Police Reports
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, Taylor P. Hughes, 32, of Neffs, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
On Wednesday, Donald C. Henderson, 28, of St. Clairsville, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear, probation violation.
On Wednesday, Mark I. Clower, 51, of Bridgeport, was arrested for driving under the influence.
On Wednesday, Krista D. Dennis, 28, of Bridgeport, was arrested on a bond revocation.
On Wednesday, Brian D. Williams, 46, of Shadyside, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond was set at $2,700.
On Wednesday, Tyler M. Tolarchyk, 19, of Bethesda, was arrested for domestic violence.
At 7:59 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy responded to Barlow Road, St. Clairsville, for a threatening incident stemming from an argument.
At 7:46 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy responded to First Street, Glencoe, where a caller said he was threatened over a wheelbarrow by a person he named.
At 7 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy responded to Glenwood Village, Bethesda, where a caller said a 19-year-old was beating on his 12-year- old brother.
At 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, a caller on West Tacoma Road, Barnesville, reported a possible scam. The complainant said several calls from different numbers had been received. They reportedly told the complainant there were fraudulent charges on his Social Security number. The complainant was advised not to give any personal information if these calls are received in the future.
At 3 p.m. Wednesday, a caller on High Ridge Road, Bellaire, reported her juvenile daughter was being harassed.
At 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, a resident on Wegee Road, Shadyside, reported a possible phone scam. The complainant said multiple calls were received. The caller reportedly informed them they had won a BMW and wanted them to come to Moundsville to pick up the car and a check. The complainant was advised not to give out personal information if these calls are received in the future.
At 10:37 a.m. Wednesday, a caller on Fulton Hill Road, Bellaire, reported someone stole their daughter’s wallet and I-pod from unlocked vehicle overnight.
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 8:21 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a domestic violence call on Center Street.
At 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, police took a report for a battery which occurred last month.
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Shoplifting
At 2:47 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a Market Street business regarding a shoplifting. They arrested Thurston Kenneth Barrow, 35, of Cleveland, for shoplifting and other unspecified charges.
Theft Report
On Wednesday, officers completed a theft report at headquarters.
MARTINS FERRY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, police arrested Devin S. Stevenson, 24, of 631 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, for no operator’s license, seat belt violation, no headlights and an unspecified warrant.
On Wednesday, police arrested Stacey L. Witzberger, 43, of 1809 Hill St., Martins Ferry, for domestic violence.
On Wednesday, police arrested George W. Oliver, 24, of 632 DeHass St., Martins Ferry, for failure to appear.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Shoplifting
At 2:47 a.m. Thursday, police responded to a Market Street business regarding a shoplifting. They arrested Thurston Kenneth Barrow, 35, of Cleveland for shoplifting and other unspecified charges.
Theft Report
On Wednesday, officers completed a theft report at headquarters.
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 8:21 p.m. Wednesday, police responded to a domestic violence call on Center Street.
At 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, police took a report for a battery which occurred last month.
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, Taylor P. Hughes, 32, of Neffs was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
On Wednesday, Donald C. Henderson, 28, of St. Clairsville was arrested for two counts of failure to appear, probation violation.
On Wednesday, Mark I. Clower, 51, of Bridgeport was arrested for driving under the influence.
On Wednesday, Krista D. Dennis, 28, of Bridgeport was arrested on a bond revocation.
On Wednesday, Brian D. Williams, 46, of Shadyside was arrested for failure to appear. Bond was set at $2,700.
On Wednesday, Tyler M. Tolarchyk, 19, of Bethesda was arrested for domestic violence.
At 3 p.m. Wednesday, a caller on High Ridge Road, Bellaire, reported her juvenile daughter was being harassed.
At 10:37 a.m. Wednesday, a caller on Fulton Hill Road, Bellaire, reported someone stole their daughter’s wallet and ipod from an unlocked vehicle overnight.
MARTINS FERRY POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, police arrested Devin S. Stevenson, 24, of 631 Hanover St., Martins Ferry, for no operator’s license, seat belt violation, no headlights and an unspecified warrant.
On Wednesday, police arrested Stacey L. Witzberger, 43, of 1809 Hill St., Martins Ferry, for domestic violence.
On Wednesday, police arrested George W. Oliver, 24, of 632 DeHass St., Martins Ferry, for failure to appear.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Theft
At 4:58 a.m. Wednesday, police investigated a theft and destruction of property report in the 2300 block of National Road.
Harassment
At 12:59 a.m. Wednesday, police investigated a harassment report at a National Road Business.
Burglary
At 1:21 a.m. Wednesday, police investigated a burglary report in the 100 block of Sycamore Street.
Hit And Run
At 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, Raymond Galloway, of 195 Edgewood St., Wheeling, reported that unattended vehicle was struck while parked in front of 1500 Chapline St. A witness said a large black truck backed into Galloway’s vehicle and then fled the scene.
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, police were called to 5th Street regarding a theft.
At 4:32 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to a domestic altercation on Purdy Avenue.
At 9 a.m. Wednesday, police were informed that there had been theft from inside a 3rd Street house.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 5:09 a.m. Wednesday, a caller reported hearing two gun shots at the Maynard Ball Field.
On Wednesday, deputies arrested Scott T. Kennedy, 48, of the Salvation Army, Bellaire, for a probation violation.
On Wednesday, deputies arrested Scott M. Roach, 43, of 52886 Broadway St., Barton, for domestic violence and endangering children.
SHADYSIDE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, police arrested William K, Vickory, 22, of 585 W. 45th St., Shadyside, for violation of a protection order, persistent disorderly conduct and failure to comply with the lawful order of a law enforcement officer.
BELLAIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, police arrested Gene A. Smith Jr., 47, of 2781 Washington St., Bellaire, for theft and persistent disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $1,250.
MARTINS FERRY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, police arrested Dustin L. Staff, 23, of 615 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, for contempt.
Police Reports
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 1:33 p.m. Monday, police responded to a call of suspicious vehicles at Central Elementary.
At 2:12 p.m. Monday, police and fire crews responded to a vehicle fire at Cheap Tobacco.
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 6:46 p.m. Monday, a deputy responded to business on Belmont-Morristown Road, Belmont, for a narcotics complaint. Drug paraphernalia was confiscated.
At 6 p.m. Monday, a caller reported she was threatened by a person who followed her from Ebberts Road to Ohio Valley Mall. Deputies talked to complainant and searched for the suspect.
At 5:58 p.m. Monday, deputies received call from resident on Pleasant Grove Road, Colerain Township, regarding neighbor problem.
At 1:42 p.m. Monday, a resident on National Road, Bridgeport, reported a package was taken from porch.
At 3:38 p.m. Monday, a caller on Emerson Road, Adena, reported an American flag was broken from its pole when she was not at home.
At 12:21 a.m. Monday, a resident on Pear Street, Bethesda, reported a Samsung Galaxy cellphone was taken from an unlocked vehicle.
On Monday, Seth A. Gibson 30, of 1250 Duncan Road, Frankfort, Ky., was arrested on two counts of failure to appear.
At 8:41 Sunday, a caller at Super 8 Motel stated someone went through their bags while they were gone and stole $200 from his room.
