WCSO NEWS RELEASES FOR 13 NOV 17


On 6 Nov 17 Deputy A. McConnell responded to Muskingum Township in reference to an unruly juvenile.  The juvenile had shoved the parent(s), ran away from the home as well as stealing medication from the parents.  The juvenile was located and was resisting the attempts to keep her from leaving again.  The juvenile also resisted with deputies upon them speaking with her.  The juvenile will be charged through Washington County Juvenile Court for assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, possession of dangerous drugs and theft.

On 9 Nov 17 Deputy McKee assisted Deputy Stackpole with a female subject passed out at the wheel of a motor vehicle in the Washington County Jail’s parking lot.  Deputy McKee noticed the female, Tricia Ferebee, standing behind her vehicle talking to Deputy Stackpole. Deputy Stackpole advised he suspected Tricia of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.   Deputy McKee began to speak with Tricia, who admitted to driving to the jail.  Tricia admitted to consuming an alcoholic beverage, while sitting in the vehicle, and also admitted to consuming several “shots” of another alcoholic beverage.   Tricia was unsteady on her feet, had glassy eyes, slurred speech and the odor of an alcoholic beverage on or about her person. Tricia agreed to submit to a series of standardized field sobriety tests, which she performed poorly on.  Tricia Velnette Ferebee, age 35, 717 Zanesville Street, Beverly, was placed under arrest for physical control of a motor vehicle and open container.

On 9 Nov 17 Deputies responded to Aurelius Township in reference to a domestic situation.  In speaking with all parties it was determined to be unfounded.  Case closed.  (953)

On 9 Nov 17 Deputies responded to 3747 Blue Knob Road, Marietta, in reference to a domestic disturbance.  Dispatch received a 911 call from that address, during which they could hear a male and a female having an argument in the background. Dispatch advised they heard a female say she was being harmed before the phone line went dead.  Deputies arrived at the residence and spoke with Kody Martin and Lacey Smith. Lacey stated she and Kody had been dating since January of 2017 and are currently homeless, but have been staying with friends at the residence for the last couple weeks.  Lacey further stated she and Kody got into an argument during which time the argument became physical.  Kody spoke with deputies and denied striking Lacey as she had reported. Kody stated that he did hold her on the couch to calm her down.  Kody Jarrid Martin, age 26, 1680 S. Cove Lane, Norwich, OH, was advised he was being placed under arrest for domestic violence.  During the ride to the Washington County Jail Kody kicked the cage of the cruiser multiple times.

On 10 Nov 17 Deputies responded to 677 Kern Road, Waterford, in reference to an underage party at that location. Numerous vehicles were observed in the driveway along with several people running through the interior of the residence. Deputy J McConnell located Brendan Dailey outside at the rear of the residence.  Brendan admitted to drinking alcohol during the evening and submitted to a preliminary breath test, which showed a blood alcohol content of .145.  Brendan Michael Dailey, age 20, 135 Center Street, Waterford, was placed under arrest for underage consumption of alcohol.   The homeowner allowed Deputies to check the rest of the residence.  Grant Weihl was located and admitted to drinking alcohol and submitted to a preliminary breath test, which showed a blood alcohol content of .138.  Grant Allen Weihl, age 18, 35 Davis Road, Watertown, was placed under arrest for underage consumption of alcohol.  Both subjects were transported to the Washington County Jail for processing.

The following subjects were recently sentenced in Washington County Common Pleas Court:

Andrew Franklin Morgan, age 31, 1157 Clement Avenue, Belpre, 5th degree felony possession of drugs, 2 counts, 4th degree felony failure to appear; 120 days County Jail and SEPTA.

Trent Dwight Mason, age 28, 710 Front Street, #5, Marietta, 5th degree possession of drugs; 6 months Orient.

Eric Ellis Luke, age 30, 115 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, 3rd degree felony illegal cultivation of marijuana, violation community control; 12 months Orient.

