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$10,000 REWARD OFFERED IN ARNOLD HOMICIDE

The Sheriff’s Office has developed “persons of interest” in this investigation. Facts and evidence obtained and established during this investigation indicate one or more persons have knowledge concerning this homicide and we ask that they come forward. Up to $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Patrick Arnold. This murder occurred on or about July 24, 2008, at Arnold’s home at 2410 Bells Run Road, Newport.

Arnold was a member of Millwright Local Union 1755 and this union, in conjunction with the family of Patrick Arnold, is offering this reward. To be eligible for the reward the person(s) must cooperate fully with law enforcement during the investigation, including possible testimony during a trial. The final decision in granting this reward will be approved by the family based upon the quality of the information.

The Sheriff’s Office has established a special direct tip line for information. If you have information concerning this case please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 740-373-1023.

TRAFFIC STOP NETS SIXTY UNITS OF HEROIN

Officers representing the patrol divisions of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Marietta City Police Department dealt a blow to the local heroin trade with the seizure of sixty balloons of heroin. Along with the Major Crimes Task Force, officers conducted a stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Pike Street around 9:20 pm last night. An exterior canine sniff of the vehicle indicated the presence of drugs and prompted a more thorough search. The resulting search yielded drug paraphernalia in a purse belonging to Stacy R. Thompson, age 29, 116 Harmar Street, Marietta. Under further questioning Ms. Thompson stated she had heroin concealed in a body cavity. Transported to the Washington County Jail, Ms. Thompson removed sixty balloons of heroin she secreted in the body cavity. Charged with a third degree felony offense of possession of heroin, Ms. Thompson remains incarcerated without bond pending her initial court appearance.

TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN ARRESTS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING

Following a vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 7 on 30 Jun 09, Deputy Sheriff Anderson observed the driver of the vehicle turn sharply onto Joe Skinner Road, swerving into the grass and back onto the roadway. A check of the vehicle’s registration revealed active warrants for the owner, Natasha M. Treadway, age 20, 114 Main Street, Shelby, OH. Stopping the vehicle, Deputy Anderson discovered the driver Rodrick D. Pettis, age 20, 1124 Stadium Drive, Parkersburg, also had active warrants for his arrest.

The active warrants for both Pettis and Treadway stem from controlled purchases of crack cocaine the Major Crimes Task Force conducted on 15 May and 16 May 09. At Kroger and then at Wal-Mart, a confidential informant purchased two grams of crack cocaine from Pettis on successive days for $250 and $200. During the first transaction, Treadway handed the crack cocaine to Pettis which Pettis then proffered to the confidential informant. The warrant for Treadway’s involvement in the second transaction results from the fact that Task Force Detectives observed Treadway driving Pettis to Wal-Mart to sell the crack cocaine to the informant.

Pettis is incarcerated on a third degree felony charge of trafficking in crack cocaine in the vicinity of a juvenile and on a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in cocaine. Similarly, Treadway is incarcerated on a third degree felony charge of complicity in trafficking in crack cocaine in the vicinity of a juvenile and on a fourth degree felony charge of trafficking in cocaine. Both suspects are being held without bond pending their initial appearance in Marietta Municipal Court.

NEWS RELEASES FOR THURSDAY 2 JUL 09

On 1 Jul 09 Victoria Burnett, age 55, 138 Rauch Drive, Marietta, reported being involved in a heated argument with her son. Mrs. Burnett said she thought it was disrespectful that her son did not offer her any of the pizza he ordered and when she confronted him about his faux pas an argument ensued. Determining neither party stated they feared for their safety, Deputy Sheriff Travaglio closed this case as unfounded.

On 2 Jul 09 Lisa Roush, age 44, 2217 Windy Ridge Road, Vincent, reported she is divorcing her husband and for the past two days she has been attempting to persuade him to move out of their home. Escalating from a verbal confrontation, Mrs. Roush said her husband Joseph, age 45, struck her in the face with an open hand. Unable to locate the suspect, Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck requested a warrant for Mr. Roush for domestic violence.

