$12,000 tossed in Duck Creek
Sheriff seeks restitution from drug sale suspectBy Brad Bauer, bbauer@mariettatimes.com
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Possible prison terms, fines
Felony level - Prison term, Maximum fine
First-degree - Three to 10 years, $20,000
Second-degree - Two to eight years, $15,000
Third-degree - One to five years, $10,000
Fourth-degree - Six to 18 months, $5,000
Fifth-degree - Six months to one year, $2,500
Police admitted Monday to losing $12,000 in cash near Macksburg during a controlled drug buy in March.
The money, two rolled bundles of $100 bills wrapped in rubber bands, is believed to have been thrown into Duck Creek by a suspect as he attempted to run from officers, said Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks.
Police and divers spent several days looking for the money with no success, Mincks said. The department will now seek restitution from the suspect in the case, who was indicted Monday by a grand jury.
"The river was running very high and the current was very strong at that time," Mincks said. "It's hard to tell where that money might be. We believe there may be some assets we can go after to recoup at least some of the losses."
Indicted in the case were Mario R. Johnson, 28, of Detroit; Leonard Collins, 40, of Detroit; and Derill King Jr., 18, of Redford, Mich.
Johnson is accused of throwing the money into the stream while fleeing police after selling 10 ounces of cocaine to undercover officers near the Adult Mart in Macksburg.
The men were among 20 individuals indicted Monday.
Specifically, Johnson is charged with second-degree felony trafficking in cocaine and third-degree felony tampering with evidence. King is charged with second-degree felony trafficking in cocaine. Collins is charged with second-degree felony trafficking in cocaine and first-degree felonious assault. In addition to participating in the drug transaction, Collins is accused of nearly striking an officer with his vehicle as he attempted to flee the scene.
Mincks said the men are believed to be part of an organization from Detroit and Cleveland, working in conjunction with people in the Marietta/Parkersburg area intent on distributing cocaine. The arrests are considered significant in curtailing the influx of powder cocaine into the Marietta/Parkersburg area, he said.
About $7,000 of the money belonged to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The rest of the cash belonged to the Parkersburg Narcotics Task Force, which assisted in the sting.
Mincks said the money is marked, but he didn't know what would happen if it was found by a citizen.
"I'm not sure of the law on that," Mincks said. "We would probably know when they started spending it, though."
Washington County Prosecutor Jim Schneider also was unclear on what should happen if someone came across the cash.
"That money could be anywhere from Macksburg to New Orleans by now," Schneider said. "I suppose someone in Macksburg could have an extra nice Christmas. I don't know."
Also indicted (addresses were not provided):
John E. Zimmerman, 58, was charged with fourth-degree felony driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Zimmerman is accused of being under the influence during a July 13 traffic stop in Washington County. Prosecutors said Zimmerman has five prior drunk driving convictions, including one three days before the most recent arrest.
Dwight K. Masters Jr., 40, was charged with fifth-degree felony non-support of dependents. Masters is accused of failing to pay $19,500 in child support between 1999 and October 2008.
James Wright, 41, was charged with third-degree felony burglary. Wright is accused of breaking into a Dunham Township residence on Sept. 13.
Quinton Johnson, 25, was charged with fifth-degree felony non-support of dependents. Johnson is accused of failing to pay $5,367 in child support between Jan. 1, 2007, and October 2008.
Corey C. Boring, 31, was charged with fifth-degree felony non-support of dependents. Boring is accused of failing to pay $6,009 in child support between June 2006 and October 2008.
Adam J. Hadley, 19, was charged with fifth-degree felony theft and fifth-degree felony forgery. Hadley is accused of stealing and cashing checks from a Belpre woman on Sept. 14.
Michael Babcock, 32, was charged with third-degree felony robbery. Babcock is accused of attempting to steal $250 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart on Sept. 21. Police said Babcock shoved a store employee who attempted to detain him, which elevated the offense from a theft to a robbery charge.
Sherri D. Goodwin, 48, was charged with fifth-degree felony deception to obtain a dangerous drug. Goodwin is accused of visiting several doctors and drug stores in an effort to get dangerous drugs.
