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Reports/Marietta ¯ A patrolman advised on March 1 that a citizen had complained about an odor from a vehicle. Officers made contact with the male occupant who was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. A summons will be completed for the man to appear before the Marietta Municipal Court. ¯ A patrolman was contacted March 2 by the Marietta High School vice-principal in reference to a female student video recording another female student while she was changing in a bathroom stall. ¯ An officer was dispatched March 2 to Walmart in reference to two small ...

Marietta Main Street lawsuit dropped

A lawsuit filed last year against Marietta Main Street regarding cups used in the designated outdoor refreshment area was dismissed this week. The lawsuit also names former MMS executive director Cristie Thomas and the City of Marietta as defendants. The plaintiff, Emanuel’s LLC, owns and operates TLV Restaurant in downtown Marietta with Ari Gold listed as CEO. In the decision filed this week, Washington County Common Pleas Judge John Halliday noted the state of Ohio permitted municipalities to establish these designated areas. To participate, businesses must purchase “official ...

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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 ...