On Sunday, officials received a complaint of individuals shooting guns on private property on Brown Hollow Road in Putlney Township.
On Sunday, a caller reported receiving threats from someone known to them. The calls were reportedly coming from Athens, Ohio.
At 3:12 p.m. Sunday, a breaking and entering and theft was reported at East Center Street, Wolfhurst. Men were reportedly performing work on the property, and one male had allegedly stolen things, including jewelry, flares and other items.
BELLAIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Monday, Kayla L. Bonar, 32, of 4100 Bryce Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio, was arrested for driving under suspension. Bond of $3,000 was posted.
BRIDGEPORT POLICE
DEPARTMENT
On Monday, Jason A. White, 39, of 25 Walnut Ave., Bridgeport, was arrested for failure to appear.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Obstruction
At 10:20 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a domestic complaint at an East Wheeling address where they arrested Eric Allan Lote for disorderly conduct and obstruction.
Driving Revoked
At 5:35 p.m. Sunday, during a traffic stop on South Huron Street, police arrested James Joseph King, 73, of Wheeling, for driving revoked for DUI.
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 1:38 p.m. Friday, police and fire crews were sent to 10th Street in response to someone allegedly threatening to jump off of a building.
At 1:51 p.m. Friday, police responded to Tomlinson Avenue to a battery call.
At 9:06 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to Wal-Mart for a shoplifter who fled the scene on foot.
At 11:50 a.m. Saturday, police received a call concerning a group of juveniles on 12th street with guns, possibly airsoft.
At 5:04 p.m. Saturday, police questioned a shoplifter at CVS.
At 12:10 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a call for domestic violence on 12th street.
At 12:21 a.m. Monday, police responded to a call concerning a domestic violence complaint on Ruby Street.
At 6:15 a.m. Monday, police responding to an alarm on at Connie’s Castle discovered a break-in.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Obstruction
At 10:20 p.m. Sunday, police responded to a domestic complaint at an East Wheeling address where they arrested Eric Allan Lote for disorderly conduct and obstruction.
Driving Revoked
At 5:35 p.m. Sunday, during a traffic stop on South Huron Street, police arrested James Joseph King, 73, of Wheeling, for driving revoked for DUI.
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 1:38 p.m. Friday, police and fire crews were sent to 10th Street in response to someone allegedly threatening to jump off of a building.
At 1:51 p.m. Friday, police responded to Tomlinson Avenue to a battery call.
At 9:06 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to Wal-Mart for a shoplifter who fled the scene on foot.
At 11:50 a.m. Saturday, police received a call concerning a group of juveniles on 12th street with guns, possibly airsoft.
At 5:04 p.m. Saturday, police questioned a shoplifter at CVS.
At 12:10 a.m. Sunday, police responded to a call for domestic violence on 12th street.
At 12:21 a.m. Monday, police responded to a call concerning a domestic violence complaint on Ruby Street.
At 6:15 a.m. Monday, police responding to an alarm on at Connie’s Castle discovered a break-in.
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
Arrests
On Monday, Melissa L. Hanket, 31, of 4367 Jefferson St., Bellaire, failure to appear.
On Sunday, Lawrence R. Hicks, 26, of 462 S. Fourth St., Steubenville, two counts of failure to appear.
On Sunday, Clint D. Weber, 41, of 54725 McClainesville Road, Bellaire, domestic violence.
On Sunday, Misty Eastham 27, of 202 Rhodes St., Dillonvale, failure to appear.
On Sunday, Jackie E. Laughery, 54, of 61 Mountain Road Augusta, WV, breaking and entering. Unspecified bond was posted.
On Sunday Jeffrey D. Meredith II, 21, of 47967 Narrows Run Road, Sardis, failure to appear.
On Sunday, Michael L. Piko, 37, of 314 N. Zane Highway, Martins Ferry, driving under suspension.
On Saturday, Jerry M. Conway, 46, of 605 Jefferson St., Martins Ferry, failure to appear.
On Friday, Brian J. Shaeffer, 32, of 43039 Station Road, Lafferty, on a capias, and on a charge of failure to appear. Bond of $1,000 was set on the capias charge.
On Friday, Jessica L. Hicks, 33, of 110 N. 21st. St., Wheeling, assault. Surety bond of $1,000 was posted.
On Friday, Eric L. Weisal, 24, of 312 Park St., St. Clairsville, probation violation.
Police Reports
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 12:21 p.m. Thursday, police were sent to Boso’s Towing Service in regards a destruction of property call.
At 2:34 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a drug call at Moundsville Middle School.
At 5:36 p.m. Thursday, a man and woman were apprehended at Wal-Mart for shoplifting.
At 9:18 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a breaking and entering call on Division Street.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 1:49 a.m. Friday, a deputy on patrol found cattle in the road on High Ridge Road. The owner was contacted and the cattle were removed from the road.
At 11:35 p.m. Thursday, a person at restaurant on Mall Frontage Road reported a threatening incident. A deputy responded, spoke to both parties and took information for report.
At 10:13 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to residence on West Central Road, Bellaire, after central dispatch advised a squad had been called there for a 35-year-old male that had overdosed on heroin. The subject had turned purple and reportedly was found with a needle sticking out of his arm, according to the caller – the man’s mother. Upon arrival of the emergency squad the mother had called back to advised it was a “miracle” and that her son was now up and coming around. The report said the squad was then called off. Upon arrival of the deputy, the subjects would not answer the door, according to the report. Central dispatch reported there had been medical calls to the same address in the past. A deputy eventually made contact with the subject, who denied anything had happened. The deputy reported both subjects at the residence refused medical treatment.
At 12:11 a.m. Thursday, a deputy responded to a hotel on Reco Road in Union Township where people in a non-smoking room were reportedly “smoking dope.” The caller wanted the occupants removed from the property. According to the report, the individuals were escorted from the hotel and were waiting for a valid driver to pick them up.
At 12:10 a.m. Thursday, the department received a call regarding a raccoon that was possibly rabid at Adolph Street, Pease Township.
On Thursday, Brian K. McCarthy, 37, of 4248 Harrison St., Bellaire, was arrested for failure to appear. No bond was set.
On Thursday, Danielle L. Pierson, 22, of 225 Edgington Lane, Wheeling, was arrested for probation revocation.
At 4:54 p.m. Wednesday, a caller from New Castle Road, Wayne Township, reported his girlfriend had a knife and was making threats against him and her child.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
On Friday, Mark A. Mattucci Jr.,19, of Rural Route 6, Wheeling, was arrested for failure to wear safety belt, speed and driving under the influence. Bond of $1,275 was set.
On Thursday, Justin M. White, 26, of 50105 First St., Glencoe, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Thursday, Dontrell L. Ivery, 36, of 142 E. Main St., St. Clairsvlle, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bond Violation
At 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, police took a walk-in report at headquarters regarding a violation of bond and domestic battery.
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 9:37 a.m. Thursday, police were sent to the DHHR in regards to an infant locked in a car.
At 12:31 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the Loading Zone on Fourth Street in regards to a theft.
