Mount Vernon law report: Dec. 3 – 12, 2017

MOUNT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT

Crash Report

• Dec. 4 – Dennis R. Conner allegedly backed into a light pole atr the Hiawatha Senior Village on Beech St.
• Dec. 8 – Bradley Eugene Long was backing out of a parking space in a lot on Columbus Rd. Mike s. McGovern turned into the lot and was struck by Long. No injuries were reported.
• Dec. 9 – While backing westbound in a parking lot on Coshocton Ave. Diana L. Arms backed into the front of Harrison J. Ogle who was traveling southbound in the lot. Ogle had stopped prior to the accident.
• Dec. 9 – While traveling westbound on Coshocton, Dakota Levi Blakely attempted to turn north into a parking lot but slid on the ice/snow and struck Coleton C. Bruch who was stopped facing southbound. Blakely was cited for failure to control/weaving.
• Dec. 10 – Shawn Hayes was parked facing westbound in a parking lot on Coshocton Ave. Rosanne F. Cole was traveling southbound in the parking lot travel lane. Hayes began to back out eastbound and failed to see Cole causing her to strike Cole on the right side.
• Dec. 10 – Kent A. Kegley made a left hand turn from Beech St. onto Sychar Rd. James F. Bevard, Jr., was stopped in the roadway for crossing deer and was struck in the rear by Kegley.
• Dec. 11 – Samuel L. Shaffer was driving westbound on Mount Vernon Ave. when he lost control of the vehicle. Shaffer exited the roadway and struck an AEP power pole and ran over a tree. Shaffer was cited for driving or physical control while under the influence.
• Dec. 12 – Marilee Jo Olgin was traveling westbound on W. Gambier St. and Yvonne R. Schultz was traveling southbound on N. Mulberry St. Olgin attempted to stop for the red light but failed to do so, sliding into the intersection. This caused Schultz to strike here in the right side of the vehicle. Oglin came to rest facing northeast bound in the intersection. Olgin was cited for failure to control/weaving.
• Dec. 12 – Makenzie R . Tier was attempting to turn left on Vernonview Dr. from a Coshocton Ave. parking lot and struck Tiffany L. Priest who was traveling south on Vernonview Dr. Priest was stopped before attempting to turn into 907 Coshocton Ave.

Incident Reports

• Dec. 10 – At 3:58P.M. an officer was dispatched to a Coshocton Ave. business on a report of shoplifting. The officer made contact with the complainant at the business. The complainant stated that he had observed Tia Moore steal $90.46 in merchandise from the store. These items included an action figure, chocolate, 1 pk. of Bic lighters and 1 Ohio State zip up sweatshirt The officer spoke with Moore and she admitted she took the items. She was also found to be in possession of marijuana. Moore was arrested and charges were filed.
• Dec. 12 – At approximately 2:52 A.M. a male suspect was cited for possession of marijuana paraphernalia and an open container at Riverside Park.
• Dec. 11 – At approximately 12:53 A.M. two officers were dispatched to 105 S. Gay St. on a report of a disturbance. During the investigation it was determined that a domestic violence incident had occurred. The male involved, Thomas Wilson was arrested and charged with domestic violence and felonious assault. Additional charges may be issued upon further investigation. This report will be forwarded to the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office for review. Any additional information will be supplemented.
• Dec. 11 – At approximately 5:10 P.M. the janitorial supervisor found two hypodermic needles in the men’s restroom located off the back hallway of the police department. The two needles, which were capped, were placed in a sharps tube and placed into evidence as found property. There is nothing further to report.
• Dec. 11 – A male who has a residence on W. High St. reported a burglary. The complainant stated that between 8 P.M. on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, 2017 he believed his ex-girlfriend entered the residence without permission. He discovered several pieces of property – several drinking glasses – and other property damaged. This included a damaged bathroom mirror and a cracked TV screen. The officer contacted the ex-girlfriend and took a written statement from her. This report will be forwarded to the City Law Director to be reviewed for possible charges.
• Dec. 11 – An officer responded to 5 N. Gay St. in reference to a complaint made about threats. The officer spoke to a Knox County Sheriff’s Office Detective who informed him a male was making threats to shoot law enforcement officers along with several other people. The MVPD officer and the KCSO Detective attempted to make contact with the male but did not have a good address for him. The MVPD officer issues a COP alert and a BOLO for the subject. This report will be forwarded to the City Law Director for review.
• Dec. 11 – A female complainant who lives on Fairmont Ave. reported a theft. The complainant stated that a bicycle was stolen from her property. The incident occurred between 12:30 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. She believes the bike was taken by another female who was staying at the residence. That female still had her belongings at the residence but the complainant hasn’t heard from her. Police were unable to contact the suspect because they were unable to locate her.
• Dec. 11 – Officers were dispatched to Knox Community Hospital in reference to a male subject being belligerent and combative with hosp[ital staff. Officers had been dispatched to the hospital earlier in the day for the same subject for the same reasons. The male suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to the Knox County Jail.
• Dec. 12 – At approximately 2:00 P.M. an officer was dispatched to Memorial Park on a report of a grass fire. The Mount Vernon Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire. Witnesses were interviewed and a report taken.
• Dec. 12 – An officer responded to KCH in reference to a disturbance. Upon his arrival he spoke to Ashley Rittenhouse in trauma room 2. Rittenhouse was being disorderly and swinging her legs and arms at the staff. She stated she was not going to settle down until she was able to speak to her child. Rittenhouse was arrested for disorderly conduct in a medical facility and transported to the Knox County Jail without incident.

