Washington County Sheriff’s Office

¯ On June 12, detectives responded to 1309 Sandhill Road, Marietta Township, to execute a search warrant at the Charles Edward Haught III residence. Earlier in the year, Sgt. McConnell had responded to 440 Highland Ridge Road, Muskingum Township, in reference to the theft of a wood chipper belonging to Asplundh Tree Service. Camera footage was available, however the only description of the vehicle was a white truck, unknown make, model and license plate. About a month later, detectives met with Marietta PD officers regarding a possible suspect in this case, as they had been investigating stolen dump trailer(s). Officers had been working a stolen dump trailer case from Feb. 1. Officers were able to identify a possible suspect from a suspect vehicle. Det. Dolly obtained search warrants and was able to view messages between Charles Edward Haught III and another subject. This subject had sent a photograph to Haught on Jan 30. of a Moritz dump trailer, asking if he wanted to buy the trailer. On June 12 detectives observed a black dump trailer, similar to the Marietta PD stolen trailer, in the yard at Haught’s residence. Photographs observed by detectives were consistent with the markings on the trailer at that residence. Detectives secured a search warrant and responded to 1902 Sandhill Road to execute the warrant. The aforementioned Moritz dump trailer was confirmed to be the stolen dump trailer in the Marietta PD case. Haught was interviewed in reference to the trailer and confirmed the trailer was his. Haught originally lied and said he bought the trailer in 2022 from a subject in Gallipolis, however Haught eventually confirmed he traded some items to the aforementioned subject for the trailer. Detectives searched the 2003 GMC Envoy looking for items mentioned in the original search warrants. A black pouch was located which contained marijuana, suspected drug-affiliated mushrooms, a large clear rock (suspected methamphetamine) and several bags of white powder. The search was concluded and the vehicle secured and towed by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. A search warrant was obtained for the vehicle and the bag containing a bulk amount of clear rock, testing positive for methamphetamine, was found to weigh 26.7 grams and was taken as evidence. Haught, 39, was placed under arrest and taken to the Washington County Jail, charged with one count of trafficking in drugs, one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of receiving stolen property. Haught appeared in Marietta Municipal Court on June 13 and is being held in the Washington County Jail on $25,000 bond.

¯ On June 5, Deputy Peters was patrolling I-77 southbound in Washington County when a vehicle was observed making two traffic violations. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was found to be Anthony M. Clark. Clark was asked if there was anything illegal in the vehicle, with him stating no. K9 Timmy was deployed and conducted a free air sniff around the vehicle. K9 Timmy did indicate on the front driver door, which led to a probable cause search. Deputy Peters located 11 grams of cocaine. Anthony Maurice Clark, 28, of 1607 Claudia Ave., Akron, was placed under arrest and charged with possession of drugs.

¯ On June 6, Sgt. Stillson was on patrol near Arrowhead Road, Belpre, when he observed a vehicle operating above the posted 60 mph speed limit. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the driver, Meagan Elise Wood, 4841 Franklin Valley Road, Jackson, was issued a citation for speed, 75 mph in a 60 mph zone.

¯ On June 6, a sentencing hearing was held at the Washington County Courthouse, and after the hearing, subjects left and were standing outside the courthouse on Putnam Street. Tucker L. Hurst came out of the courthouse and made comments to the victims and other subjects with the victims. Hurst made threats towards the individuals prior to law enforcement arriving. Deputies arrived and Hurst was taken into custody. Tucker Lee Hurst, 37, of 305 Washington St., Marietta, was charged with two counts of retaliation. He was processed at the Washington County Jail.

¯ On June 6, Deputy Eichhorn observed a vehicle operating with no real plate light while on patrol in Marietta Township. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was found to be Haylee Carter. A glass smoking pipe was observed sticking out of the front of Carter’s shirt. Carter was asked to step from the vehicle and a search was conducted, recovering the smoking device.

A search of the vehicle was completed, locating a silver container with packages that contained a white crystalline substance, suspected to be methamphetamines. One package weighed 4.02 grams and the other weighed 0.94 grams. Haylee Marie Carter, 33, of 113 Elm St., Beverly, was placed under arrest and charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

¯ On June 7, Sgt. Stillson was on patrol in Barlow Township when he observed a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was found to be Leslie Villers. A citation was issued to Villers, 113 Front St., Williamstown, for disobeying a traffic control device.

¯ On June 7, Lt. Brown was patrolling the area of Ohio 550 near Virginia Street when he observed a vehicle operating with no license plate light. A traffic stop was conducted with Tiffany Burwell. Burwell produced an expired Ohio identification card, and she was found to be under suspension in West Virginia. Burwell stated she was not legally supposed to be driving. A citation was issued to Burwell, 1468 Muskingum River Road, Marietta, on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. Burwell was advised of her court date and issued a verbal warning for the plate light violation.

The following subjects were processed into Washington County Jail May 31 to June 3 :

¯ David Michael Burns, 43, Circleville, contempt of court.

¯ Benjamin Levi Zartman, 30, Marietta, theft and fugitive from justice, both misdemeanors.

¯ Christopher Paul Cook, 32, Marietta, fugitive from justice, a misdemeanor; and possession of drugs, tampering with evidence and trafficking in drugs, all felonies.

¯ Jamie Elaine Pinkerton, 43, Marietta, fugitive from justice, a misdemeanor.

¯ Judith Ann Bonnette, 70, Little Hocking, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

¯ Damian Nicholas Tyson, 44, Chillicothe, assault, hit skip, driving under suspension, failure to yield or stop at stop/yield sign and breach of recognizance, all misdemeanors.

¯ Misty Roxxann Mitchell, 33, Flemington, W.Va., fugitive from justice, a misdemeanor.

¯ Kristin Nicole Dutcher, 40, Marietta, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

¯ Brian Daniel Bates, 47, Macksburg, aggravated possession of drugs, a felony; and contempt of court, menacing, obstructing official business and resisting arrest, all misdemeanors.

¯ Courtney Nicole Destifanes, 37, Marietta, nonsupport of dependents.

¯ Zachary Warren Lance, 24, Coolville, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

¯ Jerry Lynn Nicholson, 55, possession of drugs, a felony; and illegal use or possession of drugs, a misdemeanor.

¯ Stephen Andrew Cole, 37, Belpre, fugitive from justice.