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Reports – Ohio State Highway Patrol

¯ James J. Diehl, 62, of 38450 Sheep Skin Ridge Road, Lower Salem, was southbound Jan. 27 on Ohio 821 in Fearing Township. His 2018 Audi Q7 traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a utility pole. He was cited for operating a vehicle without being in reasonable control of it. ¯ Michael Seth White, 24, of 2136 W. Hosom Road NW, Malta, was traveling southbound Jan. 29 on County Road 4 in Malta Township. Melayne K. Pritchett, 49, of 2446 North Malta Hill Road NW, Malta, was stopped on County Road 4, facing southbound. White attempted to pass Pritchett’s 2008 GMC Envoy. ...

Police reports

Reports/Washington County ¯ A deputy was dispatched Sunday to Sparling Road, Waterford Township, to a report of trash being dumped on the property during the weekend of Feb. 4. The complainant returned to the residence and found seven bags of trash thrown onto the property. The trash was searched, finding an individual’s name on mail. After contacting the individual, it was determined that Zachary Charles Raines of 255 Rummer Road, Marietta, was to take the trash to his location for disposal. The deputy was advised that the Raines subject was driving on Sparling Road and the ...

Two arrested by Major Crimes Task Force

Agents of the Major Crimes Task Force and members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team prepared to execute a search warrant Tuesday at the residence of Anthony Curry and Clarissa Dougherty, 408 Marion St., Marietta. Surveillance revealed a vehicle registered to Dougherty leaving from the home. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was identified as Anthony Curry. Curry was ordered out of the vehicle and detained. Adult Parole Authority officers advised that they had a warrant for Curry and a holder was placed on Curry. Agents and SRT members executed ...

One arrested on possession charge

Agents with the Major Crimes Task Force conducted a search warrant at a local establishment in Pioneer Township on Friday, and arrested Shaquille Marquis Dawkins for possession of drugs. Dawkins was listed as the “renter” of the room agents entered and where they located Dawkins and another individual. The area was secured and Dawkins advised agents that there was approximately 2 to 3 ounces of methamphetamine there, however it had been stolen from him. Agents located a plastic bag containing methamphetamine inside a pair of pants, which Dawkins advised were his. Also located ...

Police

Reports/Marietta ¯ A patrolman responded to Dave’s Auto Sales, 705 Virginia St., Feb. 1 in reference to a missing dealer plate. An investigation was initiated and the plate was entered as stolen. ¯ A patrolman was dispatched Feb. 1 to the Kroger’s Shopping Center in regards to the report of a fight. Upon arrival, it was learned that a man and woman had been arguing, with the reportee thinking the woman was being assaulted. A concerned citizen attempted to intervene, which angered the man, causing him to become involved in a verbal altercation with the concerned citizen. ¯ An ...

Property Transfers

Adams Township ¯ Earl J. and Marvel J. Smith tp Nathan H. and Cindy L. Worthington, 150 Laurel Ridge Road, $200,000, warranty deed. ¯ Quantum Hardwoods LLC to Daniel Trayer et al, Big Run Road, $200,000, deed. ¯ Donna Harrigan et al to Randall Hammond, 9137 Muskingum River Road, quit claim. Aurelius Township ¯ Andrew D. and Edna Weaver to Corey L. and Megan M. Weiland, Baker Ridge Road, $105,000, joint survivorship. Barlow Township ¯ Larry O. and Teresa K. Moody to Jason R. and Cheyenne F. James, 9584 State Route 339, $850,000, warranty deed. ¯ Connie Sue Reynolds et ...