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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
August
26th, 2010
Contact:
Detective Sgt. Mike Burns
Phone:
937-548-3399
EDGED
WEAPON ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
The
Darke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the stabbing of a
19 year old male, identified as Leroy Brock Crawford of
Greenville, OH.
On
Thursday morning, August 26, 2010 at approximately 2:08 AM
deputies were dispatched to Wayne Health Care in Greenville, OH in
reference to an adult male being there for the treatment of a stab
wound; that being Mr. Crawford.
Mr. Crawford was later transferred to
Miami
Valley
Hospital
by Care Flight and was reported early today in serious condition. Mr.
Crawford is expected to recover from his injuries.
Investigation
has shown that the assault occurred in the
Wayne
Lakes
area of
Darke
County
. The arrest of one
male juvenile, age 17, from Darke County has been made which has
also led to his confinement at the West Central Juvenile Detention
Center in Troy, OH. Formal
charges are pending.
The
investigation continues as further leads develop.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
August
23rd, 2010
Contact:
Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone:
937-548-3399
CHILD
DEATH INVESTIGATION
The
Darke County Coroner's Office and the Darke County Sheriff's
Office are investigating the death of a twelve year old child
identified as Jordan T. Pond of Versailles. On Friday Evening,
August 20th, 2010 at approximately 10:00 PM, the child suffered a
sudden cardiac arrest at the Darke County Fair near the area of
Gate 6. An EMS unit stationed on the grounds came to the aid of
the child. The child was rushed to Wayne Hospital across the
street from the fairgrounds where he was later pronounced dead.
Darke
County Coroner Dr. T. Kathman reports that preliminary findings
suggest that the cause of death is natural. A final determination
on cause and manner of death is pending further forensic testing
which could take several weeks.
There
is no evidence at this time to suggest that the child's death is
associated with his attendance at the Darke County Fair.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
August
14th, 2010
Phone:
937-548-3399
1
PERSON DEAD FOLLOWING DROWNING
On
August 14th, 2010 at approximately 2:56 AM, the Darke County
Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 in reference to a male who
jumped into a private pond and was struggling in the water at 3799
Byrkett Road outside of Greenville. A bystander rescue was
attempted but was unsuccessful. Fire and EMS units from
Tri-Village Rescue, New Madison Fire Department and Deputies from
the Darke County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
Assistance was requested from the Bradford Fire Department's water
rescue team, as well as a dive team from Wayne County,
Indiana.
Bradford
Fire Department's water rescue team arrived and recovered the body
of thirty-four year old John W. Cox of Greenville at approximately
5:10 AM. The victim was found in approximately sixteen feet of
water and pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner's
investigator. The dive team from Indiana was cancelled.
This
investigation is ongoing by the Darke County Sheriff's Office and
by the Darke County Coroner's Office.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
August
14th, 2010
Contact:
Deputy Steve Hickey
Phone:
937-548-3399
ONE
PATIENT AIRLIFTED FOLLOWING MOTORCYCLE CRASH
On
August 13th, 2010 at approximately 11:02 PM, the Darke County
Sheriff's Office along with Versailles Fire Department, Versailles
Rescue, Versailles Police Department and Careflight were
dispatched to State Route 47 North of Studer Road in reference to
a motorcycle accident.
A
preliminary investigation has revealed a motorcycle was traveling
westbound on State Route 47 when the drive failed to negotiate a
curve, driving off the left side of the road. The motorcycle
rolled into a bean field after striking the ditch, coming to rest
on top of the driver. A passing motorist observed the motorcycle
in the field and called 9-1-1. This same person also assisted a
Versailles Firefighter and Versailles Police Officer with lifting
the motorcycle off of the injured person.
The
driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital in
Dayton with critical injuries.
This
accident remains under investigation.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
August
13th, 2010
Phone:
937-548-3399
PREPARATIONS
FOR THE DARKE COUNTY FAIR
In
preparation for the Great Darke County Fair, several public
service entities have been meeting for the past several months to
promote safety for all who will be attending the fair this year.
The
Darke County Fair Board, Darke County Commissioners, Darke County
Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency, Greenville
Township Rescue, Greenville Police Department, Greenville Fire
Department, Greenville Township Fire Department, Greenville Street
Department, Darke County Highway Department and the Darke County
Sheriff's Office have all joined teams in an attempt to reduce the
number of accidents from the number experienced in the past.
We
would like to invite you to a joint news conference that will be
held at the Fair Board Office located under the Grand Stand of the
fairgrounds on August 17th, 2010 at 10:15 AM to give you more
details on what has been done and what will be done to make safety
a number one priority for this year's fair.
Please
help us inform the public that safety is a concern that we all
take seriously!
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
July
29th, 2010
Contact:
Sgt. Randy Linkous
Phone:
937-548-3399
ALCOHOL
SUSPECTED IN CRASH
On
August 1st, 2010, at approximately 1:46 AM, Darke County Deputies,
along with Gettysburg Fire and Gettysburg Rescue were dispatched
to US Route 36 and Arcanum Bears Mill Road in reference to a two
vehicle injury accident.
Preliminary
investigation revealed a Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by Joshua
Weymer, 19, Arcanum, was approaching Arcanum Bears Mill Road from
the East when he attempted to turn South onto Arcanum Bears Mill
Road. A Red Pontiac G5 driven by Tyler Treon, 27, of Greenville,
attempted to pass within the intersection, colliding with Weymer's
vehicle.
Careflight
was called to the scene and Weymer was airlifted to Miami Valley
Hospital. A passenger in Weymer's vehicle was transported to Wayne
Hospital by Gettysburg Rescue. Treon refused treatment at the
scene.
Alcohol
is suspected and possibly a contributing factor in the accident.
US Route 36 was closed at the intersection for nearly two hours
while the investigation took place. This accident remains under
investigation. __________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
July
29th, 2010
Contact:
Sgt. Shawn Trissel
Phone:
937-548-3399
HIGH
SPEED PURSUIT ENDS IN ARREST
On
July 29th, 2010, Darke County Sheriff's Office Deputies, along
with officers from the Greenville Police Department, were
attempting to stop a vehicle on State Route 49 that had just
pulled out of the Stardust Motel. The deputies and officers were
attempting to stop the vehicle in reference to a male that was
inside the vehicle, which had a felony warrant out for his arrest
out of Darke County for Robbery. The warrant was from an
investigation conducted by the Greenville Police Department. The
male subject/suspect was Kalob Gray (33) of Greenville. The
vehicle went Northbound on State Route 49 and turned West on to
Eidson Road. The vehicle continued westbound to State Route 121,
where the vehicle then turned and went Southbound on State Route
121. The pursuit continued Southbound on State Route 121 and
stopped just South of Bishop Road. When the vehicle stopped the
female driver got out of the vehicle and the suspect, Kalob Gray,
got into the driver's seat and took off southbound once again on
State Route 121. The pursuit continued Southbound on State Route
121 to Main Drive in the village of Wayne Lakes. The vehicle went
southbound on Main Drive and then turned Northbound on to North
Drive. The pursuit continued down North Drive where the vehicle
went off the roadway and struck a fence and a telephone junction
box. The driver gained control of the vehicle and continued North
on North Drive. At the intersection of North Drive and Ottawa
Drive in Wayne Lakes, the vehicle again went off the roadway into
a yard. At this time the suspect vehicle was boxed in by Darke
County Sheriff's Office Deputies and the suspect, Kalob Gray, was
taken in to custody.
