alcohol and while being escorted to the patrol vehicle, became aggressive toward the deputy and was placed under arrest. Rudy E. LeBeau, Age 64 of Washington C.H., Ohio was charged with O.V.I. and Obstructing Official Business. Additionally, Roger LeBeau filed a complaint, charging Rudy LeBeau with Domestic Violence by threat.
 

06-08-10 SEX OFFENDER INCARCERATED:
A sex offender, earlier indicted by a Fayette County Grand Jury for failing to register and provide a change of address, was taken into custody early Tuesday afternoon and transferred to the Fayette County Jail where he was incarcerated, according to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.  26 year old Quintin C. Yates, a registered Tier II sex offender was taken into custody by officers from the Greenfield Police Department following an anonymous tip on his whereabouts. According to Sheriff Stanforth, the Greenfield Police Department received a tip that Yates was at a residence on Jefferson Street in the City of Greenfield and followed up on the tip. Greenfield officers obtained a permission to search the home by the resident and discovered Yates hiding in a closet, taking him into custody.  Yates registered as a sex offender with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on August 20, 2009 and provided his address as 209 N. Hinde Street in Washington Court House. It was verified by deputies that Yates was not living at the N. Hinde Street address and that his whereabouts were unknown. Resources used in attempting to locate Yates were without success and Yates was indicted by the Grand Jury on felony counts of Failure to Register / Change of Address as a sex offender.  In recent weeks, deputies from the United States Marshal’s Service became involved in the search for Yates. Addresses of registered sex offenders are checked through the verification process anywhere from 45 days to 120 days, depending upon the tier level of the sex offender and how often they are required to appear at the Sheriff’s Office for registration updates, according to the Sheriff. Yates will remain incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail pending his arraignment before the Fayette County Court of Commons Pleas at a later time.
 

06-02-10 TRAFFIC CRASH
Verna T. Agee of Irvington, New Jersey was traveling west on State Route #435 and initiated a left turn onto Interstate 71 South entrance ramp and turned into the path of an eastbound vehicle on State Route #435 operated by Terrance S. Toliver of Springfield, Ohio. The two vehicle collided in the intersection. Agee and a passenger in her vehicle, identified as James Miller, were both injured in the crash and transported from the scene by Care Flight medical helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio for medical treatment. Tolvier, and a passenger in his vehicle, identified as Timothy Duncan, reported no injuries in the crash. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and were towed from the scene. Agee was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way. Toliver was also charged with Driving under Suspension.

06-01-10 OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS/MAKING FALSE ALARMS:
Sheriff’s deputies received a 9-1-1 call from a female reporting a robbery that occurred at 1400 Grace Street in Washington Court House. The female indicated that she was injured and following the robbery suspect on Grace Street. Upon arriving in the area, deputies were unable to locate the victim or suspect. During a second telephone conversation with the female victim, she reported that she was in the area of North Street & Paint Street in Washington Court House. Deputies and officers from the Washington C.H. Police Department patrolled the area and again, was unable to locate the female victim or suspect. After nearly two hours, the female victim was located inside her residence on Grace Street and the complaint in which she reported to the Sheriff’s Office was found to be false. Ashley D. Penwell-Riley, Age 26 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested by deputies and charged with Obstructing Official Business and Reporting a False Alarm.

06-01-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Stephanie M. Sandells of Leesburg, Ohio was traveling east on U.S. #35 near S.R. #41 Overpass and struck a deer in the roadway. Sandells vehicle sustained disabling damage in the crash and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.

06-01-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
David E. Teeters of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his property on U.S. #62 SW and removed his John Deere 345 riding lawn mower. Sheriff’s deputies recovered a John Deere riding lawn mower on 06/01/2010 approximately 5:25 a.m. on Stafford Road southeast of U.S. #62. The mower recovered was positively identified as Teeters mower.

06-01-10 VIOLATION OF A CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Summer Tree Terrace Apartments in Jeffersonville, Ohio regarding a disturbance coming from apartment B-3. Upon arrival, deputies found no problem, however, while checking identifications of the occupants, it was discovered that the male resident was a respondent on a civil protection order and one of the protected persons named in the order was also present at the residence. Zachary S. Taylor Jr, Age 23 of Jeffersonville, Ohio was arrested and charged with Violation of a Civil Protection Order and incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail.

05-30-10 SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT NETS FOUR ARRESTS
Law enforcement officers in Fayette County took to the street during the Memorial Day holiday weekend in a major enforcement effort to slow motorist down, deter drunk driving and enforce the Ohio safety belt law just to name a few. Members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Washington C.H. Police Department, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol conducted a sobriety checkpoint operation on West Court Street near Circle Avenue in Washington Court House as part of the major enforcement effort this weekend.  The checkpoint was in operation from 10:25 p.m. on Saturday May 29, 2010 until 2:42 a.m. on Sunday May 30, 2010. The results of the sobriety checkpoint operation are as followed: 

Total Vehicles in Checkpoint Zone 335
Total Vehicles Checked 335
Total Vehicles Diverted 18

OVI Arrest Made 2
Total Number of Citations Issued 5
* Driver’s License Violations 2
* Vehicle Registration Violations 0
* Seat Belt Violations 2
* Possession of Marijuana 1
* Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1
* Traffic Warnings Issued 66
* Vehicles Impounded 2

Of the vehicles diverted, 15 drivers were unable to produce their driver’s license, 2 drivers were suspected of impairment, and 1 driver for suspicion of drug use. K-9 unit “Vido” from the Washington C.H. Police Department and K-9 unit “Kobe” from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office were both utilized in exterior searches of vehicles that were diverted and suspected of drug activity.
Sheriff Vernon Stanforth cited the sobriety checkpoint as a great law enforcement tool. “We took two impaired drivers and two unlicensed drivers off the street, and at the same time made a bold statement. “Drunk driving is not acceptable and will not be tolerated”. The unity between the participating agencies added to the success of the checkpoint, said Stanforth. Of the many motorist that officers had contact with in the checkpoint line, a high percentage of them voiced positive opinions about the checkpoint operation. In addition to the three law enforcement agencies participating in the checkpoint, others were on hand to provide assistance and support of the operation, including the Ohio Department of Transportation, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Fayette County Prosecutor David Bender and a representative from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. For questions or additional information about the enforcement operation, contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (740) 335-6170.

05-29-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING/THEFT:
Kathy Smith of 5967 SR 41 N., reported that person(s) unknown had entered her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway. Once inside the vehicle, damage was caused to the interior, and property was removed without permission.

05-29-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Dave Munyon 1467 Robinson Road, reported that person(s) unknown had entered onto his property, forcing entry into a barn, removing property from inside without permission.

05-29-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Samantha Liles 10495 Cook Yankeetown Road, reported that her husband assaulted her during a dispute. Charges were filed.

05-29-10 ACCIDENT:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle, no injury accident that occurred at 4853 Washington Waterloo Road. Reports indicate that Arthur Pavey of 11584 Kellough Road, was operating his 1997 Chevy, Northbound on Washington Waterloo Road, when Pavey Attempted to turn into a private driveway. Upon making the turn, Pavey’s vehicle struck a 1995 Saturn traveling southbound, being operated by Steven Luebbe of 142 Taylor Lane. No injuries were reported, and Pavey was cited for Failing to yield the right of way on a left turn.

05-28-10 THEFT:
Mary Gleaves of 517 Peddicord Ave., reported that a known female removed property from her residence without permission.

05-28-10 ACCIDENT:
Raymond Roberts of 8811 Cross Road, Wash.C.H.,Ohio, reported that while operating his 2001 Chevy, northbound on Greenfield Sabina Road, a deer entered the roadway, striking his vehicle.

05-28-10 MENACING:
Jamie Miller of 416 Peddicord Ave., reported that he was threatened with physical harm by a known male subject.

05-28-10 CRIMINAL TRESPASS/THEFT:
Frank Jackson of 3802 Main Street, reported that person(s) unknown had removed property from his vehicle without permission.

05-28-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Brent Rose of Detroit, Michigan, reported that while his vehicle was parked outside of 414 Peddicord Ave., person(s) unknown damaged the right front tire.
 

05-25-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Matthew Brobeck of 518 Peddicord Ave., reported that Person(s) unknown had entered into his residence, removing property from inside without permission. Brobeck’s items were later observed at a residence on the same street. The items were subsequently returned.

05-25-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Julie Yourchuck of 68 Circle Ave., New Holland, Ohio, reported that she was walking along US 22E., when a known male subject walked up to her assaulting her. The male subject was located and identified as Yourchucks brother, Gregory Yourchuck. Charges were filed.

05-24-10 THEFT:
John McFadden of 11531 SR 753 reported that person(s) unknown had removed a gravity wagon from his property without permission.

05-24-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Marvin Jones of 523 Miami Trace Road, reported that person(s) unknown had entered his residence, removing property from inside without permission.

05-24-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Glenn Hicks of 407 A Peddicord Ave., reported that person(s) unknown entered his residence, removing property without permission.

05-21-10 ACCIDENT:
Mollie Gault of 211 Gardner Court, reported that while traveling southbound on SR 41 N., at Bloomingburg New Holland Road, she lost control of her vehicle, traveling off of the west side of the roadway, striking a fence. No injuries were reported.
 

05-25-10  FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAUNCHES DRUNK DRIVING CRACKDOWN FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND    “MAJOR ENFORCEMENT INCLUDES THE OPERATION OF A SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT”
Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth announced today that deputies will be out in full force during the Memorial Day holiday period beginning May 28, 2010. Deputies from Fayette County will join forces with members of the Washington Court House Police Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol to take part in an aggressive enforcement campaign to crackdown on impaired driving. The enforcement operation will last throughout the holiday weekend. The enforcement effort will also include the operation of a sobriety checkpoint during the holiday weekend, aimed at deterring, and intercepting impaired drivers. Currently, the location of the checkpoint is undisclosed.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association and the Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving all support the use of sobriety checkpoints to achieve an increased understanding by the public, of the risk of detection of driving under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs. It has been shown that this increased risk is an effective deterrent to impaired drivers. Support in operating the upcoming checkpoint will be provided by members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Court House Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Ohio Department of Transportation. Drunk driving is one of America’s deadliest crimes. With so many events taking place during the holiday weekend, including the graduation commencements, it is important to send a message to those who choose to get behind the wheel while impaired, said Stanforth. “Make no mistake. Our message is simple. No matter what type of vehicle you drive – if we catch you driving impaired, we will arrest you. No exceptions”, said the sheriff. We will be out in force in a cooperative effort with the Police Department and the State Highway Patrol to get more drunk drivers off the road – and save lives that might otherwise be lost. “Driving with a BAC of .08 or higher is illegal in every state. Yet we continue to see a tragic number of people with debilitating injuries or killed as a result of impaired driving. This careless disregard for human life must stop. To help ensure that happens, law enforcement in Fayette County is dedicated to arresting impaired drivers wherever and whenever we find them”, said Stanforth.  Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, additionally you likely face jail time, the loss of your driving privileges, higher insurance rates, attorney fees and dozens of other expenses.  Sheriff Stanforth said that his office participates in national programs including, Click It or Ticket and Drunk Driving: Over the Limit, Under Arrest. These programs are organized by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which focuses on combining high-visibility enforcement with heightened public awareness through advertising and publicity.  This year, as in years past will put everyone on notice that if they are caught driving impaired, they will be arrested.  Additional information concerning the sobriety checkpoint operation will follow. For more information or questions about the enforcement program, please contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (740) 335-6170.
 