At 1:41 p.m. Wednesday, police were sent towards First Street to investigate a battery.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
At 5:14 p.m. Wednesday, Richard A. Dingey, 75, of 52676 Barton-Blaine Road, St. Clairsville, was taken to Wheeling Hospital by the Brookside Emergency Squad following an accident on U.S 40 in Pease Township. According to the report, Dingey was eastbound and had an apparent seizure. His vehicle crossed the center line, went off the left edge of the road in a right to left curve and struck a utility pole. The pole and lines came down and struck a car driven by William M. Jackson, 66, of St. Clairsville.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, deputies arrested Brian T. Hatfield, 39, of Philo, Ohio, as a fugitive from justice.
On Wednesday, deputies arrested Alexandria C. Bates, 23, of Jerusalem for obstructing official business. Bond of $750 was posted.
At 7:42 p.m. Wednesday, a resident on National Road, Colerain Township, reported someone drove through the yard and did some damage.
At 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, a caller at Echo Road, Pultney Township, requested an officer after a man reportedly had swung a pipe at him. The man left in a little green car, according to the report.
At 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, officials received a complaint regarding gunshots in the area of Morristown Street, Flushing. Complainants said it sounded like a 12-gauge. Officers responded but found nothing.
At 10:26 p.m. Tuesday, a caller from Morristown-Flushing Road, Morristown, reported receiving threats from a male who resides in Barnesville.
At 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, a caller reported a male in a black car was driving erratically around the parking lot of Garbriel Brothers on Banfield Road near the Ohio Valley Mall. The man reportedly had his arm sticking out of the window of the vehicle and was holding on to a shopping cart.
BRIDGEPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, police arrested Christina N. Crupe, 32, of Wheeling, for DUI, open container, failure to control and possession of Schedules III, IV and V drugs. Bond was set at $6,100.
On Thursday, police arrested Jacqueline S. White, 34, of Bellaire, for possession of drug abuse instruments and persistent disorderly conduct. Bond set at $1,250.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Warrants
On Tuesday, police arrested Jesse Gray and William Taylor, both of Wheeling, on outstanding warrants.
Petit Larceny
On Tuesday, police investigated a petit larceny report at 126 Serig Drive.
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 6:13 a.m. Tuesday, police were sent to 12th Street for a stolen car and jewelry.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
At 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, Andrew R. Hicks, 20, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, was cited for left of center following an accident on Richland Township Road 431. According to the report, Hicks was southbound when he went left of center, and struck a vehicle driven by Tyler J. Totterdale, 20, of St. Clairsville.
At 7:14 a.m. Tuesday, Joseph E. Brewer, of Bellaire, was taken to Wheeling Hospital by the Cumberland Trail Emergency Squad following an accident on I-70 in Richland Township. According to the report, Andrew O. Hutton, 32, of Brandon, Miss., was driving the wrong way on the off ramp and was cited for a one-way road traffic violation.
At 10:36 p.m. Monday, Lacey J. Banks, 20, of Bellaire, was cited for failure to control following an accident on Pultney Township Road 325. According to the report, a 2002 Dodge Stratus was parked in a driveway on the west side of the road and Banks drove off the left side of the road and struck the parked vehicle in the rear.
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, deputies arrested William E. Schau Jr., 33, of Wheeling, for failure to appear. Cash bond of $401.50 was set.
On Tuesday, deputies arrested Brian K. Bell Jr., 24, of 319 S. Main St., Bethesda, for theft.
On Tuesday, deputies arrested Lewis J. Hutchison, 40, of Beallsville, for contempt.
On Tuesday, deputies arrested Harvey W. Lechner Jr., 67, of Rayland, for domestic violence and failure to appear.
On Tuesday, deputies arrested Mattison L. Saffell, 32, of Belmont, for failure to appear.
On Tuesday, deputies arrested Harvey W. Lechner, 23, of 1013 TR, Rayland, for failure to appear. No bond was set.
At 10:49 p.m. Tuesday, a person reported gunshots near an auto repair shop and a park on Morristown Street, Flushing.
At 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, a complainant on Morristown-Flushing Road, Morristown, reported receiving threats from a person she identified.
At 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, a person on Presidential Estates, Truman Avenue, Bridgeport, reported receiving harassing phone calls.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Destruction Of Property
At 6:15 p.m. Monday, police investigated a destruction of property report at a Chapline Street business.
Theft
At 4:30 p.m. Monday, police investigated a theft report at Wheeling Hospital.
Threats
On Monday, police investigated a threats report at the Wheeling Island Burger King.
Shoplifting
At 12:35 p.m. Monday, police investigated a shoplifting report at a Warwood business.
Warrant
On Monday, police at headquarters served an outstanding warrant on Paul Snavely of Ohio.
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 11:11 a.m. Friday, officers went to a Pine Avenue residence for a report of vandalism.
At 5:04 p.m. Friday, officers went to a Center Street address for a report of a fight.
At 7:13 p.m. Friday, officers went to a First Street address for a report of a theft.
At 1:18 a.m. Saturday, officers went to a Baker Avenue address for a report of breaking and entering.
At 10:57 a.m. Sunday, officers went to a Fourth Street address for a report of vandalism.
At 2:58 a.m. Sunday, officers went to a Seventh Street address for a report of vandalism.
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 5:16 p.m. Monday, a deputy went to Robin Drive, Barnesville, where a complainant reported a neighbor threw a rock and shattered the back window of a truck.
At 2 p.m. Monday, a Flushing resident came to the station to report she was contacted by the Department of Job and Family Services and was notified that her Social Security number and birth certificate had been used to obtain public assistance in Polk County, Fla.
At 1:25 p.m. Monday, a complainant reported he was threatened by a man who had tried to sell him a home theater system in the parking lot of a local business west of St. Clairsville. The complainant said he told the man he wasn’t interested, and the man used profanity and would not back off. The man reportedly spun gravel all over the complainant and his vehicle when he left. The vehicle reportedly had West Virginia plates.
At 11:29 a.m. Monday, a caller from Wal-Mart reported a theft that had happened on Friday.
At 10:12 a.m. Monday, a complainant from West Street in Martins Ferry reported someone broke into a house and garage and stole pipes. A deputy responded and advised there was no sign of forced entry.
On Monday, James H. Schubert, 24, of 1506 N. Eighth St., Martins Ferry, was arrested for failure to comply. No bond was set.
On Monday, Christopher T. Carter, 26, of 117 1/2 Walter St., Yorkville, was arrested for trafficking in drugs. No bond was set.
On Monday, Diane R. Otte, 30, of 4411 Trumbull St., Bellaire, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
On Monday, Diamond R. Bell, 21, of 6208 Columbus Ave., Martins Ferry, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
On Sunday, officials received a complaint of panhandlers stopping traffic on Mall Ring Road in front of Denny’s in St. Clairsville. A unit from the department advised that this was a church group collecting donations.
At 7:19 p.m. Sunday, a caller from Neffs requested to speak with an officer in regard to threatening and harassing text massages being received from an unknown number.
At 4:45 a.m. Sunday, a caller from Heartland Nursing on Commercial Drive in Bridgeport said a “heavy amount” of narcotics was found. The caller requested an emergency squad and a police unit. All of the medication in question belonged to a resident who had not turned the medication over to the staff, the report states. The resident reportedly went by squad to the emergency room.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
On Monday, Kelly H. Alfred, 26, of 1204 Highway 13, Eunice, La., was arrested for failure to appear. Cash bond of $1,000 was posted.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 8:43 a.m. Friday, a complainant from Circle Drive reported their son’s vehicle had been entered during the night and clothing inside the car was thrown about. A wallet was found with cash and a pre-paid Visa card missing.
