May 16, 2020
Deputies took a report of a burglary at a Murray City residence. The victim told deputies that several items were removed from the residence. The case remains under investigation.-
May 16, 2020
Deputies received a report of an erratic driver on U.S. 33. Deputies located the vehicle leaving the rest stop. The vehicle accelerated on U.S. 33 to a high rate of speed and deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver, Nicolas E. Wessinger, 38, Buchtel refused to stop. A pursuit ensued traveling east on U.S. 33 where with the assistance of Athens County Sheriff’s Office, Nelsonville Police Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, deputies were able to get the driver to stop. Wessinger was taken into custody and transported to the SEORJ for Failure to Comply with the Order or Signal of a Police Officer. While being booked into the SEORJ, corrections officers found a small amount of suspected methamphetamine on his person. The suspected drugs were transferred to the deputy’s possession for submission to the BCI crime lab for analysis and potential future indictment.—–
May 17, 2020
Deputies responded to a theft complaint at a Main St. Rockbridge residence. The victim told deputies that they believed that two acquaintances had stolen tools from the residence. The case remains under investigation.—–
May 21, 2020
Deputies responded to Canal Drive Haydenville for a theft complaint. The victim told deputies that after parking their vehicle on Canal Dr. and going to work with another person, that someone had broken into the vehicle while they were gone. Several items were reported stolen. Deputies processed the truck for evidence to submit to the BCI crime lab for analysis. The case remains under investigation.—–
May 21, 2020
Deputies took a report in which the alleged victim told deputies that they felt someone may have drugged them. After consuming a beverage, the victim said they felt ill and suspected they had been drugged. The victim also told deputies it was possible that they had just became ill as well.—–
May 21, 2020
Detectives responded to a Pike St. Laurelville apartment to follow up on a complaint. During the investigation, Lacy J. Matzenbach, 38, Laurelville became aggressive and attempted to strike the detective. Matzenbach was arrested, charged with Disorderly Conduct, M4 and Resisting Arrest and transported to the SEORJ.—–
May 22, 2020
Deputies responded to a dog bite at a Victory Dr. Laurelville residence. The victim told deputies that while they were out jogging a neighbor’s dog bit them on the calf. Deputies spoke with the dog’s owners who told deputies that they did not have current dog license nor had the dog received current rabies vaccinations. The deputy dog warden instructed the owner on the proper quarantine procedure and made arrangements for the owner to purchase a dog license.—–
May 25, 2020
Deputies responded to a Parkway Dr. residence for a verbal domestic issue. No violence occurred and no charges were filed.—–
May 27, 2020
Deputies responded to a Harsh Rd. residence for a person threatening suicide. After deputies arrived and spoke with the person, they agreed to be transported by HCEMS to HVCH for evaluation.—–
May 27, 2020
Deputies responded to a Bickle Rd. residence for an unruly juvenile complaint. After speaking with the parents and the juvenile, deputies submitted a request for unruly charges to the Prosecutor’s Office.—–
May 27, 2020
Deputies took a report of an alleged violation of a protection order. The complainant told deputies that they believed that a social media post was a violation of the order. After reviewing the post deputies found no mention of the protected party and additionally learned that the order and respondent to the order was from Fairfield County. It was suggested to the complainant that they contact the Fairfield County Prosecutor’s Office to inquire about renewing the order.—–
May 28, 2020
Deputies responded to a Long St. Murray City residence for a natural death.—–
May 28, 2020
Deputies responded to a 911 call for an intoxicated person at a rental cabin on SR 664. HCEMS transported to HVCH.—–
May 28, 2020
Deputies responded to a Haydenville Rd. residence for a criminal mischief complaint. The victim told deputies that overnight someone had damaged items in their yard.