Norman D. Kennedy, 23, was charged with fourth-degree felony theft of drugs and fifth-degree felony complicity to commit grand theft. Kennedy and two other men are accused of breaking into several vehicles in the Norwood area of Marietta on Nov. 12.
Anthony W. Kennedy, 25, was charged with fifth-degree felony complicity to commit grand theft. Kennedy and two others are accused of breaking into several vehicles in the Norwood area of Marietta on Nov. 12.
Robert M. Russell, 19, was charged with fifth-degree felony complicity to commit grand theft and fifth-degree felony receiving stolen property. Russell and two others are accused of breaking into several vehicles in the Norwood area of Marietta on Nov. 12.
Mitchell L. Erb, 22, was charged with fourth-degree felony receiving stolen property. Erb is accused of attempting to steal a vehicle from a Grandview Township residence on Nov. 12.
Penny L. Jones, 53, was charged with fourth-degree felony driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Jones is accused of driving under the influence during a Sept. 13 traffic stop in Marietta. Prosecutors said Jones has three prior drunk driving convictions in the past six years.
Keith J. Lowe, 19, was charged with three counts of fourth-degree felony unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Lowe is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl between July and August.
James "Jamie" Hoban II, 33, of Belpre, was charged with two counts of third-degree felony gross sexual imposition. Hoban is accused of engaging in sexual contact with two 12-year-old girls over a several week period during the fall of 2007.
Robert N. Mease Jr., 32, was charged with third-degree felony unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Mease is accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl in 2002.
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JohnnyRingo
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11-26-08 4:50 PM
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»Report Abuse.... I guess you're not allowed to say "stuff it" on here either.
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Johanna
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11-25-08 8:28 PM
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Is that the big place on the right of I-77? lol
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 7:38 PM
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Or studying in the Macksburg Public Library.
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Indian
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11-25-08 7:24 PM
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Now what was this article about? I wish I was fishing that day.
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 6:58 PM
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bitter.... how about a date on the news article?
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Johanna
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11-25-08 6:56 PM
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Anyone know who she is talking about or if it is true?
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Johanna
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11-25-08 6:48 PM
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What Sheriff and when was this?
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Johanna
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11-25-08 6:46 PM
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Yes, Johnny...they are!
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Bittersweet
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11-25-08 6:41 PM
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thank you johanna....that was very kind of you!
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Johanna
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11-25-08 6:38 PM
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oops...threats....
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Johanna
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11-25-08 6:37 PM
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Careful with the treats...Storm Vet...remember the story of the Career Center...
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 6:24 PM
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usmcE4dstormvet... Let's storm the hill and get bitter and telephonecompany. hahahahahahaha
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 6:22 PM
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Johanna...... These two are nasty.
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usmcE4dstormvet
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11-25-08 6:22 PM
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Bitter-sweat! You're so full of it! I think the S.O. has better things to do than extort money from any of your elitist (so called) friends.
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Johanna
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11-25-08 6:20 PM
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Bitter's comment to Alchemy has to be the nicest one she has ever written. Getting soft on us?
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 6:19 PM
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does it matter if the money is all wet? How much do I need?
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 6:18 PM
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No thanks.... I have higher standards than that.........
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 6:17 PM
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bitter.... when I write comments like that, the word nazis take it off.
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 6:15 PM
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bitter..... you buying?
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Bittersweet
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11-25-08 6:13 PM
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JR if you wanna come see me try the hill...we could do lunch.
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 5:55 PM
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telefonica..... still answering phones for the phone company?
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JohnnyRingo
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11-25-08 5:51 PM
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bitter.... how are things in Norwood?
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telefonica
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11-25-08 5:50 PM
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Must be where that so called "stinch" is coming from. Dirty Money. Corrupt officials.
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Bittersweet
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11-25-08 5:49 PM
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desertstormvet.....yea your right the next time one of my friends gets pulled over by the MIB for nothing....then tells them "since your from another state and your leaving in 5 days just pay me $100.00 and we will forget this ticket so you don't have to come to court....make it easier all around, huh?" then the same bunch loses $12,000 by saying it was thrown in the river so it will never have to be reported.....sounds like something you and JR supports....thats ok though i understand.
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Johanna
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11-25-08 5:46 PM
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They are ignorant and obviousle haven't met some of the County's finest in the Dept!
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