Gray
did receive minor injuries from the accident and was treated by
Tri-Village Rescue and way transported to Wayne Health Care by
Darke County Deputies. Speeds during the pursuit reached 100 to
110 MPH.
This
incident is still under investigation and further charges are
pending. __________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
July
8th, 2010
Contact:
Detective Sgt. Mike Burns
Phone:
937-548-1193
ANNUAL
MARIJUANA ERADICATION
On July
26th and 27th, 2010 the Darke County Drug
Task Force, consisting of officers from the Darke County
Sheriff’s Office and Greenville Police Department, along with
The State Of Ohio’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation Eradication
Team conducted air and ground searches at various locations in
Darke County. As a
result, $111,000 worth of marijuana plants were located and seized
During
an aerial search the Eradication Team observed several marijuana
plants growing in the garden of a residence at
1671 Harrison Road
, New Madison, OH. An
adult male was observed from the air attempting to destroy those
plants. Agents on the
ground responded to the residence as the male subject fled back
into the house. A
search warrant was executed at that location.
Further investigation provided evidence of an active indoor
grow operation that was inside the residence and an inactive grow
operation that was inside the barn.
Darke
County Officials believe they have dismantled a major marijuana
growing operation. Seized
from the residence was $1,000 cash, approximately sixteen pounds
of cultivated and processed marijuana, numerous firearms and other
items used in the cultivation and trafficking of marijuana.
Value of the marijuana is estimated to be $24,000.
No
arrests have been made at this time as the investigation
continues. Charges
will be pending as a review of the case by the Darke County
Prosecutor is made.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
July
8th, 2010
Contact:
Sgt. Randy Linkous
Phone:
937-548-3399
TWO
VEHICLE CRASH
On
July 8th, 2010 at approximately 4:08 PM, the Darke County
Sheriff's Deputies, along with Gettysburg Fire, Arcanum Rescue and
Greenville Township Rescue were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash
that occurred at State Route 571 and Arcanum Bears Mill Road.
Preliminary
investigation revealed a Northbound vehicle driven by Katie L.
Hurst, age 24, of Dayton was stopped at the intersection of
Arcanum Bears Mill Road and State Route 571. Hurst attempted to
cross State Route 571, northbound on Arcanum Bears Mill Road,
pulling into the path of an Eastbound driven vehicle by Ronald L.
Thornburg, age 66, of Pitsburg. Hurst's vehicle overturned after
the initial impact causing the vehicle to come to rest on it's
top.
Two
adults and three children from the Hurst vehicle were transported
to Wayne Hospital. A child was later airlifted by Careflight to
Dayton Children's Hospital. Thornburg was also taken to Wayne
Hospital for treatment. This accident remains under investigation.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
July
4th, 2010
Contact:
Sgt. Dave Mikesell
Phone:
937-548-3399
TWO
PATIENTS FLOWN TO MIAMI VALLEY
On July 4th,
2010 at approximately 10:42 PM, the Darke County Sheriff's Office
received several calls reporting a serious multi-vehicle crash
involving two pedestrians at Ritenour Road approximately a half of
a mile East of State Route 121.The Darke County Sheriff's Office,
Tri-Village Rescue, North Central Rescue (Eldorado), Northwest
Rescue (New Paris), New
Madison Fire Department and Careflight were dispatched to the
scene. Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound vehicle
driven by Matthew Cline, age 18 of Arcanum, struck two pedestrians
and then a vehicle parked stationary on the road. The vehicle that
was struck was pushed into a third vehicle that was also parked on
the roadway. Careflighted from the scene and listed in stable
condition were Lisa Nave, age 45 from New Paris, and Albert
Honious, age 48 from Brookville, Ohio. Matthew Cline and his
passenger were transported to Wayne Hospital where they were
treated and released. A back seat passenger in the first vehicle
that was struck was transported to Wayne Hospital where she was
transported and released with minor injuries. The two passengers
in the second vehicle that was struck did not sustain any
injuries. This accident remains under investigation by the Darke
County Sheriff's Office.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
June
18th, 2010
Contact:
Detective David Hawes
Phone:
937-548-3399
PAK-A-SAK
ROBBED/SUSPECT APPREHENDED
On
June 18th, 2010 at approximately 0109 hours, Deputies from the
Darke County Sheriff's Office responded to the Pak-A-Sak
Convenience Store, located in North Star at 14428 US Route 127, in
reference to the report of an armed robbery.
Initial
investigation reveals that a male suspect believed to be around
sixty years of age, approximately 5'5" to 5'7" tall,
weighing about 160 lbs with gray hair, wearing a camouflaged ball
cap, thick framed glasses, a white tee shirt with blue sleeves,
blue jeans and
dark colored work boots, brandished a chrome finished revolver and
demanded and took an undetermined about of cash from the cash
register. The male suspect then exited the building and fled the
scene in a small car believed to be silver in color. The vehicle
had red, white and blue Ohio license plates with unknown numbers.
The suspect was last seen traveling northbound on US Route 127.
Investigators
request your help with this investigation. If you have any
information that could help identify this man, please contact
Detective David Hawes at the Darke County Sheriff's Office.
This
incident is still under investigation.
UPDATE:
Additional
information with regard to the armed robbery that occurred at the
Pak-A-Sak Convenience Store located in North Star, Ohio at 14428
US Route 127 on June 18th, 2010 at approximately 0105 hours.
At
approximately 1405 hours on June 18th, 2010, Merle Lee Newbauer of
Rossburg, Ohio was taken into custody on charged of Armed Robbery
at the Pak-A-Sak earlier that same day. Newbauer was taken into
custody without incident after numerous calls were made,
identifying him as the person in the video that was obtained from
Pak-A-Sak which was recorded during the Armed Robbery. Newbauer is
a 65 year old white male.
