4 days ago ... TRAFFIC CRASH: Brittany S. McMahon of New Holland, Ohio was operating a
1998. Oldsmobile Intrigue northbound in the 8000 block of S.R. ...
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Vernon P. Stanforth, Sheriff 113 E. Market Street Washington C.H., Ohio 43160 (740) 335.6170
FEBRUARY NEWS Last updated 03/03/2014
02-28-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Belinda Shaw of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling north on S.R 41. Shaw failed to observe a vehicle operated by Carla Berry turning left onto Leslie Trace striking the rear of the Berry’s vehicle. No injuries were reported. Shaw was cited for assured Clear Distance Ahead. BREAKING & ENTERING / THEFT / CRIMINAL DAMAGING – Ruth Worrell, Washington CH, reports that over the last 3 weeks, person(s) unknown had forcibly entered her unoccupied property on SR 41, causing damage and removing property. DOMESTIC DISPUTE – Neighbors reported a domestic incident on Colonial Drive in Jeffersonville. Upon making contact with the parties, both advised only a verbal argument and that there was no threats or physical altercation. ASSAULT – Deputies responded to the Roller Haven on a report of an assault in the parking lot. Upon arrival Deputies met with a female who stated she had been struck by her former boyfriend. The male departed prior to the deputy’s arrival. 02-27-14 SEARCH WARRANT/DRUG ARRESTS: The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals on Thursday evening following the execution of two search warrants stemming from the alleged trafficking of heroin. Search warrants were executed simultaneously at 7:41 p.m. at two separate rooms of the City Motel located at 1524 Washington Avenue in Washington Court House. According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, members of the Sheriff’s Tactically Armed Response (S.T.A.R.) team executed the search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of heroin throughout the county. The search warrant executed at Room #14 led to the arrest of Sonya K. Jackson, Age 35 of Washington Court House and the discovery of a substance presumptively testing positive for heroin, drug paraphernalia items, and U.S. currency. As members of the S.T.A.R. team accessed the room, Jackson reportedly ran to the restroom area, opened a bathroom window and began discarding articles of evidence to the outside before being taken into custody. A deputy was injured during the entry into Room #14, receiving a dog bite to the right leg from the animal inside the room. The deputy was treated at the scene by Fayette County E.M.S. and later transported to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released. The dog biting the deputy and a second dog inside the room were unharmed and released to the Fayette County Dog Warden at the scene for confinement. Fayette County Children’s Services also responded to the scene after deputies discovered a 15 year-old
juvenile family member of Jackson inside the room. Jackson was arrested and transported to the Fayette County Jail where she was incarcerated, charged with Trafficking in Drugs and Tampering with Evidence. The search warrant executed at Room #15 led to the arrest of Frandral L. Kelley, Age 42 of Columbus, Ohio and Derial R. Daniels, Age 57 of Toledo, Ohio. Both were taken into custody without incident. A substance presumptively testing positive for heroin, items of drug paraphernalia, U.S. currency, and a handgun were discovered during the search. Kelley and Daniels were transported to the Fayette County Jail where they were incarcerated, both charged with Trafficking in Drugs and Possession of a Weapon under Disability. “This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible as the investigation progresses”, said Stanforth. Jackson, Kelley, and Daniels are all scheduled to appear before the Washington Court House Municipal Court on Monday, March 3, 2014 for arraignment. OBSTRUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS – Deputies observed a traffic violation on E. Market St, and upon initiating a stop of the vehicle the driver provided false identification. After confirming the drivers correct identity was Lucian P. Moore, he was arrested and charged with the above offense. 02-26-14 RECOVERED VEHICLE, DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION; POSSESSION OF DRUG ABUSE INSTRUMENTS: While on patrol a Sheriff’s deputy located a vehicle that had been reported taken without consent and made a traffic stop on the vehicle at the Jamison Rd. trailer park. During the traffic stop it was discovered the operator of the vehicle was driving without a valid license, and possessed drug abuse instruments. Joey L. Morris of Washington CH, Ohio was charged in the offense(s). 02-23-14 SEARCH WARRANT/DRUG SEIZURE: A 26 year-old Washington Court House man was taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies on Sunday evening following the execution of a search warrant at his residence, located at 1110 Campbell Street on the city’s north side. According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, he and his deputies executed the search warrant approximately 7:00 p.m. following a covert drug investigation into the trafficking of heroin. Shane Cooper, age 26 of Washington Court House was arrested. “At the time the search warrant was executed, Cooper was located inside the residence and taken into custody without incident”, said Stanforth. Shortly after deputies entered the home, Cooper began experiencing some medical issues and was transported under guard of a deputy to the Fayette County Memorial Hospital by Fayette County E.M.S. Sheriff’s detectives searched the home seizing items of evidence, including a substance presumptively tested and found to be heroin, drug paraphernalia items, and a vehicle registered to Cooper, which detectives intend to file a seizure action against. Deputies cleared the location of the search warrant approximately 8:30 p.m. Cooper is being held on charges of Trafficking in Heroin, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Drug Abuse Instruments, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marihuana. Upon release from the hospital, Cooper will be incarcerated in the Fayette County Jail in lieu of bond and is expected to appear before the Washington Court House Municipal Court for arraignment on Monday, February 24, 2014. 02-22-14
