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DOG ON THE LOOSE
May 10, 2025 – At approximately 1248 hours, I was dispatched to 123 Deshler Avenue, Greenville, Ohio 45331, in reference to a report of a loose dog.
Upon my arrival, I observed a large brown dog in the yard of 118 River Street. I spoke with the neighbors in the area and the complainant of the call, who wishes to remain anonymous. The complainant advised that the dog had gotten loose and was running around the area with a chain attached to its collar approximately 15 feet in length. The dog eventually made its way over to the complainant’s residence and wrapped itself around the fence post in the complainant’s front yard. I made my way over to 118 River Street to attempt to secure the dog. It was at this time that P. O. Kreitzer arrived on the scene and once he made his way over to the above-listed residence, the dog ran into the roadway to P. O. Kreitzer.
I received a call referencing this issue in the past and was unable to locate the owner of the dog; however, I was able to secure the dog in the garage of 118 River Street and was able to secure the dog again on the 10th. The neighbors in the area advised the owner to keep the dog in the garage overnight in a kennel. That is where I was able to secure the dog both times I have had to. P. O. Nibert had advised that he had warned Michelle Wright about animals at large approximately a week or two prior. I looked into her involvement and she did receive a warning from P. O. Nibert on April 26th, 2025. The 10th of May was the third time that I had knowledge of where Michelle’s dog got loose. I advised dispatch to make contact with Michelle to have her return to the residence, as she was not there when
I arrived a short time later, and Michelle arrived and ensured the dog was secure. I advised Michelle she would be receiving a citation for animals at large due to the fact of two prior incidents and being warned two weeks prior. I issued Michelle a copy of her citation and advised Michelle of her mandatory court date and time.
ORDINANCE VIOLATION
May 1, 2025 – I was advised by Chief Benge that there had been multiple complaints about the property of 228 Markwith Avenue, located inside the city limits of Greenville, and was asked to check for ordinance violations.
Chief Benge advised that complaints were made to Safety Service Director Ryan Delk in reference to subjects living out of a camper at the rear of the property. The camper was also said to be blocking the view for southbound traffic coming out of the alley onto 12th Street. Chief Benge advised he had attempted contact with the property owner, Timothy Hornbacker, on May 1st, 2025. He advised Timothy answered but then hung up on him.
On May 2nd, 2025, Detective Fenstermaker and I went to the property and I photographed the property from Markwith Avenue, 12th Street, and the alley behind the residence. While taking the photographs, Maria Barton exited the camper and became upset with my presence. I advised Maria that she was not allowed to live out of the camper on the property. She asked how soon the camper needed to be moved and I advised her immediately. Maria advised that she could not move the camper until 1500 hours.
I further advised Maria that complaints had been made to the zoning office and the Safety Service Director and that citations would be issued for any violations.
While on scene, I observed the following zoning violations:
34.03.04 Surfacing All off-street parking and loading areas shall be properly graded, drained, marked and surfaced so as to provide a hard, durable and dustless surface.
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34.04D equipment Parking Limitations in Residential Districts Recreational shall not be occupied or used for living, sleeping, housekeeping, storage, or business purposes.
I also observed the following city ordinance violation:
1482.04 Maintenance of Nuisance Prohibited The maintenance of any vacant or unoccupied building or structure in a state of unsightliness or disrepair so as to constitute a blighted condition detrimental to the value of property in the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public view; any improved or unimproved real property, which has become an area of deposit or collection for litter, garbage, junk, debris or discarded vehicles, vehicle parts or similar materials.
After speaking with Chief Benge, it was decided we would give until Monday, May 5th, 2025 for the camper to be moved, at which time, if it was not, a citation would be issued.
OVI
May 11, 2025 – At approximately 1:13 am, I was dispatched to 220 Rhoades Ave. Greenville, OH.
Upon arrival, I observed two parked Harley-Davidson motorcycles lying on their right sides and they appeared to have been struck. Once I made contact with a male subject who was identified as Jackson Turner, he stated he was driving West on Rhoades Ave when a car with bright lights came toward him. Jackson stated that he “tried to move to the side when he hit both motorcycles.” While speaking to Jackson, I could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath, as well as his coordination appeared to be off. I asked him if he had anything to drink, to which he stated, “I had a little bit, Jackson said he drank a Four Loko roughly an hour or two prior to the accident. I told Jackson that he appeared intoxicated and said “a little bit, not too much.” I asked Jackson if he would perform the field sobriety tests and he agreed to.
The first test was the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus. I observed nystagmus at maximum deviation in both his eyes, a lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes and an onset of nystagmus before 45 degrees. While Jackson was completing this test, I was again able to smell an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath.
The second test was the Walk and Turn Test. During this test, Jackson failed to listen to directions by starting the test before the instructions were completed. Jackson was also unable to keep his balance and stepped offline while walking.