POWHATAN POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Monday, Thomas Hubbard, 40, of 36561 Valley Drive, Armstrong Mills, was arrested for trafficking in drugs and failure to appear. No bond was set.
MARTINS FERRY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
On Monday, Vickie D. Stemkowski, 51, of 115 S. Seventh St., Martins Ferry, was arrested for driving under suspension. No bond was set.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Destruction Of Property
At 6:15 p.m. Monday, police investigated a destruction of property report at a Chapline Street business.
Theft
At 4:30 p.m. Monday, police investigated a theft report at Wheeling Hospital.
Threats
On Monday, police investigated a threats report at the Wheeling Island Burger King.
Shoplifting
At 12:35 p.m. Monday, police investigated a shoplifting report at a Warwood business.
Warrant
On Monday, police at headquarters served an outstanding warrant on Paul Snavely of Ohio.
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 11:11 a.m. Friday, officers went to a Pine Avenue residence for a report of vandalism.
At 5:04 p.m. Friday, officers went to a Center Street address for a report of a fight.
At 1:18 a.m. Saturday, officers went to a Baker Avenue address for a report of breaking and entering.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Monday, James H. Schubert, 24, of 1506 N. Eighth St., Martins Ferry, was arrested for failure to comply. No bond was set.
On Monday, Christopher T. Carter, 26, of 117 1/2 Walter St., Yorkville, was arrested for trafficking in drugs. No bond was set.
On Monday, Diane R. Otte, 30, of 4411 Trumbull St., Bellaire, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
On Monday, Diamond R. Bell, 21, of 6208 Columbus Ave., Martins Ferry, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
On Sunday, officials received a complaint of panhandlers stopping traffic on Mall Ring Road in front of Denny’s in St. Clairsville. A unit from the department advised that this was a church group collecting donations.
Police Reports
OHIO STATE
HIGHWAY PATROL
At 4:42 p.m. Thursday, Vickie Marriott, 58, of Belmont, was cited for assured clear distance ahead following an accident on U.S. 40 in Richland Township. According to the report, Marriott struck the rear end of a pickup truck driven by Scott M. Moodispaw, 46, of Shadyside. Both vehicles were going eastbound and Moodispaw had stopped for traffic.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 5:58 p.m. Sunday, a resident on Ranker Road, Somerton, reported a theft.
At 7:03 p.m. Sunday, an employee of Neffs Fire Department requested a deputy due to receiving threatening and harassing phone calls.
At 9:06 p.m. Sunday, resident of Belle Village, Bellaire, reported children were outside playing and found a bag of drugs.
At 4:43 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to Heartland Lansing where a person called and said there was a heavy assortment of possible drugs. According to report, a patient voluntarily went with a squad to the emergency room. All medications belonged to the patient.
At1:52 a.m. Sunday, a resident in Pultney Township called and said her daughter’s friend called her and said that her daughter was forced off the road by her boyfriend and he was fighting with her.
POWHATAN POINT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Saturday, police arrested Jerry L. Ruschak, 38, of Powhatan Point, for domestic violence.
BELLAIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Sunday, police arrested Gene A. Smith Jr., Washington St., Bellaire, for having a weapon under disability, obstructing justice, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $4,750.
MARTINS FERRY
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Saturday, police arrested Tiffanie A. Anderson, 22, of Martins Ferry, for possession of drugs. Bond set at $2,500.
On Saturday, police arrested Karla N. Whitecotton, 26, of Martins Ferry for contempt. No bond was set.
On Sunday, police arrested William T. Stovall, 29, of Wheeling, on two counts of possession of a controlled substance, trafficking in drugs, felonious assault and possession of drugs. Bond of $8,750 was posted.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Obstructing EMS Personnel
At 2:20 a.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a Main Street address regarding to a woman who had been caught in a Wheeling Fire Department ambulance while paramedics were on scene for an emergency call. As a result, Jennifer Ruth Renee Nyce, no age listed, of Moundsville was arrested on state charges of obstructing EMS personnel and public intoxication.
Burglary
At 1:35 p.m. Sunday, an officer was dispatched to a North Wheeling address for a daytime burglary.
Shoplifting
At 2:15 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a Chapline Street business regarding a shoplifting incident. As a result, Billie Jo Tustin, 19, of Washington, Pa., was arrested and transported to the police station where she was processed and released on a citation for shoplifting, first offense.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Petit Larceny
On Thursday, police went to the security desk at the Wheeling Hospital Emergency Room to investigate a possible theft of an employee’s cellphone.
Uttering
On Thursday, police took a walk-in report at headquarters concerning a possible uttering.
Driving Suspended
At 2:54 p.m. Thursday, during a traffic stop on Wheeling Island, police arrested William Linde of Martins Ferry for driving under suspension third offense.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Thursday, deputies arrested Terrance P. Davis II, 33, of Shadyside, for domestic violence.
On Thursday, deputies arrested Michael Trimmer, 37, of St. Clairsville, for failure to appear.
On Thursday, deputies arrested Corey M. Henry, 30, of Pittsburgh, for contempt.
On Thursday, deputies arrested M. David S. McCord, 36, of Bethesda, for two counts of failure to appear. Bond was set at $10,000.
On Thursday, deputies arrested William H. Harris, 39, of Bellaire, for failure to appear. Bond was set at $200.
At 4:36 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to Patterson Hill Road where someone said a person threatened him. The suspect left before deputies arrived.
At 3:28 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to Res-Care in Bannock for a client who was reportedly throwing items and attempting to hurt the staff.
At 12:42 p.m. Tuesday, an officer advised a panhandler to move along from a location near Wal-Mart in the Ohio Valley Plaza.
At 5:42 p.m. Wednesday, a female subject flagged down a deputy on Powhatan-Shadyside Road, Powhatan Point, to report an assault.
At 5:37 p.m. Wednesday, a deputy responded to residence on Reddington Hill, Holloway, where complainant said a pick-up truck drove through his yard.
BARNESVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Thursday, police arrested Richard R. Miller, 21, of Barnesville, for failure to appear, public indecency and disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $750.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Domestic
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, police went to the Providence Green Apartments in regard to a domestic dispute.
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 1:10 a.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to 12th Street in response to a group of drunk men.
At 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers went to Mulberry Avenue in response to a theft.
At 5 p.m. Wednesday, officers were sent to the Cheap Tobacco store to confront a panhandler.
At 7:56 p.m. Wednesday, police were sent to Dairy Queen for a domestic disturbance.
At 9:23 p.m.Wednesday, police went to a burglary on Tomlinson Avenue.
At 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, police went to a domestic disturbance call on Grant Avenue.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
At 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, troopers cited Salif U. Islam, 66, of Columbus, for improper starting and backing following an accident on Interstate 70 exit 213 to Ohio 331 in Richland Township. According to the report, Islam traveled through the intersection of Ohio 331 and I-70 exit ramp partially into the Belmont College parking lot. He realized he was going in the wrong direction and began backing east across Ohio 331. He then backed over a small embankment into a ditch.
