On 23 Jan 2023 Sgt. Painter was on patrol in Belpre Township and observed a passenger car traveling at a high rate of speed in the oncoming lane.  A traffic stop was initiated and the speed was confirmed as 77 mph in a posted 60 mph zone.  A citation was issued to Kyleigh R. Lewis, 217 Hillcrest Drive, Marietta, OH, for speed.

On 23 Jan 2023 Sgt. Painter was on patrol in Belpre Township and observed a passenger car traveling at a high rate of speed in the oncoming lane.  A traffic stop was initiated and the speed was confirmed as 76 mph in a posted 60 mph zone.  A citation was issued to Ethan D. King, 1312 Bowden Drive, Evansville, IN, for speed.

On 27 Jan 2023 Deputy Aultman began an investigation into a domestic incident that in conclusion was unfounded.

On 27 Jan 2023 Lt. Hornbeck and Deputy Aultman responded to 80 Railroad Street, Whipple, in reference to an out of control subject.  After completing the investigation Meghan Nicole Chaboya, age 32, Whipple, OH, was placed under arrest and charged with child endangering.  Chaboya was transported to the Washington County Jail.   

On 27 Jan 2023 Deputy Davis began an investigation at Deerkwalk Circle regarding storage buildings being entered and items removed.

On 28 Jan 2023 Deputy Davis was on patrol in Belpre Township and observed a passenger car traveling with an equipment defect.   A traffic stop was initiated and the driver, Kevin Roque, 6 Church Street, Athens, OH, was found to be driving on an expired vehicle registration. A citation was issued to Roque for expired registration.

On 28 Jan 2023 Deputy Tucker was on patrol stationary at the Park and Ride, Belpre, OH.  A vehicle was observed at the stop sign off of US 50 to SR 339, committing a rolling stop.  A traffic stop was initiated and the driver, Angela Kay Rickwartz, 57 Knob Court, Vincent, OH, was issued a citation for right of way rule at a stop sign. 

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail 31 Jan 2023:

Joseph Lee Greathouse, age 36, Lowell, OH, possession of drugs, a felony.

Kathryn Rebecca Casto, age 32, Marietta, OH, menacing, a misdemeanor.

Takoda Renee Miller, age 18, Marietta, OH, menacing, a misdemeanor.

Matthew Edward Deem, age 41, Belpre, OH, illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor.

There are currently 16 women and 88 men being housed in the Washington County Jail.