The
incident remains under investigation.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
June
14th, 2010
Contact:
Deputy S. Hickey
Phone:
937-548-3399
ONE
PERSON KILLED IN CRASH
On
June 14th, 2010 at approximately 1:50 PM, Darke County deputies,
along with Greenville Township Fire and Greenville Township
Rescue, were dispatched to the intersection of Stingley Road and
Greenville Palestine Road in reference to a two vehicle accident.
Preliminary
Investigation revealed a Chevy Pick-up truck driven by Caleb D.
Allread, 16, of Bradford, was driving southbound on Greenville
Palestine Road when his vehicle entered the intersection of
Stingley Road. Allread's vehicle struck an eastbound Mercury car
that was driven by Timothy C. Fallis, 29, of Greenville.
Allread
was transported to Wayne Hospital by Greenville Township Rescue
with non life threatening injuries.
Fallis
was pronounced dead at the scene. The Darke County Coroner's
Office was requested to the scene to assist with the
investigation.
This
accident remains under investigation.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
June
11th, 2010
Contact:
Sgt. Chuck Stebbins
Phone:
937-548-3399
ONE
PATIENT TRANSPORTED TO MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL
On
June 11th, 2010 at approximately 6:45 AM, the Darke County
Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call reporting a one vehicle
serious accident in the 4500-Block of Horatio-Harris Creek Rd.
Responding
units found 16 year old Sara E. Beanblossom of rural Bradford
trapped in her vehicle. Investigation revealed that Beanblossom
was traveling eastbound when for unknown reasons she drove off the
right of the roadway and struck a utility pole. Greenville
Township Rescue and Fire freed Beanblossom from her vehicle after
approximately 30 minutes. Beanblossom was then transported to
Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton by Careflight.
This
accident remains under investigation.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
June
1st, 2010
Contact:
Sgt. Dave Mikesell
Phone:
937-548-3399
CAREFLIGHT
CALLED TO SCENE OF CRASH
On
June 1st, 2010 at approximately 11:50 PM, the Darke County
Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle crash. The crash
occurred on State Route 49 just South of Kilbourn Rd. Preliminary
investigation revealed a northbound vehicle driven by Samuel
Newberry, age 29 of Greenville, drove off the right side of the
roadway. Newberry's vehicle struck a mailbox and a private
driveway causing the vehicle to overturn several times. Mr.
Newberry and his wife were both ejected from the vehicle. Arcanum
Fire and Arcanum Rescue along with Careflight were dispatched to
the scene. Careflight transported Samuel Newberry and his wife
Robyn Newberry, age 27, to Miami Valley Hospital. This crash
remains under investigation. __________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
May
20th, 2010
Contact:
Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone:
937-548-3399
DARKE
COUNTY DEPUTIES RAID DRUG LABS
On
May 20, 2010 at approximately 5:30 AM the Darke County Sheriff’s
Office Special Response Team and Clandestine Drug Lab Unit raided
two suspected Methamphetamine drug labs located in southwest Darke
County. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office was also assisted by
Preble County Sheriff’s Deputies and Eaton Police Detectives.
The raid was the result of an investigation that has spanned over
two months. A search warrant was executed at 266 Braffetsville-North
Road south of New Madison, OH. Also searched in the raid was a log
cabin about a mile away on Wiley Road. Evidence of Methamphetamine
manufacturing was found at both locations. The case is still under
investigation and no arrests were made associated with the drug
lab at this time. Charges are expected to be filed after the case
is completed and reviewed by the Darke County Prosecuting
Attorney. __________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
May
15th, 2010
Contact:
Detective Chris Clark
Phone:
937-548-3399
TWO
PEOPLE STABBED DURING FIGHT
On May 15th, 2010 at 12:58 AM, the Darke County 9-1-1 received a
call in reference to a fight at 3743 Hickory Dr. in Wayne Lakes.
When deputies arrived on the scene, they located two male subjects
who had been stabbed. Jivonni Goins (20) of Greenville, and Seth
Lambert (20) of Greenville. Both were treated by Tri-Village
Rescue and were transported to Miami Valley Hospital by Care
Flight.
Initial
investigation revealed an altercation took place between 5 male
subjects. Goins and Lambert received stab wounds as a result of
the altercation. Details of the altercation are still being
investigated at this time.
At this
time, the altercation is under investigation by the Darke County
Sheriff's Office.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
April
29th, 2010
Contact:
Officer Ron Beisner
Phone:
937-548-3399
FARM
ACCIDENT KILLS ONE
Darke
County Sheriff's Office Deputies are investigating a tragic farm
related accident that occurred at 8606 Hager Rd outside of
Versailles, Ohio. On April 29th, 2010 at 1:34 PM, the Darke County
Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call reporting a male subject
was caught in a grain auger. The Darke County Sheriff's Office,
Versailles Fire and Versailles Rescue were called to the scene
along with Careflight, who was later cancelled.
Preliminary
investigation reveals Nicholas L. Grillot, 64, of Reed Road, was
removing corn from a grain bin when his jacket was caught on the
shaft of the grain auger. Grillot was pronounced dead at the
scene.
Darke
County Coroner's investigator was requested to the scene to assist
with the investigation. The accident remains under investigation.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
April
29th, 2010
Contact:
Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone:
937-548-3399
DARKE
COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF POSSIBLE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
The
Darke County Sheriff’s Office has received information that
surrounding counties are experiencing a rash of burglaries and
motor vehicle thefts. This criminal activity has been occurring
close to the Darke County line both day and night. Darke County
Sheriff’s Deputies continue to be vigilant in patrols; however
we need the assistance of our local citizens. Darke County Sheriff
Toby L. Spencer asks citizens to be on the look out and
immediately report any suspicious activity they might observe.
Such activity can be reported to the Sheriff 24 hours a day by
calling 937-548-2020. It is important that reports are called in
at the time they are observed to allow the deputies a timely
response and investigation. If able to do so safely, please
provide a description of any vehicles or persons associated with
the suspicious activity.
The Darke County Sheriff makes the following suggestions to reduce
your chances of becoming a victim of crime. Never leave your keys
in the car, remove valuable items and lock your vehicle doors.
Many of the motor vehicle thefts involved was the result of owners
leaving the keys in the ignition. Lock the doors to your home and
secure outbuildings. Do not leave garage and outbuilding doors
standing open unnecessarily. This only advertises your valuables
to thieves that may be scouting your neighborhood for their next
victim.
The Darke County Sheriff encourages property owners to record and
document manufacturer names, model numbers and serial numbers to
their valuables. This information is necessary to increase the
chances of property recovery if you should become a victim of
crime and sustain a theft.