05-20-10 THEFT:
Russell Bair of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed a cast iron stove from the yard of his residence on W. High Street.

05-20-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Jewell M. Ritchie of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that while on the parking lot of Arby’s Restaurant in Jeffersonville, she was assaulted by her child’s father. Bradley A. Ferriman, age 22 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged in the incident.

05-20-10 AGGRAVATED MENACING:
Sasha R. Vickers of Leesburg, Ohio reported that she was threatened with serious physical harm by a subject while conversing in a chat room via the internet at her residence on Fishback Road.

05-20-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Heather Robinett of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling north on State Route #41 SE near Washington-New Martinsburg Road and initiated a pass of a vehicle traveling at a slow speed in front of her, operated by Timothy Hatton of Washington C.H., Ohio. During the passing maneuver, the Hatton vehicle traveled left of center, colliding with Robinett’s vehicle. No injuries were reported in the crash. Hatton’s vehicle was towed from the scene. Hatton was arrested and charged with Left of Center, O.V.I. and operating and Unsafe Vehicle.

05-20-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Janice M. Kohn of Kingston, Ohio was traveling east on the U.S. #35 Bypass near Milepost 9 and collided with a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported in the crash. Kohn’s vehicle was towed from the scene.

05-19-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 400 blk of Peddicord Avenue on a report of a male subject striking a vehicle with an object. Upon arrival, deputies identified all parties involved and determined the incident was a continuation of a domestic dispute earlier in the evening. No damage was caused to the vehicle. Mark T. Mootispaw, Age 41 of Greenfield, Ohio was charged with Disorderly Conduct in the incident.

05-19-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jonathan Beekman of Bloomingburg, Ohio was traveling south on Midland Avenue in Bloomingburg, Ohio when a vehicle operated by Sheila A. McNichols of Circleville, Ohio pulled from the parking lot at Midland Acres into the path of Beekman where a collision occurred. No injuries were reported in the crash. McNichols was cited for Failure to Yield.

05-18-10 THEFT:
An employee of Travel Centers of America reported that an unknown subject removed DVD’s from the business without making payment.

05-17-10 THEFT:
Doug Bonham of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed a red trailer with a 1000 gallon water tank from a property on State Route #753 SE.

05-17-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Randall L. Morarity of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on State Route #41 SE and lost control, traveling off the left side of the roadway, colliding with a guardrail. No injuries were reported in the crash and the vehicle was driven from the scene.
 

05-15-10 ACCIDENT:
Daniel Speakman of Williamsport, Ohio, reported that his 2003 Dodge Ram truck was parked on the access road to Deer Creek State Park near Post road, when an unknown vehicle reportedly backed into Speakmans vehicle, departing the scene.

05-14-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Employees from the Shell Food Mart located at 220 State Street, in the village of Jeffersonville, reported that person(s) unknown had thrown a brick through a window of the business. Once inside, cigarettes were removed from the store.

05-14-10 THEFT:
Samuel Siders of Dayton ,Ohio, reported that his vehicle had become disabled on the US 35 Bypass. Siders left the vehicle alongside the roadway for a short period, and upon returning, found that person(s) unknown had removed the rear license plate.

05-14-10 ENDANGERING CHILDREN:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a small child standing near the roadway on US 22 E. near Joanne Drive, with no parental supervision. Upon officers arrival a four year old female juvenile was found. Further investigation into the matter led to the arrest of an adult male subject.

05-13-10 ACCIDENT:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle accident that had occurred on SR 435 at the intersection of West Lancaster Road. Reports indicate that Brian Saxton of Jeffersonville, Ohio was operating a 1999 Ford Escape on West Lancaster Road. Saxton pulled into the westbound lanes of US 435, at which time his vehicle struck a 2004 Ford Mustang , being operated by Lauren Schirtzinger of Jamestown, Ohio. No injuries were reported. Saxton was cited for Failing to yield the right of way at an intersection.

05-12-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Donald Gleason of White Oak Road reported that two known males forcibly entered his home and assaulted him. As the two suspects were leaving one of them took items belonging to Mr. Gleason. Arrested in the incident was Justin Williams and Quinnton Jackson.

05-11-10 BURGLARY:
Stephanie Johnson of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her home on Miami Trace Road and removed items from inside.

05-11-10 BURGLARY: .
Lamar Ratliff of Greenfield, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his home on Ghormley Road and removed items from inside.
 

05-09-10 THEFT:
Brenda Green of Washington CH reported unknown persons removed medication from her residence.

05-09-10 BURGLARY:
Nancy Allbritton of New Holland reported unknown persons entered her residence and removed property from inside.

05-08-10 ACCIDENT:
A 2 vehicle non injury crash was reported on I-71 in Paint Township. Part of a 2007 Chrysler driven by Maria J. Moore of Washington C.H. Ohio came off and struck a 2006 Volkswagen driven by Lisa Schilling of Columbus, OHio.

05-08-10 ACCIDENT:
A 2 vehicle non-injury crash was reported on Leslie Trace. A 1994 Ford driven by Carroll Rogers of Washington C.H. struck a 2003 Toyota driven by Megan Thomas also of Washington C.H. Ohio while delivering papers in the area.

05-08-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Amber Davis of Springfield Ohio reported a known male damaged her vehicle during a dispute. Arrested was Benjamin Carter of Springfield.

05-08-10 BURLGARY:
Marson Davey of Washington C.H. reported that unknown person(s) entered his residence and removed property from inside.

05-08-10 MENACING:
Sandra Grubb of Jeffersonville reported that a known male made threats of physical harm during a verbal dispute.

5-8-10 THEFT:
The Waffle House reported unknown person(s) departed the restaurant without making payment for food consumed. Shortly after departing the restaurant Sheriff's Deputies located the persons involved. Arrested were Daniel Conger and Derek Crites, both of Sabina.

05-07-10 VANDALISM:
Ozark Motor Lines of Memphis, TN reported while one of their semis was traveling through Fayette County on US 62 unknown person(s) damaged the windshield of the vehicle. An unknown object was thrown at the windshield causing it to be inoperable.

05-07-10 CRIMINAL SIMULATION:
The GAP Outlet at the Prime Outlet Mall, Jeffersonville reported that a female made payment for merchandise with a counterfeit $10.00 bill.

05-07-10 THEFT:
Ralph Mitchell of Jeffersonville reported that person(s) came onto his property and removed a four-row corn planter. Through investigation the planter was located in Jeffersonville and recovered. Arrested was Matthew Pollock and chuck Tackett both of Jeffersonville.

05-07-10 MENACING:
Sasha Vickers of Leesburg reported that she received threats of physical harm from a known male over the internet.

05-07-10 MENACING:
Aryn Kiser of Mount Sterling reported that she was threatened with physical harm during a phone conversation with a known subject.

05-06-10 THEFT:
Erin Rickman of New Holland reported persons entered her vehicle by force and once inside removed items from the vehicle.

05-06-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Kelly Cowdrey reported she was assaulted during a dispute with her spouse. Arrested was Donnie Wright of Washington C.H.

05-06-10 MENACING:
Christopher Everetts of Jeffersonville reported during an altercation with a known subject he was threatened with physical harm.

05-05-10 BURGLARY:
Heather Winters of Jeffersonville reported that unknown person(s) entered her residence and removed property from inside.
 

04-28-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Nyra F. McGowan of Dunedin, Florida was traveling east on U.S. #35 near S.R. #753 and struck a deer that ran onto the roadway. The animal fled after being struck. McGowan’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.

04-28-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Melissa R. Wolfe of Chillicothe, Ohio was traveling west on U.S. #35 near the Fayette / Ross County Line and collided with the rear of a semi-tractor trailer operated on Mark P. Geyer of Norfolk, Nebraska. Wolfe’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported. Wolfe was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead.

04-28-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Scott Streber of Wilmington, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his property on Greenfield-Sabina Road and cut electric lines from the outlets and breaker boxes, removing the copper line.

04-28-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Robert P. Gordon of Greenfield, Ohio reported that entered onto his property and removed several wheels and tires.

04-28-10 THEFT:
Pamela Paul of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed her cell phone from inside her vehicle while parked outside an apartment complex on Forest Street.

04-28-10 TRAFFIC CRASH
George A. Burke of Bainbridge, Ohio was traveling west on U.S. #35 near S.R. #753 and attempted to change lanes, striking a westbound vehicle operated by Carol S. Fleming of Xenia, Ohio. Minor damage was reported to both vehicles. Neither driver reported injury in the crash.

04-28-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Clyde R. Bowne of New Castle, Indiana was operating a semi tractor trailer on the parking lot of Cargill Grain in Bloomingburg and struck a parked semi tractor-trailer owned by Bryant Agricultural Enterprise of Washington C.H., Ohio. Both vehicles sustained minor damage in the crash. Bowne reported no injury. Bowne was cited for Improper Start w/o Safety.

04-28-10 TRAFFIC CRASH :
Victoria Hurley of Xenia, Ohio was crossing U.S. #22 West from the U.S. #35 East Access Road and collided with a semi tractor-trailer, operated by James Garland of Washington C.H., Ohio. No injuries were reported in the crash. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. A diesel fuel leak occurred from the Garland vehicle following the crash and was contained by members of the Washintgton C.H. Fire Department. Emergency Management Director Fulton Terry also responded to the scene and coordinated the fuel clean-up.
 

04-24-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the area of SR 753, and US 35, on a report of domestic violence occurring inside a motor vehicle.  Upon locating the vehicle in the area, the two occupants inside reported striking one another while driving down the road.  Both were arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail. 

