According to Plain City Police Department reports:
On July 31 at 4:06 p.m., an officer was dispatched to West Main Street in reference to a narcotics investigation. The anonymous complainant stated that there was a subject sitting in a blue Chevrolet car and was smoking marijuana. Upon arrival, the officer located the vehicle parked in the rear of the residence and a subject sitting inside. As the officer exited the officer’s vehicle, the officer could smell a strong odor of burnt marijuana. The officer made contact with Chaz Stanely, who was sitting in the driver’s seat. Stanely stated that the only thing inside the vehicle was a small roach. The officer searched the vehicle and located a multi-colored glass pipe with marijuana residue, small roach with marijuana and a small baggie of marijuana in a Pall Mall cigarette pack. Stanely was subsequently issued a summons for possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia.
A complainant in the parking lot of West Main Street who advised she gave permission to subject to ride her bicycle to Mike’s Pit Stop Aug. 1 at 10:57 p.m approached an officer. The complainant advised the officer the subject was intoxicated and was afraid she was going to get hit by a vehicle. The officer then located the subject. When driving past the subject, she was swerving while riding the bike. The officer then stopped and made contact with the subject. After speaking with the subject, the officer transported the subject back to her residence. The officer then notified the complainant, who retrieved her bicycle. The officer then returned to patrol.
An officer was dispatched to North Avenue in reference to a 911 follow-up Aug. 2 at 9:42 a.m. The caller advised that a male subject was possibly overdosing in his vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the complainant who advised the officer that a male subject was sitting in his vehicle, sweating profusely and not responding to them banging on the vehicle. He was also foaming at the mouth. The complainant also stated that the male subject walked back into the apartment prior to the officer’s arrival. The officer knocked several times on the door and was unable to get anyone to answer. The officer learned that a juvenile also resided there and spoke with him. Due to the circumstances and possible medical issue, the officer requested that the juvenile make contact with his parents. The male subject came to the door and was under the influence of an illicit narcotic. The male subject denied doing any illegal drugs but had several fresh track marks on his arms. The juvenile’s father denied any drug usage inside the residence. The officer advised the juvenile’s father to keep an eye on the male subject and if the male subject exhibited any signs of an overdose, to contact 911 immediately.
An officer observed a subject in the northwest corner of the parking lot at South Jefferson Avenue Aug. 3 at 6:55 p.m. The subject appeared to be under the influence of an illicit narcotic. Upon arrival with backup, officers made contact with the subject who denied any drug usage and stated he hasn’t been taking his blood pressure medication. Due to the subject’s behavior, the officer requested a medic to evaluate the subject. The medic arrived on the scene and advised that the subject’s blood pressure was extremely high. The medic recommended the subject go to the hospital, which he advised he would go by private vehicle. The officer made contact with the subject’s father and advised him of the situation. The subject’s parents arrived on the scene a few minutes later. The subject’s parents took care of transporting the subject and his vehicle from the scene. Both units then returned to patrol.
On Aug. 3 at 5:04 p.m., an officer was flagged down and advised that two subjects at Perry Pike were arguing. The officer stood by and observed a male subject yelling at female subject, later identified as Olivia Jeffers. He was loud and using profane language. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the subjects who advised that they were not arguing, but yelling over frustrations with their current living situation. Having prior knowledge that Jeffers had an entered warrant for her arrest out of the Union County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on possession of drugs, the officer confirmed it with dispatch. A few minutes later, a UCSO deputy arrived on the scene and took custody of Jeffers. The deputy transported Jeffers to the Tri-County Regional Jail. The male subject was given a warning for disorderly conduct.
Officers were dispatched to Perry Pike in reference to an assault Aug. 4 at 6:18 p.m. Officers made contact with a male complainant and a female complainant. Both parties advised the female complaint’s uncle assaulted the male complainant. The suspect used both hands to choke the male complainant after a short verbal altercation. The suspect fled the scene prior to the officer’s arrival. Charges are pending.
An officer responded to the area of Darby Fields subdivision in reference to a driving complaint of a toy vehicle being operated on the roadway Aug. 4 at 4:32 p.m. While patrolling the area, the officer located the toy vehicle in front of the listed address and made contact with the owner. The officer advised the homeowner, per local ordinance, toy vehicles cannot be driven on the street. The homeowner advised that she was unaware of the ordnance. The homeowner agreed not to let her son, or other family members, operate the toy vehicle on the roads or sidewalks.