On 2 Jul 09 Deputy Sheriff Travaglio located a vehicle being sought by the Marietta City Police Department and conducted a traffic stop on State Route 26 near Pleasant Ridge Road. Approaching the vehicle, Deputy Travaglio noticed several open containers of beer on the passenger side where Daniel A. Taylor, age 24, 502 Ferguson Street, Marietta, was seated. As Taylor exited the vehicle Deputy Travaglio also observed an opened bottle of Bacardi in Taylor’s back pocket. The vehicle’s driver, Jason L. Taylor, age 27, 1125 Bells Run Road, Newport, had an odor of alcohol but tested .024 BAC. Taken into custody on charges filed by Marietta Police, Jason Taylor admitted a marijuana pipe found in the vehicle belonged to him. As a result of the traffic stop, Deputy Travaglio arrested Daniel Taylor for possessing an open container of alcohol and charged Jason Taylor with possession of drug paraphernalia.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Wednesday 1 Jul 09 and Thursday 2 Jul 09:

Tanya Jo McCutcheon, age 31, 1200 Muskingum River Road, Marietta, for violating the terms of her probation, a misdemeanor. McCutcheon was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Brockmeier and processed into the Washington County Jail on 1 Jul 09 at 10:25 am.

Jeremy Shane Montgomery, age 21, 251 Rail Trail Lane, Davisville, WV, for theft, a felony. Montgomery turned himself in at the courthouse to Deputy Sheriff O’Brien and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 1 Jul 09 at 12:55 pm.

Marvin Anthony Youngblood, age 47, Columbus, for nonsupport of dependants, a misdemeanor. Youngblood was picked up at the Franklin County Jail by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 1 Jul 09 at 1:50 pm.

Stacy Renee Thompson, age 29, 116 Harmar Street, Marietta, for possession of drugs, a felony. Thompson was arrested on Pike Street by Detective Nohe of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 1 Jul 09 at 10:05 pm.

Jennifer Rose Barth, age 23, 299 County Nine Road, Reno, for OVI and for failure to control, both misdemeanors. Barth was arrested on State Route 26 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 2 Jul 09 at 1:38 am.

Daniel Allen Taylor, age 24, 502 Ferguson Street, Marietta, for being in possession of an open container of alcohol and for violating the terms of his probation, both misdemeanors. Taylor was arrested on Pleasant Ridge Road by Deputy Sheriff Travaglio and processed into the Washington County Jail on 2 Jul 09 at 1:50 am.

Jason Lee Taylor, age 27, 1125 Bells Run Road, Newport, for a felony charge of improperly handling a weapon in a motor vehicle, for four misdemeanor counts of aggravated menacing and for a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Taylor was arrested on Pleasant Ridge Road by Deputy Sheriff Travaglio and processed into the Washington County Jail on 2 Jul 09 at 1:50 am.

There are currently sixty-nine men and twelve women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR WEDNESDAY 1 JUL 09

On 29 Jun 09 an employee of Subway in Barlow, located at 7665 State Route 339, Vincent, reported $135 in cash was stolen from the restaurant’s cash box the previous evening. Reviewing security footage for the night, an employee determined the currency was taken by a suspect who assisted employees in moving perishables after the Subway refrigerator malfunctioned. The security tape shows an individual identified as Destry S. Todd, age 19, 2685 Lake Road, Vincent, removing cash from the cash box and then exiting the restaurant to further assist in moving the perishable goods. Interviewed at his residence, Mr. Todd admitted taking the money and volunteered to return the $80 of the stolen cash he had left. Consequently, Sgt. Underwood requested a summons for Mr. Todd for theft.

On 29 Jun 09 Kevin A. Weckbacher, age 42, 580 Groves Avenue, Marietta, reported sometime overnight an unknown suspect(s) threw a rock through the driver’s side window of his 1999 Chevy Lumina. In a similar incident at 21401 State Route 676, Marietta, an unknown suspect(s) damaged the front and rear windows of a Ford F-150 owned by Victor Vandall, age 67. Other occurrences of damage of this nature were reported in the area during the same time frame. These incidents remain under investigation (610).

On 29 Jun 09 Yvonne R. Garvey, age 44, 29200 Sawyer Run Road, Coolville, reported a pill bottle containing her prescription for Vicodin was stolen from a dressing room at the Marietta Shrine Club while she attended her daughter’s wedding on 26 Jun 09. These incidents remain under investigation (610).

