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DOMESTIC
July 1, 2025 – At approximately 1:18 pm, I was dispatched to 1324 Sweitzer Street #NB6, Fairview Mobile Home Park. This was in reference to a domestic dispute between live-in boyfriend, Dennis Yohey, and girlfriend, Karen Yoder.
Upon my arrival, P. O. Borowske was speaking to Karen. Karen stated that she and Dennis got into a verbal argument, then Dennis threw Karen’s phone onto the ground, and she reciprocated by throwing his phone on the ground as well. Dennis then left the residence in an unknown direction. There was no physical altercation during this incident.
No school-aged children were present during this incident.
OVI
July 4, 2025 – At approximately 1:15 am, was parked in the Circle Mart parking lot, 100 East Main Street, Greenville, Ohio, assisting citizens on an unrelated criminal complaint.
While in the process of clearing the scene, I observed a black, 1996 Mercury Villager minivan, bearing Ohio registration HJW5979, being operated northbound on South Broadway and properly negotiating the rotary traffic circle located at the intersection of South Broadway and East Main Street. The involved vehicle proceeded to turn around a small secondary traffic island located on the north-east corner of the main traffic circle and continue southbound, in the northbound lane of the traffic circle, namely the operator of the involved vehicle proceeded to operate the vehicle the wrong way around the traffic circle. There was another vehicle, which was properly negotiating the traffic circle at the time of the offense and was required to take evasive action due to the defendant’s action.
As I began to initiate a traffic stop, the operator of the involved vehicle proceeded to drive to my location and stop beside my department-issued marked patrol cruiser. I exited my cruiser and made contact with the operator of the involved vehicle, Ray Baker; DOB: 12-17-1956. Upon initial contact with Baker, I noticed an odor of an alcoholic beverage on or about Baker’s person, Baker had slurred speech and Baker appeared to be lethargic. Baker initially stated he had consumed two beers at lunch on July 3, 2025 at approximately 1 pm, but after further inquiry, Baker stated he had consumed four or five alcoholic beverages, with the last alcoholic beverage being consumed on July 3, 2025 at approximately 4 pm.
I re-positioned my cruiser and activated the overhead emergency lights. I requested Baker to exit his vehicle, which Baker complied.
Upon exiting his vehicle, I noticed Baker’s blue jean pants were wet in the crotch area, which is consistent with a person urinating himself. I requested Baker walk to the passenger side of the involved vehicle as it was my intention to conduct the Standardized Field Sobriety Test(s) on the passenger side of the vehicle because Baker’s brother, Edison Applegate, was occupying the front passenger seat of the vehicle.
Baker had difficulty walking to the passenger side of the vehicle and upon requesting Baker to enter the starting position for the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test, Baker was unable to do so as Baker was unable to maintain his balance. Baker cited the fact that he is missing A big toe on one foot as the reason why he could not maintain his balance. For Baker’s safety, I requested Baker to sit on the front of the involved vehicle while I administered the HGN test. I explained the instructions for the HGN test, which Baker indicated he understood. I was able to observe the lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes, nystagmus on-set prior to 45 degrees and nystagmus at maximum deviation in the left eye but due to Baker failing to follow the given instructions, I was unable to determine nystagmus on-set prior to 45 degrees and nystagmus at maximum deviation in the right eye.
Due to Baker’s unable to maintain his balance and for Baker’s safety, I did not request Baker to perform the walk and turn and/or the one-leg stand test. While sitting on the involved vehicle and after attempting to conduct the HGN test, I attempted to have Baker perform the finger to nose test but after explaining the instructions for the test and Baker indicating he understood the instructions, Baker failed to comply with my commands and it was obvious Baker was unable to properly perform the test.
I proceeded to place Baker under arrest for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The handcuffs were gap-checked and double-locked, with Baker stating the placement of the handcuffs was satisfactory. While searching Baker’s person, incident to arrest, and while placing Baker in the cruiser, I noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Baker’s mouth area as he was speaking. The rear passenger compartment of my cruiser was checked prior to and after Baker was transported to the Greenville Police Department, with no items of contraband being found on Baker’s person and/or in the rear passenger compartment of my cruiser.
I transported Baker to the Greenville Police Department, where Baker was read/shown the BMV2255 form with Patrol Officer William Nibert being a witness. I requested Baker provide a breath sample to determine the concentration of alcohol in Baker’s blood. Baker complied and it was found Baker’s blood alcohol concentration was twenty-hundredths of one gram by weight of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.
Baker was placed under an Administrative License Suspension, provided copies of the BMV 2255 form and breath test results. Baker was issued a traffic citation, G61838, for OVI, ORC 4511. 19( A) (1) (A) and 4511. 19( A) (1) ( H), along with one-way around a rotary traffic island violation, ORC 4511. 32( A) (1). Baker was released to Applegate.
