Brooke County Sheriff
Charged: Michael R. Stewart, 33, Janesville, Wis., malicious assault and grand larceny, April 5, for allegedly cutting a man's shoulder with a pocketknife during an altercation and stealing a vehicle belonging to a Windsor Heights business, which he's believed to have taken to Wisconsin before turning himself in.
Steubenville Police
Recovered: Belleview Boulevard residents woke up to find a vehicle parked in their back yard that didn't belong there, Thursday. Police said the homeowner told them a gray KIA Sportage was parked, unoccupied, "down the hill in their backyard." It had been stolen from a Majestic Circle residence in the early morning hours Tuesday.
Fraud victim: A Rosswell Avenue resident said during the past few months someone has taken money out of his bank account and direct access SSI account and put it in a cash app, Wednesday. He said he's missing about $3,000.
Pointing fingers: Two women ended up in custody after a traffic stop, Wednesday. Police said Kristen Williams, 34, 517 Grandview Ave., Steubenville, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under suspension, and Pamela Strickland, 51, also of 517 Grandview Ave., was booked into the Jefferson County jail on charges of possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Williams also was served with a warrant. Police reported finding two pipes in a black backpack that Strickland said belonged to Williams. Strickland allegedly admitted having a pipe in her pocket but claimed it also belonged to Williams. Police said they also found a small bag containing a white, rock-like substance in Strickland's pocket.
Lock it or lose it: An Arlington Avenue resident found his vehicle damaged overnight, apparently by someone trying to steal it, Thursday. The owner said he discovered his steering column had been broken and the ignition tampered with, but since his car alarm didn't sound, he figures it had been left unlocked. Police said there was "a large piece of cement on the center console used to break the ignition. The owner said the only thing missing was about $3 in change.
Head scratcher: An Oxford Boulevard resident said his handgun was stolen from his car, Tuesday. He said it was in the center console and he's certain it was there when he parked the night before. He said the vehicle "may have been unlocked."
Drugs: Police were called to an apparent overdose in an apartment in the 100 block of North fourth Street, Thursday. They said a woman who there was "highly agitated" with their presence and said "he was OK and didn't need help," and a man who was with her told them he "was just tired." When they asked the woman if she'd given the man Narcan they said she continued to scream at (them) and questioning why they were in her apartment." The male had an outstanding warrant so they took him to the jail but while he was being booked police said he "appeared to be overdosing as he could not hold his eyes open and became unsteady on his feet" and was having difficulty speaking. Police said they heard him say he was having trouble breathing and was fading in and out of consciousness, so they called an ambulance and administered three more Narcan sprays that had no effect. The man said he'd snorted an unknown substance.
Biting dog: A Maple Way resident said he had his dog on a leash when three other dogs ran up and one of them bit his dog's neck, Wednesday. The dog had two puncture wounds.
Wire stolen: Someone cut through the fence at the AEP sub-station on county Road 26 over the weekend and stole a 1,500-foot section of MCM 350 copper wire and eight pre-cut sections of No. 10 four-strand copper wire.
Mishap: A State Street resident said she turned left out of an alleyway in the 1400 block and sideswiped a parked car when she swerved to miss a cat, Tuesday.
Targeted: A Sherman Avenue resident said someone kicked the screen on her back door and vandalized her car, Tuesday. Police said the screen was off the door and by the back step, and there were scratches and drawings on the vehicle.
Booked: Frank Wilson, 54, no fixed address, Steubenville, violation of a protection order, Tuesday; Shawn Whittekind, 46, 142 N. Sixth St., Steubenville, possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, Tuesday.
Summons: Richard Olivito, 65, 391 Westwood Drive, Steubenville, warrant outstanding, Monday.
Cited: Brian D. Michelle, 24, Yorba Linda, Calif., speeding (school zone); John T. Scalley, 68, 39 Grant Circle, Toronto, speeding
West Virginia State Police
Charged: Christopher L. Saunders, 47, 153 N. Fifth St., Steubenville, reckless driving, illegal lane change, driving under the influence, obstructing an officer and providing false information, Tuesday. State Police said Saunders was stopped while attempting to use a median along U.S. Route 22 to drive around traffic that was stopped because of multiple accidents on Monday. The officer said through observation and a portable breath test, he found Saunders to be under the influence of alcohol, while adding Saunders changed his account of his situation more than once.
Charged: David L. Bocek, 32, 2810 Weir Ave., Weirton, third-offense driving while suspended for driving under the influence, Wednesday.
Charged: Timothy P. Iverson, 42, Beech Bottom, failure to register as a sex offender, Wednesday.
Jefferson County Sheriff
Heated discussion: A Richmond man who used a "one-time use" power of attorney form to get a duplicate auto title was upset when he found out he couldn't use the same form to transfer it into a companion's name, Wednesday. They said he "kept raising his voice and demanding a copy of the form," which they're not permitted to do, and wanted to know "who made that rule." Employees in the title office said they tried repeatedly to explain to him he'd either have to get the owner to sign another one-time use form or bring a durable power of attorney, which is reusable. Employees said when he'd requested the one-time use form, he hadn't mentioned he would be attempting a second transaction. His companion tried to calm him to no avail and a deputy was summoned through the office's panic button, but while the deputy was trying to talk to employees the man interrupted and was talking loudly, asking what the POA law is. When told it was at the discretion of the employees, they said he "became irate and started screaming ... (that they) can't make up their own rules" and threatening that "You all will be reprimanded for this" and demanded everyone's name. Since he was making it difficult for other customers to conduct their business he was asked to leave. Deputies said the man "continued to yell and scream as (he was) escorted out of the building."
Drugs: A Wintersville man said his son was "seemingly under the influence of some narcotic and tearing up the house," Thursday. Deputies said the son was sweating profusely and admitted ingesting fentanyl. He was transported to Trinity Medical Center West for treatment.
Senseless: A janitor discovered a pile of tile on the floor of the women's restroom on the third floor of the Jefferson County Courthouse, Tuesday. City police are investigating "to see who may have been responsible for the damage."
Disgruntled employee: A man who was let go from his job is threatening his former employer, demanding "his pay for services rendered" and threatening "repercussions" if he doesn't get it, April 5. An office worker said she's received numerous text messages and voicemails from the man "which were hostile in nature." She said she's tried to explain to him he won't be paid until he sends proof the company's DOT number has been removed from his personal vehicle.
Thoughtless: Deputies spotted several 20-somethings riding three side-by-sides through people's yards in the Bloomingdale area, causing damage, April 5. Two of them pulled over and the third tried to flee and a deputy pursued the driver until it was deemed to be unsafe, and when he returned to where the other two had stopped they were gone. He recognized two of the parties involved and said one of them returned his call, "admitting to running because he was scared." Neighbors thanked deputies for intercepting them, saying they've "been disrespectful and traveling in a dangerous manner all hours of the day and night in that area."
Anger issues: A Wintersville man said a man in a white truck was trespassing on his property and when he asked him to leave "became belligerent ... and refused to leave," Sunday. He said the man then parked at the end of his drive and didn't move for some time, but eventually left before deputies arrived. Deputies located the driver, who said he was just trying to help his buddy move some stuff when the homeowner came out "yelling at him about where he was turning around." He said the man kept yelling at him, but he did not get out of the truck. They told him the homeowner "just wants him to calm down."