On Wednesday, troopers cited Brandon L. Wilson, 24, of Dillonvale, failure to appear.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, a complainant from Brackin Road, Bridgeport, reported a neighbor was shooting a shotgun on their property.
At 12:36 p.m Wednesday, a resident on Deep Run Road reported a vacant house owned by complainant was broken into a various items were taken. A deputy responded.
At 7:28 p.m. Tuesday, a caller from Colerain advised someone knocked on her window three times. She requested a patrol in the area.
BARNESVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, police arrested Kyle A. Neff, 23, of Cherry Tree, Pa., for possession of drugs and persistent disorderly conduct.
BRIDGEPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Wednesday, police arrested Emmet K. Dalton, 28, of Bellaire, for drug paraphernalia, possession of drugs and failure to appear.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Thursday, police arrested Joshua R. Smerczynski, 20, of St. Clairsville, for domestic violence.
Police Reports
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, an officer responded to a call about a suspicious man on 12th Street who was wearing orange plastic jail sandals. The man was stopped and waited for a ride home from his mother.
At 5:54 p.m. Tuesday, an officer was sent to the Moundsville Library in response to a juvenile allegedly pulling a taser on a woman and her friend. The boy left prior to the officer’s arrival.
At 5:58, p.m. Tuesday, officers received a call from Wal-Mart concerning a pair of suspected shoplifters. The suspects left the store after police arrived.
At 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, police arrested Richard Gust III for shoplifting at Wal-Mart.
At 6:11 p.m. Tuesday, officers received a call that a man had stolen ATV tires from the caller. Police responded and the tires were returned without incident.
At 9:36 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to shots fired in the area of W.Va. 2 and 11th Street. Passers-by said the shots sounded like they came from behind the former penitentiary. Further investigation failed to find more witnesses.
At 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, officers received a call about a someone shining a spotlight in his windows while a suspicious vehicle was idling outside for 45 minutes. By the time police responded, the vehicle was gone.
At 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, police received a call about a suspicious vehicle.
At 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to investigate a suspicious gold Toyota circling the area of the fairgrounds.
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Missing Person
On Monday, police went to a Burkham Court residence for a missing person.
Ammunition Relinquished
On Monday, police were sent to a South Huron Street location where a subject wished to hand over some ammunition.
Driving Suspended/DUI
At 11:46 a.m. Monday, police initiated a traffic stop and arrested Jeff Parsons of Wheeling for driving suspended for DUI. He was taken to the Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville.
Threats
At 2:57 p.m. Sunday, police were called to an Elm Grove business regarding a man making threats.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
At 5:10 a.m. Monday, Cory L., Lance, 24, of West Salem, Ohio, was cited for failure to control after an accident on Ohio 9 in Richland Township. According to the report, Lance was driving a 2011 Dodge Caliber north on Ohio 9. He traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.
At 6:41 a.m. Sunday, Alex M. Blake, 28, of 367 Blairmont Road, Adena, was driving a 2002 Dodge Dakota east on U.S. 250 in Pease Township, and according to the report, the vehicle was struck by a deer which continued on.
At 10:17 a.m. Sunday, a 1998 Ford F150 was parked on the west side of Washington Township Road 101 and it was struck by an unknown commercial vehicle which was driven from the scene. The unknown commercial vehicle was southbound on the road. The vehicle which was struck was damaged on the left rear quarter and rear bumper.
On Tuesday, Leonard Phillips, 42, of East Canton, Ohio, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond of $400 was posted.
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to a residence in Belmont for a domestic complaint between brother and sister. According to report, the male left prior to deputy’s arrival.
At 2:43 a.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to Belmont Street, Bellaire, for a traffic offense. A digital scale and syringe were found.
At 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to Lansing Gardens, Commercial Drive, Bridgeport. A caller reported several females came to fight her granddaughter and one of them hit her in the face. A report was taken.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Missing Person
On Monday, police went to a Burkham Court residence for a missing person’s report.
Ammunition Relinquished
On Monday, police were sent to a South Huron Street location where a subject wished to hand over some ammunition.
Driving Suspended/DUI
At 11:46 a.m. Monday, police initiated a traffic stop and arrested Jeff Parsons of Wheeling for driving suspended for DUI. He was taken to the Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville.
Threats
At 2:57 p.m. Sunday, police were called to an Elm Grove business regarding a man making threats.
OHIO STATE
HIGHWAY PATROL
At 5:10 a.m. Monday, Cory L., Lance, 24, of West Salem, Ohio, was cited for failure to control after an accident on Ohio 9 in Richland Township. According to the report, Lance was driving a 2011 Dodge Caliber north on Ohio 9. He traveled off the right side of the road and overturned.
At 6:41 a.m. Sunday, Alex M. Blake, 28, of 367 Blairmont Road, Adena, was driving a 2002 Dodge Dakota east on U.S. 250 in Pease Township, and according to the report, the vehicle was struck by a deer which continued on.
At 10:17 a.m. Sunday, a 1998 Ford F150 was parked on the west side of Washington Township Road 101 and it was struck by an unknown commercial vehicle which was driven from the scene. The unknown commercial vehicle was southbound on the road. The vehicle which was struck was damaged on the left rear quarter and rear bumper.
On Tuesday, Leonard Phillips, 42, of East Canton, Ohio, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond of $400 was posted.
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to a residence in Belmont for a domestic complaint between brother and sister. According to report, the male left prior to deputy’s arrival.
At 2:43 a.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to Belmont Street, Bellaire, for a traffic offense. A digital scale and syringe were found.
At 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to Lansing Gardens, Commercial Drive, Bridgeport. A caller reported several females came to fight her granddaughter and one of them hit her in the face. A report was taken.
At 8:54 p.m. Sunday, a truck driver calling from the Pilot Travel Center, Belmont-Morristown Road, Belmont, reported another truck driver approached him with a pipe and threatened him with it, telling him to get out of the truck. Units responded. The caller said the individual was driving a red Freightliner and headed west on Interstate 70 when he left the parking lot.
At 5:30 p.m. Sunday, an employee at a restaurant located at the Ohio Valley Mall reported receiving calls from a female against whom he had a restraining order. Officials from the sheriff’s office contacted the female and advised her that she would be going to jail if she called him again.
At 4:55 p.m. Sunday, officials received a call about females doing a purse switch at the Spirit Halloween store at the Ohio Valley Mall.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Missing Person
On Monday, police went to a Burkham Court residence for a missing person.
Ammunition Relinquished
On Monday, police were sent to a South Huron Street location where a subject wished to hand over some ammunition.
Driving Suspended/DUI
At 11:46 a.m. Monday, police initiated a traffic stop and arrested Jeff Parsons of Wheeling for driving suspended for DUI. He was taken to the Northern Regional Jail in Moundsville.
Threats
At 2:57 p.m. Sunday, police were called to an Elm Grove business regarding a man making threats.
OHIO STATE
HIGHWAY PATROL
At 5:10 a.m. Monday, Cory L., Lance, 24, of West Salem, Ohio, was cited for failure to control following an accident on Ohio 9 in Richland Township. According to the report, Lance was driving a 2011 Dodge Caliber north on Ohio 9. He traveled off he right side of he road and overturned.
