WCSO News for 16 Aug 2022


On 5 Aug 2022 Deputy Derkin was dispatched to Sandhill Road, Marietta Township, to a report of two stray adult dogs and three stray puppies on neighboring property, advising they killed the chickens.   Deputy Derkin met with Susan Ludtman, owner of the dogs and puppies.  Ludtman was able to get some of the animals loaded into her vehicle, minus two puppies which were located at another location.  All animals were eventually returned to Ludtman.  A summons is being requested for Susan E Ludtman, age 63,  2190 County Road 9, Reno, OH, on a charge of failing to restrain two adult dogs and three puppies. 

On 9 Aug 2022 Sgt. Schwendeman began an investigation into a stolen Chevrolet truck from Murray Street, Belpre, OH. 

On 9 Aug 2022 Deputy Young began an investigation into a 1980 lowboy trailer stolen from Adams Township.

On 10 Aug 2022 Sgt. McConnell began an investigation into an unauthorized use of a vehicle incident in Waterford Township.

On 10 Aug 2022 Deputy Wallace was on patrol on Jennings Hill Road when she observed a passenger car traveling at a high rate of speed, and roll through the stop sign at the intersection.   A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was found to be Timothy Smith.   A citation for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license was issued to Smith, age 48, 29 Starlite Drive, Marietta, OH.

On 12 Aug 2022 Deputy Aultman began an investigation into a stolen 2022 Palomino camper from Belpre Township. 

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail 14 Aug 2022 to 15 Aug 2022:

Christian Mikhail Haught, age 19, Vincent, OH, burglary, theft, grand theft, all felonies, and attempted breaking and entering, a misdemeanor.

Douglas Stanley Cline, age 44, Whipple, OH, probation violation, a felony.

Shaquille Marquis Dawkins, age 29, Akron, OH, aggravated trafficking in drugs, a felony.

There are currently 19 women and 88 men being housed in the Washington County Jail.