The third test was the One Leg Stand. While performing this test, I did not observe anything.
After the Field Sobriety Test, I placed Jackson under arrest and into handcuffs that were gap-checked and double-locked. I transported Jackson to the Police Department, where he was read and shown the BMV2255 form and explained the penalties. Jackson agreed to take the test; I conducted a breath test on the Intoxilyzer 8000. Jackson’s BAC came back at 0.128g/210L, he was advised that it was over the legal limit and his driver’s license was now under suspension and his license was seized.
Photos were taken of all the damage and will be attached to the report. Jackson was issued a copy of his citation for OVI 4511.19 Ala, and Failure to Control 4511.202A and advised of his mandatory court date and time. Jackson was also given a copy of his BMV2255 form and intox results. Jackson was then picked up by his mother and released into her care.
Jackson’s mother was also able to pick up the vehicle at the scene.
Dispatch was able to make contact with the motorcycle owner, Terry Perkins.
Terry advised that the other bike belongs to his son, Trenton Perkins. Terry advised that both bikes were parked on the street and unoccupied.
TRESPASSING
May 09, 2025 – At approximately 11:11 am, I responded to 323 Morrow Street in the City of Greenville in reference to a trespassing complaint.
Upon my arrival, I spoke to Shawn Wright, who lives at the listed address. Shawn advised that he saw a man go behind his neighbor’s residence on a bicycle at 315 Morrow Street while he was pulling up to his residence on his motorcycle.
Shawn stated he then went inside his residence and a few minutes later, the man was in his neighbor’s driveway. Shawn stated that the man then proceeded to pull out a clown mask and had a “buck knife”. Shawn then stated that the man wearing the mask walked up to his residence, approaching his sidewalk that runs next to his house. Shawn then stated he confronted the individual and asked him what he was doing, but he got no answer from him. It was at this time that Shawn stated he felt threatened as he was wearing a mask, had a knife and did not answer his questions. Due to Shawn feeling threatened, he advised that he pulled out a “Gun” later determined as a pellet gun. Shawn advised the subject and then walked away with no further incident. Shawn advised he was not sure what the man’s intentions were, but he felt threatened enough to pull the pellet gun. Shawn advised the man to proceed to walk down the alley with his bicycle while still wearing the mask.
Shawn described the bicycle as a women’s Schwinn bicycle that was Sky blue /white and had metal baskets on it. Shawn described the man as wearing blue jeans wearing a hoodie/jacket with a clown mask. Shawn described the knife as a long handle with a hand guard and the blade over 6 inches long.
Prior to this call, I was out with Jeff White in front of 310 Tiffin Street in reference to call ID 25G004750. Jeff was wearing blue jeans and a green jacket with a bicycle that was blue in color and has metal baskets on the bicycle. I know Jeff wears clown masks around town and I saw Jeff riding his bicycle earlier this morning with a clown mask while I was on patrol.
After speaking to Sgt. Prickett, about this incident, we decided to charge Jeff White for Disorderly 2917. 11 (A) (5) as Jeff caused alarm and created a physically offensive condition, creating a risk of physical harm to Shawn or his property. Jeff was not at the scene and was located later.
There was another incident with Jeff, reference incident 25-G00626. Sgt Prickett located Jeff near Hiddeson Street and Martin Street, where he was then arrested for the incident mentioned above. Jeff was not on his bicycle at this time, and he did not have a knife or clown masks on him. While speaking to Jeff, he did not want to bring his bag that he had at 117 Hiddeson, where he met Jade Jeffers. Due to this, we did not search his bag and Jade agreed to take the bag. While speaking to Jade, Jade mentioned he was all upset because someone pulled a gun on him. I filled out a citation and served the citation to Jeff at the jail. Shawn filled out a written statement as well as a victim’s rights.
WARRANT
May 10, 2025 – at approximately 08:55 AM, P. O. Nibert, P. O. Wentworth, and I apprehended a known fugitive from justice at his residence located at 735 Martin Street, Greenville.
Upon my arrival, I drove through the alleyway behind the above-listed address and observed a maroon Pontiac bearing Ohio registration KIA7372 in the backyard belonging to Maliq Knowles (the offender). I made my way to the front of the residence with P. O. Wentworth and knocked on the front door. A few moments later, Maliq answered the door and I advised him he had a warrant out for his arrest. I advised Maliq to step outside of the residence and to place his hands behind his back. I placed Maliq in handcuffs, which were gap-checked and double-locked. The warrant was confirmed through LEADS/NCIC. I placed Maliq into the back of my cruiser and transported him to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office Jail, where he is currently confined for Failure to Appear on an original charge of Driving Under Suspension with no bond. I checked my cruiser before and after transport to and I did not locate any contraband.