An officer went to South Jefferson Avenue in reference to a menacing complaint July 15 at 8:10 p.m. Dispatch advised a subject’s father was on his way to the listed location to speak with an individual who threatened his son and requested the officer meet him on scene. Upon arrival, the officer met with all parties involved. After speaking with all parties, they were both warned for disorderly conduct and are no longer going to work the same shifts.
An officer responded to East Main Street in reference to a mental health crisis July 15 at 12:03 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant who advised that his wife had an outburst that was intense. The complainant asked that the officer speak to his wife and also check on her well-being. Although the wife was agitated and manic, she did not appear to be a danger to herself or others, the report said.
An officer was advised of several fireworks going off periodically near the area of West Main Street July 16 at 10:18 p.m. Upon arrival to the area, the officer made contact with several citizens, who all stated the fireworks were coming from different directions. The officer then searched the area but was not able to locate anyone setting off fireworks.
An officer responded to Willow Creek Drive on the report of a stolen vehicle July 17 at 9:43 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the caller. The caller advised he believes the car had been stolen. The vehicle is a 2013 Chevy Cruze, silver in color with an Alder “A” on the lower right rear window and small green shamrock on the lower left rear window. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen and a BOLO was sent to surrounding areas.
An officer responded to Dogwood Court in reference to theft from a motor vehicle July 17 at 7:26 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the complainant and his wife. They informed the officer that sometime overnight someone entered their locked 2006 Hyundai and 2014 Chevrolet SUV and stole loose change and a shopper’s card. They requested that the incident be documented due to similar thefts in the neighborhood that night.
An officer located a black/gray fit-bit style watch leaning against the front windows of the police department July 17 at 9:35 p.m. The officer learned that the device was found in front of a residence on Willow Creek Drive. Subject brought the fit-bit to the police department due to not being able to locate the owner. The fit-bit was taken inside the police department for safekeeping.
An officer responded to Hawthorne Drive in reference to a vehicle that had been rummaged through overnight July 17 at 9:18 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller who advised the officer that her vehicle was parked in the driveway of the listed location. The caller advised sometime last night someone had gone through her vehicle and trashed the inside. The caller advised the officer nothing was missing from the vehicle. The officer then returned to patrol.
An officer was canvassing the area when the officer made contact with a complainant at Hawthorne Drive July 17 at 7:52 p.m. The complainant advised the officer his vehicle had been broken into sometime overnight. The complainant advised items in the car were scattered and money was taken from a tray near the gearshift along with the tray itself. After speaking further with the complainant, the officer returned to patrol.
An officer was dispatched to Whittman Court in reference to a theft complaint July 17 at 7:48 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant who stated that sometime overnight, both of her vehicles were rummaged through. The driver’s door on her vehicle was ajar this afternoon when she went outside. The only thing missing was the registration for her Honda, including the County 49 sticker. The complainant wanted the police department to be aware of the incident.
An officer responded to Plumwood Court in reference to theft from a motor vehicle July 17 at 8:03 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the complainant who informed the officer that someone entered her 2013 Chevrolet SUV and “rummaged” through it. The complainant indicated that the only thing that appeared to be missing was loose change. The complainant requested that an incident report be completed due to other similar thefts in the neighborhood at approximately the same time.
An officer responded to Plumwood Court on the report of a stolen vehicle July 17 at 7:39 a.m. The complainant came outside to go to work and discovered his vehicle was not in the driveway. The vehicle, a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, black in color was entered as stolen and BOLO was sent to surrounding agencies. There was nothing else of descriptive value for the vehicle.
An officer responded to Dogwood Court in reference to theft from a motor vehicle July 17 at 7:15 a.m. Upon arrival, the complainant informed the officer that sometime after 11:45 p.m. the night before, someone entered his unlocked Acura and stole approximately three dollars in change. The vehicle looked as if it had been gone through and items were scattered throughout the interior. The complainant requested that the incident be documented due to other similar thefts in the neighborhood.