When citizens and law enforcement work together we make our
community a less attractive place for criminals and a safer place
to live and work. __________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
April
18th, 2010
Contact:
Sgt. Shawn Trissel
Phone:
937-548-3399
ACCIDENT
KILLS ONE, INJURES THREE OTHERS
On
April 18th, 2010, the Darke County Sheriff's Office received a 911
calls at 0040 hours in reference to an accident on Delisle-Fourman
Rd at Jaysville St. Johns Rd. The initial dispatch advised that
the vehicle had rolled and that at least one person had been
ejected from the vehicle. Units from Arcanum Rescue and New
Madison Fire Department were dispatched to the scene, along with
Darke County Sheriff Deputies.
An
initial investigation showed that a 2004 Kia, which was driven by
Todd M. Delong Jr. (19) of Lewisburg, was westbound on
Delisle-Fourman Rd and ran the stop sign at the intersection of
Jaysville St. Johns Rd. The Delong vehicle had three passengers in
the vehicle being Derek Baker (18) of Arcanum, Taylor V. Landes
(19) of Eldorado and Katilyn S. Moses (17) of Eldorado. The Delong
vehicle appeared to hit a bump in the road causing the vehicle to
go off the south side of the road into a field. The vehicle
overturned and rolled several times ejecting Kaitlyn Moses from
the vehicle. Delong and Baker were seat belted in the vehicle and
remained inside the vehicle until it came to a final rest. At this
time it is unknown if the Landes subject was ejected from the
vehicle. Delong and Landis were both transported to Miami Valley
Hospital in Dayton by Careflight. Baker was transported by Arcanum
Rescue to Miami Valley Hospital. Kaitlyn Moses was pronounced dead
at the scene.
At this
time it is unknown on the condition of the three male subjects at
Miami Valley Hospital.
At this
time, the accident remains under investigation by the Darke County
Sheriff's Office and the Darke County Coroner's Office. Speed and
alcohol are suspected causes of the accident.
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DARKE
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
April
13th, 2010
Contact:
Detective Rodney Baker
Phone:
937-548-3399
MAN
FOUND DEAD AT FIRE
On
April 13th, 2010 units from the Burkettsville Community Fire
Department and Rossburg Fire Department were dispatched to the
area of Lightsville Northern Road south of State Route 705 in
reference to a corn field fire. Southwest Mercer Fire Department
and Ansonia Rescue assisted with the fire. Fire units arrived on
scene and began fighting the fire, and a short time later,
discovered the body of a deceased unidentified adult male subject
within the fire perimeter. Burkettsville Fire immediately
contacted the Darke County Sheriff's Office who started an
investigation along with the Darke County Coroner's Office.
An
initial investigation reveals that the unidentified male subject
was apparently attempting to burn a large brush pile on the
property. It is believed that the unidentified male subject may
have been using an accelerant to start the fire. It appears that
the male subject's clothing caught fire, causing the male subject
to fall down in the field, possible starting the cornfield fire.
At this time, the cause of death is pending a forensic
examination. The male subject is believed to be a local land owner
and formal identification of the male subject is pending. An
estimated twenty acres of land was involved in the fire as well as
a large brush pile.
This
investigation is still pending with the Darke County Sheriff's
Office and the Darke County Coroner's Office.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
April
7th, 2010
Contact:
Brandon Redmond
Phone:
937-548-3399
CAREFLIGHT
CALLED TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT
On
April 6th, 2010 at approximately 18:45 hours, the Darke
County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call advising that a
male subject had fallen off of a tractor at the intersection of
Greenville-Nashville Rd
and
Shade Rd.
The
victim, Everett Klinger, was found to be laying in the roadway.
The tractor continued into a house. There was no fire or explosion
and no one was injured in the residence.
Klinger,
65 years of age from
Greenville
, was transported to
Miami
Valley
Hospital
in
Dayton
,
Ohio
where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The
Greenville Township Fire Department along with Greenville Township
Rescue assisted the Darke County Sheriff’s Office at the
accident scene.
The
accident remains under investigation by the Darke County
Sheriff’s Office.
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DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
April 1st, 2010
2009 Statistics
Sheriff
Toby L. Spencer has reported the following information on fees
collected for the year 2009. He
also reports the statistics for the Darke County Sheriff’s
Office for 2009, along with the percentage of increase or decrease
from 2008.
Fees
collected were as follows:
$189,891.50
Housing prisoners
$122,867.69
Service fees
$ 3,733.50
Reports, Record checks and Impound fees
$
942.50
Miscellaneous fees
$ 17,338.35
Pay for Stay fees
The
total of all fees collected in 2009 is $334,773.54.
This money was deposited in the Commissioners’ General
Fund to spend as they deem fit.
As
a point of interest, the Pay for Stay program was initiated on
September 1, 1998. Since
its inception, $268,833.40 has been deposited into the
Commissioners’ General Fund.
Another
point of interest is that the Sheriff must pay from his budget to
house prisoners at other jails when our jail is filled to
capacity.
The total amount paid in 2009 for housing prisoners was
$500.00.
The
Sheriff’s Office receives a commission on telephone calls placed
by inmates and phone cards purchased by inmates.
These funds are deposited into a commissary account and are
used to pay for items to benefit the inmates, such as bedding,
linens, inmate uniforms, community service uniforms, recreational
items, initial hygiene items, etc.
Commission fees deposited in this account in 2009 were
$9,648.72. The amount
spent to benefit the inmates in 2009 was $7,032.41.
There
were a total of 1918 Offenses reported, an average of 159 per month, which is an increase
of 145 from 2008. Of
the total reported, 913 cases were cleared and 83 cases were
unfounded. In 2009,
our office cleared 48% of all offenses reported.
26
Auto Thefts were
reported, 6 more than were reported in 2008.
One case was cleared.
There
were 7 Arsons reported, one more than in 2008.
One case was cleared and one was unfounded.
72
Assault reports were
taken, 10 less than taken in 2008.
Of those reports, 48 were cleared and 7 were unfounded.
Breaking
and Enterings
totaled 104, an increase of 29 from 2008, with 12 of those cleared
and one unfounded.
Burglaries
numbered 76, ten more than in 2008, with 17 cleared and three
unfounded.
Criminal
Damage
reports totaled 127, an increase 32.
Of those, 34 were cleared and three were unfounded.
83
Criminal Mischief
reports were taken, three less than 2008.
34 were cleared and one was unfounded.
93
Domestic Violence
reports were written, 26 less than the previous year.
76 cases were cleared and 11 was unfounded.
There
were 83 Drug Abuse cases, an increase of 20 from 2008.
