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DISORDERLY
July 8, 2026 – At approximately 1653 hours, I responded to the alley directly behind 108 Montgomery Street in the City of Greenville in reference to a person being disorderly.
Upon my arrival, I spoke to Richard (Rich) Engelken, who stated himself and his girlfriend, Kathleen Netzley, were outside in their backyard near the alley. Rich stated a man started yelling at him as he was in the yard. The man was described as wearing a red cutoff shirt and wearing blue jeans. Kathleen was in their yard walking their dog.
The man, later identified as Steven Shaw, was screaming and yelling. Rich stated he could not understand what Steven was yelling about due to his slurred speech. Rich stated Steven started to approach his yard and walked approximately two feet into the yard. Rich stated he then walked towards the end of the driveway to keep Steven from coming closer. Rich stated Steven threatened to “kick my ass” as he told Steven to leave his property. Rich stated that Steven balled up his fists like he wanted to fight. Steven then walked back to the apartment at 609 Walnut Street, where he lived, when he found out officers were on the way.
There were two witnesses, Andrew Barnes and Michael Falknor, who stated they observed Steven screaming and yelling and stating Steven was drunk. Both Andrew and Michael stated that Rich did nothing wrong, as he was just on his property. Rich stated that his actions made him feel alarmed and annoyed by Stevens’ actions. Stevens was issued a citation for disorderly conduct. Steven was advised of his court date and time.
At 1820 hours, Officers responded to 609 Walnut Street in reference to another disorderly complaint involving Steven, see report #26-G00830. Due to that incident, Steven was arrested and two more citations were issued. I reserved this incident’s citation and changed the court date to the same as the citations in report #26-G00830.
Rich filled out a written statement as well as a victim rights form. Andrew and Michael refused to fill out a written statement. Their interactions with officers is captured on department-issued body-worn cameras.
SQUATTING
July 1, 2026 – At approximately 2140 hours, Officers were dispatched to 609 Walnut Street apt. 20 in reference to a person living in a vacant apartment.
Upon my arrival, I spoke with the landlord, Destiny Zimmerman, over the phone. Destiny stated the apartment is supposed to be vacant.
Upon knocking on the door, a female subject, later identified as Danielle Cox, answered the door. Danielle sated that she was supposed to pay the landlord the rent today, but spoke to a “Scott”. It was later discovered that Danielle was originally supposed to meet Scott Hale for an apartment viewing but never showed up. When checking Danielle through LEADS/NCIC it was discovered she had an active warrant out of the Darke County Sheriff’s Office for larceny. The warrant was confirmed by GPD dispatch.
I placed Danielle in handcuffs, which were gap-checked and double-locked. Danielle was searched incident to arrest and no contraband was located. I transported Danielle to the Darke County Jail where she was released to jail staff. The back seat of my cruiser was checked before and after transport, and no contraband was located.
WARRANT
July 8, 2026 – At approximately 2338 hours, I apprehended a known wanted subject.
On the above date and approximate time, I was traveling South in the 1400 Block of Fort Jefferson Ave, Greenville, on patrol when I observed Michael Crawford walking northbound in the roadway with Kimberly Dotson. I had previous knowledge that Michael had an active warrant for probation violation through Darke County Probation. I activated my cruiser lights and made contact with Michael. At this time, I told Michael he had an active warrant, so he was made aware of why I was speaking to him.
At this time, I observed Michael start to continually back up. I told Michael, “let’s go” and was attempting to get him to walk toward my cruiser when he failed to comply with the order of a police officer and took off running westbound and onto the property of 1376 FT. Jefferson Ave. Greenville, OH.
I chased Michael for a short period around a row of small pine trees, where he continually failed to comply with my orders. After backup units arrived Michael was placed under arrest and into handcuffs that were gap checked and double locked. While Michael was handcuffed and in front of my cruiser I began a search of his person. I started to search his left side when I noticed a small clear baggie containing a crystal-like substance in his left hand. Officers ordered Michael to drop the baggie, he dropped the baggie on the ground and attempted to step on it with his foot to hide it.
Once Michael was searched, he was placed into the back seat of my cruiser and taken to the Darke County Jail, where he was released to jail staff. The back seat of my cruiser was checked before and after the arrest with nothing located. The small baggie with a crystal-like substance was collected and will be placed into evidence and sent to the lab for testing.
July 1, 2026 – At approximately 1742 hours I was dispatched to 225 Glenwood Dr Greenville, OH on a wanted person call.
Prior to the officer’s arrival, we had prior knowledge of a domestic call involving Cristian Garcia. Please refer to report #26-G00794 for further. An arrest warrant was signed by a judge for Domestic Violation and Strangulation. Victim, Carys Gibson, called stating that Christian and she were at the above address together, and wanted to talk about the report that was listed above.
Officers talked to both and advised Cristian that a warrant was signed by a judge and he was placed under arrest. Cristian was able to provide his ID and he was confirmed to be the subject with the signed arrest warrant. I placed Cristian in handcuffs that were gap-checked and double-locked, then placed him into the back seat of my cruiser.
I transported him to the Darke County Jail where he was released to jail staff. The back seat of my cruiser was checked before and after transport, with nothing located.
