WCSO NEWS RELEASES 14 JAN 19
January 14, 2019
On 10 Jan 19 Sgt. McGilton responded to Barnett Ridge Road, Belpre, Ohio, in reference to a Bernese Mountain dog belonging to Noel Metz running loose. Sgt. McGilton received a photograph of this dog standing in the roadway, with information that this was an ongoing issue. Sgt. McGilton observed multiple paw prints leading to and from the driveway of Metz. Sgt. McGilton pulled into the driveway and the dog came from property across the road to her location. The dog also followed Sgt. McGilton’s vehicle as she pulled out of the driveway. The dog was transported to the Humane Society. Noel K. Metz, age 50, 1441 Barnett Ridge Road, Belpre, OH, will be summoned into court on a charge of failure to register and failure to restrain.
On 12 Jan 19 Lt. Hunter was dispatched to a domestic violence incident. In speaking with all individuals involved it was determined that a summons would be requested for a juvenile on a charge of domestic violence.
On 12 Jan 19 Deputy Hall responded to 1301 Joe Skinner Road to a report of storage buildings being entered at that location. Tools and lawn care equipment were removed from the buildings. This case remains under investigation.