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On the Record

Washington Sheriff

MARIETTA — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office released the following reports Dec. 4:

* On Nov. 30, David L. Cline, 1944 Briggs Hill Road, Belpre, reported his home entered and firearms removed. This case remains under investigation.

* On Dec. 1, Deputy Zide issued a citation to John W. Hoy, 710 Front Street, Marietta, for a marked lanes violation on Gilman Avenue.

* On Dec. 2, Lt. Hunter was dispatched to the 1400 block of Sealy Ridge Road in reference to a female walking up and down the road acting strange. Lt. Hunter located a female dressed in a spaghetti strap top, yoga pants, and no shoes, standing next to the road, and appeared to be talking to a tree. Lt. Hunter asked the female what she was doing, and she responded, “I’m carving my initials into this tree and talking to my pet pig that’s following me around.” There was no pig at the location, nor anything carved in the tree.

The female identified herself as Destany Berga and provided her date of birth. The female could not remember how she got there, nor could she provide names of anyone she associates with. The female was extremely hyper in all of her actions and demanded the sheriff of Washington County come there to talk to her. The female’s pupils were constricted and she kept making comments about “tweaking.” The female also had what appeared to be recent needle marks on her right arm, which she could not account for. The female was transported to the Washington County Jail for her own safety and upon arrival jail staff advised they did not believe this female was Destany Berga. The female was then identified and admitted to being Velinda Bernice Berga, 18, 613 Charles Street, Lot 8, Marietta. Lt. Hunter charged Berga with disorderly conduct by public intoxication as well as obstructing official business.

* On Dec. 3, the Washington County Jail received a warrant for the arrest of Velinda B. Berga, from the State of West Virginia, Pleasants County. The booking information was checked with the warrant identifiers and Berga was then served the warrant and charged with fugitive from justice.

* On Dec. 3, Richard Shea, of Shea Towing, 19510 Ohio 550, Marietta, reported a vehicle was removed from the lot without the bill being paid. This case remains under investigation.

* On Dec. 3, Deputy Zide was dispatched to the 200 block of Davis Road, Salem Township, in reference to Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Corp. reporting damage to a building. This case remains under investigation.

* On Dec. 3, Lt. Eric M. Hunter and Deputy Johnson were dispatched to 27335 State Route 7, Lot 17, Marietta, to an incident of domestic violence. Scott Ritchie stated he arrived home earlier in the evening and his father, Warren C. Ritchie, attempted to start an argument with him. Scott proceeded to his room and his father went to the door knocking on his door to get him (Scott) to come out. Scott states he came out and the two went to the kitchen where another argument was started by Warren, with Warren grabbing Scott by both arms in an attempt to shake him violently. Scott states he was able to pull away from Warren and returned to his room and called 911 for assistance. Deputies could see finger and thumb marks on both of Scott’s arms, consistent with his story. Warren was asked about the incident and he admitted to having grabbed Scott by the arms because he was angered with him for several reasons. Lt. Hunter placed Warren Calvin Ritchie, 61, under arrest for domestic violence and transported him to the Washington County Jail.

* On Dec. 4, Sgt. Johnson and Deputy Zide responded to 4640 Oak Hill Road, Stockport, to a possible domestic incident. James Kevin Ohse states he was in bed at this residence when his son, James Kevin Ohse II, came into the bedroom and started punching him in the face. James’ wife heard the commotion and went to see what it was all about, and was able to get James off of her husband. James Ohse II did admit to striking his father, and was not provoked. James Kevin Ohse II, 21, 4640 Oakhill Road, Stockport, was placed under arrest for domestic violence and transported to the Washington County Jail.

The following warrants were processed at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office:

* Rebekah Baker, 4411 Packard Street, Parkersburg, for theft.

* Anthony E. Boswell, 207 Lancaster Street, Marietta, for failure to appear. Original charge probation violation.

* Glenna M. Brooker, 300 Starlight Drive, Lot 12, Marietta, for driving under suspension.

* Christi Carney, 1400 Smith Lane, Whipple, for loose dog.

* Erica Kidder, 941 Swann Street, Parkersburg, for probation violation. Original charge cruelty to animals.

* Kenneth R. Rogers, 100 Linwood Ave., Marietta, for failure to appear. Original charge violation of temporary restraining order.

The following suspects were processed into the Washington County Jail between Friday and Monday:

* William Joseph Carter Sr., 33, 405 Fourth Street, Marietta, on two warrants for domestic violence and disrupting public service, both felonies, and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor. Carter was arrested at his residence by the Marietta Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 1.

* Kimberly Dawn Eddy, 31, 406 Harmar Street, Marietta, for fugitive from justice, a felony. Eddy was arrested at Putnam Place Apartments by the Marietta Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 2.

