Washington County Sheriff's Department News Releases

MARIETTA, OH — Here are the latest news releases from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

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On 31 Jul 2021 Sgt. Brown began an investigation into a firearm theft. This case remains under investigation.

On 1 Aug 2021 Deputy Young began an investigation into a drive off of approximately 8 gallons of gasoline from Par Mar #82. This case remains under investigation.

On 2 Aug 2021 a 911 call was received reporting a male throwing a large piece of wood through the front window of Weddle’s Dairy Bar, Park Avenue, New Matamoras, OH. A short time later a 911 call was received from Gregory Shuerger, who advised a male in a red hoodie threw a 2×8 through the front window of Weddle’s Dairy Bar. Deputy Young arrived on scene and observed a large board hanging out of a large glass window on the front of the dairy bar. The board was from a picnic table in front of the dairy bar. The first caller stated they seen a male walking towards Park Avenue. The male was observed near the picnic table and the witness then heard glass breaking, and the male then walk over and sit in the grass, then walking away in the direction he came from. A description of the male was obtained. Gregory Shuerger was on the front porch at 100 Evans Street. Shuerger matched the description of the male given by the witness. Shuerger was asked if he had seen anyone around the area, with him stating that he had seen a male in a red hoodie running up Evans Street and he had called 911. Shuerger stated he had not heard glass breaking, and had been on his phone the whole time. Lt. Parks assisted in the investigation and heard Shuerger yelling “it was me” and “I did it.” Deputies returned to Shuerger’s residence and found him in his yard. Gregory Lee Shuerger, age 27, 100 Evans Street, New Matamoras, OH, was placed under arrest and charged with criminal damaging, criminal trespassing, and falsification. A PBT was given at the jail with the results being .183.

On 2 Aug 2021 Deputy Crum began an investigation at the Oak Grove Storage buildings where a breaking and entering had occurred.

On 3 Aug 2021 deputies were dispatched to 1154 Patten Mills Road, Cutler, OH, to a report by Patty Smith that Anthony Hill was yelling and cussing at her. Hill was out by a camper when deputies arrived and was advised to stay there. Smith began speaking with officers, although she was directing her voice towards Hill, who again became loud and began yelling. After completing the investigation deputies were advising the two of disorderly conduct charges, at which time Hill took off on his sports bike. Approximately 1.5 hours later deputies again responded to the residence due to Hill being back, spinning tires in their driveway. Hill again left before deputies arrived. A summons is being requested for Anthony Trent Hill, age 32, on a charge of disorderly conduct.

On 3 Aug 2021 Deputy Painter was on patrol when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed, confirmed on radar at 80 mph in a 60 mph zone. A traffic citation was issued to Carissa R Caldwell, 40540 Old 7 Road, Reedsville, OH, for speed.

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Aug 2021:
Philip Erwin Huff, age 58, Marietta, OH, driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, a misdemeanor.

Mark Christopher Haynes, age 35, homeless, contempt of court, possessing drug abuse instruments and contempt of court, all misdemeanors.

David Lee Golden, age 49, Belington, WV, failure to comply with order or signal of PO elude or flee, a felony.

Michael Lee Michaels, age 27, Belpre, OH, failure to comply felony, hit-skip, speed, reckless operation and failure to yield at stop or yield sign, all misdemeanors.

On 2 Aug 2021, Deputy Crum began an investigation at the Oak Grove Storage buildings where breaking and entering had occurred.

On 3 Aug 2021 deputies were dispatched to 1154 Patten Mills Road, Cutler, OH, to a report by Patty Smith that Anthony Hill was yelling and cussing at her. Hill was out by a camper when deputies arrived and was advised to stay there. Smith began speaking with officers, although she was directing her voice towards Hill, who again became loud and began yelling. After completing the investigation deputies were advising the two of disorderly conduct charges, at which time Hill took off on his sports bike. Approximately 1.5 hours later deputies again responded to the residence due to Hill being back, spinning tires in their driveway. Hill again left before deputies arrived. A summons is being requested for Anthony Trent Hill, age 32, on a charge of disorderly conduct.

On 3 Aug 2021 Deputy Painter was on patrol when he observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, confirmed on radar at 80 mph in a 60 mph zone. A traffic citation was issued to Carissa R Caldwell, 40540 Old 7 Road, Reedsville, OH, for speed.

The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail on 10 Aug 2021:

Philip Erwin Huff, age 58, Marietta, OH, driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, a misdemeanor.

Mark Christopher Haynes, age 35, homeless, contempt of court, possessing drug abuse instruments and contempt of court, all misdemeanors.

David Lee Golden, age 49, Belington, WV, failure to comply with order or signal of PO elude or flee, a felony.

Michael Lee Michaels, age 27, Belpre, OH, failure to comply felony, hit skip, speed, reckless operation, and failure to yield at stop or yield sign, all misdemeanors.

There are currently 24 female inmates and 101 male inmates being housed in the Washington County Jail.

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