WCSO NEWS RELEASES – 12 MAY 2022
On 9 May 2022 Deputy Tucker was patrolling SR 7, Pioneer Township, when he observed a silver Acura on the shoulder of the roadway bearing OH registration. There appeared to be a male subject resting his head on the steering wheel. Deputy Tucker identified the owner as Stoney Day. A traffic stop was initiated and while approaching the vehicle the male subject appeared to be passed out in the driver seat of the running car. Stoney Day was breathing, however not responding to attempts to wake him. A black container with “hemp flower” on it was noted on the passenger seat. Due to the circumstances of the driver being unresponsive, the container was checked, finding it to contain a crystal-like substance. Squad members were dispatched to the scene and were successful in waking Day. Day was transported for medical treatment. A citation was issued to Day, age 41, 43094 SR 124, Racine, OH, for physical control.
On 9 May 2022 Deputy Aultman began an investigation in Belpre Township in reference to catalytic converters being stolen off of vehicle(s).
On 9 May 2022 Deputy Painter was on patrol on State Route 550 in Warren Township when he observed a passenger car travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was confirmed travelling at 71 mph in a 55 mph zone. A citation was issued to Esteban Ruben Workman Miller, age 22, 14324 SR 550, Fleming, OH, for speed.
On 9 May 2022 Deputy Painter was on patrol on State Route 550 in Barlow Township when he observed a passenger car travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was confirmed travelling at 75 mph in a 40 mph zone. A citation was issued to Troy Allen Johnson, age 25, 2815 Sealy Ridge Road, Vincent, OH, for speed.
On 9 May 2022 information was received regarding Crystal Evans and Jordan Stewart loudly cussing, screaming and fighting outside the apartment complex in New Matamoras. Deputy Wallace approached the area and was able to hear the screaming. At the conclusion of the investigation Crystal Leann Evans, age 21, and Jordan Ray Stewart, age 22, 1308 William Avenue, Apt. 4D, New Matamoras, OH, were issued citations for disorderly conduct.
On 9 May 2022 Deputy Davis was patrolling State Route 7, Warren Township. A pick-up truck was observed committing several marked lanes violations. A traffic stop was conducted, finding the driver to be David W. Ramage II. Ramage slurred his speech while talking and admitted to having two beers. Ramage was offered standard field sobriety tests, which he did poorly on. David W Ramage II, age 52, 1790 Rosenbush Road, Newport, OH, was placed under arrest and charged with OVI, weapons while intoxicated and marked lanes.
The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail 11 May 2022:
Matthew James Mohr, age 31, Marietta, OH, OVI, driving under the influence of alcohol, having weapons while under disability, all felonies, driving under OVI suspension and assured clear distance, both misdemeanors.
Tabitha Ann Dunn, age 42, Cutler, OH, contempt of court, a misdemeanor.
Shawn Seyler McClead, age 29, Belpre, OH, contempt of court, a misdemeanor.
Kelsey Grace Thompson, age 21, Marietta, OH, loose dog, a misdemeanor.
Delano Pierre Best, age 40, lka: South Point, OH, aggravated menacing, a misdemeanor.
There are currently 30 female inmates and 65 male inmates being housed in the Washington County Jail.