On 30 Jun 09 the Little Hocking Fire Department transported a six year old Washington, WV resident to Camden Clark Hospital for treatment to injuries suffered when he fell from a golf cart at Oxbow Golf Course. The child’s parents were sitting in the front of the golf cart while the boy and his brother stood and rode on the back of it. Taking a shortcut between two cart paths, the cart’s back tires slid on damp grass, causing the cart to turn sideways. The child fell from the cart and the rear tires ran over his legs. The boy is being treated for a possible broken leg and for facial lacerations (592).

On 30 Jun 09 Ronald D. Hoyt, age 55, 124 Federal Road, Little Hocking, reported he purchased a vehicle from a private party in August 2007 and despite his repeated requests the seller has yet to provide him with the title. This case remains under investigation (953).

On 30 Jun 09 Patricia A. Reeder, age 55, 34155 State Route 7, Newport, reported she wrote a check for $1,500 to an individual who offered to pave her driveway around noon the previous day. Ms. Reeder said five individuals in two black, nondescript trucks appeared and sprayed what appeared to be tar on her driveway, claiming the substance would expand to a thickness of two or three inches. The sprayed substance did not expand and Ms. Reeder was unable to stop payment on her check. This case remains under investigation (296).

On 1 Jul 09 the Sheriff’s Office received these warrants:

Brandon C. Johnston, age 22, 1505 Brooks Road, Marietta, for trafficking in crack cocaine on 16 May and 26 May 09 and for complicity in committing theft.

Christopher R. Ledger, age 18, 7010 State Rte 550, Cutler, for burglary committed in Belpre Township on 11 May 09.

Isaiah H. Oshe, age 22, 105A Colonial Square, Belpre, for breach of recognizance on 12 Jun 09.

Sharon J. Schoolcraft, age 35, 403 Blennerhassett Avenue, Belpre, for failure to appear for pretrial on a charge of passing bad checks.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Tuesday 30 Jun 09 and Wednesday 1 Jul 09:

Christopher Robert Karcher, age 29, 45 Caywood Road, Marietta, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines, a misdemeanor. Karcher was picked at the Noble Correctional Institution by Patrolman Hupp of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 10:25 am.

Rodrick Domion Pettis, age 20, 1124 Stadium Drive, Parkersburg, for two felony counts of trafficking in drugs and for a misdemeanor charge of failure to reinstate his operator’s license. Pettis was arrested on Joe Skinner Road by Deputy Sheriff Anderson and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 12:10 pm.

Natasha Marie Treadway, age 20, 114 Main Street, Shelby, OH, for trafficking in drugs and for complicity in trafficking in drugs, both felonies. Treadway was arrested on Joe Skinner Road by Detective Staats of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 12:15 pm.

Jeffrey Wayne Davis, age 34, 1201 Rayon Drive, Parkersburg, for telephone harassment and for driving under a suspended license, both misdemeanors. Davis was arrested at the intersection of Fourth and Butler streets by Detective Rhodes of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 12:30 pm.

Lincoln Ellsworth Echard, age 24, 290 State Route 124, Coolville, for telephone harassment, a misdemeanor. Echard was arrested near milepost seven on Interstate 77 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 12:30 pm.

Brian Michael Taylor, age 21, 102 Flintwood Drive, Marietta, for violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Taylor was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Hamilton and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 2:50 pm.

Seth Taylor Venham, age 23, 1060 Sugar Run Road, Marietta, for violating the terms of his probation, a misdemeanor. Venham was arrested at the office of Probation Officer Ferrell and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 2:50 pm.

James Avert White, age 43, 3226 46th Street, Cleveland, for OVI, speeding and for possession of drugs, all misdemeanors. White was arrested near milepost six on Interstate 77 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 10:20 pm.

There are currently seventy-three men and twelve women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR TUESDAY 30 JUN 09

On 26 Jun 09 Deputy Sheriffs Hornbeck and Reeder responded to the scene of a domestic dispute on Davis Road in Waterford. Preliminary interviews revealed fifteen and sixteen year old sisters were upset that their fifty-three year old father was kicking their second cousin, identified as Andrew C. Kuhn, age 24, 63920 Mount Olivet Road, Barnesville, OH, out of the home. The Deputies learned the two teenagers shoved their father several times and threatened to beat him with a pipe. Further investigation indicated the fifteen year old began a sexual relationship with Mr. Kuhn in February of this year when she was fourteen years old and that the two have been engaged sexually several times since then. Confirming the nature of his relationship with the fifteen year old, Mr. Kuhn was arrested for a fourth degree felony charge of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and transported to the Washington County Jail. Additionally, Deputy Reeder arrested the teenage girls for delinquency by domestic violence and transported them to the Washington County Juvenile Center.

