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Reports/Ohio State Highway Patrol ¯ A three-car crash occurred Feb. 18 on Ohio 60 in McConnelsville. A 2015 Ford Explorer owned by Blixon Elkins of 4114 N. State Route 78, McConnelsville, and a 2013 Honda Civic owned by Tracy L. Simmons of 31 Madison St., Glouster, were parked unattended in parking spots adjacent to Ohio 60. Raymond A. Craig, 50, of 5740 Township Road 273 SE, Shawnee, was northbound on Ohio 60, went off the right side of the road and struck Simmons’ vehicle with his 2014 Nissan Versa. Simmons’ car was forced into Elkins’ car. Craig was cited for operating a ...

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Reports/Marietta ¯ A patrolman responded Feb. 22 to South 5th Automotive, 101 Pike St., and began an investigation into two recent vehicle sales. This case is under investigation. ¯ An officer was dispatched Feb. 22 to Lowe’s, 842 Pike St., in reference to a theft. Multiple items, valued at more than $1,000, were taken without paying by an older man. This case remains under investigation. ¯ An officer investigated an assault complaint Feb. 22 on Franklin Street. After an investigation, Brandon Bruce was arrested for domestic violence, domestic violence by threat, aggravated ...

Ohio man taken into custody following task force operation

POMEROY — An Ohio man was taken into custody Thursday following an operation by agents of the Major Crimes Task Force which yielded one of the largest hauls of crystal methamphetamine in Meigs County history. Caleb Wilson, of Huber Heights, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine and trafficking in methamphetamine, both first-degree felonies. He was being held in the Middleport Jail awaiting his arraignment in Meigs County Court. Due to the large amount of drugs Wilson allegedly trafficked, his charges classify him as a major drug offender in the state, officials ...

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Reports/Washington County ¯ A deputy received notification Feb. 14 that Larry Joy’s dogs were off of his property near East Branch Road, Lowell, on Jan. 14 and Feb. 11. After completing the investigation, it was determined that Larry G. Joy would be charged with failure to restrain. Arrests/Washington County The following individuals were recently processed into the Washington County Jail: ¯ Alexis Leeanne Clatterbuck, 22, of Vincent, was arrested for probation violation, a felony. ¯ Dean William Smith, 29, of McConnelsville, was arrested for four counts of unlawful sexual ...

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Reports/Ohio State Highway Patrol ¯ A two-vehicle crash occurred Feb. 16 on County Road 30 in Dunham Township. Tracey L. Goodfellow, 37, of 5895 Federal Road, Coolville, and Benjamin N. Elder Jr., 65, of 602 McGill Road, Vincent, were eastbound on County Road 30. Goodfellow’s 2019 Chevrolet Traverse made a wide turn to go southbound into a private drive. Elder passed Goodfellow on the right in his 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and was struck by Goodfellow. No citations were issued. ¯ Shelley L. Petty, 65, of 4875 Parkwood Drive, Berlin, was traveling northbound Feb. 17 on Township ...

Property Transfers

Property transfers Due to a change in software in the Washington County Auditor’s office, not all information is available. They are aware of the issue and are looking into it. Adams Township ¯ Timothy E. and Sherry L. Wittekind to Eric P. Offenberger, Henniger Road, $75,000, warranty deed. ¯ Frederick W. and Julie A. Schultheis to Jordon A. and Tiffany M. Yates, 12090 State Route 60, $185,750, warranty deed. Aurelius Township ¯ Denver E. Hesson to Denver E. and Doreen Hesson, 15 Long Run Road, quit claim. ¯ David B. Angert et al to Theodore Ludtman, 15110 State Route ...