At 6:41 a.m. Sunday, Alex M. Blake, 28, of 367 Blairmont Road, Adena, was driving a 2002 Dodge Dakota east on U.S. 250 in Pease Township, and according to the report, the vehicle was struck by a deer which continued on.
At 10:17 a.m. Sunday, a 1998 Ford F150 was parked on the west side of Washington Township Road 101 and it was struck by an unknown commercial vehicle which was driven from the scene. The unknown commercial vehicle was southbound on the road. The vehicle which was struck was damaged on the left rear quarter and rear bumper.
On Tuesday, Leonard Phillips, 42, of East Canton, Ohio, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond of $400 was posted.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to a residence in Belmont for a domestic complaint between brother and sister. According to report, the male left prior to deputy’s arrival.
At 2:43 a.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to Belmont Street, Bellaire, for a traffic offense. A digital scale and syringe were found.
At 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy responded to Lansing Gardens, Commercial Drive, Bridgeport. A caller reported several females came to fight her granddaughter and one of them hit her in the face. A report was taken.
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, an officer responded to a call about a suspicious man on 12th Street who was wearing orange plastic jail sandals. The man was stopped and waited for a ride home from his mother.
At 5:54 p.m. Tuesday, an officer was sent to the Moundsville Library in response to a juvenile allegedly pulling a taser on a woman and her friend. The boy left prior to the officer’s arrival.
At 5:58, p.m. Tuesday, officers received a call from Wal-Mart concerning a pair of suspected shoplifters. The suspects left the store after police arrived.
At 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, police arrested Richard Gust III for shoplifting at Wal-Mart.
At 6:11 p.m. Tuesday, officers received a call that a man had stolen ATV tires from the caller. Police responded and the tires were returned without incident.
At 9:36 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to shots fired in the area of W.Va. 2 and 11th Street. Passers-by said the shots sounded like they came from behind the Penitentiary. Further investigation failed to find more witnesses.
At 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, officers received a call about a someone shining a spotlight in his windows while a suspicious vehicle was idling outside for 45 minutes. By the time police responded, the vehicle was gone.
At 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, police received a call about a suspicious vehicle.
At 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to investigate a suspicious gold Toyota circling the area of the fairgrounds.
Police Reports
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 12:33 p.m. Monday, officers went to a Parriott Avenue residence for a report of a theft.
At 2:16 p.m. Monday, officers went to a Sixth Street residence for a report of a theft.
At 4:08 p.m. Monday, officers went to a Mulberry Avenue residence to serve an unspecified warrant on and unspecified person.
At 2:47 a.m. Tuesday, officers went to a Center Street residence for a report of a drunk man who would not leave when asked to do so.
At 10 a.m. Tuesday, officers at headquarters took a report about someone stalking a girl.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
At 9:05 a.m. Monday, Harley H. Carr, 23, of 312 E. Main St., Holloway, was cited for assured clear distance ahead following an accident on Interstate 70 in Pease Township. According to the report, Carr was driving a 1998 Dodge Durango and was eastbound. Richard L. Wise, 59, of 69999 Main St., Bannock, was also eastbound and was driving a 2000 Ford F150. Wise slowed and stopped due to traffic conditions.
Carr failed to stop, swerved in an attempt to avoid Wise’s vehicle and struck the right rear bumper, a concrete curb and the right side of Wise’ vehicle.
On Monday, John E. Furbee, 56, of 575 10th St., Moundsville, was arrested for failure to appear. No bond was set.
At 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Russell E. Noel, 70, of Edwardsville, Ill. and Sandra L. Johnson, 50, of 45382 Shank Road St. Clairsville, were both traveling east on I-70 in Richland Township, According to the report, Johnson slowed for traffic and was struck in the rear by Noel’s vehicle. Noel was cited for assured clear distance ahead.
At 7:39 p.m. Saturday, Terry L. Barbe, 61, of 62220 South 26 Road, Bethesda, was driving a 2003 Dodge Ram and was backing out of a private drive. A vehicle owned by Michael Funkhooser, 53685 High Ridge Road, Bridgeport, was parked in a private parking spot. Barbe backed across Township Road 425 and struck Funkhouser’s vehicle. There was no citation on the report.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Monday, Lewis E. Palmer Jr. 43, of 5433 Mt. Victory Road, Powhatan Point, was arrested as a fugitive from justice.
On Monday, a person came on station to report a debit card was stolen. The purchases were made in Columbus.
At 1:29 p.m. Monday, Wal-Mart reported a shoplifter. A deputy responded.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Driving Suspended
At 11:46 a.m. Monday, police arrested Jeff Parsons, 43, of Wheeling for driving suspended with a DUI charge. Parsons was placed in the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail.
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 3:56 a.m. Friday, officers responded to a Sixth Street address regarding a complaint of intoxicated individuals making noise.
At 3:30 p.m. Friday, officers responded to Wal-Mart for a report of shoplifting.
At 3:45 p.m. Friday, officers responded to an Elm Avenue address for a report of theft.
At 8:10 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a Lafayette Avenue business for a report of a fight.
At 2:27 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to a Jefferson Avenue business for a report of a fight.
At 2:40 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to an Arlington Avenue business for a report of a fight.
At 6:09 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a Jefferson Avenue residence for a report of a fight.
At 4:57 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to Wal-Mart for a report of a theft.
At 5:39 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a Simpson Avenue residence regarding a man who was left on the ground after a fight.
At 10:12 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to a 12th Street residence regarding a report of a woman threatening suicide.
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 8:51 p.m. Sunday, a trucker drove in the Pilot Travel Center lot on Belmont-Morristown Road, and reported another truck driver threatened him with a pipe. Suspect was gone when deputies arrived.
At 4:54 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the Super Halloween Superstore for a shoplifting incident.
On Saturday, Nicole W. Clear, 31, of 56320 Key Bellaire Road, Bellaire, was arrested for identify theft, falsification and theft. Bond was set a $4,500.
On Saturday, Tyler S. Brown, 21, of 604 Washington St., Powhatan Point, was arrested as a fugitive from justice.
On Saturday, Vicky P. Wijay, 30, of 805 Mitchell Ave., Beverly, Ohio, was arrested for theft. Bond of $1,000 was posted.
On Saturday, Frankie J. Sabo Jr., 72, of 51140 Sand Hill Road, Neffs, was arrested for theft. Surety bond of $2,500 was posted.
On Friday, Charles D. Durant, 33, of 64037 Fulton Hill Road, Bellaire, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
On Friday, Benjamin D. Dobrich, 25, of 42005 Mt. Hope Road, Bethesda, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
On Friday, Raevyn L, Kinsey, 30, of 216 Depot St., Flushing, was arrested for contempt. No bond was set.
On Friday, Michael T. Swiger, 35, of 3180 Hill St., Weirton, was arrested for theft. Surety bond of $1,000 was posted.
On Friday, Richard J. Keras, 30, of 322 Wilman Ave., Steubenville, was arrested for failure to appear.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Possession of Marijuana
At 1:40 a.m. Friday, police initiated a traffic on Interstate 470 across from the ballfields. The female driver from Indiana was issued citations for possession of marijuana and speeding. A male passenger was cited for possession of marijuana.