On 27 Jun 09 a caller reported a forty-four year old Marietta resident left his home the prior morning and his whereabouts were unknown. The individual later contacted the Sheriff’s Office and agreed to undergo mental health evaluation (500).

On 27 Jun 09 Rocky Joe Nelson, age 54, 2078 Woodruff Road, Vincent, reported he was working in a field near his residence with his cousin when a truck occupied by two acquaintances stopped and started making fun of him. Mr. Nelson alleges one of the Truck’s occupants exited the vehicle and approached him in a threatening manner and that he punched the suspect in self defense. A witness provided information contradictory to Mr. Nelson. Therefore, this case remains under investigation pending the interviews of the other involved party (805).

On 27 Jun 09 Tamara Gray, age 25, 510 B Forshey Road, Marietta, reported being involved in a heated argument with her live-in boyfriend. Ms. Gray said overreacted when she called 911 and was not in fear for her safety during the incident. As a result, Deputy Sheriff Travaglio closed this case as unfounded.

On 27 Jun 09 Sandra B. Gilchrist, age 23, 127 Greene Street Apt. B, Newport, reported her husband John, age 29, woke her in the middle of the night, accused her of being unfaithful and began throwing items around their home. Tossing a soft drink can at his wife; Mr. Gilchrist exited the apartment and used a hammer to break the headlights and nearly all of the windows on Mrs. Gilchrist’s vehicle. Back inside the home and bleeding from his hands, Mr. Gilchrist ran toward his wife as if he were going to strike her and laughed when she flinched to avoid being hit. Afraid for her safety, Mrs. Gilchrist fled the residence with her two children. When questioned by Deputy Sheriff Travaglio, Mr. Gilchrist admitted damaging his wife’s vehicle so she couldn’t leave the home and also that he threw the soda can at his wife. Consequently, Deputy Travaglio arrested Mr. Gilchrist for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.

On 28 Jun 09 Robin K. Buck, age 29, 5435 State Route 555, Little Hocking, reported her husband Michael, age 43, awoke that morning and immediately began complaining about the presence of cat feces in a bathroom. Ranting as he collected cat-related items, Mr. Buck threw the numerous items out of the house. As the tirade progressed Mr. Buck stormed throughout the house and once grabbed his thirteen year old daughter’s arm and threw her down the hallway to clear his way. That upset Mrs. Buck, who confronted her husband, and was also pushed to the floor. Seeing her mother attacked, Mrs. Buck’s ten year old daughter attempted to intervene. At that point, Mr. Buck seized the girl’s arm and tossed her to the floor, causing her to injure her ankle. Mr. Buck fled before the arrival of Deputies and could not be located. As a result, Deputy Sheriff Smeeks requested warrants for Mr. Buck for three counts of domestic violence.

On 28 Jun 09 Laura Levier, age 39, 10 Browns Road Apt. 5A, Marietta, reported her live-in boyfriend Bryan A. Huff, age 24, has been abusing her over the past several days. Beginning on 25 Jun and continuing daily until 28 Jun, Ms. Levier said Mr. Huff’s assaults include backhanding her in the face, pinning her against a wall and leaving bruises on her back and shoulders and picking her up by the throat. Ms. Levier reported the abuse after Mr. Huff, who was highly intoxicated, demanded his car keys and punched the driver’s side mirror of Ms. Levier’s vehicle when she refused to give the keys to him. Confirming Ms. Levier’s statements with a witness, Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck arrested Mr. Huff for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.

On 29 Jun 09 Millard E. Carper, age 63, 1225 Coal Run Road, Beverly, reported he owns an abandoned residence at 550 Sandhill Road, Marietta, that has not been repaired since it was damaged by a fire five or six years ago. Mr. Carper stated sometime during the past month an unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked home and spray painted several walls. This case remains under investigation (1008).