Thomas Christain Kaptis, age 42, 9580 State Route 339, Vincent, 5th degree felony possession of heroin, 4th degree felony failure to appear; 180 days county jail.

The following warrant was received at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office:

Robert Richards, 713 E. Montgomery Street, Marietta, failure to appear.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Thursday 9 Nov 17 and Monday 13 Nov 17:

Brandon Charles Clemons, age 35, 715 Mary Street, Belpre, for probation violation, a misdemeanor. Clemons was arrested at the Probation Office by Officer P Brockmeier of the Marietta City Probation Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 9 Nov 17 at 12:39 pm.

Tricia Velnette Ferebee, age 35, 717 Zanesville Street, Beverly, for physical control of vehicle under intoxication and open container, both misdemeanors. Ferebee was arrested in the Washington County Jail parking lot by Deputy McKee of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 9 Nov 17 at 7:46 pm.

Kody Jarrid Martin, age 26, 1680 S. Cove Lane, Norwich, OH, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Martin was arrested on Blue Knob Road by Deputy Schwendeman of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 9 Nov 17 at 10:10 pm.

David James Smearman, III, age 30, 570 Albright Road, Beverly, on a warrant for probation violation, a misdemeanor. Smearman was arrested by Patrolman Bonnette of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Nov 17 at 12:31 am.

Grant Allen Weihl, age 18, 35 Davis Road, Watertown, for underage consumption of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Weihl was arrested by Deputy Schwendeman of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Nov 17 at 1:34 am.

Brendan Michael Dailey, age 20, 135 Center Street, Waterford, for underage consumption of alcohol, a misdemeanor. Dailey was arrested by Deputy Schwendeman of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Nov 17 at 2:01 am.

Robert Earl O’Brien, Jr., age 35, 343 Main Street, Lower Salem, on two warrants for failure to appear and nonsupport of dependents, both felonies, having weapons under disability, drug instrument possession, burglary, receiving stolen property, safecracking and theft, all felonies, and failure to comply to order/signal, a misdemeanor. O’Brien was arrested in Lower Salem by Deputy Allender of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Nov 17 at 11:50 am.

Steven Lee O’Brien, age 28, 343 Main Street, Lower Salem, on a warrant for drug paraphernalia, a felony. O’Brien was arrested by Deputy Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Nov 17 at 6:14 pm.

Jerod Scott Williams, age 30, 1605 Farson Street, Belpre, for receiving stolen property, a felony. Williams was arrested by Patrolman Giffin of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Nov 17 at 6:51 pm.

Christopher Adam Sciance, age 27, 245 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, for drugs possession, drug instrument possession and illegal conveyance weapon/items in detention facility, all felonies. Sciance was arrested by Patrolman Warden of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Nov 17 at 3:38 am.

Courtney Taylor Smith, age 26, 388 Oak Grove Road, Williamstown, WV, for theft, a misdemeanor. Smith was arrested by Patrolman McClelland of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Nov 17 at 4:51 pm.

Skyler Michael Paul, age 25, 1314 Glendale Road, Marietta, for two counts of receiving stolen property, both felonies and on a warrant for burglary, a felony. Paul was arrested at his residence by Sgt. Reeder of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 11 Nov 17 at 9:42 pm.

John Nicolas Wooten, age 26, 4450 Barnett Ridge Road, Fleming, for fugitive from justice, a misdemeanor. Wooten was arrested by Patrolman Heddleston of the Belpre Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 Nov 17 at 4:12 am.

Terry Harold Ullum, age 58, 62867 SR 124, Long Bottom, OH, for fugitive from justice, a felony, drug paraphernalia and drug possession, both misdemeanors. Ullum was arrested by Patrolman Young of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 Nov 17 at 12:12 pm.

Sheena Dee Kidd, age 31, 587 Morris Loop Road, Marietta, for theft, a misdemeanor. Kidd was arrested at the Fairfield Inn by Patrolman Young of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 12 Nov 17 at 6:08 pm.

 There are currently 29 females and 95 males incarcerated in the Washington County Jail.