WANTED PERSON / DRUG PARAPHENALIA / POSSESSION OF DRUGS – A Deputy checked a suspicious person on the lot of the KFC on SR 435. A warrant check of the subject, Norman Roulet, East Cleveland, Ohio, found that there was an active warrant for him out of Cuyahoga County. Roulet was arrested and a subsequent search of the subject located a quantity of marijuana and paraphernalia. Roulett was additionally charged and transported to the Fayette Co. Jail. CRIMINAL TRESSPASS – Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person attempting to enter a vacant property on SR 238. Charles Wilson, Washington CH, was located on the property and was subsequently arrested on this charge. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – Anthony Blackburn, Washington CH reported that he was assaulted by his father, Charles Blackburn, also of Washington CH. The victim had obvious injuries to his face and head, that required treatment at the ER. The suspect was located and subsequently arrested on the above charge. 02-20-14 THEFT – Eddie Fitch, Bloomingburg reports that upon checking a gravesite owned by the reportee he found that concrete urn had been removed. TRAFFIC CRASH – Jeffery E. Litteral, Washington CH reports that he was east bound on SR 38 when he lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle ran off the right side of the roadway the driver over corrected, crossed the center line and ran off the left side of the roadway into the ditch. The vehicle then overturned in the ditch and struck a DP&L utility pole. The driver was cited for failure to control. 02-18-14 THEFT – Wilber Young, Greenfield reports that upon checking a rental property on Woodsview Dr. after the tenants had moved out he found that a refrigerator was missing. THEFT: Donald E. Landrum of Washington CH, Ohio reported sometime during the day persons unknown removed several items from his porch. THEFT, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: Donald J. Christman of Washington CH, Ohio reported his vehicle became disabled in the area of S R 41 north and Hines Rd., and the vehicle was left unattended. Christman reported upon returning to the vehicle for repairs he observed an unknown person driving away with some of his belongings. TRAFFIC CRASH: Jeremy Perez of Sabina, Ohio was traveling north on S.R 41. While attempting to make a turnaround Perez’s vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway into the ditch. No injuries were reported. TRAFFIC CRASH: Jacob Ault of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling south on Jonesboro Rd and lost control of his vehicle. Ault’s vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a utility pole. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained moderate damage in the crash and was towed from the scene.
02-17-2014 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident on Woodsview Dive in the Village of Jeffersonville. Upon arrival deputies identified the parties involved in the incident and determined that no assault or threats of violence had occurred. THEFT: Isidro Gomez reported that while shopping at the Tanger Outlets Jeffersonville, Ohio person(s) unknown removed his cell phone from a store shelf where he had placed it. The incident is under investigation. BURLARY/THEFT: Teresa Chaffin of Jeffersonville, Ohio reports person(s) unknown entered her residence and removed property from inside the home. TRAFFIC CRASH: Brian Fouts of Indianapolis, Indiana was traveling west on US 35. Fouts lost control of his vehicle. Fouts traveled off the right side of the roadway into the ditch overturning striking a cement abutment. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene. TRAFFIC CRASH: Marni Rygalski of Strongsville, Ohio was traveling north on Interstate 71 and lost control of her vehicle. Rygalski traveled off the left side of the roadway into the median overturning. Rygalki and occupants of the vehicle were transported by EMS for treatment of minor injuries. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene. Rygalki was cited for Failure to Control. 02-16-2014 TRAFFIC CRASH: Erica Ragland of New Holland, Ohio was traveling north on Old Springfield Rd and lost control of her vehicle. Ragland traveled off the left side of the roadway striking a ditch causing Ragland’s vehicle to overturn. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained moderate damage and was towed from the scene. Ragland was cited for Failure to Control and OVI. TRAFFIC CRASH: Alexandra Janasov of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling north on S.R 62 and lost control of her vehicle. Janasov traveled off the left side of the roadway striking the ditch causing Janasov’s vehicle to overturn. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained moderate damage and was towed from the scene. Janasov was cited for Failure to Control. 02-15-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Christopher Moody of Pittsfield, New Hampshire was traveling south on Interstate 71 and lost control of his vehicle on inclement roadways. Moody traveled off the left side of the roadway into the median overturning. Moody was treated at the scene by Fayette County Ems refusing transfer to a medical facility. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Moody was cited for Failure to Control. CRIMINAL DAMAGING, THEFT: Amanda L. Snow of Newark, Ohio reported while at the Tanger Outlet Mall persons unknown forced entry to her locked motor vehicle, and removed several items.