04-24-10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
A Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy reported while transporting a female to the County Jail she caused damage to glass inside the cruiser.  Charges were filed. 

04-24-10 DOMESTIC DISPUTE/DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the area of Lincoln Street in Bloomingburg on a report of a domestic dispute.  Upon officer's arrival, a male and female were located walking on Lincoln Street.  Both parties advised of being involved in a verbal dispute.  The male was observed in an obvious state of intoxication and was subsequently placed under arrest. 

04-24-10 ACCIDENT:
Steven Southworth of Washington Court House reported while operating his 1991 Buick Eastbound on Old US 35 in Union Township, a deer entered the roadway striking his vehicle. 

04-22-10 INJURY ACCIDENT
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office investigated an injury traffic crash involving a passenger vehicle and pedestrian Thursday evening, 04/22/2010 on U.S. #62 NE, north of the Post Road intersection in Fayette County.  Upon the arrival of deputies, members of the Bloomingburg Paint-Marion Twp Fire Department and Fayette County E.M.S., it was discovered that the vehicle in the crash caught fire. The driver of the vehicle, Sean C.J. Carper, age 20, of Post Rd, Washington C.H., Ohio was the sole occupant of the vehicle and freed himself from the vehicle with only minor injuries before the fire started.  Investigation revealed that Carper was traveling southwest on U.S. #62 NE, operating a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon when a pedestrian, Tabitha A. Holliday, age 42 of 9014 U.S. #62 NE, Washington C.H., Ohio walked into the path of Carper’s vehicle while en route to her mailbox, failing to see Carper’s vehicle. Carper took evasive action to avoid striking Holliday, driving into the northbound lane. Holliday observed Carper’s vehicle at that point and attempted to flee back to her driveway causing Carper to again take evasive action into the southbound lane where he lost control of his vehicle. Carper traveled off the right side of the roadway, colliding with a mailbox and ditch, before overturning and coming to rest. Carper sustained minor injuries in the crash and was examined by medics from Fayette County E.M.S. at the scene but refused transport to the hospital. Holliday was able to avoid injury due to the evasive actions taken by Carper. Holliday was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way for a motor vehicle by a pedestrian. Carper’s vehicle sustained heavy damage in the crash and additional damage to the engine compartment as a result of the fire following the crash and was towed from the scene.
 

04-21-10 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE/FALSIFICATION:
Lana Barton of Sabina, Ohio reported that a known female subject had taken her vehicle without her permission from a location on S.R. #729 NW outside the Village of Jeffersonville. During the investigation, witness statements were obtained from two additional witnesses concerning the incident reported by Lana Barton and during the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the statements made by the two witnesses were falsified. The vehicle was later located in the City of Washington C.H. and returned to the owner, Lana Barton. Shawn R. Barton, Age 39 of Washington C.H., Ohio and Latonda J. Howland, Age 56 of Jeffersonville, Ohio were both charged with Falsification in the incident.

04-21-10 TRAFFIC CRASH (HITSKIP):
Donald Palmer of Washington C.H., Ohio reported damage to his mailbox in front of his residence on Washington-Waterloo Road. Deputies found that an unknown vehicle that was traveling north on Washington-Waterloo Road, traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking the mailbox and left the scene.

04-21-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Jon Heidler of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damaged the windshield of his dump truck parked at the rear of his apartment complex on Delaware Street.

04-21-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Ernest L. Robinson of New Holland, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown cut off the padlock and entered his storage building located at Russell Storage on S.R. #38 NE. Once inside, items were removed.

04-20-10 FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office charged a Mt. Sterling, Ohio man as a fugitive from justice after he was incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail on local charges. During an NCIC check, it was discovered that the man in custody, identified as Jeffrey L. Wade, Age 32 of Mt. Sterling, Ohio was wanted by the Osceola County, Florida Sheriff’s Office on charges charges of felony theft offenses. Wade remains incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail pending an extradition hearing before the Washington C.H. Municipal Court.

04-20-10 ASSAULT :
Dean F. Shepherd of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that while at a location on Old Route #35 SE, he was assaulted by a known male subject. Shepherd was transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital by E.M.S. where he was treated for injuries sustained in the assault and released. The suspect in the incident was identified, however, conflicting statements concerning the assault were made and the incident was referred to the City Solicitor’s Office.

4-20-10 RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Peele Road in western Fayette County to attempt to locate a black gun safe stolen from the Clinton County area. The responding deputy located the stolen item just off the roadway in a wooded area. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office was notified and responded to the scene, making recovery of the stolen item.

04-15-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT/VANDALISM:
Bill Yeagley, an employee of Verizon Communication reported that person(s) unknown cut the fence surrounding the Verizon tower at 2681 U.S. #22 West, making entry to the tower area. Once inside, several ground wire leads were cut and copper wiring removed from the location.

04-14-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Susan E. Swayne of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that a family member threatened her with harm while at her residence on Locust Grove Road. Richard D. Swayne, Age 26 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence.

04-14-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Leonard W. Duncan of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling north on N. North Street near Mace Street and collided with the rear of a vehicle, operated by Bonnie J. Mettler of Washington C.H., Ohio, who was stopped to make a left turn. Duncan and Mettler both sustained minor injuries in the crash and were transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. Duncan was cited for Assured Clear Distance Ahead. Mettler was cited for an Expired Operator’s License.

04-13-10 VIOLATION OF A CIVIL PROTECTION ORDER:
Susan R. Fordyce of Washington C.H., Ohio reported receiving multiple phone calls from a male subject, the respondent on a civil protection order with Ms. Fordyce being the protected person. Bryce C. Kingery, Age 46 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with a felony count of Violation of a Civil Protection Order, with Mr. Kingery having a previous conviction for a violation of the same crime.

04-13-10 THEFT/BURGLARY :
Amy B. Cowden of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed a Coach purse and multiple pieces of jewelry from her residence on State Route #41 NW.

04-13-10 TRAFFIC CRASH (DEER):
Kathryn J. Nichols of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling east on U.S. #35, east of S.R. #753 and struck a deer that ran into the path of her vehicle. Minor damage was reported to Nichols vehicle and no injuries were reported in the crash.
 

4-8-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Dewey E. Zoltz of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on U.S. #62 NE near Madison Mills when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by Zoltz vehicle. Zoltz vehicle sustained minor damage in the crash. No injuries were reported. During the investigation, the registration plates on Zoltz vehicle were found to be registered to another vehicle owned by Zoltz. Zoltz vehicle was impounded pending placement of a valid registration. Zoltz was cited for Displaying a Fictitious Registration.

4-7-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Cathy Seymour of South Salem, Ohio was traveling north on State Rte #753 SE near Hukill Road and lost control of her vehicle, traveling off the right side of the roadway and striking a tree and fence before coming to rest. No injuries were reported in the crash. Seymour’s vehicle was towed from the scene. Seymour was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

4-7-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
George M. Cabeen II of Mt. Sterling, Ohio was traveling south on U.S. #62 NE, north of Washington-Waterloo Road and traveled left of center striking a vehicle operated by James O. Shoaf of London, Ohio. Following collision between the two vehicles, Cabeen continued off the left side of the roadway and overturned multiple times before coming to rest. Shoaf also traveled off the left side of the roadway, coming to rest in a residential yard. Cabeen and Shoaf reported no injuries in the crash. A passenger in the Cabeen vehicle, identified as Krista McCown of Mt. Sterling, Ohio was injured in the crash and transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage in the crash and were towed from the scene. Cabeen was arrested and charged with Left of Center and O.V.I.

4-7-10 CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Aaron Pratt of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that a known male subject was observed trespassing at his residence on Wayne Street.

4-7-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Heath Johnson of Bloomingburg, Ohio was traveling north on U.S. #62 NE near Mathews Road when a deer entered the roadway and was struck by Johnson’s vehicle. Johnson’s vehicle sustained minor damage in the crash. No injuries were reported.

4-6-10 BURGLARY/THEFT :
Stephanie Hatfield of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her residence on Jamison Road and removed items from inside the home.
 

04-1-10 OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance in the 400 blk of Peddicord Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies checked several subjects in the area and all were advised of the complaint. Deputies checked a male subject in the area who identified himself as another person. During the investigation, deputies learned the true identity of the suspect and that active arrest warrants were pending with the Washington C.H. Police Department and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. Sherman Holder, Age 26 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Obstructing Official Business.

04-1-10 WANTED PERSON:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Midland Avenue in the Village of Bloomingburg after receiving a complaint that a male subject was running up the street in possession of a knife. Upon arrival, contact was made with a female at a residence who indicated that she and a male subject were involved in a domestic dispute and that the male subject fled the area on foot. Following a search of the area, the male subject was located, identified and found to have an active arrest warrant from the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office. Leon J. Tyree, Age 32 of Bloomingburg, Ohio was arrested and later released to the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office.

03-31-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Leeann E. Hoak of Sabina, Ohio was traveling south on Sollars Road near Greenfield-Sabina Road and lost control of her vehicle, leaving her lane of travel and traveling off the left side of the roadway before overturning. Hoak and a passenger in the vehicle, identified as Ryan R. Looft of Wilmington, Ohio refused medical treatment by Fayette County E.M.S. at the scene. Hoak’s vehicle was towed. Hoak was arrested and charged with O.V.I. and Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

03-31-10 FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE/DISORDERLY CONDUCT :
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 7213 Prairie Road Lot #35 in Fayette County to investigate a complaint of an intoxicated male subject outside the residence causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, deputies located the male subject involved in the complaint and found him to be in an extreme state of intoxication. Roger Hull, Age 53 At Large was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication. A second subject in the area was checked by deputies and it was discovered that the subject had an active arrest warrant from Wayne County, Indiana for a Probation Violation. Brandon S. Shuler, Age 30 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail pending extradition by authorities in the State of Indiana.

03-30-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Michael J. Reeves of New Holland reported that person(s) unknown entered his barn on Bloomingburg-New Holland Road and removed several tractor weights from inside.

03-30-10 VIOLATION OF PROTECTION ORDER:
Kenton P. Frey of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a known subject entered his place of employment at Wendy’s Restaurant on Carr Road in Jeffersonville in violation of an outstanding protection order. Scott N. Dunn, Age 43 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Violation of a Protection Order.

03-30-10 THEFT:
Kamara K. Goldsberry of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown male subject entered her vehicle while parked outside her residence on Forest Street and removed change from the vehicle.