56 cases were cleared and three were unfounded.
3
Littering
reports were taken, three less than 2008.
Of those, none were cleared.
Miscellaneous
reports
numbered 608, the same number as reported in 2008.
Of those, 442 were cleared and 18 were unfounded.
9
Missing Persons
were reported, one less than 2008.
All cases were cleared.
There
were two Murder/Homicide cases in 2009, one less than 2008.
Both cases were cleared.
13
Rapes
were reported, a decrease of six from 2008.
Six cases were cleared and four were unfounded.
4
Robberies was reported
in 2009, three more than in 2008.
None were cleared.
13
Sex Offenses were
reported, a decrease of five from the previous year.
Of those, eight were cleared.
Four cases were unfounded.
There
were 4 suicides and 23 attempted
suicides in 2009. This
compares to four suicides and 20 attempted suicides in 2008.
404
Theft reports were
taken, 103 more than 2008. Of
those, 75 were cleared and 18 were unfounded.
Trespassing
reports taken totaled 74, an increase of 12 from the previous
year. Of those, 23
were cleared and four were unfounded.
63
Telephone Harassment
reports were taken, 26 less than 2008.
Of those, 40 were cleared and five were unfounded.
27
Vandalisms
were reported, seven more than in 2008.
Six cases were cleared.
Deputies
responded to 4,932 non-criminal Service Calls in 2009, 430 more than in 2008.
A
total of 847 Traffic Accident reports were taken by Darke County Sheriff
deputies, averaging 70 per month.
This is an decrease of 7% (61 less) from 2008.
Of the total accident reports taken, 610 were Property Damage, 177 Personal
Injury, 2 Fatal,
and 58 were Unsolved
Hit/Skip Accidents.
Deputies
made 67 DUI arrests in 2009, seven less than in 2008.
882 Traffic
Citations were issued, 98 more than in 2008.
There
was a total of 5,067 Rescue Dispatches, a decrease of 6%.
This is an average of 422 squads dispatched per month.
There
were 1,147 Fire Dispatches in 2009, a decrease of 27%.
This is an average of 96 fire dispatches per month.
1657
Inmates were housed in
the
Darke
County
Criminal
Justice
Center
– 1,379 males and 278 females – 134 inmates less than the year
2008. A total of
38,425 Meals were served, a decrease of 5%, with an average cost of $1.45
per meal, which is a decrease of 11 cents per meal from 2008.
The total cost for groceries in 2009 was $56,088.37, a
decrease of $6,709.01 from 2008.
5,146
Civil Papers were
served, a decrease of 5%, resulting in $124,416.01 accrued Service
Fees.
The
Total Miles Driven by
department vehicles in 2009 was 530,184, a decrease of 15%.
In
2009, Sheriff Toby Spencer complied with 289 Orders of Sale of
Real Estate. This is a
decrease from 2008 when he complied with 325 Orders of Sale.
TOBY
L. SPENCER
Darke
County
Sheriff
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S PATROL
NEWS
RELEASE
March 25th, 2010
48TH ANNUAL HOME AND SPORTS
SHOW
On
March 26th, 27th and the 28th,
the Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol will hold their 48th
annual Home and Sports Show. The Show will take place at the Darke
County Fairgrounds in the
Youth
Building
and in to the Coliseum.
The
Sheriff’s Patrol is the non profit auxiliary of the Darke County
Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Patrol consist of
approximately 25 members who work thousands of combined hours
annually at events such as ball games, school events and other
special events in the community. The events worked by members of
the patrol cost no money to the tax payers of
Darke
County
. The proceeds from the home and sports show help the patrol
purchase cruisers, radios, fuel for the cruisers and many other
items required to provide law enforcement services to
Darke
County
. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Sheriff’s
Patrol.
Several
events are planned for this years show. Highlights of the show
include music by Adelee on Friday Evening from 7:00 PM until 9:00
PM, a blood drive on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, a corn
hole tournament Saturday at 11:00 AM and a children’s tractor
pull Sunday at 2:00 PM with registration beginning at 11:00 AM.
The
show’s hours will be Friday from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM,
Saturday from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM and Sunday from 11:00 AM
until 5:00 PM. Admission to the Home and Sports show is free to
all those wishing to attend. The show consists will consist of
vendors featuring landscape ideas, home improvement ideas,
household items, sporting goods and accessories and many other
items. The Sheriff’s Patrol also offers plenty of good food in
their kitchen located in the
Youth
Building
. There will be door prize drawings at the end of the show.
The
Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol cordially invites everyone to
attend this family oriented event. The Sheriff’s Patrol would
like to thank all of the vendors, sponsors and attendees of the
show.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
March 19th, 2010
Contact: Captain Steve Stebbins
Phone: 937-548-3399
SERIOUS CRASH SENDS ONE
PATIENT TO MIAMI VALLEY VIA CAREFLIGHT
On March 17, 2010
at approximately 1550 hours the Darke County Sheriff’s Office
received a call of an accident in the 1300 block of State Route
49. The investigation revealed a 2001 black Jaguar driven by 75
year old Mike Randall drove off the left side of the roadway
striking two trees. Careflight transported Mr. Randall to Miami
Valley Hospital.
The Arcanum Fire
Department, Pitsburg Fire Department and Arcanum Rescue assisted
the Darke County Sheriff’s Office with the accident.
The accident
remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s
Office.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
February 26th, 2010
Contact: Sheriff
Toby L. Spencer
Phone: 937-548-3399
FATAL CRASH
Darke
County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-car accident that
occurred Friday morning at 9:05 AM that has
claimed a life.
Two
vehicles hit head-on on U.S. Route 127 half mile south of Grubbs
Rex Rd. in southern Darke County.
The roads at the time of the accident were extremely bad
from blowing
and drifting snow.
It appears that the weather could have been a factor in the
accident.
Killed in the accident was 29 year old Robert Kincaid of
Greenville who was the single occupant of the vehicle he was
operating.
Injured and CareFlighted from the scene was the driver and
sole occupant of the second vehicle, 45 year old Christopher Huff
of Camden, Ohio.
The investigation is continuing.
At the time of this release it is still not determined
which vehicle was going in what direction.
Darke County was under a Level 2 Snow Emergency at the time of the
accident.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
February 18th, 2010
Contact: Sgt.
Dave Mikesell
Phone: 937-548-3399
TRAIN
VERSES SUV CRASH
On 2-18-10 at approximately 1:45 PM, the
Darke County Sheriff's Office received a report a train verses SUV
crash on State Route 47 on the East Side of Versailles. An
investigation revealed a southbound vehicle driven by John Simon,
age 80, of Versailles, failed to yield to a Westbound CSX train.
