WCSO NEWS RELEASES – 27 JUN 2022


On 19 Jun 2022 Deputy Young began an investigation into a breaking and entering in Fearing Township.

On 20 Jun 2022 Deputy Wallace began an investigation in Adams Township regarding a 1997 Ford F150 being reported stolen.  The victim worked out the arrangements on his own.

On 21 Jun 2022 Deputy Tucker began an investigation into a possible prowler in Waterford Township.

On 22 Jun 2022 Deputy Martin began an investigation into a stolen Jeep Wrangler from Belpre Township. 

On 23 Jun 2022 Deputy Stillson was dispatched to Marietta Township regarding an incident at the Rigel Recovery Center.  After completing the investigation it was determined that Timothy Wayne Staats, Belpre, OH, would be charged with disorderly conduct and transported to the Washington County Jail for processing.

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail 23 June 2022 to 25 Jun 2022:

Ashlee Dawn Martin, age 31, Vienna, WV, driving under suspension, contempt, failure to appear and expired plates, all misdemeanors.

Edward Albert Minke, age 55, Newport, OH, probation violation, a felony.

Michael James Farnsworth, age 33, Paden, WV, probation violation, a felony.

Timothy Wayne Staats, age 59, Belpre, OH, disorderly conduct and probation violation, both misdemeanors.

Marie Lynn Powell, age 28, Marietta, OH, endangering children, and possession of drugs, both felonies.

Steven David Starling, age 48, Belpre, OH,  menacing by stalking, a felony.

Ivy Michelle Howard, age 18, Marietta, OH, assault, a misdemeanor.

Chad Alan Harra, age 37, Waterford, OH, OVI, obstructing official business and resisting arrest, all misdemeanors.

Jerran Keith Knowlton, age 42, probation violation, a felony.

Clarence Michael Francis, age 32, probation violation, a felony.

Eric Joseph Bobb, age 39, Zanesville, OH, probation violation 2 counts, both felonies.

Richard Lee Cremeans, III, age 23, Athens, OH, driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, driving under suspension, fictitious plates and tail light violation, all misdemeanors.

Joseph Lee Williams, age 63, Fleming, OH, theft, a felony.

Warren Calvin Ritchie, age 66, Reno, OH, assault, a misdemeanor.

Cecil William Slack, age 42, Marietta, OH, theft, a misdemeanor.

There are currently 20 female inmates and 89 male inmates being housed in the Washington County Jail.