03-27-10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/BURGLARY:
Ruth Page of 4041 US 35 NW reported that on March 27, 2010 at 3:35 a.m. person(s) unknown entered the garage of her residence, tampering with a vehicle parked in the garage. The person(s) then entered the residence, at which time Page observed the person in the hallway. The person(s) then ran from the home exiting back out through the garage area.

03-27-10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Todd Cassell of 9636 SR 41 NW reported person(s) unknown struck his home, garage and vehicle with a paint ball gun.

03-27-10 ACCIDENT:
Natish Brown of Chillicothe, Ohio reported while driving her 2000 Chevrolet Impala southbound on SR 41 in Perry Township, a deer entered the roadway striking her vehicle.

03-26-10 ACCIDENT:
Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a one vehicle injury accident on I-71 N at the 65 mm. Upon arrival it was learned that Justin Boyer of Lynchburg, Ohio was operating his 2001 Ford Explorer northbound on I-71 when he lost control of the vehicle due to ice on the roadway. Boyer's vehicle struck a guardrail and overturned in the middle of the northbound lanes of I-71 blocking two lanes of travel. Traffic was diverted off of I-71 while ODOT crews cleared the roadway, and Boyer's vehicle was removed. Careflight was called to the scene. Boyer was transported to Miami Valley Hospital for treatment of injuries.

03-23-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Elizabeth A. Cross of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling north on State Rte #753 near Miami Trace Road and lost control, traveling off the right side of the roadway and striking a guardrail. No injuries were reported. Cross vehicle was towed from the scene.

03-23-10 BURGLARY:
William Morris of Jamestown, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered a vacant residence on Edgefield Road and removed several items from inside.

03-22-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Joyce A. Miller of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on Ford Road and struck a deer. Miller’s vehicle sustained minor damage and no injuries were reported.

03-20-2010 THEFT:
Donald L. Bennett of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his vehicle and removed a car stereo while parked outside his residence on Woodsview Drive.

03-20-10 CRIMINAL TRESPASS:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Nike Outlet Store at Prime Outlet Center on a trespassing complaint. Deputies met with mall security and advised of a subject on the property that had been previously banned. Deputies made contact with a female subject, advised her of the complaint and the female departed the area.

03-20-10 TRAFFIC CRASH/HIT SKIP:
An unknown vehicle was traveling east on McDowell Street in Bloomingburg and struck a parked vehicle owned by Albert E. Rapp of Mt. Sterling, Ohio. The hitskip vehicle was not located.

03-20-10 THEFT:
Darrell Persinger of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed several items from inside a barn at his property on Myers Road.

03-16-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Pamela J. Ward of Mt. Sterling, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her residence and detached garage on Kellough Road and removed power tools.

03-15-10 ENDANGERING CHILDREN/OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS/DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a loud music complaint from a vehicle parked on the lot of Sister’s Tanning, 1568 S.R. 41 NW, Washington C.H., Ohio. Upon arrival, deputies approached the vehicle in the complaint and found an intoxicated female in the back seat and also a 13 year old child in the vehicle. Deputies were summoned inside the business by employee’s of Sister’s Tanning where is was reported that another female subject from the vehicle in the complaint was passed out in the tanning bed. The female was identified by deputies and taken outside the business. Further investigation revealed that the female in the business was also under the influence of alcohol and that the 13 year old child was a family member. The intoxicated female inside the vehicle, identified as Shelby J. Rinehart, Age 39 of Jeffersonville, Ohio was asked to step out of the vehicle and be seated in the patrol vehicle. Rinehart failed to comply with requests made by the deputies and was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication. During handcuffing of Rinehart, deputies attempted to remove a handbag from Rinehart and she pulled away from deputies, refusing to turn over the handbag. Rinehart was additionally charged with Obstructing Official Business. The parent of the 13 year old child arrived at the scene and custody of the child was turned over to the mother. Hillary S. Mosier, Age 23 of Washington C.H., Ohio was also arrested and charged with Child Endangering and a Probation Violation. Rinehart and Mosier were both transported to the Fayette County Jail and incarcerated in lieu of bond pending their initial appearance in Court.

03-15-10 ACCIDENT:
Gregory Diebold of Lewis Center, Ohio was driving southbound on I-71 near the 73 mp when he failed to maintain control of his vehicle traveling off the right side of the roadway, over an embankment, striking a fence.  Moderate damage to the vehicle.  No injuries.  Diebold was cited for Failure to Control.

03-15-10 ACCIDENT:
James Cumberland of Greenfield reported he was driving northbound on SR 753 in the area of 7327 SR 753 when he failed to negotiate a left curve traveling off the right side of the roadway.  Cumberland's vehicle continued northbound in the ditch striking a traffic sign and a utility pole.  Moderate damage to the vehicle.  No injuries.  Cumberland was cited for Failure to Control. 

03-14-10 ACCIDENT:
Roy Kingery of Washington C.H. was driving northbound on SR 729 south of Church Street when his vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.  Minor damage.  No injuries.

03-14-10 ACCIDENT:
Ronal Romero of Camp Dennison, Ohio reported while driving southbound on I-71 near the 70 mp he failed to maintain control of his vehicle traveling off the right side of the roadway striking the ditch.  Minor damage to the vehicle.  No injuries.  Romero was charged with Failure to Control.

03-14-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING/THEFT
Richard Burket of Bumpus Trucking reported unknown person(s) forced entry into two trucks while they were parked on the lot of the business and removed items. 

03-14-10 THEFT:
An employee of the Coach Store at Prime One Outlet Mall reported that a male subject took two purses from their business.  The male subject was later located and confessed to the theft.  Charged was Travis Moore, age 19 of Dayton, Ohio. 

03-13-10 POSSESSION OF DRUGS/DRUG PARAPHERNALIA:
While investigating a separate incident in Bloomingburg, Charles Blackburn, age 20 of Bloomingburg admitted to officers he was in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Blackburn was charged for the offenses.

03-13-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
Benjamin Rodeffer of Washington C.H. reported unknown person(s) entered his barn and removed tools.   

03-12-10 THEFT:
Kourtney Penwell of Bloomingburg reported person(s) entered her motor vehicle while parked at her residence and removed items.  

03-12-10 ACCIDENT:
Brenda Morris of Sabina reported she was driving her 2006 Chevrolet westbound on US 22 West at Jasper Coil Road when she struck a deer in the roadway. Minor damage to the vehicle. No injuries.

03-11-10 NEW WEBSITE to see the Fayette County Jail Roster & Photos:
http://www.fayette.miamivalleyjails.org

03-11-10 ACCIDENT:
Mary E. Elkins of Washington C.H. reported she was driving eastbound on Palmer Rd going off the right side of the roadway.  Ms. Elkins overcorrected and went off the left side of the roadway striking the ditch where the vehicle suffered moderate damage in the crash.  No injuries.

03-11-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Donette Everhart of Washington C.H. reported she was assaulted by a family member while driving on Bloomingburg New Holland Road.  Jewel Edenfield, age 25 of Jamestown was charged in the offense. 

03-07-10 THEFT:
Joyce Upton of Jeffersonville reported while working at Wendy's restaurant at SR 41 and Carr Rd an unknown person(s) removed $300 in cash from her coat pocket.  The offense remains under investigation.

03-07-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Carla Teboe of 812 Delaware Street, reported being assaulted by a household member. Charges were filed on the incident.

03-07-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING / OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of 812 Delaware Street, on a complaint of a male subject causing damage to vehicle windows in that area. Witnesses followed the male subject in the area on foot until officers arrived. Once located the suspect fled on foot, however, was located a short time later. Charges were filed on the incident.

03-06-10 ACCIDENT:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle, injury accident that had occurred on US 22 E., at Good Hope New Holland Road, within the township of Marion. Reports indicate that Travis Jackson of Washington C.H.,Ohio, was operating his 1991 Chevy truck, eastbound on US 22 E., when his vehicle struck a 2000 Kenworth Semi Tractor Trailer being operated by Thurman Green of New Holland, Ohio, from behind. Jackson was transported via MedFlight to The Grant Medical Center for treatment of injuries. No injuries were reported by Green.

03-05-10 THEFT:
An employee of Petitt’s drive thru, located at 1101 US 22 W., reported that an unknown male subject had obtained a bottle of Liquor, and departed without making payment. An investigation is pending.

03-04-10 ACCIDENT:
Maria White of Chillicothe was operating her vehicle on the lot of the Prime Outlet Mall. She attempted to pull into a parking space striking a parked 2001 Ford.

03-04-10 ACCIDENT:
Joseph Cash of Jasper, TN reported that he was backing from a parking space on the lot of Wendy's 35 & 71 when he struck a vehicle being operated by Jay Harmount of Greenfield.

03-04-10 ACCIDENT:
Tyler Cook of Washington C.H. reported while driving east on Bloomingburg New Holland Rd he lost control of his vehicle traveling off the side of the roadway. Cook's vehicle struck several fence posts and a tree. No injuries were reported at the scene.

02-28-10 ACCIDENT:
Terry Farmer of Jeffersonville reported he was driving eastbound in the area of 3276 SR 729 when he lost control of his motor vehicle traveling off the roadway striking an underground cable marker resulting in a motor vehicle crash. Minor damage to the vehicle. No injuries.

02-28-10 ACCIDENT:
Srinivas Pavuluri of Louisville, KY reported he was driving southbound on I-71 at exit 75 when a large sheet of ice blew off a tractor trailer ahead of his vehicle. The ice struck Pavuluri's vehicle's windshield damaging it. No injuries.

02-27-10 GRAND THEFT AUTO/RECOVERY OF AUTO
Lorretta Ausman of Washington C.H. reported that an unknown person(s) took her pick up truck without her permission while it was parked at her residence. On 02-28-10 at 0018 hours a Sheriff's Deputy located Ausman's vehicle in the parking lot located at South Main and East Street in Washington C.H. The incident remains under investigation.

02-27-10 ACCIDENT:
Jeremiah Saylor of Hillsboro reported he was driving southbound in the area of 4160 SR 753 when he lost control of his vehicle on the snow covered roadway. Saylor's vehicle traveled across the left side of the roadway striking the ditch, overturning onto its side. Moderate damage to the vehicle. No injuries.

02-26-10 ACCIDENT:
Mindy Green of Greenfield reported she was driving northbound on Washington New Martinsburg Road south of Limes Road when she lost control of her vehicle on a patch of ice. Green's vehicle traveled off the roadway striking a tractor tire along a driveway access. Moderate damage to the vehicle. No injuries.

