WCSO NEWS RELEASES FOR 21 NOV 17


 On 17 Nov 17 at approximately 1400 hours a dog belonging to Donna Malcolm, 6886 State Route 821, Whipple, became loose from her residence.  Malcolm’s dogs went onto neighboring  property and allegedly jumped on the dog at that location.  Malcom’s dog did not cause any injuries to the neighbor’s dog, however the owner was very upset as this has been an ongoing issue.  The Malcolms had been warned to restrain their dog in the past and admitted the dog was loose again on this date.  A citation is being issued to Donna Malcolm for failing to restrain her dog.   (805)

On 18 Nov 17 Sgt. Mankins took a theft report at 27055 SR 7, Marietta, at the Dollar General.  This case remains under investigation.

On 19 Nov 17 Steve Dixon reported a canine had attacked his canine at 85 Belavista Drive, Marietta, OH.   Dixon states the canine came onto his property and was growling at his canine, and tried to go for his canine’s neck, however he was able to force the canine to flee. The owner of the canine, Emily Boyd,  arrived at the location to retrieve her canine.  Dixon stated this was the second time Emily’s canine had attacked his canine.   A neighbor  heard Steve yelling and when she opened her door Emily’s canine tried to run into her residence, however she shut the door to stop the canine from entering.  The neighbor observed Emily yelling in the street at the canine, and then left the canine in the street and drove away.   The neighbor also reported the canine being loose multiple times and being aggressive.   Deputy McKee spoke with Emily who admitted her one year old Shepard mix had gotten loose, but  denied her canine was aggressive and/or had been loose more than once. Emily was advised she would be charged for failing to restrain her canine.   (910)

On 20 Nov 17 Deputies were dispatched to 20125 State Route 550, Marietta,  in reference to a domestic violence incident.  During the investigation it was determined Cory Meeks had gotten in his juvenile child’s face and threatened to slap her.  Cory’s mother got in between the two in fear of Cory hitting the child.  Cory was apparently aggravated because his mother did not wake him up before going to pick the child up from school.  During the investigation, it was learned from Cory that he had been using illegal drugs.  Deputy Abbott was placing Cory E. Meeks, age 32, under arrest for domestic violence when he became very irate at his mother for calling the Sheriff’s Office.  Deputies were attempting to restrain Cory in handcuffs when he began to tense up, yelling at Sgt. Mankins and ignoring orders to place his hands behind his back.  Deputies took Cory by the arms at which point Cory jerked his arms away.   Cory was then taken to the ground where he continued resisting, however was eventually handcuffed.  During the walk to place Cory in the cruiser, he continued ignoring orders, trying to pull away from Deputies, and yelling at his mother.  Cory was also charged with resisting arrest and transported to the Washington County Jail for processing.  (296)

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Monday 20 Nov 17 and Tuesday 21 Nov 17:

Joshua Don Martin, age 37, 309 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, for 2 counts violating of a protection order and contempt of court order, misdemeanors.  Martin was arrested by Patrolman Young of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Nov 17 at 11:11 am.

Brandon Charles Clemons, age 35, 715 Mary Street, Apt. A, Belpre, for probation violation, a misdemeanor.  Clemons was arrested by Patrolman Kampmeier of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Nov 17 at 12:17 pm.

McKenzie Ann Cowman, age 24, 814 Seneca Drive, Belpre, for disorderly conduct and probation violation, misdemeanors.  Cowman was arrested in Belpre by Patrolman Fields of the Belpre City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Nov 17 at 1:19 pm.

Lynsey Brooke Erb, age 30, 140 Cecil Meneffee Drive, Moorefield, WV, for theft, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, obstructing official business, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, all felonies, and burglary and failure to appear out of Noble and Monroe County.  Erb was arrested by Deputy Parks of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Nov 17 at 4:32 pm.

Cory Everett Meeks, age 32, 20125 State Route 550, Marietta, for domestic violence and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors.  Meeks was arrested by Deputy Abbott of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Nov 17 at 5:54 pm.

Misty Gail Sealey, age 39, 2100 Hill Street, Belpre, for probation violation, contempt of court order, OVI, OVI suspension and reckless operation, misdemeanors.  Sealey was arrested by Probation Officer P. Brockmeier of the Marietta City Probation Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Nov 17 at 6:33 pm.

Brian Lee Davis, age 22, 22001 Zepp Road E, Sarahsville, OH, on a charge from Guernsey County for aggravated robbery, a felony.  Davis was arrested by Deputy A. McConnell of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Nov 17 at 7:31 pm.

Justin Allen Harris, age 35, 153 Harmar Street, Marietta, for probation violation, a felony, and assault, a misdemeanor.  Harris was arrested by Deputy J. McConnell of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on 20 Nov 17 at 7:52 pm.

Kevin Andrew Williams, age 29, homeless, Marietta, for resisting arrest, obstructing official business, misdemeanors, and warrants for drug possession and drug instrument possession.  Williams was arrested by Patrolman Thomas of the Marietta City Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Nov 17 at 2:39 am.

Natalie Sue Weckbacher, age 34, 300 Center Street, Beverly, for probation violation, a misdemeanor.  Weckbacher was arrested by Probation Officer E. Brockmeier of the Marietta City Probation Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on  21 Nov 17 at 12:29 pm.

John Louis Claggett, age 42, 2127 Righteous Ridge Road, Waterford, on a warrant for domestic violence., a felony.  Claggett turned himself in and was processed into the Washington County Jail on 21 Nov 17 at 1:42 pm.

There are currently 25 females and 87 males incarcerated in the Washington County Jail.