Arrests and Citations

• Dec. 3 – Mindi Myers, 48, W. Chestnut St. was arrested for shoplifting.
• Dec. 7 – Travis Miller,34, Columbus, was arrested for shoplifting.
• Dec. 7 – Connie Blubaugh, 31, Ringold St. was arrested for criminal trespass.
• Dec. 7 – Charles Pealer, 40, Quarry St. was arrested for disorderly conduct with persisting and resisting arrest.
• Dec. 8 – Donald Williams, 37, S. Shirley Ave. was cited for driving under suspension/revocatrion.
• Dec. 8 – Bryioe Burney, 19, was cited for speeding.
• Dec. 8 – Amanda Ruckman, 31, E. Vine St. was cited for speeding.
• Dec. 9 – Neil Spencer, 20, Greenwood Ave. was cited for driving under suspension/revocation.
• Dec. 9 – Bradley Burchfield,24, Crestline, was cited for driving under suspension/revocation.
• Dec. 9 – Dakota Blakely, 17, Mitchelle Ave. was cited for failure to control/weaving.
• Dec. 10 – Charles Beeman, 36, N. Mulberry St, was charged on a warrant for house arrest violation.
• Dec. 10 – William Burch, 20, Howard, was arrested and charged with marijuana drug paraphernalia and with an open container.
• Dec. 10 – Robert Balcom, 26, homeless, was arrested and charged with assault.
• Dec. 10 – Jerrica Ingles, 22, Columbus Rd. was arrested for criminal trespass.
• Dec. 10 – Tia Moore, 29 Wooster Rd. was arrested and charged with theft and with possession of a controlled substance.
• Dec. 10 – Austin Stone, 19, Utica, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and cited for driving under suspension/revocation.
• Dec. 11 – Thomas Wilson, 42, S. Gay St. was arrested for domestic violence and felonious assault.
• Dec. 11 – Richard Lake, 22, Newark, was cited for speed.
• Dec. 11 – Paula Thomas, 53, Gambier,was cited for speed.
• Dec. 11 – Chad Ward, 26, W. Sugar St. was cited for speed.
• Dec. 11 – Jonathan Frost, Utica, was cited for running a stop sign.
• Dec. 11 – Joel Jacobs, 30, Gambier, was cited for speed.
• Dec. 11 – Marcus Oosting, 21, Beech St. was cited for speed.
• Dec. 11 – McKenna Sanese,22, Howard, was cited for speed.
• Dec. 11 – Kristi Small, 60, Gambier, was cited for speed.
• Dec. 11 – Samuel Shaffer, 5, Buckingham, Ct. was cited for driving under suspension and for driving or under physical control while under the influence.
• Dec. 12 – Logan Weaver, 22 was cited for driving under an FRA suspension, fictitious plates, and expired or unlawful plates.
• Dec. 12 – Marilee Olgin, 60, Howard, was cited for failure to control.