02-26-10 ACCIDENT:
Brandon Rollins of Leesburg was driving northbound on Washington New Martinsburg Road south of Ghormley Rd when he lost control of his vehicle on a patch of ice. Rollins' vehicle traveled off the roadway down an embankment striking a fence. Moderate damage to the vehicle. No injuries.

02-27-10 VANDALISM:
Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to 812 Delaware St Apt 26 on a complaint a complaint of possible domestic violence.  Upon officer's arrival, a male subject was observed causing serious damage to the property.  The male identified as Zachery Landman., age 22 of Washington C.H. was charged in the incident. 

02-26-10 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Brittany Miller of Washington C.H. reported that her daughter was receiving unwanted text messages from a known male. Contact was made with the male, advising him to stop any further contact.

02-26-10 ACCIDENT:
Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a two vehicle accident that occurred on Bloomingburg New Holland Road at the intersection of Glaze Road. Harry Wolfe Jr. of New Holland was driving southbound on Bloomingburg New Holland Road and when he slowed to turn onto Glaze Road. A vehicle traveling behind being driven by Jonathan Lucas also of New Holland began to overtake Wolfe's vehicle at the intersection. Wolfe's vehicle began to slide due to roadway conditions at which time Lucas' vehicle struck Wolfe's vehicle as it slid through the intersection. No injuries were reported.

02-25-10 ACCIDENT:
John Pugh of Columbus reported while driving north on US 62 he slowed for snow in the roadway when his vehicle struck was struck from behind by a vehicle being operated by Sara Crouch of Greenfield. No injures were reported.

02-25-10 ACCIDENT:
Carol Sheerin of Washington C.H. reported while driving south on US 62, she slowed to turn onto Snowhill Road when her vehicle was struck from behind by a 1994 Ford being operated by John Marshall also of Washington C.H. No injuries were reported.

02-25-10 ACCIDENT:
Harold Smith of New Holland was northbound on SR 753 when a deer entered the roadway striking his vehicle.

02-25-10 ACCIDENT:
Susan Ferguson of Sabina reported while southbound on Jamison Road she lost control of her vehicle due to roadway conditions. Ferguson's vehicle traveled off the roadway striking a guardrail. No injuries.

02-16-10 FIRE:
Fire consumed a home in northeast Fayette County early Tuesday morning. The Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Center received the call on 02/16/10 @ 0849 hrs. The home of Lester Beers, located at 868 Brock Road NE, Bloomingburg, Ohio was destroyed by fire. Firefighters from Bloomingburg, Jefferson Twp, Range Twp (Madison County), and Washington Fire Departments battled the fire in the windy conditions for several hours before bringing it under control.  Mr. Beers stated that a fire started in the kitchen area of the home, around the cooking stove and spread throughout the kitchen area. Upon the arrival of firefighters, heavy smoke was observed from the structure, prompting Bloomingburg Fire Department to call in additional fire agencies. The wind fueled the fire, totally engulfing the home in fire shortly after firefighters arrived on the scene. Mr. Beers was treated by Fayette County E.M.S. for smoke inhalation at the scene. Two firefighters from Bloomingburg Fire Department were injured while fighting the fire and were transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.  Red Cross of Fayette County was called to the scene to assist the Beers family. The Fayette County Humane Society also responded to the scene and assisted the Beers family in removing and housing some household pets.
 

02-15-10 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Amy Hart of 7761 US 62, reported that a known male subject had called her residence, threatening her. Contact was made with the male subject at Harts request, at which time he was advised to have no further contact.

02-15-10 ACCIDENT:
Thomas Graves of Maineville, Ohio, reported that while operating his 2005 Ford southbound on I-71 within the township of Madison, he attempted to change lanes, losing control of his vehicle due to roadway conditions. Graves vehicle traveled off of the roadway, striking a fence.

02-15-10 ACCIDENT:
Robert Stevenson of Washington C.H., Ohio, reported that while operating his 1999 Jeep, southbound on SR 753, within the township of Wayne, He lost control of his vehicle due to roadway conditions. Stevenson’s vehicle traveled off of the roadway, striking a tree.

02-15-10 ACCIDENT:
Dawn Hays of Westerville, Ohio, reported that while traveling northbound on US 62 N. within the township of Union, she lost control of her vehicle due to roadway conditions. Hay’s vehicle traveled off of the roadway, striking a ditch before overturning onto it’s top.

02-15-10 ACCIDENT:
Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a two vehicle accident that had occurred on Us 62 N., within the township of Union. According to reports, Kim Rutherford of Washington C.H., was operating her 2005 Jeep, southbound on Us 62 N., when her vehicle struck a 1996 Toyota being operated by Beverly Yamour, also of Washington C.H.. Reports indicate that Yamour’s vehicle had been stopped in the southbound lane of Us 62, as she stopped to give aide to a motor vehicle accident, when Rutherfords vehicle struck her from behind. No injuries were reported at the scene.

02-14-10 ASSAULT:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Fayette County Hospital for a male subject who had sustained an injury due to an apparent assault. Upon officer’s arrival, the male subject refused to cooperate or give any information as to how he suffered the injury.

02-14-10 ACCIDENT:
Steven Terhune of New Holland, Ohio, reported that while operating his 1991 Ford, westbound on Clemens Rd., a deer entered the roadway, striking his vehicle.

02-13-10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Ruth Burden of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown threw eggs onto the aluminum overhead door of her detached garage at the rear of her residence on South Main Street.

02-13-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Andrea R. Vance of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on U.S. #62 SW near Snowhill Road and lost control of her vehicle. Vance traveled off the right side of the roadway, overturning and coming to rest in a field. Vance was injured in the crash and transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. A passenger in the Vance vehicle, identified as Lisa M. Sellers of Washington C.H., Ohio reported no injuries in the crash. Vance’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

02-12-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Jacob T. Hamrick of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina was traveling west on U.S. #35 and lost control, traveling off the left side of the roadway and coming to rest in the median. No injuries were reported in the crash. Hamrick was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

02-12-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic dispute on Culpepper Trace in Fayette County. During the deputies investigation, an intoxicated subject in the home became belligerent with deputies and others in the home and was arrested. Charles E. Noel, Age 30 of Washington C.H., Ohio was charged with Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication.

02-09-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Whitney S. Gray of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown used a sharp instrument, cutting the rear passenger tire on her vehicle while parked outside her residence on Janes Street.

02-09-10 MENACING:
Jordan R. Woods of Leesburg, Ohio reported that he was threatened by a known subject. Woods declined to pursue charges in the matter.

02-09-10 ENDANGERING CHILDREN:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to Main Street NW in the Leslie Trace sub division on a report of a vehicle abandoned in the middle of the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle and found a small child in a car seat unattended in the vehicle. The parent of the child was identified after observing deputies with the vehicle and exiting a nearby residence. Fayette County Children’s Services was contacted and is jointly investigating the matter with the Sheriff’s Office.

02-08-10 MAKING FALSE ALARMS:
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to 9-1-1 calls at a Clyburn Avenue residence on 02/05/2010 and 02/08/2010. Deputies responded to the home, finding no emergency upon their arrival. The deputies investigation revealed that the calls were made by a juvenile in the home. A 16 year old Fayette County youth was charged with Making False Alarms (Misuse of 9-1-1)

02-07-10 BURGLARY
Mindi M. Osborne of Good Hope reported that person(s) unknown entered her residence on S.R. 753 and removed property from inside the home. The incident is under investigation.

02-06-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Aaron D. Hauer of Bloomingburg, Ohio was traveling west on State Street in the Village of Jeffersonville and lost control of his vehicle at the curve to South Main Street on the snow covered roadway. Hauer slid across the roadway, off the left side and struck a traffic sign before coming to rest. No injuries were reported in the crash. Hauer’s vehicle was driven from the scene.

02-06-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
John E. Hawkins of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling north on Prairie Road and lost control on a right curve on the snow covered roadway. Hawkins vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, into the ditch and striking rocks before coming to rest. Hawkins vehicle was damaged in the crash and towed from the scene. Hawkins reported no injury in the crash, however, a passenger in his vehicle, identified as Jamie L. Matson of Washington C.H., Ohio was transported to Fayette County Memorial Hospital by private vehicle for medical treatment.

02-06-10 THEFT:
Carol Means of Columbus, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed property from inside her vehicle while parked at Travel Centers of America at U.S. #35 & I-71.

02-05-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
David McGhee of Hillsboro, Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #753 south of the Village of Good Hope and lost control of his vehicle on the snow covered roadway. McGhee traveled off the left side of the roadway, striking a ditch line before coming to rest. McGhee’s vehicle was damaged in the crash and towed. No injuries were reported in the crash.

02-05-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Stephanie Ausman of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #41 South near Washington-New Martinsburg Road and lost control of her vehicle on the snow covered roadway. Ausman traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking a guardrail. No injuries were reported.

02-05-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Alberto Pusac of Shelbyville, Indiana was traveling south on Interstate 71 and attempted to change lanes, losing control and colliding with the trailer of a semi truck operated by Richard S. Colley of Reedsville, Ohio. The Pusac vehicle sustained damage and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported in the crash.

02-05-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Deven K. Riley of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #41 South near Miami Trace Road and lost control of his vehicle on the snow covered roadway. Riley traveled off the left side of the roadway, striking the ditch and rolling on the passenger side before coming to rest. Riley’s vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported in the crash.

02-05-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Kris E. Scheid of Cincinnati, Ohio was traveling north on Interstate 71 and lost control on the snow covered roadway, striking another northbound vehicle operated by Dawn M. Shumard of Hamilton, Ohio. No injuries were reported in the crash.
 

02-05-10 ACCIDENT:
Derrick Woods of Strongsville,Ohio, reported that while operating a 2009 Toyota northbound on I-71 near milepost 69, a semi tractor trailer traveling beside his vehicle, began to make a lane change. The tractor trailer entered Woods’ lane causing woods’ to lose control of his vehicle. Woods’ vehicle spun, striking the rear portion of the trailer, and then a guardrail. The tractor trailer continued on northbound. There were no injuries reported.

02-05-10 ACCIDENT:
Brandi Hanshell of Sabina, Ohio, reported that while backing on the lot of 12490 SR 435, she failed to observe a vehicle traveling behind her. The second vehicle, a 2006 Ford, operated by Amanda Monroe of Washington Court House was struck on the rear passenger side, causing minor damage to both vehicles. No injuries were reported.