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Monday 29 Jun 09 and Tuesday 30 Jun 09:

Nicholas Jon Durbin, age 24, 43 Leighann Drive, McConnelsville, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Durbin was arrested at the Washington County courthouse by Patrolman Walters of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 29 Jun 09 at 9:59 am.

Sean Wayne Smith, age 19, 910 Ann Street, Parkersburg, for driving under a suspended license and for having fictitious tags, both misdemeanors. Smith was arrested on State Route 7 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 29 Jun 09 at 7:20 pm.

Beldon Todd Bailey, age 31, 1201 Wyatt Lane, Belpre, for assault and for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines, both misdemeanors. Bailey was arrested in Belpre by Patrolman Stump of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 7:10 am.

Nikki Lee Vanfossen, age 24, 1304 Myrtle Street, Parkersburg, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines, a misdemeanor. Vanfossen was arrested in Belpre by Sgt. Underwood of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 30 Jun 09 at 7:45 am.

There are currently seventy men and twelve women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR MONDAY 29 JUN 09

On 26 Jun 09 Deputy Sheriff Smeeks issued a citation to Travis L. Johnson, age 23, 3868 Davencourt Loop, Lehi, VT, for not wearing a seat belt. Deputy Smeeks originally stopped Mr. Johnson for turning right on red at the intersection of State Route 7 and Farson Street in Belpre Township.

On 26 Jun 09 Deputy Sheriff Smeeks issued a citation to Morgan C. Eckerd, age 32, 3127 Sumner Avenue, Huntington, WV, for operating a vehicle with tags that expired in March 2008. Deputy Smeeks stopped Mr. Eckerd near milepost fourteen on State Route 7 in Belpre Township.

On 27 Jun 09 Robert Hayes, age 18, 121 Sylvan Way, Marietta, was life-flighted to Grant Hospital in Columbus following a dirt bike crash at 3050 State Route 530, Lowell. A witness reported Mr. Hayes did a wheelie on his motorcycle and crashed into a utility pole guy line. The collision caused a power outage at the residence and also caused injuries to a passenger on the motorcycle, Rebecca McGowan, age 18, 113 Muskingum Drive, Marietta. Transported to Selby Hospital, Ms. McGowan suffered a broken arm. Mr. Hayes is being treated for facial fractures and a leg fracture and is listed in fair condition (500).

On 27 Jun 09 Deputy Sheriff Mankins arrested Markus D. Griffin, age 21, 90 Cornerville Road, Marietta, for possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. A passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation, Mr. Griffin appeared nervous and had an odor of burnt marijuana. Prior to a consensual search of the vehicle, Deputy Mankins patted down the occupants for weapons and discovered a marijuana pipe and baggy of marijuana in Mr. Griffin’s pockets.

On 28 Jun 09 Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck requested a summons for Gerald L. Lockhart, age 62, 24 State Route 339, Belpre, for two counts of public indecency. The previous evening two pre-teen Belpre residents reported they looked out a window and observed Lockhart standing outside with his pants down to his ankles, rubbing himself. The girls said they were later outside and again saw Mr. Lockhart rubbing himself.

On 28 Jun 09 around midnight Chelsea Clark, age 18, 1785 Hayesville Road, Waterford, reported she was in her room speaking on the phone when her mother Penny Howard, age 41, began berating her about being pregnant. Ms. Clark said her mother pulled her by the back of her shirt and hair and left ring shaped marks on her neck. Ms. Clark’s stepfather Norman, age 51, joined the melee and twice punched the stomach of Ms. Clark, who is twenty-two weeks pregnant. During the incident Mr. and Mrs. Howard both allegedly commented that they hoped Ms. Clark would lose her unborn child. Later that evening Mr. and Mrs. Howard were arrested for a fifth degree felony charge of domestic violence and transported to the Washington County Jail (597, 608, 712).

On 28 Jun 09 the Barlow Fire Department transported John E. Purinton Jr., age 55, 55 First Street, Vincent, to Marietta Memorial Hospital after he fell from a ladder. Attempting to trim a tree in his yard, Mr. Purinton fell fifteen feet from the ladder and landed on his back (712).

