On 22 Jan 2023 Deputy Thornberry began an investigation into a temporary protection order violation in Waterford Township.

On 23 Jan 2023 Deputy Stillson began an investigation into a theft of a catalytic converter in Marietta Township.

On 23 Jan 2023 began an investigation in Marietta Township in reference to a catalytic converter being stolen from Thompson Landscaping.

On 23 Jan 2023 Deputy Aultman began an investigation into a theft from a storage building in Belpre Township.

On 25 Jan 2023 Deputy Reynolds began an investigation into a fight at the high schools. 

On 25 Jan 2023 Deputy Schwendeman was patrolling in Marietta Township when he observed a black Nissan travelling northbound on State Route 7. The driver was identified as Richard W. Hawkins, and the registration sticker stated it expired in April 2022.  A traffic stop revealed that the vehicle registration when checked was showing valid, however the new sticker was not in place.  Hawkins admitted that he did not have a valid operator’s license, nor was he able to produce proof of insurance.  A citation was issued to Richard W. Hawkins, 136 Franklin Street, Marietta, OH, on a charge of driving under suspension.

 On 25 Jan 2023 CO Lt. Allen, while working at the Washington County Jail, was made aware of an inmate that had broken a sprinkler head in a dorm at the jail. After discovering there was no fire, an investigation began, revealing that Marissa Sites had intentionally broken a sprinkler head above her bed.  A charge of vandalism and inducing panic were filed on Marissa Sky Sites, age 23, 218 Eighth Street, Malta, OH.

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail 25 Jan 2023 to 28 Jan 2023:

Matthew Edwin Deem, age 41, Belpre, OH, possessing drug abuse instruments, a misdemeanor.

Brandon Lammar Jennings, age 38, Columbus, OH, probation violation, 2 counts, both felonies.

Timothy Scott Mackey, age 42, failure to display plates, a misdemeanor.

Eldon Ray Pierce, age 46, Cutler, OH, nonsupport of dependents.

Joshua Landis Stanley, age 30, Wise, VA, domestic violence and violating a protection order, both misdemeanors.

Paul Alan Lincoln, age 57, Marietta, OH, theft, a misdemeanor.

Cory Michael Louive, age 31, Marietta, OH, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

Dustin Dewain Wade, age 35, Walker, WV, probation violation, a felony.

Meaghan Nicole Chaboya, age 32, Whipple, OH, endangering children, a misdemeanor.

Michael Anthony Milliron, age 33, violated a protection order, a misdemeanor.

Wade William White, age 26, domestic violence and violating protection order, both misdemeanors.

Philip Allen Motley, age 37, Belpre, OH, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

There are currently 15 women and 86 men being housed in the Washington County Jail.