News 27 Mar 2025

24 Mar 2025 at approximately 1940 hours Sgt. Stillson was travelling north on Putnam Street near the intersection of Fourth Street, Pioneer Township, when he observed a gold GMC Envoy bearing Ohio registration, travelling south at the same intersection.  The driver of the Envoy disregarded the traffic control device which was displaying a red signal.  A traffic stop was initiated and a citation issued to Amanda B. Randolph, 204 Walnut Street, Belpre, OH, for disobeying a traffic control device.

25 Mar 2025 Deputy Boyd accompanied by members of the Beverly Waterford Emergency Squad and the Wesley Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of a deceased individual. 

25 Mar 2025 Sgt. Stillson was dispatched to McDonalds at 223 Fifth Street, Beverly, Ohio, to a report on an assault in the restaurant.  The victim and witnesses reported that a man, identified as Jason K. Lockhart, engaged in an argument due to his claim that was prepared incorrectly.  Lockhart’s behavior caused the victim to ask him to leave the business.  The victim turned to walk away, Lockhart grabbed his bag of food, throwing and striking the victim.  The behavior was viewed on security videos. Sgt. Stillson met  Lockhart at his home.  Lockhart stated he’d made a poor decision and admitted to throwing the bag of food due to his frustration, not intending to strike the victim.  Jason K. Lockhart, age 52, 312 Fifth Street, Lowell, OH, was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Jail where he was charged with assault.

26 Mar 2025 Sgt. Augenstein initiated an investigation in Watertown Township following the reported theft of a chainsaw and heater from a building.  This case investigation is continuing.

The following individuals were processed into the Washington County Jail 26 Mar 2025:

Christopher Paul Cook, age 34, Marietta, OH, aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of heroin, possession of fentanyl related compound, aggravated possession of a fentanyl related compound and possession of drugs, all felonies.

Joshua Micheal F Chambers, age 34, Bremen, OH, probation violation, a felony, Franklin County, Ohio.

Zachary Ryan Taylor, age 25, Marietta, OH, probation violation, a misdemeanor.

There are currently 26 women and 110 men incarcerated in the Washington County Jail.