02-05-10 ACCIDENT:
Thomas Derwent of Columbus, Ohio, reported that while operating a 2000 Chevy, southbound on SR 753, he lost control of his vehicle while rounding a curve in the roadway. Derwents’ vehicle traveled off of the west side of the roadway, where it struck a culvert. No injuries were reported at the scene. Derwent was cited for Failure to control a motor vehicle.

02-01-10 THEFT:
Constance Elliot of 14854 SR 729, reported that person(s) unknown had removed property from the barn on the property that she rents.

02-01-10 THEFT:
Robert Harris of 20 Lincoln Street, Bloomingburg, Ohio, reported that person(s) unknown had removed the rear license plates from two vehicles sitting on his property.

02-01-10 FAILURE TO STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS:
A Miami Trace School bus driver reported that a vehicle failed to stop for the red school bus lights while activated on Dayton Ave.. A registration was obtained from the vehicle, and it was later located. A citation was issued to the operator of that vehicle.

02-02-10 ASSAULT:
Timothy Pierce of 426 Peddicord Ave., reported that a known male subject had assaulted in his home during an altercation. Charges were declined in the incident.

02-01-10 ACCIDENT:
Tyler Daniels of Mt. sterling, ohio, advised that he was operating a 2001 dodge ram on the parking lot of the Miami Trace High School, when his vehicle struck a parked vehicle belonging to Michael Fraley of Washington Court House. Both vehicles sustained minor damage.

02-01-10 ACCIDENT:
Gregory Cobb of Washington Court House, reported that while traveling southbound on us 62 n., he attempted to make a u-turn in the roadway at Bloomingburg New Holland Road. Unable to complete the turn, Cobb backed the vehicle into a residential Yard. Upon attempting to drive from the yard, Cobb’s vehicle then struck a news paper box and pole in the yard of 6531 US 62 N..
 

01-31-10 FIRE: 
Jeffrey Creamer of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that a short time after arriving home he observed a fire in the engine compartment of his vehicle.  Members of the Jefferson Township Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the fire.

01-30-10 THEFT:
Joshua Wilt of Washington C.H. reported that unknown person(s) removed a shotgun from his vehicle without his permission.

01-30-10 THEFT/COMPLICITY TO THEFT:
Employees from the Coach Factory Outlet store, located within the Prime One Outlet Mall, reported that a male and female entered into the store. Upon obtaining two purses, the two departed the store without making payment for the merchandise. Deputies Located the two suspects in the parking lot area, and both were subsequently arrested.

01-30-10 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT:
Keshia Bennett of 2 ½ Maple street in Jeffersonville, Ohio, reported receiving harassing text messages on her cellular phone from a known male subject. Contact was made with the male subject at Bennett’s request, and he was subsequently advised to cease his actions.

01-30-10 ACCIDENT:
Rick Carl of Jackson, Ohio, reported that while operating his 2006 Hyundai, westbound on US 35, his vehicle struck a highway reflector in the roadway. The reflector then bounced up, striking the rear passenger door of his vehicle.

01-30-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
A female employee from the Perry Ellis outlet store, located within the Prime One Outlet Mall, reported that an unknown male subject had entered the store and began making unwanted sexual comments towards her while she was working.

01-29-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Heath Johnson of 9715 Danville Rd., reported that person(s) unknown had forced entry into his home, removing items from inside.

01-29-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
Melinda Cook of 8939 Danville Rd., reported that person(s) unknown had forced entry into her residence, removing items from inside.

01-28-10 THEFT:
Employees from the Flagway Cruz Thru, located at 1537 S.R. 41 N., reported that an unknown male subject had obtained unleaded gasoline, and departed without making payment.

01-28-10 THEFT:
Melissa Dillon of 8193 Water Street in Milledgeville, Ohio, reported that a known female subject had removed personal items from her home without permission. Contact was made with all parties involved. No charges were filed.

01-28-10 MENACING:
Carolyn Marcum of 48 Wayne St., in Bloomingburg, Ohio, reported that a known female subject had made threatening comments towards her in front of her residence. No charges have been filed at this time.

01-26-10 ACCIDENT:
Shiloh Hottinger of Jeffersonville reported while driving her 1998 Dodge Stratus northbound on Prairie Rd in Paint Township she lost control of her vehicle due to snow and ice on the roadway. Shiloh's vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a utility pole causing minor damage. Hottinger was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

01-26-10 ACCIDENT:
Jeremy Hyer of Washington C.H. reported while driving his 2001 Lexus northbound on SR 41 N., in Union Township he swerved to avoid striking an animal in the roadway. Hyer's vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a fire hydrant. Hyer was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

01-25-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Victor Bennett reported that unknown person(s) caused damage to his vehicle while it was parked in his driveway.

01-25-10 VEHICLE DAMAGE:
An employee from Gypsum Express of Demothe, IN reported he parked his semi tractor trailer on the parking lot of Wendy's 35 & 71. Upon returning to the vehicle, a light pole was found to have blown over onto the vehicle.

01-25-10 ACCIDENT:
Tammy Matthews of Greenfield reported while driving her 1999 Dodge northbound on SR 753 in Wayne Twp, a dog entered the roadway striking her vehicle causing minor damage.
 

01-25-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Sheryl Dailey of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling northwest on S.R. #41 North when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the path of Dailey’s vehicle. Dailey struck the animal, however, the animal fled following the crash and was not located. Dailey’s vehicle sustained minor damage in the crash. No injuries were reported.

01-24-10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Maida Carroll of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that during an altercation with her brother, she was assaulted by him. Hugo Echevarria, Age 42 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence.

01-24-10 ASSAULT:
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a fight at the Village Pump Tavern in Jeffersonville, Ohio. Upon arrival, contact was made with Veda Mathews and Vicki Blair, both of Jeffersonville, Ohio who reported that they were assaulted by a known male subject inside the tavern. Further investigation led to conflicting accounts of the incident at the tavern. The male subject involved in the incident was identified by deputies and all parties were referred to the Solicitor’s Office for pursuit of criminal charges.

01-23-10 RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE:
A stolen vehicle was recovered on Miami Trace Road, east of S.R. #753 SE in Fayette County. A 1996 Dodge Ram 1500, owned by Larry Olaker of South Salem, Ohio had been reported stolen to the Greenfield Police Department earlier in the day. The vehicle was released to Mr. Olaker at the scene by deputies and the Greenfield Police Department.

01-22-10 THEFT:
Donald Swonger of London, Ohio reported that a heater was removed from his rental property located on U.S. #22 East in Fayette County.

01-22-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Marion Carson of South Salem, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damaged a window of a residence on Fishback Road in Fayette County.

01-22-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT:
An employee of Dayton Power & Light Company reported that unknown person(s) forcibly made entry to the Jamison Road substation, cutting copper wiring from locations within the substation.

01-22-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
John Nestor of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling north on Main Street in the Village of Jeffersonville, operating a Winnebago and struck the mirror of a parked vehicle along Main Street, owned by Steve Wise of Jeffersonville, Ohio. Minor damage was reported to the Wise vehicle. No injuries were reported.
 

01-24-10 CRIMINAL SIMULATION:
Employees from the Love's Truck stop at 35 & 71 reported receiving a counterfeit one hundred dollar bill sometime during the overnight hours.

01-24-10 ACCIDENT:
The Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle injury accident on Bloomingburg New Holland Road, in Marion Township. According to reports, Nellie Zimmerman of New Holland was operating a 2004 Buick southeast on Bloomingburg New Holland when she lost control of the vehicle. Zimmerman's vehicle traveled off the roadway, striking a utility pole and coming to rest in a field. Zimmerman and a passenger were transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. Zimmerman was cited for Failure to Control.

01-22-10 THEFT:
Jennifer Rowe reported that she gave a known male subject a ride in her vehicle. Upon reaching their destination, the male subject removed cash money from inside the vehicle and departed without permission. The male was located and charges were filed.

01-22-10 ASSAULT:
Angela Pence reported her twelve year old son had been assaulted while on a Miami Trace school bus. School officials were contacted and the matter was taken care of with the school. Pence was advised that she could contact the Fayette County Juvenile Court if she wished to seek charges on the incident.

01-22-10 UNDERAGE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL/POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA/OPEN CONTAINER:
Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a possible drunk driver on US 62 North within Union Township. Upon locating the vehicle, a traffic stop ensued. Deputies found two occupants inside the vehicle, one being under the age of twenty-one year. Open containers of alcohol were located inside the vehicle, along with drug paraphernalia on one of the occupants. Both subjects were charged in the incident.
 

01-21-10 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CREDIT CARD:
David Gibbs of Washington C.H., reported that person(s) unknown used his debit card to make purchases in the State of Florida without his consent.

01-21-10 ACCIDENT:
Hope Eltzroth of Xenia reported while driving her 1997 Dodge eastbound on Greene Road, she lost control of the vehicle due to ice on the roadway. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway striking a guardrail where it overturned onto its top. No injuries were reported at the scene.

01-21-10 ACCIDENT:
Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a two vehicle non-injury accident on SR 435 in Jefferson Township. Upon arrival an investigation determined that William Moore of Louisa, VA was driving a 2007 Freightliner semi tractor trailer on the lot of the Travel Centers of America parking lot, turning right onto SR 435. A second vehicle, a 2006 GMC truck being driven by Ronald Picha of Parma drove up behind Moore's vehicle striking the right rear tire of the trailer. Minor damage was reported to both vehicles.

01-19-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
David Bailey of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown caused damage to his vehicle while parked outside his residence on Colonial Drive.

01-18-10 FIRE/VEHICLE DAMAGE:
Brooke E. Blackford of Dayton, Ohio reported that after exiting her vehicle at the Jeffersonville B.P., 304 State Street, Jeffersonville, Ohio, she observed flames beneath the hood of the vehicle. The Jefferson Twp Fire Department responded to the scene, however, the fire was extinguished by a patron prior to their arrival. The origin of the fire was unknown at the time of report. No injuries were reported.

01-18-10 BURGLARY/THEFT:
April Lawson of Bloomingburg, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her residence on Main Street and removed items from the home. No forced entry was reported. The incident was under investigation.

01-17-10 THEFT:
An employee of Flagway 1 (Cruz Thru), 1537 S.R. #41 NW, Washington C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown male subject concealed two Bic lighters and departed the business without making payment.

01-17-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
David Williams of Greenfield, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damaged a window at his residence on Zimmerman Road.