* Ashley Marie Holdren, 27, 50755 SR 248, Long Bottom, Ohio, for theft, a felony. Holdren was arrested in Athens by the Marietta Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 2.

* Matthew Twain Berga, 39, 501 1/2 Third Street, Marietta, for fictitious plates, a misdemeanor. Berga was arrested at his residence by the Marietta Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 3.

* Velinda Bernice Berga, 18, homeless, for obstructing official business, disorderly conduct and fugitive from justice, all misdemeanors. Berga was arrested at Sealy Ridge Road by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 2.

* Warren Calvin Ritchie, 61, 27335 SR 7, Lot 17, Marietta, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Ritchie was arrested at his residence by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 3.

* Jesse James Bell, 36, 4220 Welch Road, Little Hocking, on a warrant for failure to appear, a felony, confining or restraining dogs and probation violation, both misdemeanors. Bell was arrested at Kroger by the Belpre Police Department and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 3.

* James Kevin Ohse Jr., 21, 4640 Oakhill Road, Stockport, for domestic violence, a misdemeanor. Ohse was arrested by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 4.

* Daniel Alexander Baxter, 28, 707 George Street, Belpre, for probation violation, a felony. Baxter was arrested at the Adult Parole Authority Office by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and processed into the Washington County Jail on Dec. 4.

Athens Sheriff

ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Sheriff’s Office released the following reports Dec. 4:

* On Dec. 3, the Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop in New Marshfield. During the course of the stop, K-9 Bora indicated on the vehicle. Items were located that were sent to BCI for testing. Criminal charges are pending.

* On Dec. 1. the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint of persons walking dogs in the middle of a county roadway. Deputies located the subjects and made contact with them. The persons were advised to not walk in the roadway.

* On Dec. 1, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a mailbox being damaged in Torch. This matter is under investigation.

* On Dec. 1, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office was called to Oak Ridge Village Apartments to assist Athens County Emergency Medical Services with a male who jumped from a second story window onto a car. The car sustained no visible damage, but the male was complaining of severe pain and was transported by ACEMS for treatment.

* On Dec. 1, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office was requested by Meigs County Sheriff’s Office to attempt contact with a Guysville resident in regard to a harassment issue. Contact was made and the female was advised to stop contact with the alleged victim. All other activity on this matter will be handled by MCSO.

* On Dec. 1, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to the South 7th Street area in reference to a theft of a generator. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant who advised they were in the bathroom when they heard the noise from the back porch and when she went to look on the porch her generator was gone. There were signs of where the generator had been rolled in the frozen grass into the gravel lot. Case is still under investigation.

* On Dec. 1, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Rhoric Road on a report of narcotics that were found in the roadway. Deputies arrived on scene, and collected the narcotics.

* On Dec. 1, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a reckless driver in the Chauncey area. While attempting to locate the vehicle, dispatch advised the driver has medical conditions that may be affecting his driving. Deputies located and stopped the vehicle. A family member arrived on scene, and drove the subject from that point.

* On Dec. 2, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Mill Street in Chauncey for a reported theft of a license plate. Deputies photographed the scene, and entered the license plate as stolen. No suspects at this time.

* On Dec. 2, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Beechwood Road area for a report of poachers. The area was patrolled and ODNR was notified.

* On Dec. 2, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Windy Lane, Coolville for a report of two individuals residing in an apartment that was not supposed to be occupied. The individuals had fled the scene prior to deputy’s arrival. The items that were left behind by the individuals were placed outside the residence in the yard. Drug paraphernalia was located and placed into evidence.

* On Dec. 2, a deputy patrolling The Plains area observed a female lying on the ground near a tan truck in The Plains Water Office parking lot. The deputy pulled in behind the truck and the female reentered the truck. The male driver was found to have an active warrant for his arrest. The male advised that the female was highly intoxicated, and he was giving her a ride home. While the deputy was speaking with the male outside of the truck, the female attempted to put the truck in gear but was apprehended by the deputy and placed under arrest. The juvenile in the truck was released to a family member. Nicholas Johnson was arrested for his warrant and Christina Stalder was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication.

* On Dec. 2, a male was reported to have thrown a rock at a car and slashed a tire on another car parked at an Albany residence. The homeowner was familiar with the male and stated he was angry because of a prior issue between him and her grandson. The property owner declined to file charges but did ask that the male be told not to return to her property. This message was relayed.

* On Dec. 2, the Athens County Sheriff’s Office responded to Athens Township in reference to a complaint of theft of medication. A statement was obtained from victim and a report was completed.

* On Dec. 3, the Middleport Police Department arrested 32-year-old Tommy Moore on an active nationwide warrant out of Athens County. The warrant was confirmed, and arrangements were made to pick Moore up at the county line and transport to the regional jail.

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