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FOUND PROPERTY
September 4, 2025 – At approximately 8:20 pm, I was dispatched to 312 Morrow St regarding found property.
Upon arrival, I spoke to the complainant, Tina White, who stated the scooter had been leaning up against her fence since 2 PM on the above date. I asked Tina and the neighbor if they had seen any neighbor kids riding around on it and they stated no, they’ve never seen it before.
I was able to take the black and green Mongoose scooter to the Hart Ave garage and place it into property for safekeeping.
OVI
August 30, 2025 – At approximately 1:49 am, while on patrol in the city of Greenville, I observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Wagner Avenue near Russ Road. The vehicle appeared to be travelling faster than the posted speed limit. I activated my speed measuring device and it returned with a speed of 46 MPH. The posted speed limit on Wagner Avenue is 35 MPH. I subsequently initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle.
Upon making contact with the driver, I learned him to be Brian Staley (the offender). Brian was operating a white 2020 Chevy Blazer bearing Ohio registration BTYWT. I advised Brian of the reason for the stop and asked for his driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. As Brian was gathering his information, I observed two bottles on the back seat floorboard of the vehicle, which appeared to be alcoholic beverages and were open, as some of the liquid content of the bottles was missing. I asked Brian if there were any weapons, drugs, or alcohol in the vehicle, to which he replied that there was not. I had dispatch verify the information through LEADS/NCIC. Dispatch advised Brian was a valid driver. I asked Brian a second time if there was any alcohol in the vehicle and if he had been drinking. It was at this time that Brian reached into the back seat and stated there were two bottles of liquor in the back. Brian then grabbed the bottles and showed them to me. One of the bottles was Bacardi, which is a clear liquor with an alcohol content of 40% ALC/VOL. The other bottle was Absolute Raspberry, which is raspberry-flavored Vodka. The second bottle was also a clear liquor with an alcohol content of 38% ALC/VOL. It was at this time that I asked Brian to step out of the vehicle.
Once Brian was out of the vehicle, I notified dispatch of my findings and asked for an additional unit. While waiting on another unit, I asked Brian if he would be willing to perform Field Sobriety Tests. While speaking with Brian, I was able to detect a very strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and person. Brian stated he would. A short time later, P. O. M. Colby arrived on scene. I began performing the Field Sobriety Tests on Brian and the results were as follows.
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus – I explained the test to Brian and also asked if there was any reason why he wouldn’t be able to complete the test to which he replied no. Brian was showing signs of nystagmus in his left and right eye during the Distinct Nystagmus at Maximum Deviation portion of the test. Brian was showing signs of nystagmus during the
Lack of Smooth – Pursuit portion of the test in both the left and right eye. Brian did show signs of nystagmus in the right eye during the Onset of Nystagmus before 45 degrees. Brian performed poorly on this test.
Walk and Turn – I explained the test to Brian and demonstrated the test. I asked Brian if there was any reason why he would not be able to complete the test, to which he replied no. Brian was unable to remain in the starting position while I explained and demonstrated the test as he moved his feet to keep his balance. Brian stopped walking during the first portion of the test to steady himself. Brian was also unable to walk in a straight line during the test. Brian performed poorly on this test.
One Leg Stand – I explained the test to Brian and demonstrated the test to him. I asked Brian if he understood the test, to which he replied that he did. Brian was unable to keep his balance during the test as he was swaying before and during the count. Brian raised his left arm six inches during the test for balance. Brian also put his foot down after starting the test to keep his balance. Brian performed poorly on this test.
It was at this time that I advised Brian to turn around and place his hands behind his back. I informed Brian that he was under arrest for Operating a Motor Vehicle while Impaired. I put Brian in handcuffs, which were gap-checked and double-locked.
I placed Brian into the backseat of my cruiser (1946), which was checked before and after transport, where no contraband was located. P. O. M. Colby began searching Brian’s vehicle, which he consented to. P. O. M. Colby located the two bottles previously mentioned, as well as a third open bottle of what appeared to be a dark colored liquor. The third bottle was located in the trunk of the vehicle. The bottle had Jack Daniel’s engraved on it, but there was no label clearly identifying what the bottle contained.
I asked Brian if he had someone who could drive his vehicle for him, to which he replied that his wife (Cynthia Staley) would be able to. Brian called his wife with his phone and she shortly thereafter responded to the scene. I then asked Brian if he would consent to taking a breathalyzer test, to which he replied that he would.
I transported Brian to the Greenville Police Department (GPD), where he performed the test. While on the way to GPD, I advised Brian of his Miranda Rights and asked if he understood them. Brian advised he did understand and was willing to speak with me, stating, “I’ve got nothing to hide”.
While at GPD, the defendant was read the BMV2255 form, which he signed and advised he understood what I read to him. The defendant then took the breathalyzer, where he blew a 0.075 of one gram by weight of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of the person’s breath. I asked the defendant at that time if he had consumed any sort of THC, to which he replied that he did not.
I explained my findings to the defendant and advised he would be receiving a citation for Speeding and Operating a Motor Vehicle while Impaired. The defendant advised that he understood and did not have any questions for me. I issued the defendant a copy of his citation and advised him of his mandatory court date and time.