The Versailles Rescue Squad transported John Simon to Wayne
Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. Mr. Simon was treated and released
from Wayne Hospital. The vehicle driven by Simon had to be towed
from the accident scene. The accident remains under investigation.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
January 5th, 2010
Contact: Chief
Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone: 937-548-3399
ARRESTS
AND RECOVERY IN DARKE COUNTY HOME INVASION
Darke County Sheriff’s
Detectives worked non-stop through the night following leads and
processing the scene of a home invasion robbery on State Route 121
north of
Greenville
,
Ohio
. During the robbery
an elderly lady was pushed down and then duct taped to a chair and
locked in a closet as thieves ransacked her home and stole
thousands of dollars in property including her car.
In the early morning hours of 01/05/09 Darke County
Sheriff’s Detectives went to the City of Dayton, Ohio following
up on a possible location of suspects.
Detectives located the elderly victim’s car in the area
of
Richmond Ave.
and Five Oaks Ave.
in
Dayton
. After conducting
surveillance, the stolen vehicle was stopped by Dayton Police
Department and three suspects were taken into custody for
questioning in this robbery. Darke
County Sheriff’s Detectives and Dayton Police Officers also
recovered stolen property from this robbery during a search of
121 Richmond Ave.
in Dayton, Ohio.
Arrested on an outstanding warrant out of
Darke
County
on an unrelated matter is Teresa A. Crawford age 52 of
Akron
,
OH
. Also taken into
custody is Clarence Blair III age 26 of
Akron
,
OH
; and George Simpson age 23 of
Dayton
,
OH
. All three subjects
were found in the elderly victim’s stolen vehicle when taken
into custody. Charges
against all three subjects related to the robbery in
Darke
County
are pending a case review by Darke County Prosecutor R. Kelly
Ormsby. The case
remains under investigation as Detectives continue to work to
recover the victim’s stolen property.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
January 4th, 2010
Contact: Chief
Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone: 937-548-3399
DARKE
COUNTY HOME INVASION/ROBBERY
Darke County Sheriff’s detectives are
investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred over night.
The preliminary investigation revealed that at
approximately 7:30 PM last night two masked men entered the home
of an elderly
Darke
County
resident at
8135 State Route
121 in
Richland
Township
north of
Greenville
,
Ohio
. The two men forced
entry into the house. One
subject was reported to be armed with a handgun.
The suspects duct taped the victim to a chair and locked
her in a closet while they removed a large number of items from
the residence. The
suspects left the scene in the victim’s vehicle.
The victim suffered minor injuries as a result of this
robbery. The suspects
are described as follows;
1 white male with a thin beard, wearing a black ski mask and dark
clothes.
1 subject, possibly a black male, wearing a
black ski mask, dark clothes and armed with a handgun
Stolen from the scene was a dark blue, 2002
Mercury Grand Marquis four door sedan with Ohio Registration
CP28PN.
This case remains under investigation.
There is a Crime Stoppers award for information that leads to the
arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for this
robbery. Anyone
with information on the robbery is asked to contact the Darke
County Sheriff’s Office at 937-548-2020 or Darke County Crime
Stoppers at 937-547-1661.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
January 4th, 2010
Contact: Chief
Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone: 937-548-3399
CHILD
CRITICALLY INJURED IN TRAFFIC CRASH
On January 4, 2010 at approximately 9:01 AM
the Darke County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting
a car into a tree with multiple injuries including a child that
was unconscious. Union
City Fire & Rescue, Greenville Rescue and Darke County
Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 1700 block of State Route
571 near
Union City
,
Ohio
. Preliminary
investigation indicates that a 1996 Mercury Sable driven by Jo Ann
Lambdin, age 56 of Union City, Ohio was traveling eastbound on
State Route 571 when she lost control of the vehicle on a slight
curve and drove off of the left side of the roadway and crashed
into a tree. Also in
the vehicle were Lambdin’s three grandchildren, Christopher
Lambdin (age 16), McKenzie Zumbrum (age 10), and Colton Zumbrum
(age 6). All occupants
of the vehicle were transported by EMS to
Wayne
Hospital
in
Greenville
,
Ohio
.
McKenzie Zumbrum was
transferred to Children’s
Medical
Center
in
Dayton
,
Ohio
via Careflight and was last known to be in critical condition.
This accident remains under investigation by the Darke
County Sheriff’s Office.
Some roads in
Darke
County
have become hazardous as a result of the early morning snow fall
and frigid temperatures; as a result Darke County Sheriff’s
Office has handled several traffic crashes, including this one in
which weather has not been ruled out as a contributing factor to
this serious crash.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
December 17th, 2009
Contact: Chief
Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone: 937-548-3399
TWO
ARRESTED FOR HOME BURGLARIES
After a joint investigation conducted by the Darke County
Sheriff's Office, the Versailles Police Department and the Ohio
Adult Parole Authority, two adults have been arrested and are
being held in the Darke County Jail. The Village of Versailles and
areas outside the village in Darke County have experienced a rash
of home burglaries and car break-ins over the last two weeks.
Numerous items of property including home electronics, cash and
Christmas gifts have been stolen. In some cases, the burglar
entered homes in the middle of the night while the residents were
present and sleeping. Some victims awoke the following morning to
find wrapped Christmas gifts and other property stolen from under
their Christmas tree.
On Wednesday, October 16th, 2009, the Darke County Sheriff's
Deputies, Versailles Police Officers and an Ohio Parole Officer
went to 43 E. Wood Street in the Village of Versailles to follow
up on this investigation. Officers discovered numerous items of
stolen property from these burglaries and car break-ins. A
majority of the property that had been stolen recently was
recovered. Arrested at this location, for parole violations, was
John A. Nelson, age 23 of Lima, Ohio and Vivian "Paige"
Jasso, age 27 of Versailles, Ohio. Both are being held without
bond. The investigation is continuing and charges in this case are
pending a review by the Darke County Prosecutor's Office.
The Darke County Sheriff's Office and the Versailles Police
Department are asking anyone who may have experienced a theft or
burglary in the Versailles area in the last few weeks to report it
to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Anyone with information
on these cases is asked to contact the Darke County Sheriff's
Office at 937-548-2020.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
December 9th, 2009
Contact:
Brandon Redmond
Phone: 937-547-3911
WINTER
WEATHER TRAVEL TIPS/INFORMATION
As winter approaches and the chances of snow
and inclement weather continue to increase, the Darke County
Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Toby L. Spencer want to encourage
everyone to utilize safe winter travel practices.
Use slower acceleration and slower speeds.