On 28 Jun 09 Deputy Sheriff Smeeks responded to the scene of death of a sixty-five year old Lowell resident. The man’s death appears to be due to natural causes; no foul play is suspected.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Friday 26 Jun 09 and Monday 29 Jun 09:

Anthony Marquise Valdez, age 19, 130 Willow Run Drive, Pickerington, OH, for violating the terms of his probation and for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines, both misdemeanors. Valdez was picked up at the Fairfield County Jail by Deputy Sheriff Malone and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 2:30 pm.

Lionel J. Hollingsworth, age 20, 102 Columbus Avenue Apt. E, Martins Ferry, OH, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Hollingsworth was picked up at the Belmont County Jail by Deputy Sheriff Underwood and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 2:55 pm.

Michael Shawn Williams, age 32, 3995 Pleasant Ridge Road, Marietta, for a felony charge of nonsupport of dependants and for a misdemeanor charge of failure to appear. Williams was arrested on Fourth Street by Patrolman Blasko of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 7:05 pm.

Jeffrey Dean Parker, age 44, 3730 State Route 26, Marietta, for driving under a suspended license, failure to control and hit-skip, all misdemeanors. Parker was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman Linscott of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 7:50 pm.

Jamie Christopher Waters, age 37, 14002 State Route 339, Waterford, for OVI, endangering children, speeding and improper passing, all misdemeanors. Waters was arrested near milepost fifteen on State Route 339 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 10:40 pm.

Fantasy Dawn Green, age 27, 403 Lord Street, Marietta, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Green was arrested at her residence by Patrolman Newell of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 11:50 pm.

Andrew Clarence Kuhn, age 24, 63920 Mount Olivet Road, Barnesville, OH, for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Kuhn was arrested in Waterford by Deputy Sheriff Reeder and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 11:55 pm.

Markus Don Griffin, age 21, 90 Cornerville Road, Marietta, for possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. Griffin was arrested on State Route 26 near Jennings Hill Road by Deputy Sheriff Mankins and processed into the Washington County Jail on 27 Jun 09 at 1:45 am.

Brenton Ray Barker Sr., age 39, 8747 Camelot Avenue NW, Canal Fulton, OH, for OVI And for driving outside the marked lanes of travel, both misdemeanors. Barker was arrested on State Route 821 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 27 Jun 09 at 3:00 am.

John David Gilchrist, age 29, 127 Greene Street Apt. B, Newport, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Gilchrist was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Travaglio and processed into the Washington County Jail on 27 Jun 09 at 4:10 am.

Richard Daniel Loy, age 40, 122 Harmar Street, Marietta, for domestic violence, a felony. Loy was arrested on Virginia Street by Patrolman Nedeff of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 27 Jun 09 at 10:34 pm.

Carl Davis Winston Jr., age 22, 6396 State Route 78 NE, McConnelsville, for breach of recognizance and for contempt of a court order, both misdemeanors. Winston was arrested on Interstate 77 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 27 Jun 09 at 11:10 pm.

Randall Glenn Shockey, age 47, Marietta, for operating a vehicle without a license, for not wearing a seat belt and for having fictitious plates, all misdemeanors. Shockey was arrested on State Route 7 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 27 Jun 09 at 11:21 pm.

Robert Lennard Wilson III, age 37, PO Box 132, Marietta, for OVI and for operating a vehicle without a license, both misdemeanors. Wilson was arrested on State Route 7 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 12:53 am.

Cierra Marie Cavallier, age 21, 1107 Colonial Drive, Marietta, for child endangering, a misdemeanor. Cavallier was arrested at the Locker Room by Patrolman McClelland of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 3:55 am.

Jacqueline Daisy McGraw, age 21, 108 Dawes Circle, Marietta, for two misdemeanor counts of child endangering. McGraw was arrested at the Locker Room by Patrolman McClelland of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 4:11 am.

Jordan Levi Walker, age 18, 165 Hendricks Street, Newport, for underage consumption of alcohol and for possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors. Walker was arrested on Greene Street by Patrolman Thomas of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 7:00 am.

Mark Edward Frye Jr., age 28, 133 Roush Lane, Cheshire, OH, for speeding, a misdemeanor. Frye was arrested on US 50 in Belpre by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 9:33 am.

Kelly Renee Jones, age 37, 62 Porter Road, Bidwell, OH, for theft, a misdemeanor. Jones was arrested on Pike Street by Patrolman Hively of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 1:38 pm.