Cynthia arrived at GPD a short time later to pick the defendant up.
PURSUIT
September 1, 2025 – At approximately 7:45 pm, I attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Manchester Drive near Berkshire Drive in Greenville.
Prior to the traffic stop, I observed a silver Hyundai SUV traveling south on ST RT 118 coming into the City of Greenville. I observed the vehicle make an aggressive right turn onto Hammond Dr. I also know that there are only a few homes on that road.
As I made my way onto Hammond Dr, I observed the vehicle making a U-turn at the south dead end of Hammond Dr and appeared to be trying to get away from me. The vehicle did not appear to have normal driving behavior. I observed the vehicle turn south onto ST RT 118, then, at a high rate of speed, turn onto Berkshire Dr, then quickly turn onto Manchester Dr. The vehicle failed to signal each time and still appeared to be trying to get away from me.
As I got closer to the vehicle, it made a hard right turn onto Canterbury Drive and went south until the vehicle made it to the cul-de-sac. I then observed the vehicle driving onto the property of 109 and 114 Canterbury and traveling behind the homes. The vehicle then traveled through the backyard of 114 Canterbury and continued driving through the backyards of properties until it reached Windermere Drive, the street to the West of Canterbury. The vehicle then split between 131 and 121 Windermere Dr and got back onto the roadway, making its way back onto Manchester Dr. Once back on the roadway, I was able to observe that the vehicle appeared to be driving faster than the allotted speed limit.
I attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle around the 900 block of Manchester Dr. I was able to observe that the vehicle was still driving recklessly and wasn’t going to stop for my activated lights and sirens. With both activated, I called out a pursuit with the vehicle, and it still failed to stop with my lights and sirens activated.
Once at Berkshire Dr, it made its way onto ST RT 118. The pursuit continued north onto ST RT 118, reaching speeds of approximately 100 mph. Once we reached ST RT 118 and Horatio-Harris Creek Rd, the vehicle attempted to brake check me.
We then continued north on ST RT 118 until we reached Hunter Rd. We then turned left, traveling west onto Hunter Rd with speeds reaching approximately 90+ mph. The pursuit went north on ST RT 49 N, where it continued until reaching Beamsville-Union City Rd.
At this point, Deputy Slade from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office took the lead in the pursuit, and I was the second unit. The vehicle failed to signal or maintain a single lane of traffic the entire time, with speeds reaching over 100 mph. The pursuit continued until reaching Darke-Mercer County Line Rd, then all units terminated the pursuit, and information was transferred to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. The approximate distance of the pursuit was 26 miles in length, with speeds reaching over 100+ mph. No injuries or any property damage were sustained during the pursuit.
Prior to the stop, officers were made aware of a silver Hyundai SUV bearing a possible plate of GVX5913 that was involved in a pursuit with Mercer County earlier in the afternoon. All agencies were able to confirm that this vehicle is the same vehicle involved in both pursuits. Deputy Slade was also able to visually identify the driver and possible suspect to be Bobby Mowery out of Celina.
The report will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for follow-up and possible charges.
WARRANT
September 1, 2025 – I responded to 899 N Ohio St in reference to a wanted subject.
Upon arrival, Tracy Watts met us at the door and opened it. I located Austin Swartz lying on the couch, appearing to be asleep. I had prior knowledge that Swartz had several felony arrest warrants. Swartz was woken up and placed into handcuffs that were gap checked for tightness and double locked.
Swartz was run through LEADS/NCIC and it showed that he had an active arrest warrant out of Mercer County for weapons under disability. It also showed Swartz to have several other felony warrants. Swartz was transported to the Mercer County line and exchanged with Sgt. Heinl of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office.
Swartz was searched incident to arrest with no contraband found. The back of my cruiser was checked before and after transport, with nothing located.
August 29, 2025 – At approximately 6:41 pm, I apprehended a known wanted
person.
On the above date and time, I had prior knowledge that Jeremy Jones had a warrant for his arrest. As I was on routine patrol, I noticed the garage door at 110 Sixth St open. This address is where Jeremy currently lives.
I was able to identify Jeremy Jones standing inside the garage. I exited my cruiser and made contact with Jeremy and advised him he had a warrant out of Logan County for failure to appear on non-support of a dependent, no bond.
Jeremy was placed in handcuffs that were gap-checked and double-locked. I transported Jeremy to the Darke County Jail, where he was released to jail staff. The back seat of my cruiser was checked prior to and after the transport.
August 29, 2025 – At approximately 7:49 pm, I was dispatched to 225 Birt St. in reference to hypodermic needles being found.
Upon my arrival, officers made contact with Jacob Marando, who was known to have a warrant out of the Darke County Sheriff’s Office. Dispatch confirmed that Jacob had an active warrant for failure to appear with no bond.
I placed Jacob in handcuffs, which were gap-checked and double-locked. Jacob was searched incident to arrest and no contraband was found. Jacob was transported to Darke County Jail, where he was incarcerated. I checked my cruiser before and after transport and no contraband was found.