THEFT: Daniel Palko of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania reported person(s) unknown removed property from him while at the Flying J truck stop. 02-14-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Edward Lee of Maysville, Kentucky was traveling north on U.S. 62. Lee Failed to maintain control of his vehicle while negotiating a left curve. Lee traveled left of center striking a vehicle in the southbound lane operated by Michelle Myers. No injuries were reported. Lee was cited for Failure to Control. TRAFFIC CRASH: Scott Detty of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling north on State St. Detty lost control of his vehicle on inclement roadway while making a right turn onto Carr Rd. Detty’s vehicle traveled left of center striking a vehicle operated by Scott Noah stopped at the traffic signal on Carr Rd. No injuries were reported. Detty was cited for Marked Lanes. TRAFFIC CRASH: Cynthia Bennett of Washington CH, Ohio was traveling north on U.S. 62. Bennett attempted to pass another vehicle losing control of her vehicle on inclement roadways. Bennett traveled off the right side of the roadway into a ditch overturning. No injuries were reported. Bennett was cited for Failure to Control. TRAFFIC CRASH: Amanda Williams of Greenfield, Ohio was traveling south on S.R 238 initiating a right turn onto U.S. 62. Williams lost control of her vehicle on inclement roadways traveling across the centerline of U.S. 62 striking a vehicle operated by Melinda Francis. No injuries were reported. 02-13-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Muse Farah Adde of Columbus, Ohio was traveling north on Interstate 71 near S.R. 41 and struck an object in the roadway causing damage to his vehicle. No injuries were reported. TRAFFIC CRASH-HITSKIP: The driver of an unknown vehicle was traveling westbound on W. Walnut Street in the Village of Jeffersonville and, during a backing maneuver struck a decorative light pole and left the scene without reporting the crash. RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE: A sheriff’s deputy checked a vehicle on the parking lot of Southern State Community College. Staff members reported that the vehicle had been parked on the lot for a couple of days with no activity in or around the vehicle. Upon checking, the deputy discovered the vehicle, a 1995 GMC Sierra pickup truck, had been reported stolen from the State of Kentucky approximately two weeks earlier. The vehicle was impounded and the investigation continues. 02-12-14 THEFT: Aimee L. Stewart of Washington Court House reported that her prescription medication was taken from her residence. The incident is under investigation.