Carrying a Concealed
Deadly Weapon
On Friday, a man stopped officers and asked them for directions. Officers learned that the man, Danny Barnes, 18, address not listed, was in possession of a deadly weapon. He was arrested for carrying a concealed, deadly weapon.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Friday, Curtis L. Crupe, 37, of 2602 Ferrell Ave., Triadelphia, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond was set at $250.
On Thursday, Barbara A. Tittle, 40, of 4202 Harrison St., Bellaire, was arrested for complicity. No bond was set.
On Thursday, Suzanna E. McKelvey, 38, of 73841 Pleasant Grove Road, Adena, was arrested on two counts of failure to appear. Bond of $3,500 was posted.
On Thursday, Joshua Hill, 27, of 290 Hickory Hill Lane, Moundsville, was arrested for trafficking in drugs, marijuana. Bond of $2,500 was posted.
At 11:50 p.m Thursday, a Shadyside resident a reported man knocked on a door and asked to use the phone. The complainant did not let him in the house and requested a deputy come and check. A deputy responded and took the man to jail on a warrant.
At 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, a complainant came to the station to report someone broke into an unoccupied house he owns on Church Street in Barton and stole copper piping.
At 8:38 p.m. Wednesday, officials responded to a domestic complaint at an address on East High Street in Flushing.
At 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, a complainant from a residence on U.S. 250 in Colerain reported being continuously harassed. Eggs were reportedly thrown at the complainants home overnight, and they requested extra patrols in the area.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
On Thursday, Heidi Jo McGrew, 33, of 1716 Guernsey St., Bellaire, was charged with failure to appear, FRA suspension, non compliance and window tint. Bond was set at $1,095. There was no bond set on the FRA charge.
BELLAIRE POLICE DEPARTMENT
On Thursday, Scott T. Kennedy, 48, of 700 41st. St., Apt. 30, Bellaire, was arrested for domestic violence.
Police Reports
BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 11:34 p.m. Monday, a unit out with a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot at the Ohio Valley Plaza in St. Clairsville reported the driver of the vehicle with Texas plates had an adctive warrant. One bag of crystal meth was also found, officials said. The driver, who was not named in the report, was taken to jail.
At 9:33 p.m. Monday, a caller from Fairpoint-New Athens Road reported a door ripped off of a trailer and Oxycodone missing.
At 6:53 p.m. Monday, a caller reported observing a person loading a shotgun in a red car in the parking lot outside of Sam’s Club in the Ohio Valley Plaza. Units responded and advised it was not a shotgun, but instead was a crossbow.
BELMONT COUNTY
DRUG TASK FORCE
On Tuesday, Ryan J. Forsythe, 21, of 433-32nd St., Bellaire, was arrested for possession of drugs. Bond was set at $1,000.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
On Tuesday, Thomas H. Alston, 68, of Dayton, was arrested for DUI suspension.
BARNESVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
On Tuesday, Jerald W. Ray, 29, of Cambridge, was arrested for persistent disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $500.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, an official with the city electrical department reported that city crews working at the new CVS retail development across National Road from Whiteside’s were missing tools from when they were working at the site on Sept. 17 and were apparently last seen before they went to lunch that day. He said they did not notice the tools were missing until Oct. 2. Larger tools that were reported missing were entered into the National Crime Information Center database.
MOUNDSVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
At 9:49 a.m. Tuesday, officers arrested Susan A. Smith, no age or address given, for shoplifting at Wal-Mart.
At 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, officers went to a First Street business for a report of theft.
At 2:31 p.m. Tuesday, officers arrested Zachary Goode, no age or address given, on a warrant for an unspecified charge.
At 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, officers arrested Wheeling resident Casey Higgs, no age given, for shoplifting at Wal-Mart.
At 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, officers went to a Lafayette Avenue business for a report of theft.
Police Reports
WHEELING
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Leaving the Scene
At 2:52 a.m. Tuesday, police located an unoccupied wrecked vehicle on the ramp to Interstate 70 west in Fulton. The driver was located and charges are pending.
Burglary
At 1:14 p.m. Monday, police were called to the 2300 block of Overbrook Avenue. on a report of a daytime burglary.
Shoplifting
At 7:06 p.m. Monday, police went to a Woodsdale business regarding a shoplifter. As a result, Teresa D. Williamson of Wheeling was cited for shoplifting first offense.
OHIO COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At about 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to a stabbing in the parking lot of Jill’s Gentleman’s Club. No arrests were made and the suspect fled on foot, according to Sheriff Pat Butler. Butler said the altercation took place between acquaintances, and was caused by an argument over a cell phone.
Butler said the victim was not cooperative at the time.
The investigation will continue once deputies look after the victim and contact the prosecutor’s office. Butler added the victim entered surgery at about 5 a.m. Tuesday.
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 9:35 a.m. Monday, officers went to a Lafayette Avenue business for a report of vandalism.
At 3:30 p.m. Monday, officers went to a Jefferson Avenue business for a report of a vehicle striking another vehicle during a hit and run.
At 9:49 a.m. Tuesday, officers went to Wal-Mart for a report of shoplifting.
At 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, officers went to a First Street business for a report of a theft.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
On Monday, Rebecca M. Lechner, 37, of 82 Virginia St., Wheeling, was arrested on a theft charge. Bond was set at $1,000.
On Monday, Tyler L.J. Kinchen, 21, of 38992 Ohio St., Antioch, Ohio, was arrested on a theft charge. Bond was set at $1,000.
On Tuesday, Colton W. Loggins, 22, of San Augustine, Texas, was arrested for failure to appear.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Malicious Wounding
At 6:50 p.m. Sunday, three units were sent to a North Wheeling location regarding a report a burglary and malicious wounding. No other information was provided.
DUI
At 2:09 a.m. Saturday, police went the intersection of South Front and Ohio streets for a single-vehicle accident. The driver, Amber Nicole Henderson, age not listed, of Wheeling, was taken by a Wheeling Fire Department ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries. She faces charges of DUI and driving on a revoked license for DUI.
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 12:17 a.m. Friday, officers arrested Gabriel Knight, no age or address given, for DUI.
At 3:35 a.m. Friday, officers arrested Amanda K. Wilson, no age or address given, for driving with a license that was revoked for DUI.
At 2:01 p.m. Saturday, officers went to a Fifth Street address for a report of theft.
At 12:59 p.m. Sunday, officers went to a Tomlinson Avenue business for a report of destruction of property.
At 5:42 p.m. Sunday, officers went to a Lafayette Avenue business for a report of destruction of property.
At 9:35 a.m. Monday, officers went to a Lafayette Avenue business for a report of vandalism.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 8:07 am. Sunday, a deputy went to Riverside Restaurant, Powhatan Point for a complaint that someone tried to torch the front door and broke the door knob.
At 8:51 p.m. Saturday, a deputy went to a report of prowlers on Powhatan Point Hill Road.
At 7:28 p.m. Saturday, a caller on McGregor Hill Road, Bellaire, reported someone broke the door and stole tools and parts from house.
At 6:42 p.m. Saturday, a caller from M.G Dice, Barnesville Industrial Park, reported a lock on one of the fuel tanks was cut.