I obtained surveillance video depicting the traffic circle from the City of Greenville’s security system. The surveillance video is dated July 4, 2025 and depicts the traffic offense committed by Baker. The surveillance video is attached to the case file.
THEFT
June 29, 2025 – At approximately 12:33 am, I was dispatched to 225 Birt St, South Towne Laundry, on a theft complaint.
Upon arrival, I spoke to Timothy Price, who stated that around 8 PM on the 29th, he was in South Towne Laundry to wash a load of laundry. Once he started the washer, he left.
Timothy stated that around 10pm that night he returned to put his clothes into the dryer. Once he started the dryer, he again left the store. A little after midnight on the 29th, when Timothy returned to pick up his clothes, they were gone.
I asked Timothy if he wanted to complete the needed paperwork to be a victim, and he stated no, he just wanted his clothes back. I told him I would contact the store owner and review the video to see if I could identify who took them. The next day, on June 30th, Timothy and his girlfriend returned to the laundry mat and reviewed the video with them.
The owner, Danielle Hunt, was able to send me the video and photos of the subject who took the clothes and Timothy then decided he wanted to press charges against the individual.
On 06-30-25, the suspect returned to the laundry mat and returned all the clothes. Danielle was able to get his name and contact information from his boss. Danielle was able to take all the missing clothes to Timothy. I made contact with him, and he stated he still wanted to press charges. I called the number of the suspect’s boss multiple times but couldn’t make contact, so I left a voicemail stating I needed to speak with the suspect.
On 07-01-2025, the suspect showed up in the lobby of the PD to speak with me. The suspect was identified as Thomas Kennedy. Thomas stated that he didn’t realize he had taken someone else’s clothes. Thomas stated he was in the laundry mat with a male who was doing multiple loads of laundry. Thomas said that when he was talking to the other man, he told Thomas he was tired of doing his ex’s laundry and no longer wanted their shared clothes. Thomas asked him if he could take a load of clothes and the guy said he didn’t care, then walked away. Thomas said he waited for the dryer to end and loaded it up into a trash bag and took it with him, not realizing he had taken someone else’s. I advised Thomas that I would speak to Danielle and check the video to see if his story
was accurate.
Once speaking with Danielle, she confirmed Thomas’s story. She said he was speaking with another man who was doing multiple big loads of laundry and once he walked away, Thomas took one of the loads. There is no audio. I told Thomas the video and what Danielle told me lines up with his story. Thomas was advised there wouldn’t be any charges and to be careful about accepting clothes that are in a dryer.
On 07-01-25, I spoke with Timothy and advised him of everything. I told him everything lined up with Thomas’s story and that I wasn’t going to charge him. Timothy said that was fine. I’m not worried about it.
TRAFFIC
July 4, 2025 – At approximately 12:15 am, I was dispatched to the intersection of West Third Street and Chestnut Street in Greenville, Ohio 45331 in reference to a motor vehicle accident with injury.
Upon my arrival, I observed a blue Saturn bearing Ohio registration KNV5812 had hit a tree in the front yard of 431 West Third Street. The vehicle was unoccupied, with smoke coming from the hood. Witnesses advised that the driver of the vehicle ran off on foot after crashing the vehicle. Witnesses also stated the driver told them to “run that shit”, call the cops and let them know the car was stolen and that the subject was drunk. The witnesses described a white male wearing a gray tank top. I had dispatch run the registration through LEADS/NCIC and learned the registered owner of the vehicle to be Michael Hofacker (the defendant).
P. O. Nibert and P. O. Kiryluk began patrolling the area looking for the driver. Sgt. Smith attempted to make contact with Michael at his address but was unable to do so. A short time later, P. O. Nibert advised that he observed a subject matching that description in the 400 block of West Fourth Street, which is one block Southeast of the scene of the crash. P. O. Nibert later advised that the subject was Michael. Sgt. Smith returned to the scene of the crash and advised me to respond to the 400 block of West Fourth and speak with Michael.
Upon my arrival, I observed a male subject sitting on the ground in handcuffs. I later learned this to be Michael. Michael had blood on his forehead as well as his shirt and arms. Michael was wearing a gray shirt with the sleeves cut off to match the appearance of a tank top with blue jeans. I observed a large cut on Michael’s forehead as well, and he was bleeding. Michael had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person.
While speaking with Michael, his speech was very slurred. P. O. Nibert asked Michael if he wanted to go to the hospital, to which he replied that he did. P. O Wentworth showed me the door at 410 West Fourth Street, which had blood on it. The door was at the rear of the residence. P. O. Wentworth advised that Michael was seen by witnesses trying to get into the residence. Michael does not live at that residence, nor does he know the owner. P. O. Slade spoke with one of the witnesses who did not want to fill out a witness statement form; however, he did advise that he knew the homeowner and would give us a cell phone number to contact him.