Avoid heavy steering and braking. Allow extra time to reach your
destination during inclement weather.
- Drive with your headlights on.
- Don't get overconfident with
four-wheel drive. It won't help you stop any faster.
- Winter road conditions often
result in longer stopping distances. Give yourself room.
If you have anti-lock brakes, press the pedal down firmly and
hold it. If you don't have anti-lock brakes, gently pump the
pedal.
- Slow down when approaching
intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady spots. These all
have potential to develop black ice.
- Avoid abrupt actions while
steering, braking or accelerating to lessen your chance of
losing control.
- Look farther ahead in traffic.
Actions by other drivers will alert you to problems and give
you extra reaction time.
- Trucks take longer to stop.
Don't cut in front of them.
- Avoid using cruise control or
overdrive. Don't let your car make a bad decision for you.
It is important to check travel and road
conditions before traveling. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office
new website (www.DarkeCountySheriff.org)
will have the latest information on any issued snow emergencies.
Snow emergency information is also passed on to all local media
including print and web media, local radio stations and local
television stations.
Snow Emergency Definitions:
Level 1 Snow/Ice Advisory: Roadways are slick
and hazardous. Extra caution should be used if traveling. Travel
is not restricted.
Level 2 Snow Emergency: Roadways are
hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads can be very icy.
Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the
roadways. People should contact their employer to see if they
should report to work. Obviously, if you are driving, use extreme
caution.
Level 3 Snow Emergency: ALL roadways are CLOSED
to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during this
condition unless it is absolutely necessary or a personal
emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to
see if they should report to work. Anyone traveling on the
roads may subject themselves to arrest.
If at
all possible, please avoid calling the Darke County Sheriff’s
Office for information concerning snow emergencies and or road
conditions. If inclement weather is affecting the region, it is
likely that the dispatch center is overwhelmed with emergency
calls.
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DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
December 9th, 2009
Contact:
Detective Rodney Baker
Phone: 937-548-1193
VICTIM
OFFERS REWARD
The Darke County Sheriff's
Office is investigating a home burglary & grand theft that
occurred on November 25th between 9:10 AM and 12:45 PM at 4803
Hillgrove Southern Road west of Greenville, Ohio. Taken from the
residence was a safe & collectable coins. The victim of this
burglary and grand theft is personally offering a reward of
$1,000.00 for the arrest & or conviction of individuals
involved in this criminal act. If you have any information
concerning this incident please call Detective Rodney Baker of the
Darke County Sheriff's Office at 937-548-1193.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
November 12th, 2009
Contact:
Sgt. Dave Mikesell
Phone: 937-548-3399
HOME
INVASION/BURGLARY
On November 11th, 2009 at
approximately 7:19 PM, the Darke County Sheriff's Office
investigated a report of a home invasion and burglary.
The incident occurred on
Palestine Union City Road west of Greenville. Preliminary
Investigation revealed two male suspects wearing ski masks entered
the residence. One of the suspects reportedly displayed a handgun.
During the burglary, one of the
suspects pushed an elderly man to the ground and fell on top of
him. The elderly gentleman suffered a broken hip.
Tri-Village Rescue was called to
the scene and transported the victim to Wayne Hospital where he
was later transferred to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
The incident is currently under
investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's Office Detective
Division.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
October 29th, 2009
Contact:
Sgt. Randy Linkous
Phone: 937-548-3399
TWO
INJURED IN CAR VS. TRACTOR CRASH
On October 29th, 2009 at
approximately 7:33 PM, Darke County Deputies, along with
Greenville Township Area Rescue and Greenville Township Fire
Department, were dispatched to US Route 127 just South of
Kruckeberg Road in reference to a two vehicle injury accident.
A preliminary investigation
revealed a John Deere Tractor pulling a grain cart, driven by
David M. Fourman, 41, was traveling Southbound on US Route 127
when a blue Chevy Pick-up, driven by Garry L. Flatter, 60, struck
the rear tire of the grain cart. Flatter's vehicle drove off the
left side of the road, rolling onto the driver's side and coming
to a rest in the median.
Flatter and Fourman were
transported to Wayne Hospital by Greenville Township Area Rescue
with non-life threatening injuries.
Motorists are reminded that it
is harvest season and to be aware of slow moving farm equipment on
Darke County roadways.
This accident remains under
investigation.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
October 15th, 2009
Contact:
Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone: 937-548-1193
WOMAN
INJURED IN ACCIDENTAL FALL
On October 14th, 2009 at 9:46
PM, the Darke County Sheriff's Office received a 9-1-1 call
reporting that a 35 year old woman had fallen down into a hole and
was injured at 9357 Horatio-Harris Creek Road near Bradford, Ohio.
Bradford Fire & Rescue units
were dispatched to the scene as well as Darke County Deputies.
Careflight was requesting by rescue personnel on the scene,
however, Careflight could not respond due to weather.
The woman was extricated from an
open excavated dirt hole that was approximately 5 feet deep.
Bradford Rescue transported her to Upper Valley Medical Center in
Troy where she was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Darke County Deputies conducted an investigation into this
incident. A look out/attempt to locate was issued by deputies for
an adult witness who had left the scene of the incident after
calling 911. Deputies did made contact with that subject. The
investigation which included statements from the female who had
fallen, as well as evidence at the scene, indicates that her fall
was merely an accident and there is nothing at this time to
support any type of criminal conduct.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
September 25th, 2009
Contact:
Sgt. Shawn Trissel
Phone: 937-548-1193
ACCIDENT
SENDS ONE TO MIAMI VALLEY HOSPITAL
On September 25th, 2009 at 1:54
AM, the Darke County Sheriff's Office, along with the Rossburg
Fire Department and Ansonia Rescue were dispatched to the
13200-Block of Cochran Road in reference to a one vehicle accident
with entrapment.
Preliminary investigation showed
that a 2000 Chevy Cavalier, driven by Dawn Lavy (39) of New
Weston, was northbound on Cochran Rd. Lavy's vehicle swerved off
the left side of the road and slid into the ditch, striking a
Darke Rural Electric Utility Pole. Lavy was trapped in her vehicle
while Rossburg Fire and Ansonia Rescue worked to free her. Lavy
was treated by Ansonia Rescue at the scene and was flown to Miami
Valley Hospital by Careflight.