01-17-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Lauren E. Vanzant of Cincinnati, Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #753 SE and lost control in a curve at the Wolfe Road intersection. Vanzant traveled off the left side of the roadway, colliding with a tree. Vanzant’s vehicle was damaged in the crash and towed from the scene. Vanzant was transported from the scene by private vehicle to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Vanzant was cited for Failure to Control.

01-17-10 DISORDERLY CONDUCT:
Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the residence of 13094 SR 729, in the Village of Jeffersonville on a complaint of a male subject attempting to gain entry into the residence. Upon deputies arrival a male subject was located on the front porch of the residence and was found to be intoxicated. Charges were filed on the incident.

01-17-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Amy Richards of 812 Delaware Street reported that an unknown male caused damage to her vehicle while it was parked in front of her residence.

01-17-10 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:
Marlene Merritt of 509 Leslie Trace reported that person(s) unknown struck her vehicle with eggs sometime during the overnight hours.

01-17-10 ACCIDENT:
Anthony Oates of Woodstock, NY reported while driving his 2004 International Box Truck southbound on I-71, a passenger car attempted to change lanes forcing his truck off the roadway. Oates' vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway coming to rest in the ditch. NO damage was observed to Oates' vehicle. Minor sod damage.

01-16-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Nathan D. Perry of Frankfort, Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #753 SE, turning right onto Robinson Road and struck a vehicle slowing at the traffic light on Robinson Road, operated by Jonathon W. Heidler of Washington C.H., Ohio. Both vehicles sustained minor damage in the crash. No injuries were reported. Perry was cited for Improper Turn.

01-16-10 MENACING:
Brion Longberry of Bloomingburg reported receiving a threatening phone call from a known male. No charges were filed upon request.

01-16-10 ACCIDENT:
Jack Carr of Greenfield reported while driving his 2005 Ford Southbound on SR 41 S., a deer entered the roadway striking his vehicle.

01-11-10 ACCIDENT:
Michael Mull of Hamilton, Ohio reported that while operating his 2006 Chevrolet southbound on I-71 in Jefferson Township a deer entered the roadway striking his vehicle.

01-11-10 ACCIDENT:
Ronnie Ward of Washington C.H. reported while operating a 2008 Ford northbound on US 62 in Concord Township a deer entered the roadway striking his vehicle.  

01-10-10 FIRE: 
Carolyn Sollars of Mt. Sterling, Ohio reported that upon arriving home, she discovered her smoke detectors sounding and smoke throughout her residence on Harrison Road. Members of the Tri-County Joint Fire Department in Mt. Sterling, Ohio responded to scene, discovering that fire had been present in the furnace in the basement of the home. Fire damage to the heating vent in the kitchen and smoke damage throughout the home was reported.

01-10-10 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Bobbie S. Pacheco of Bloomingburg, Ohio was operating a vehicle in the Bloomingburg Trailer Park and lost control, striking a metal framed utility shed. Pacheco then backed the vehicle away from the shed and struck a parked vehicle in the trailer park before leaving the scene. Washington C.H. Police Department located and stopped Pacheco on Gregg Street near Lewis Street in Washington Court House. Pacheco’s vehicle was towed and she was arrested for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

01-09-10 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
Rick A. Thomas of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that two tires on his vehicle were damaged while parked at his residence on U.S. #62 NE.

01-09-10 BURGLARY: 
John E. Braun of Greenfield, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forcibly entered his residence on Miami Trace Road and removed property from inside the residence. The incident is under investigation. 

01-09-10 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Brandi R. Baldridge of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on U.S. #62 SW and collided with the rear of a vehicle turning right into the parking lot of Farm Credit Services, operated by Larry R. Keller of Stoutsville, Ohio. Minor damage to both vehicles and no injuries reported in the crash.

01-09-10 BURGLARY: 
Gale E. Garringer of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forcibly entered his residence on Miami Trace Road and removed property from inside the residence. The incident is under investigation.

01-09-10 AGGRAVATED TRESPASSING: 
Beverly Riley of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown male subject walked into her residence on Old Springfield Road. Upon the arrival of deputies, an intoxicated male subject was located in the basement of the home and taken into custody. Luis O. Salgado-Sostre, Age 42 of Houston, Texas was arrested and charged with Aggravated Trespassing.

01-08-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Kirk P. Stinson of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #41 South near Beatty Road and lost control of his vehicle, traveling off the left side of the roadway. Stinson struck a utility pole and tree before overturning where the vehicle came to rest. Stinson was injured and transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. The vehicle was heavily damaged and towed from the scene. Stinson was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

01-06-10 GRAND THEFT/VANDALISM:
An employee at mayer Farm Equipment reported a pick up truck was taken from the business and recovered in Columbus by Columbus Police. Also taken was a radio from another vehicle parked on the lot.

01-06-10 THEFT: An employee at McDonalds 35 & 71 reported that the cash drawer on one of the registers came up short. Investigation is pending.

01-04-10 BURGLARY: Ariel Cohn of Jeffersonville reported while she was gone, person(s) unknown entered her residence and personal items were removed.

01-07-10 : ACCIDENT: 
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle accident without injury that had occurred on US 22 W., within Concord Township. Reports indicate that David Poole of Washington C.H., was operating a 1997 Chevrolet westbound when he failed to maintain control of his vehicle, traveling across the centerline striking a 2003 Chrysler operated by Christopher Conrad of Chillicothe, Ohio. After impact both vehicles came to rest in the eastbound ditch. Poole was cited for failure to control a motor vehicle. 

01-07-10 : ACCIDENT: 
Nina Kelley of Milledgeville reported while operating a 1998 Ford northbound on SR 729 within Jasper Township a deer entered the roadway striking her vehicle. 

01-07-10 : ACCIDENT: 
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two vehicle accident with no injury on Prairie Road at the Hays Road intersection in Paint Township. Derek Hottinger was operating a 2003 Chevrolet westbound on Hays Road when he attempted to stop his vehicle due to snow on the roadway. Hottinger’s vehicle slid through the intersection striking a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer northbound on Prairie Road operated by Jane Morse of Washington C.H. 

01-06-10 HOUSE FIRE:
On Tuesday, January 6, 2010 at approximately 7:30 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 181 Zimmerman Road near the Village of New Martinsburg in Fayette County. Sheriff Vernon Stanforth said that his 9-1-1 center received the fire call from the homeowner, indicating that they awoke and discovered smoke throughout the residence. Firefighters from the Concord-Green Twp Fire Department were dispatched to the scene, and upon arriving, found the home consumed with fire. Three additional alarms went out, bringing mutual aid units from the Wayne Twp Fire Department, Washington C.H. Fire Department, and the Leesburg Fire Department in Highland County. The homeowners, Scottland and Teresa Downs, were able to escape the home without injury. Firefighters remain on scene, continuing to bring the fire under control at the time of the press release. The home and contents were a total loss. 
Deputies provided traffic control at the fire scene and assisted in transporting a few children from homes near the fire into the Village of New Martinsburg to meet the school bus due to the road closure by fire apparatus. Fayette County E.M.S. also responded to standby on the scene in the event of injuries. Deputies contacted Red Cross and requested that they respond to the scene to provide assistance to the Downs family. The cause of the fire was not immediately known at the time of the press release and remains under investigation according to Chief Ralph Stegbauer of the Concord-Green Fire Department.

01-04-10 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Charles F. Eubanks Jr of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #753 SE near Ghormley Road when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the path of Eubanks vehicle. Eubanks struck in the animal in the roadway. Eubanks reported no injury in the crash.

01-04-10 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Dennis J. Anschutz of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on Interstate 71 and lost control on a bridge north of S.R. #729 overpass due to inclement road conditions. Anschutz traveled off the left side of the roadway and collided with a guard rail in the median before coming to rest. Anschutz reported no injuries in the crash. Anschutz vehicle sustained damage and was towed from the scene. Anschutz was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

01-03-10 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
William L. Gibbs of Springfield, Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #41 NW near Upper Jamestown Road and lost control of his vehicle, traveling off the right side of the roadway and overturning multiple times before coming to rest. Gibbs reported no injuries in the crash. Gibb’s vehicle sustained heavy damage in the crash and was towed from the scene. Gibb’s was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle. 

01-02-10 TRAFFIC CRASH:
Misti M. Fitzpatrick of London, Ohio was traveling south on S.R. #729 at the intersection of Grassy Branch Road when a vehicle operated by Rollo Marchant of Washington C.H., Ohio pulled from the stop sign on Grassy Branch Road and into the path of Fitzpatrick’s vehicle. Fitzpatrick and a passenger, George Fellows of London, Ohio received injury in the crash and were transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. Marchant, and a passenger his vehicle, Mary S. Marchant of Washington C.H., Ohio reported no injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage and were towed from the scene. Marchant was cited for Failure to Yield.

01-02-10 BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT: 
Don Melvin of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered his barn and removed two crossbows from inside.

01-02-10 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Stephen W. Willett Jr of Sabina, Ohio was traveling north on S.R. #729 operating a motorcycle and lost control, traveling off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole. Willett was ejected from the motorcycle and injured in the crash. Willett was transported from the scene of the crash by Fayette County E.M.S. to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. The motorcycle was towed from the scene. The crash investigation is continuing and charges are pending.

12-30-09 ACCIDENT: Timothy Skaggs was driving westbound on US 22 West in Union Township when he struck a deer lying in the roadway.

12-30-09 ACCIDENT: Jason Wood reported while driving northbound on White Road in Wayne Township he struck a deer crossing the roadway.

12-29-09 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Matthew Miller reported while driving northbound on Robinson Road an unknown object was thrown from a passing vehicle striking the windshield of his 1997 GMC truck causing minor damage. 
12-22-09 ACCIDENT:
William D. Sheets reported while driving westbound on US 22 East near Wood Road a deer entered the roadway striking his vehicle. 

12-21-09 THEFT:
Jason Brown reported while at 1309 US Rte 35, person(s) unknown entered his locked vehicle removing a shotgun from inside. 

12-21-09 BREAKING AND ENTERING/THEFT:
Erica Butler, manger of the Bloomingburg Trailer Park reported that person(s) unknown entered into a trailer at Lot 30 removing copper wiring from inside.

12-21-09 ACCIDENT:
A one vehicle non injury accident was reported on Danville Road. Holly Vermillion was driving southbound on Danville Road when she lost control of the vehicle traveling off the roadway striking a fence. Vermillion was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

12-20-09 ACCIDENT:
Jessica Attard reported while driving westbound on Barger Road she lost control of her vehicle traveling off the left side of the roadway at which time her vehicle overturned one time. Attard was transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries. A citation was issued for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

12-19-09 ACCIDENT:
Gary Mickle reported while driving southbound on SR 729, a deer entered the roadway striking his vehicle.