It was at this time that I took Michael to Wayne Hospital. On the way to Wayne Hospital, I advised Michael of his Miranda Rights. I asked Michael if he understood his rights, to which he replied he did not, then continued on stating he did not do anything wrong and that his car was stolen. Michel then advised that he understood what I was saying.
Upon my arrival at Wayne, Michael struggled to keep his balance. Michael was slurring his speech, not staying consistent with the topic of conversation. At one point, Michael stated, “My pocket was stolen”. Michael advised that he was drinking. When I asked Michael how much he had to drink, he advised that he had five beers.
I asked Michael if he would consent to a blood draw to find out how much alcohol was in his blood. Michael advised that he would consent and signed the necessary paperwork. The blood test was sent to Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab and I am waiting for the results. I read Michael the BMV2255 Form with Sgt. Smith present as my witness.
Multiple times throughout the night, Michael stated someone stole his car from the parking lot of the Eagles located at 113 East Third Street, as well as repeatedly used the term, “run that shit”. Michael advised that at one point, the subject who stole his car went towards Park National Bank at the corner of East Third and Walnut Street. Michael also stated the subject drove his car towards the church located on East Fourth Street. Michael advised that the subject had assaulted him in front of the Eagles. Michael then stated that the subject drug him down the street while Michael was holding onto his car. Michael did advise that the subject was a man wearing a gray shirt, which is what Michael was wearing during this incident. Michael’s statements were inconsistent throughout the time he was detained.
After Wayne Hospital released Michael I asked him if he wanted to still do the Field Sobriety
Tests. Michael said he did and the results are the following, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus- I explained the test to Michael and also asked if there was any reason why he wouldn’t be able to complete the test to which he replied no. Michael was showing signs of nystagmus in his left and right eye during the Distinct Nystagmus at Maximum Deviation portion of the test. Michael was not showing any nystagmus during the Lack of Smooth Pursuit portion of the test. Michael did show signs of nystagmus in the left and right eye during the Onset of Nystagmus before 45 degrees.
Walk and Turn- I explained the test to Michael and demonstrated the test. Michael was interrupting during my demonstration and explanation. I asked Michael if there was any reason why he would not be able to complete the test, to which he replied no. Michael did not stay in the correct position during the demonstration. Michael raised his hands more than six inches for balance multiple times, he stepped off the line while walking, Michael lost balance while turning, and did not have the correct number of steps either time.
One Leg Stand- I explained the test to Michael and demonstrated the test to him. I asked Michael if he understood the test, to which he replied that he did. Michael did not keep his hands in the position during the demonstration. Michael raised his arms six inches during the test for balance. Michael also hopped on one foot close to the beginning of the test.
Michael was subsequently placed into handcuffs which were gap checked and double locked. Michael was placed into the back of my cruiser, which was checked for contraband before and after transport, with nothing being located. I then transported Michael to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Jail, where he is currently incarcerated on charges for Operating a Vehicle while Impaired, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to maintain reasonable control of a motor vehicle. I asked Michael how much he had to drink tonight to which he replied, two shots of Jack and six beers. Michael was issued his copy of the citations and was advised of his mandatory court date and time.
VANDALISM
July 7, 2025 – At approximately 10:47 am, I was dispatched to 414 North Gray Avenue in reference to a report of vandalism.
Upon my arrival spoke with Darrell Fryman (the victim). Darrell advised that he walked out of his residence and observed that his car window had a hole in it, with the glass of the window shattered. Darrell advised that he noticed the damage at approximately 0845 hours. Darrell stated he last drove the vehicle on July 6th at approximately 1230-1300 hours. Darrell advised that he did not see or hear anything before going to bed that night; therefore, he thinks it may have happened overnight. Darrell owns a white 2014 Ford Escape bearing Ohio registration KIA7345. The vehicle was parked in his driveway overnight, which is directly North of his residence.
I observed the passenger side rear window looking into the trunk of the vehicle to be the damaged window in question. I looked inside the trunk of the vehicle to attempt to locate any foreign objects capable of causing the damage, but was unable to locate anything. I also looked outside of the vehicle and was unable to locate anything as well. I took photos of the inside and outside of the vehicle which will be attached to this report (please see photo log for further). I also asked Darrell if he had any security cameras that would’ve captured this incident, to which he replied he did not.
I spoke with several neighbors in the area, asking about the incident. Everyone I spoke with advised that they did not hear or see anything. Neighbors also advised that they do not have cameras. Darrell’s wife advised that she heard multiple sets of fireworks going off that night. My observations were inconsistent with firework damage. There were no burn marks around the window and no remains of any fireworks in the area. At this time, I do not have any leads on this incident. Darrell was advised to follow up with his insurance company on the matter to get the window repaired. Darrell filled out a statement and a victim’s rights form.
