WCSO NEWS RELEASES – 5 JUL 2022


On 29 Jun 2022 Sgt. Farrell filed charges of being a fugitive from justice on inmate William Edward Bartges, Jr., age 49, 2800 Beach Drive, Belpre, OH, due to a warrant being received from the State of West Virginia on a charge of failure to appear for a DUI charge.

On 29 Jun 2022 Deputy Harlow began an investigation into a stolen Volkswagen from Muskingum Township. 

On 29 Jun 2022 deputies began an investigation in Warren Township in reference to a domestic incident.  After completing the investigation charges of domestic violence were filed on a juvenile subject.    

On 29 Jun 2022 Deputy Tucker was dispatched to Barth Road, Warren Township, to a report of Steven Pinkerman’s dog being out and off his property.  A neighbor reported the animal growling at them, as well as taking an aggressive posture.  Deputies responded to the Pinkerman residence where they observed a black and white pit bull barking aggressively.  Deputy Tucker exited the patrol vehicle in an attempt to contact Pinkerman.  The dog then bit him on the leg, and then regressed back to the house.  Assistance was given by Lt. Gherke with a catch pole to place the animal into the home.  Numerous attempts were made to reach Pinkerman, with negative results.  A summons is being requested for Steven B. Pinkerman, age 54, 3011 Barth Road, Belpre, OH,  for failure to restrain.

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail 30 June 2022 to 2 Jul 2022:

Crystal Lynn Williams, age 33, Marietta, OH, illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia and theft, both misdemeanors, and possession of fentanyl, a felony.

Candice Dawn Knapp, age 35, Parkersburg, WV, receiving stolen property, 2 counts both felonies.

Edward Leon Merle Davis, age 38, Parkersburg, WV, breach of recognizance, aggravated possession of drugs and 2 counts possession of drugs, all felonies.

Curt E Hendershot, age 51, New Matamoras, OH, domestic violence and menacing, both misdemeanors.

Demetrius Benjamin Marberry, age 41, Belpre, OH, domestic violence, a felony.

Courtney Nichole Clayton, age 29, Belpre, OH, failure to appear, a felony.

Dana Nigel Harrison, age 50, Belpre, OH, domestic violence, a felony.

Marissa Cole Prunty, age 21, Marietta, OH, domestic violence, a misdemeanor.

Tara Renee Jenkins, age 44, Little Hocking, OH, breach of recognizance and probation violation and no operator’s license, all misdemeanors, possession of drugs, a felony.

There are currently 17 female inmates and 87 male inmates being housed in the Washington County Jail