At 4:18 p.m. Saturday, a person on Singer Road, St. Clairsville, reported he loaned his 1996 Oldsmobile to a person and the person has not yet returned the car.
At 4:07 p.m. Saturday, person on Willow Grove Road, St. Clairsville, reported two big dogs were running loose. A deputy responded, but the dogs took off. The animal shelter was notified.
At 6:15 a.m. Saturday, a deputy went to Broadview Road, Shadyside, for a domestic complaint.
At 6:14 p.m. Friday, a person who drives a school bus for Bellaire came on station to report one of the students on the bus made a threat to shoot her.
At 8:07 p.m. Friday, a deputy went to Boscov’s for a female shoplifter who was brought to the jail.
On Friday, Brittany M. Ernest, 20, of Moundsville, was arrested on a theft charge. Bond was set at $1,000.
On Friday, Michelle M. Cook, 42, of Moundsville, was arrested for persistent disorderly conduct and theft. Bond of $1,250 was posted.
On Friday, Lacey N. Johnson, 26, of 63621 Sand Hill Road, Bellaire, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, persistent disorderly conduct and theft. Bond of $2,250 was posted.
On Friday, Gamal Ahmad, 48, of 72321 Colerain Road, Bridgeport, was arrested for two counts of possession of drugs and driving under suspension. Bond was set at $3,750.
On Friday, Devin D. Walker, 24, of 117 Ash Ave., Moundsville, was arrested for failure to appear.
On Friday, Jessica M. Robinson, 22, of 3870 Grandview Ave., Shadyside, was arrested on five counts of misuse of a credit card. Bond was set at $12,500.
On Saturday, Cody E. Burch, 22, of 68209 Commercial Drive, Bridgeport, was arrested for criminal trespassing, and domestic violence,
On Saturday, Jared M. Neff, 19, of 6402 Boyd Ridge Road, St. Clairsville, was arrested for failure to appear and obstructing official business.
On Sunday, Donald C. Henderson, 26, of 233 East Main St., St. Clairsville, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond was set at $1,000.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
On Sunday, Brandon L. Lee, 26, of Brownsfield, Texas, was arrested for failure to wear a seatbelt, speed, no operator’s license and carrying a concealed weapon. Bond of $10,675 was posted.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Domestic Battery
At 4:11 p.m. Tuesday, officers were sent to an Eoff Street residence after a passerby reported a person in the street asking someone to call the police. As a result, police arrested Jordan Dale Myers of Wheeling on two counts of domestic battery and resisting an officer.
At 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, an officer was sent Lincoln Avenue where Patrick Naples, 40, of Wheeling was arrested for domestic battery.
Public Intoxication
At 5:36 p.m. Monday, police arrested John Earl Phelps, 48, of Wheeling on a municipal warrant and public intoxication at a South York Street location.
Possession of a
Controlled Substance
At 10:04 p.m. Monday, police initiated a traffic stop because occupants of the vehicle were not wearing their seatbelts. As a result, Sarah Hoge was cited for possession of Tramadol Hydrochloride and for not wearing a seatbelt. Passenger Adam Blackburn was cited for not wearing a seatbelt.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 2:11 p.m. Tuesday, a caller from Warfield Road in Wayne Township reported the front tires were stolen off her vehicle.
At 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, officials received a report of a vehicle that ran over the hill from Tiger Mart on National Road, St. Clairsville, and into the Whiteside building. A deputy responded and reported that Bill’s Towing was already on scene.
At 5:46 a.m. Tuesday, officials received a report of two females involved in an altercation at West Drive in Pease Township.
On Tuesday, Jessica Jo Layman, 36, of 1677 Township Road 163, Rayland, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond was set at $200.
On Tuesday, Justin M. Lemasters, 28, of 62703 OK Road, Belmont, was arrested as a fugitive from justice.
On Tuesday, Jonathan O. Stonebraker, 30, of 53003 Farmington Road, Bridgeport, was arrested for endangering children and burglary. Bond was set at $16,000.
At 7:10 p.m. Monday, officials responded to an animal complaint on Washington Boulevard in Pease Township. The caller’s dog was reportedly attacked by a neighbor’s dog.
Police Reports
WHEELING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Driving While Suspended
At 6:33 p.m. Monday, an officer conducted a traffic stop at South York Street which resulted in the arrest of Raymond Boyd Rutan, 43, of Martins Ferry, on charges of driving without a seatbelt and driving with a suspended license, third offense.
At 12:32 a.m. Tuesday, an officer initiated a traffic stop on a white Jeep Patriot driving without headlights on at a National Road location. As a result, Jillian Renee Boothe of Benwood was arrested for driving on a suspended license, first offense.
Intimidation of a Witness
At 8:40 p.m. Monday, an officer was sent to a Chapline Street address on a report of threats.
Theft
At 2:24 p.m. Monday, an officer was sent to an 18th Street location regarding a theft from vehicle.
Driving While Revoked
At 10:15 a.m. Monday, an officer initiated a traffic stop and arrested Donald Daniels, age and address not listed, for driving on a revoked license for DUI second offense and for following too closely.
MOUNDSVILLE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
At 8:56 a.m. Monday, officers went to a First Street address for a report of a truck spilling concrete into an intersection.
At 12:37 p.m. Monday, officers went to a Poplar Avenue residence for a report of loud noise.
At 12:50 p.m. Monday, officers at headquarters took a report from a resident claiming he was being harassed.
At 5:49 p.m. Monday, officers went to a Lafayette Avenue business for a battery report.
At 7:16 p.m. Monday, officers went to a Mulberry Avenue business for a report of a fight.
BELMONT COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
At 4:08 p.m. Monday, a deputy responded to Pine Lake Trailer Court, Belmont, where a parent reported her juvenile daughter was being harassed by another juvenile female.
At 12:40 p.m. Monday, a resident on Garrett Road, Washington Township, reported that while he was a work, someone broke into his residence and stole numerous tools and a motor from a Harley Davidson motorcycle.
At 3:51 p.m. Monday, an employee at Sting Ray Pressure, Executive Drive, St. Clairsville, reported an employee was let go and was giving them a hard time. A deputy responded, but the subject left prior to his arrival.
At 3:38 p.m. Monday, an employee of Boscov’s at the Ohio Valley Mall reported two shoplifters, one male and one female, who took off on foot toward another store at the mall.
At 11:38 a.m. Monday, a deputy responded to the Colerain Fire Department where personnel reported items were stolen from an ambulance.
On Monday, Donald J. Machine, 28, of 500 Crawford St., Martins Ferry, was arrested on breaking and entering charges. No bond was set.
On Monday, Kim L. Cecil, 62, of 525 W. Pike St., Zanesville, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond set at $2,500.
On Monday, Edward Knott, 57, of 104 N. St., Woodsfield, was arrested for failure to appear. Bond of $1,000 was posted.
At 7:55 p.m. Sunday, a resident reported four-wheelers were going at high speed on Helen Gregg Road, Bethesda. A deputy responded, but the four-wheelers were gone when he arrived.
At 10:26 a.m. Sunday, a representative from Awakenings on East Main Street, Belmont, reported a client who was a resident at the facility was being difficult.
The caller said they believed the client was under the influence of narcotics, according to the report. Carleen Abel, 43, was taken to jail per probate court for bond revocation.
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