WARRANT
July 6, 2025 – At approximately 5:28 pm, I observed who I knew to be Michelle Green-Young walking southbound on Plum Street. I checked Michelle through LEADS/NCIC and learned she has an active Felony arrest warrant for a drug offense through Montgomery County. I asked Dispatch to confirm the arrest warrant through LEADS/NCIC.
I exited my cruiser and made contact with Michelle and advised her that she had a warrant for her arrest. I ordered Michelle to turn around and place her hands behind her back. Dispatch advised the warrant is within the pick-up radius. I placed Michelle in handcuffs; the handcuffs were gap-checked and double-locked.
I advised Michelle to walk with me to my cruiser. Michelle stated, “I don’t want to go to the car”. Michelle stated, “I don’t want to be arrested”. Michelle began attempting to pull her hands out of my handcuffs. I stated, “Ma’am, you are going to jail, do not make this worse for yourself”. Michelle stated, “I don’t want to go to jail,” and continued to attempt to pull her hands out of her handcuffs. In total, the defendant struggled to free her right hand from the handcuffs for 23 seconds before her right hand became free.
Once Michelle freed her right hand from her handcuffs, she reached for her bag, stating, “I don’t want to go to jail”. I grabbed Michelle’s right arm with my right hand and attempted to pull her arm behind her back. Michelle attempted to pull her right arm out of my hand. Michelle attempted to get away from me by continuing to pull her arm away and leaning her body weight away from me as if she was going to attempt to run away from me.
I continued to hold onto Michelle’s right arm and grabbed her torso with my other hand and took her to the ground in the grass. Michelle landed on the ground, and I ordered her to stop twice, but she continued to pull both arms away from me. Michelle continued to actively resist arrest, so I ordered Michelle to place her hands behind her back, but she continued to pull them away from me.
I was able to pull both of Michelle’s arms close enough together to place handcuffs back on her wrists. The handcuffs were double locked and gap checked. I stated, “I told you not to make this worse on yourself,” and Michelle stated, “I didn’t want to go to jail”. I advised Michelle of her Miranda Warning.
Michelle did not appear to have any injuries as a result of the altercation at the time. Michelle was able to walk on her own power to my cruiser. Dispatch confirmed the warrant with Montgomery County. Michelle was placed in the back seat of my cruiser and was complaining of several preexisting medical conditions, such as dental issues and kidney issues. Michelle then began stating that she is on medication for the health issues that she is not usually on. Michelle began begging me not to charge her with resisting arrest. Michelle began showing concern for calling her husband when she arrived at the jail.
Michelle began complaining about having to eat solid food at the jail because of her dental issues. began to transport Michelle to the Darke County Jail. Michelle asked to smoke a cigarette. Michelle did not complain of ankle pain until I was on Sater Street and was near arrival to the Darke County Jail. Michelle stated, “I think my ankle is broken”. I advised Michelle that I just saw her walking on her ankle. Michelle began asking about how to buy phone call cards at the jail, and did not seem to be in distress. Michelle continued to casually speak with me about calling her husband when she is booked into the Darke County Jail. Michelle began begging me not to charge her with resisting arrest. Michelle made no further complaints about her ankle while we were on our way to the Darke County Jail.
Upon arrival at the Darke County Jail, Michelle began complaining of pain in her left ankle to jail staff. I observed Michelle’s left and right ankle; I did not see any bruising or swelling on either ankle and it did not appear to be injured. The jail staff also observed Michelle’s ankle and advised that they would contact the on-call jail nurse. I did take photographs of Michelle’s ankles, and they were added to this report. Michelle is being held at the Darke County Jail for the active arrest warrant through Montgomery County and a charge
for resisting arrest. Michelle was issued a copy of the citation for resisting arrest and was advised of her mandatory court date. I checked the back seat of my cruiser before and
after the transport and did not locate anything.
July 8, 2025 – At approximately 5:31 pm, a known wanted subject was apprehended at Twelfth St and N Gray Ave.
While on regular patrol, I observed Jeffery White walking in the roadway in the city of Greenville, OH. I have had multiple incidents with Jeff and was able to identify him. I advised him he had a warrant for his arrest out of the Greenville PD for failure to appear on a DUS charge, and he must serve 10 days. I radioed dispatch, and they confirmed the warrant through LEADS/NCIC. I placed Jeff into handcuffs that were gap-checked and double-locked.
While Jeff was placed into the back seat of the cruiser, he stated he was having chest pains and wanted to go to the hospital. Jeff was taken to Wayne ER, where he was treated by medical staff, then cleared and released.
I then transported Jeff to the Darke County Jail, where he was released to jail staff. The jail refused to take two medium sized multi colored swords. I placed them into our property room for safekeeping until he is released.
