WCSO NEWS RELEASES – 24 FEB 2022


On 14 Feb 2022 Deputy Tornes received notification that Larry Joy’s dogs were off of his property near East Branch Road, Lowell, OH, on 14 Jan 2022 and 11 Feb 2022.  After completing the investigation, it was determined that Larry G. Joy would be charged with failure to restrain. 

On 16 Feb 2022 Sgt. Brown was contacted in reference to harassment.  Tanner Hazelton was reported to have contact with a subject after being told not to contact them several times.  Hazelton continued sending FB messages to the subject.  Hazelton phoned Sgt. Brown about an unrelated issue and Sgt. Brown asked Hazelton about the contact.  After completing the investigation Tanner Michael Hazelton, age 27, 413 Cougler Street, New Matamoras, OH, was arrested for telecommunications harassment, and transported to the Washington County Jail.

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County 23 Feb 2022:

Alexis Leeanne Clatterbuck, 22, Vincent, OH, probation violation, a felony.

Dean William Smith, 29, McConnelsville, OH, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, 4 counts, pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, 8 counts, all felonies.

Amy Suzzanne Books, 35, Marietta, OH, possession of fentanyl, a felony.

Devon Lee Taylor, 19, Marietta, OH, assault and menacing, both misdemeanors.

William Core Woods, 36, Pomeroy, OH, possession of drugs, a felony.

Steven Mark Boise, II, 36, Mineralwells, WV, receiving stolen property, a felony.

There are currently 17 female inmates and 81 male inmates being housed in the Washington County Jail.