TRAFFIC CRASH: John Boltenhouse of Washington CH was traveling southbound on US Route 62 North near Madison Road when he failed to maintain an assured clear distance ahead striking a vehicle in the rear operated by Daniel R. Wells of Washington C.H., Ohio. Wells was stopped for a school bus at the time of the crash. Minor damage and no reported injuries. 02-11-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Julia Camp of Columbus Ohio was driving southbound on I-71 at the 70mm when she failed to stay within the marked lane. Camp’s vehicle drifted toward the center lane into the path of a tractor-trailer operated by Cory McKittrick of Milan, Indiana. Camp’s vehicle struck the right front bumper of the tractor trailer and spun out in the roadway, coming to rest in the median. Minor damage to both vehicles. Camp was cited for failure to stay in marked lanes. THEFT: An employee of Fossil at the Tanger Outlet Mall, Jeffersonville reported sometime in the past 24 hours person(s) unknown removed merchandise without making payment. FIRE: An early morning house fire has displaced a New Martinsburg family. The structure fire was reported early Tuesday morning at 12:59 a.m. at the home of Bryan VanDyke located at 10383 Washington-New Martinsburg Road. According to Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, fire personnel from the Wayne Township, Concord-Green Township, and Washington Fire Departments all responded to the fire scene. Fayette County fire departments were assisted by members of the Paint Creek Township Fire Department in Highland County. Firefighters called the scene under control at 5:45 a.m. and all firefighters cleared the scene at approximately 9:00 a.m. The home was heavily damaged and Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to the VanDyke family. No injuries were reported in the fire. The cause of the fire is believed to have originated in the area of a portable heating device that was in use inside the home according to Wayne Township Fire Chief Chris Wysong. 02-10-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Don Melvin of Washington Court House was operating a 2008 Ford truck northbound on U.S. Route 62 SW near Barger Road and struck a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported in the crash and the vehicle sustained minor damage. DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident in the 4000 block of S.R. 207 in the Village of Pancoastburg. Upon arrival, deputies identified the parties involved in the dispute and determined that no threats or violence had occurred. 02-09-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Brittany S. McMahon of New Holland, Ohio was operating a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue northbound in the 8000 block of S.R. #207NE and failed to negotiate a curve, losing control of her vehicle. McMahon’s vehicle traveled off the roadway, striking a mailbox and ditch before overturning and coming to rest. Fayette County E.M.S. responded to the scene, however, McMahon declined medical treatment. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. McMahon was cited for Failure to Control. 02-08-14
BURGALRY/ THEFT: Jonathan Pursley reported that person(s) unknown forcibly entered his residence on Marchant-Luttrell Road and removed property from inside. CRIMINAL DAMAGING: Arlana Senuoke of Jeffersonville, Ohio reports person(s) unknown caused damage to the door frame at her residence. THEFT: Austin Askew of Cleveland, Ohio reported while parked at the Tanger Outlets person(s) unknown entered his vehicle and removed property from inside. 02-07-14 DOMESTIC DISPUTE: Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident on Lincoln St, in the Village of Bloomingburg. Upon arrival, deputies identified the parties involved in the incident and determined that no assault or threats of violence had occurred. 02-06-14 CRIMINAL TRESPASS: Elizabeth Newton of Washington CH, Ohio reported two known persons were trespassing inside her residence. Prosecution was declined at the time of the report. TRAFFIC CRASH: Justin C. Harbin of Cincinnati, Ohio was traveling south on Interstate 71 near U.S. #35 when a piece of ice detached from a vehicle operated by Ronnie A. Hasting of Hebron, Kentucky and struck the Harbin vehicle. No injuries were reported. Minor damage was reported to the Harbin vehicle. 02-05-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Paul Booker of Chicago, Illinois was traveling northbound on I-71 near the 70 mile post when Booker failed to maintain control of his tractor – trailer on the ice and snow covered roadway. Booker’s semi-truck began to jackknife, traveling off of the west side of the roadway into the median. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. Booker was cited for failure to control. TRAFFIC CRASH: Bradley E. Adams of Wilmington, Ohio was traveling westbound on U S rte 22 west just west of Westfork Rd. when Adams failed to maintain control of his motor vehicle. Adams traveled left of center, into the eastbound lane of travel, side swiping a westbound vehicle operated by Gary J. Joseph of Washington CH, Ohio. Both vehicles suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported. Adams was cited for failure to control. TRAFFIC CRASH: Travis W. Osborne of New Holland, Ohio was backing from a driveway at 2710 Warrior Ct. when Osborne struck a parked motor vehicle, owned by Phyllis Beatty. Both vehicles suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported. 02-04-14 TRAFFIC CRASH: Richard Long of Jeffersonville, Ohio was traveling southbound near 14856 S R 41 north when Long struck a deer in the roadway resulting in a motor vehicle crash. The vehicle suffered moderate damage. No injuries were reported. 02-03-14
CRIMINAL TRESPASS, CRIMINAL DAMAGING, THEFT: Ted D. Craig of Jeffersonville, Ohio reported over past several days persons unknown had trespassed on his farm, damaging a barn and removed several items. 02-02-14 ASSAULT: Jack Miller reported that during a verbal altercation with known subject at Miami Trace he was assaulted. The suspect in the incident was identified. Miller declined to pursue charges in the matter. THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE: Christina Rife of Washington CH, Ohio reports person(s) unknown entered onto her property and removed her vehicle without consent. THEFT: An employee of Deboer Transportation reports while parked on the lot of Love’s Truck Stop person(s) unknown removed an item from his 2006 Volvo semi.