12-19-09 ACCIDENT:
Ronald Jost reported while driving southbound on I-71, He attempted to change lanes, losing control of his vehicle striking a semi tractor trailer traveling beside him. 
12-19-09 ACCIDENT:
Jonathan Gonzales reported while driving southbound on I-71 in the area of the 64 mm he failed to maintain control of his vehicle traveling off the roadway striking an ODOT fence. Minor damage.  
12-19-09 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Leslie Coe reported a household member assaulted her. The case remains under investigation.  
12-19-09 MENACING:
Vincent Monroe reported that he was confronted by a known subject while at the St. Andrews Church. Monroe declined to pursue any criminal charges.   

12-18-09 THEFT:
Amy Montgomery of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown entered her vehicle while parked outside her residence on Peddicord Avenue and removed her car stereo.

12-18-09 BREAKING & ENTERING/GRAND THEFT: 
David Creamer of Xenia, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forcibly entered an unoccupied structure on Walnut Creek Road in Fayette County and removed property from inside.

12-18-09 THEFT: 
Michael L. Morrow of Sabina, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed a three hundred gallon farm fuel tank from a property on Morris Road in Fayette County.

12-18-09 POSSESSION OF DRUGS/PARAPHERNALIA:
Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Flagway (Cruz Thru) on S.R. #41 NW on an assist with Fayette County Adult Probation Officers who were taking into custody, a probation violator. A vehicle associated to the arrest of the probation violator was located on the parking lot. During a K-9 sniff of the exterior of the vehicle, Sheriff’s K-9 “Kobe” alerted to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marihuana and drug paraphernalia beneath the vehicle seats in the passenger compartment. Chad A. Carr, Age 28 of Washington C.H., Ohio was subsequently arrested and charged with Possession of Marihuana and Drug Paraphernalia and incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail.

12-15-09 THEFT:
Officials from the Nike Outlet Store at 35 & 71 reported a possible theft by an employee. Charges are pending.

12-15-09 ACCIDENT:
A two vehicle accident was reported at SR 753 & Old US 35. Billy Parrish was northbound on SR 753, and began turning west onto Old US 35. Parrish's vehicle turned into the path of a vehicle being operated by William Snyder of Greenfield. The vehicles collided in the intersection. No injuries were reported. Parrish was cited for Failure to Yield on a left turn. 

12-15-09 ACCIDENT: 
A one vehicle accident was reported on US 22 W in front of the ODOT building. Elizabeth Church was driving westbound on US 22 W., when she attempted to make a U-turn in the driveway of the transportation building. Church lost control of the vehicle, traveling into the ditch where her vehicle became stuck. Damage to the undercarriage was reported. Church was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle. 

12-14-09 ACCIDENT:
A two vehicle accident was reported on W. High St. at Detty's Market in Jeffersonville. Mary Grover was pulling onto W. High Street from the Detty's Market lot. Grover's vehicle pulled into the path of a truck being operated by Ronald Rohlfing. Minor damage was reported to both vehicle. No injuries. Grover was cited for Failure to Yield the Right of Way. 
12-13-09 DISORDERLY CONDUCT BY INTOXICATION : 
The Fayette County Sheriff’’s Office received a 9-1-1 call from a subject requesting assistance in the area of the Country Connection tavern on U.S. #22 West. Deputies located an intoxicated male subject lying in the grass adjacent to the tavern. Shawn D. Webb, Age 35 of Sabina, Ohio was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication.

12-13-09 ASSAULT : Alyssa J. Near of Midway, Ohio reported that while airing her tire outside the Midway Sunoco at S.R. #38 & I-71, she was approached and assaulted by an unknown male subject. The incident is under investigation.

12-12-09 BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT : RRemick Ramsey of Good Hope, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown forcibly entered an outbuilding at his residence on State Route #753 SE and removed items from inside.

12-11-09 THEFT / CRIMINAL DAMAGING : Douglas S. Franklin of Athens, Ohio reported that while at Bob Evans Restaurant at U.S. #35 & I-71, person(s) unknown forcibly entered his vehicle by breaking out a window and removed property from inside the vehicle.

12-11-09 THEFT / CRIMINAL DAMAGING : 
William L. Neff of Chillicothe, Ohio reported that while at the Waffle House at U.S. #35 & I-71, person(s) unknown forcibly entered his vehicle by breaking out a window and removed property from inside the vehicle.

12-11-09 THEFT : 
Security at the Prime Outlet Center requested a sheriff’s deputy at Coach Outlet Center regarding a subject they had detained for shoplifting. Upon arrival, deputies learned that employees of Coach had observed a subject conceal items within his clothing. Christopher S. Bills, Age 37 of Coalgrove, Ohio was arrested and charged with theft in the incident.

12-11-09 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE : Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Bloomingburg Mobile Home Park regarding a domestic violence incident between a mother and daughter. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a physical altercation took place resulting in mother and daughter assaulting one another. Tammy K. Okefe and her 16 YOA daughter, both of Bloomingburg, Ohio were charged with Domestic Violence in the incident.

12-10-09 TRAFFIC CRASH : 
Linda Landrum of Mt. Sterling, Ohio was traveling east on U.S. #22 East near the “S” Curves west of New Holland and lost control of her vehicle. Landrum traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking the ditch and overturning before coming to rest. Landrum was injured in the crash and transported from the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. to Fayette County Memorial Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Landrum’s vehicle sustained disabling damage in the crash and was towed from the scene. Landrum was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

12-10-09 ASSAULT : Jacob Roberts of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported being assaulted by his girlfriend while on Fent Road outside of Jeffersonville. The suspect was identified and Roberts was referred to the Solicitor’s Office for the filing of criminal charges.

12-09-09 TRAFFIC CRASH : Curtis Deck of Wilmington, Ohio was traveling south on Stuckey Road near U.S. #22 East when a herd of deer entered the roadway, into the path of the Deck vehicle. Deck struck and injured the deer in the crash. The Deck vehicle received disabling damage in the crash and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported in the crash.
12-08-09 ROBBERY:
Christopher Smith of Rising Sun, IN reported while on the lot of the Loves Truckstop he was approached by an unknown male who invited him to participate in a game of chance. The victim agreed and followed the male to the location on the lot. Once there the victim was reportedly knocked to the ground and cash money taken from him. The suspects departed the area. 

12-08-09 ACCIDENT: 
Katie Neff of Jeffersonville was driving on US Rte 35 and lost control traveling into the median. No injuries. Neff was cited for Failure to Control. 

12-06-09 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
Chad A. Card of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damage the left front fender of his vehicle while parked in the rear yard of his residence on Vine Street.

12-06-09 GRAND THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE: 
Jason Flowers of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown removed his 2000 Dodge 1500 truck from his property on Snowhill Road.

12-05-09 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: 
Jacqueline Deskins of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that during a verbal altercation with her live in boyfriend at their residence on U.S. #22 West, she was assaulted by him. Carlos J. Jimenez, Age 30 of Washington C.H., Ohio was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence.

12-05-09 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Phillip T.A. Spangler of Cincinnati, Ohio was traveling south on Interstate 71, exiting via the off ramp at S.R. #41 NW when a vehicle operated by Kacie E. McAfee of Louisville, Kentucky conducted and improper lane change, striking the Spangler vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage in the crash. No injuries were reported in the crash. McAfee was cited for Improper Lane Change.

12-05-09 CRIMINAL DAMAGING: 
Theodore Cottrill of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that person(s) unknown damaged a window at his residence by striking it with an unknown blunt object. 

12-04-09 THEFT: 
Margaret Cooper of Washington C.H., Ohio reported that an unknown subject solicited her bank account information by telephone and later discovered money missing from her account.

12-04-09 BURGLARY/GRAND THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE: 
Brenda Rooker of Bainbridge, Ohio reported that while checking a residence on Washington-New Martinsburg Road for owner, Steve Wilson, she discovered that the residence had been entered and property removed from inside the home. It was also discovered that Wilson’s 1991 Chevrolet truck was taken from the property, but was later recovered abandoned in the vicinity of the home. The incident is under investigation.

12-02-09 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Marijo Munro of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling east on U.S. #22 SE near Old Chillicothe Road when a deer ran onto the roadway and into the side of Munro’s vehicle. Munro’s vehicle sustained damage in the crash. No injuries were reported.

12-03-09 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Christine A. Gibbons of Stanardsville, Virginia was operating a semi tractor-trailer on S.R. #435 and attempted to turn the vehicle around at the entrance of Prism Fireworks Store. During the turning attempt, Gibbons lost control and left the paved portion of the roadway, coming to rest in the ditch. No injuries were reported. Gibbons was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.

12-03-09 CRIMINAL DAMAGING:
Mark J. Szelagiewicz of Midland, Ohio reported that while his vehicle was parked at his place of employment in Jeffersonville, Ohio, person(s) unknown placed sugar into the fuel tank of the vehicle.

12-03-09 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Dakota M. Wilson of Washington C.H., Ohio was traveling south on Prairie Road near Wildwood Road when a deer entered the roadway and into the path of Wilson’s vehicle. Wilson struck the animal, resulting in damage to his vehicle. No injuries were reported in the crash.

12-02-09 TRAFFIC CRASH: 
Travis Davis of Milledgeville, Ohio was traveling south on Bloomingburg-New Holland Road near S.R. #41 NW and lost control, traveling off the left side of the roadway and striking a tree. Davis vehicle sustained damage in the crash and was towed from the scene. No injuries were reported. Davis was cited for Failure to Control a Motor Vehicle.
12-02-09 ACCIDENT:
Marijo Munro reported while driving on US 22 W., a deer entered the roadway striking her vehicle. 

12-01-09 BREAKING AND ENTERING/THEFT:
Randall Wamsley reported that person(s) unknown entered a garage on his property removing two guns.

12-01-09 THEFT:
Eric toller reported that person(s) unknown entered his vehicle while it was parked in his driveway removing tools from inside.

12-01-09 THEFT:
Jeanie Rivers reported person(s) unknown removed jewelry from inside her residence. An investigation is pending.

12-01-09 THEFT:
Sarah Hollon reported while at work at the Chipotle restaurant person(s) unknown entered her vehicle in the parking lot, removing property from inside. 

12-01-09 POSSESSION OF DRUGS/POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHENALIA:
Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Miami Trace High School on a report of a student possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia. After investigating the complaint, charges were filed on the student through the Fayette County Juvenile Court.