WCSO NEWS RELEASES FOR 14 SEPT 2021


On 5 Sept 2021 Deputy Young began an investigation in Lowell, OH, regarding a stolen dirk bike.  The victim refused to prosecute. 

On 6 Sept 2021 at approximately 1345 hours Deputy Stillson was dispatched to Pike Street, Marietta Township, to a report of Matthew Sandy throwing rocks at his wife at her place of employment.  Deputy Stillson spoke with witnesses at the scene and determined that Matthew T. Sandy, age 38, 2090 County Road 9, Marietta, OH, would be placed under arrest and charged with domestic violence.  Sandy was transported to the Washington County Jail for processing.

On 7 Sept 2021 Sgt. Brown began an investigation into a dog bite in Barlow Township.  This case remains under investigation.

On 7 Sept 2021 Sgt. Brown began an investigation in Fairfield Township regarding a financial scam.  This case remains under investigation.

On 7 Sept 2021 Deputy Gainer began an investigation in Lawrence Township regarding a cabin being broken into and items taken.  This case remains under investigation.

On 8 Sept 2021 Sgt. McConnell responded to 1603 Calder Ridge Road, Dunham Township to Robert Tate reporting a male at this address threw a beer can at him, striking him in the leg.  Tate advised he stopped at the address to speak with the residents.  Tate states he was speaking with a male subject, later identified as William Morris. Tate stated the male, Morris, yelled at him to get off of his property.  Tate asked Morris if he was upset about some fans he took that was in the trash and the male yelled to at him to leave and threw a beer can at him.  Tate stated the can went through his open passenger window striking him in the leg causing beer to get all over the interior of his car and his pants.  A summons will be requested for William Morris on a charge of disorderly conduct.

On 9 Sept 2021 Deputy Peters began an investigation on Tennis Center Drive where a vehicle was entered and items taken.  This case remains under investigation.

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail on 13 Sept 2021:

Baxter Lee Grimes, age 44, New Matamoras, OH, theft, a felony.

William Ray Adams, age 45, Reedsville, OH, driving under suspension, a misdemeanor.

Melissa Ann Hennen, age, Belpre, OH, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

There are currently 20 female inmates and 96 male inmates being housed in the Washington County Jail.