Penny Lynn Howard, age 41, 1785 Hayesville Road, Waterford, for domestic violence, a felony. Howard was arrested at her residence by Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 5:07 pm.

Norman Jeffrey Howard, age 51, 1785 Hayesville Road, Waterford, for domestic violence, a felony. Howard was arrested at his residence by Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 5:26 pm.

Bryan Andrew Huff, age 39, 24 Colegate Drive, Marietta, for domestic violence and for violating the terms of his probation, both misdemeanors. Huff was arrested on Browns Road by Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck and processed into the Washington County Jail on 28 Jun 09 at 7:48 pm.

Richard Joel Gavidia, age 20, 703 Race Street, Landis, NC, for driving under a suspended license and for speeding, both misdemeanors. Gavidia was arrested on Interstate 77 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 29 Jun 09 at 12:35 am.

There are currently seventy-nine men and fourteen women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

NEWS RELEASES FOR FRIDAY 26 JUN 09

On 25 Jun 09 Deputy Sheriff Travaglio issued a citation to Jordan W. Stevens, age 19, 844 Bear Creek Road, Lowell, for not wearing a seat belt. Deputy Travaglio originally stopped Mr. Stevens for not using a turn signal when turning from State Route 60 onto Bear Creek Road in Adams Township.

On 25 Jun 09 Hugh J. Gilmore III, age 20, 424 Barkwill Street, Saint Marys, WV, reported he was walking along Woodland Drive in Newport with his girlfriend when a vehicle approached him and a passenger exited the car to speak with him. Mr. Gilmore said the individual told him he owed him $40 and that if he didn’t give him the money he would beat him up. At that point the suspect swung his fist at Mr. Gilmore and put him in a headlock. Mr. Gilmore’s girlfriend ran to a nearby relative’s home and returned with $40 to give the suspect. The suspect then fled and Mr. Gilmore phoned for help. This case remains under investigation (610, 953).

On 25 Jun 09 Delicia Davis, age 35, 1308 Williamson Avenue Apt. 3D, New Matamoras, reported when she arrived home from work that evening she noticed her sliding glass door was off its track. Surveying her apartment, Ms. Davis determined $150, three Wii games and a grey lock box were missing from her apartment. Ms. Davis stated the lock box contained numerous personal documents as well as $2 bills, silver certificates and prescription bottles containing Percocet, Vicodin, Norco and Zanaflex. This case remains under investigation (296).

On 26 Jun 09 the Sheriff’s Office received these warrants:

David A. Hansen, age 31, 832 Ridge Street, Marietta, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $2,403.40.

Casey G. Hornbeck, age 18, 45179 Sarasville Road, Caldwell, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $208.00.

Kelly J. Farnsworth, age 21, 137 Franklin Street Apt. 2, Marietta, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $1,896.80.

Jason L. Williams, age 23, 205 Trestle Hills Road, Marietta, for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines in the sum of $1,920.30.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Thursday 25 Jun 09 and Friday 26 Jun 09:

James Christopher Brumley, age 23, Econo Lodge, Marietta, for disorderly conduct by intoxication, a misdemeanor. Brumley was arrested on Butler Street by Patrolman Thomas of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Jun 09 at 7:45 pm.

Christopher Lee Raper, age 39, 33209 Big Lick Road, New Matamoras, for failure to appear, a misdemeanor. Raper was arrested at his residence by Chief Bourne of the New Matamoras Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 25 Jun 09 at 7:55 pm.

Daniel Jerome Bennett, age 22, 515 Stroehman Street, Parkersburg, for OVI and for speeding, both misdemeanors. Bennett was arrested near milepost seven on State Route 7 by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 12:05 am.

David Wayne Wriston, age 24, 687 Wynncrest Drive, Marietta, for failure to appear and for failure to appear at a court ordered hearing on unpaid fines, both misdemeanors. Wriston was arrested in Marietta by Patrolman McCracken of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 2:00 am.

Gabriel D. Fox, age 29, 115 Richland Furnace Road, Wellston, OH, for failure to appear, a felony. Fox was arrested in Belpre by Patrolman Williams of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 26 Jun 09 at 5:00 am.

There are currently seventy-one men and ten women being housed in the Washington County Jail.

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