At this time the accident
remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's Office.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
September 11th, 2009
Contact:
Detective Scott Mullen
Phone: 937-548-1193
OVER
$300,000 WORTH OF MARIJUANA SEIZED
On Tuesday, September 8th and
Wednesday, September 9th, the Darke County Sheriff's Office along
with the BCI Marijuana eradication team, and Greenville Police
Department performed a joint marijuana eradication in Darke
County. During the search several woods and fields were found to
have marijuana plants growing in them. A total of approximately
316 marijuana plants, ranging in height of up to 9 feet, were
located and removed from the county. The search was deemed very
successful and charges will be pending for several subjects for
their part in the cultivation of Marijuana. The total street value
of the Marijuana removed from Darke County is estimated at over
$300,000.00
For any questions concerning the
case, contact Detective J. Scott Mullen at (937)548-1193.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
September 10th, 2009
Contact:
Deputy Dave Hawes
Phone: 937-548-3399
PATIENT
IN CRITICAL CONDITION FOLLOWING CRASH
On 09-10-09 at approximately
4:19 PM, the Darke County Sheriff's Office was received a call of
a two vehicle rollover accident at the intersection of Arcanum
Bears Mill Rd and Folkerth Rd. Darke County Sheriff's Deputies,
Arcanum Fire and Rescue and Greenville Township Rescue were
dispatched to the scene.
Preliminary investigation shows
that a 2001 Honda Civic driven by Vincent Gragorace (18) of
Greenville was eastbound on Folkerth Rd. Gragorace failed to stop
at the stop sign at Arcanum Bears Mill Rd. Gragorace's vehicle was
struck by a 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, which was southbound on
Arcanum Bears Mill Rd. and was driven by Tyler Garner (17) of
Greenville. Gragorace's vehicle went off the southeast corner of
the intersection and overturned. Gragorace was treated by
Greenville Township Rescue and was transported to Wayne Hospital.
Garner was checked by Arcanum Rescue, but refused treatment.
Gragorace had two passenger's in
his vehicle, Jacob Rose (18) of Greenville, and Lindsey Ricker
(18) of Greenville. Rose was partially ejected from the vehicle
and was treated by Greenville Rescue and was transported to Wayne
Hospital. Ricker was partially ejected from the vehicle. Ricker
was treated by Arcanum Rescue and was taken to Miami Valley
Hospital in Dayton by Careflight.
Garner had on passenger in his
vehicle, Dreema Garber (15) of Gettysburg. Garber was treated by
Arcanum Rescue and refused treatment.
At this time Ricker is listed in
critical condition at Miami Valley Hospital.
This accident remains under
investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's Office.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
September 3rd, 2009
Contact:
Deputy Chris Clark
Phone: 937-548-3399
MULTIPLE
INJURY ACCIDENT ON STATE ROUTE 49
On September 3rd, 2009 at
approximately 7:29 PM, Darke County Sheriff's Office deputies
along with Arcanum Rescue, Phillipsburg Rescue and the Pitsburg
Fire Department responded to a one vehicle rollover crash at State
Route 49 and Schnorf Jones Rd.
Preliminary Investigation
revealed a purple Oldsmobile, driven by Tammy Miller, 28, of
Greenville, was northbound on State Route 49 and traveled off the
right side of the roadway. Miller over corrected traveling across
the roadway and striking a guardrail. The Miller vehicle continued
into the ditch causing the vehicle to roll multiple times. The
Miller vehicle came to a rest on its top in a waterway.
Passenger Gary Miller, 30, of
Greenville was transported to Miami Valley Hospital. Miller's two
children were also in the vehicle and were transported to
Children's Medical Center in Dayton.
The crash remains under
investigation by the Darke County Sheriff's Office.
__________________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
September 3rd, 2009
Contact:
Sgt. Dave Mikesell
Phone: 937-548-3399
PATIENT
AIRLIFTED AFTER CRASH ON STATE ROUTE 49
On September 3rd, 2009 at
approximately 3:37 PM, the Darke County Sheriff's Office
investigated a two vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 49
at the intersection of Hogpath Rd. The investigation revealed a
northbound vehicle driven by 42 year old Troy Thompson from Union
City, Ohio was stopped behind another vehicle that was waiting to
turn left. The utility truck was rear-ended by a pick-up truck
driven by 70 year old Keith Weimer of Hollansburg, Ohio.
Careflight transported Keith Weimer to Miami Valley Hospital. Mr.
Thompson refused treatment on the scene. Charges are pending.
Arcanum Rescue, Arcanum Fire, New Madison Fire and Greenville
Township Rescue assisted the Darke County Sheriff's Office at the
scene of the crash.
_______________________________________________________________
DARKE
COUNTY
SHERIFF
’S OFFICE
NEWS
RELEASE
September 2, 2009
1300 hours
Contact:
Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker
Phone: 937-548-3399
METH
LAB & EXPLOSIVE DEVICE DISCOVERED
On September 1, 2009 at 7:15 PM Darke County
Sheriff’s Detectives responded to
4295 Hunter Road
in
Greenville
Township
to search the premises for stolen property.
Upon arrival detectives did recover a stolen dune buggy
among other possible stolen property.
While searching a garage at that location detectives
discovered a methamphetamine drug lab.
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office Clandestine Drug Lab
Unit responded to the scene and confirmed there was evidence of a
recently active drug lab. While
deputies were working to dismantle the methamphetamine lab they
stumbled upon an apparent explosive device that had been made from
a dummy grenade. The
Dayton Police Department Bomb Squad responded to the scene and
detonated the device in a controlled manner on the premises.
The Dayton Bomb Squad also assisted
Darke
County
deputies with collecting and removing evidence that could be used
to make other similar devices.
The Greenville Township Fire Department and the Greenville
Township Rescue responded on this incident.
A private contractor was called and cleaned up the
hazardous materials from the drug lab.
Emergency crews were on scene overnight for 16 hours.
No citizens or officers were injured during this incident.
The case remains under investigation by the Darke County
Sheriff’s Office. Two
adult subjects are being sought for questioning but no charges or
arrests have been made at this time.
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August 20th, 2009
The Darke County Sheriffs Office and Sheriff
Toby Spencer are pleased to announce the redesign and update of
the Darke County Sheriff’s Office website. The website can be
found at www.DarkeCountySheriff.org
“I’m very excited with all of the changes that have
taken place on our website. The website is easy to navigate and
should provide the citizens with plenty of resourceful
information,” Sheriff Toby Spencer stated.
The jail roster and sexual offender registry are linked on
the website. Information concerning Press Releases and Winter Snow
Emergencies will also be posted and updated as warranted. One new
feature that has been implemented is an archiving of Winter Snow
Emergencies so that businesses and employees can have immediate
access to search when Snow Emergencies were issued and lifted.
The website was redesigned by 911 Coordinator/Administrator
Brandon Redmond. If you have any questions or information requests
regarding the new website, please contact Redmond at 937-547-3911.
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