An officer responded to Hawthorne Drive in reference to theft from a motor vehicle July 17 at 7:45 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the complainant who informed the officer that someone had entered both vehicles overnight and stole loose change. The complainant also believed that keys for the Ford and her home were taken due to them being in the Kia. The complainant was also concerned that her garage door openers were taken and would confirm and advise at a later time. The complainant requested that an incident report be completed.
An officer met with the complainant at the police department in reference to a theft complaint July 18 at 8:22 p.m. The complainant advised the officer that her vehicle was parked in her driveway Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning, she noticed that several gift cards were missing. She advised that her vehicle was unlocked at the time and wanted the police department to be aware of the incident.
An officer responded to East Main Street in reference to a possible theft July 18 at 4:40 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the complainant who advised the officer he had paid the subject to bring a 53 Foot Storage Container to the complainant’s property but it was never delivered. The complainant advised he confronted the subject over the phone, but the subject came up with multiple excuses on why the container wasn’t delivered. The officer later contacted subject via public service and advised the subject to pay the complainant back or deliver the container or he would be criminally charged. The subject advised he would get it taken care of over the weekend. The officer then returned to patrol. A short time later, it was found the subject had active warrants for theft by deception and false statements out of West Virginia and Kentucky. Deputy U.S Marshal who advised the officer the subject was now in their custody contacted the officer. MCPO was contacted and advised to hold off on charges until the subject had a documented chance to pay the money back.
An officer was given a found wallet while on foot patrol at Pastime Park July 18 at 7 p.m. The officer attempted to contact the wallet owners and also contacted several of his associates with no success. Contact was made with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office to conduct a message delivery for the officer.
An officer was dispatched to Weathervane Way in reference to a theft complaint July 19 at 4:20 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant who stated that last night, someone got into his unlocked Hyundai SUV and stole three gift cards, approximately $15 in change and $8 in one-dollar bills. An incident report was taken due to recent break-ins. The officer then returned to patrol.
An officer was on patrol at Pastime Park when the officer was flagged down by the complainant July 19 at 6:57 p.m. The complainant advised the officer sometime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., someone attempted to steal his red Ford Model T that was parked by his campsite. The complainant advised that a bystander witnessed an older male attempt to take the vehicle. The complainant advised he did not believe the man knew how to drive the vehicle and was the only reason it wasn’t taken from the campground. The complainant advised the vehicle was moved from his campsite to a nearby tree. After taking the report, The officer returned to patrol.
On July 19 at 8:45 p.m., an officer was on foot patrol when the officer made contact with complainant. The complainant advised his vehicle, a 1999 tan Ford pick-up, parked at Pastime Park, had tree branches fall from the tree directly above his parked vehicle and fall into his truck bed. The complainant stated he wanted the village to be aware because the dead tree branches needed to be cut down and didn’t want the branches to fall on patrons of the Steam Show. The officer then photographed the scene, before returning to foot patrol.
An officer was met at the police department by a concerned citizen who found a wallet July 20 at 3:16 p.m. The citizen advised the officer that the wallet was lying on South Jefferson Avenue in front of Der Dutchman.
An officer was dispatched to South Chillicothe Street in reference to unauthorized charges on his debit card July 20 at 9:25 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller who advised the officer that yesterday he was checking his bank app and found several charges that he did not make. The officer requested that the complainant meet with his bank and get the computer print out from his account and see if they could tell him a better location for one of the transactions.
An officer was dispatched to the area of West Main Street in reference to a driving complaint July 21 at 3:57 p.m. Dispatch advised a Grey Ford F150 was traveling westbound on West Main Street and had almost gotten into several accidents. Several callers called 911 reporting the F150 was swerving into oncoming traffic, attempting to pass vehicles on double yellow lines, and ran a car off of the road. Upon arrival to the area, the officer located the vehicle and advised it pull into Jan and Tony’s Pizza. The officer then made contact with the driver, Michael Hampton, and observed his child in the front passenger seat. According to the report, Hampton admitted to consuming several pain medications prior to driving. After further investigation, Hampton was placed under arrest for OVI, endangering children, and a seat belt violation. Hampton’s father arrived on the scene and took his grandson home with him. Hampton was transported to the police department where he refused a urine test. He was then transported to Tri-County Regional Jail by Officer Lake.
An officer responded to Willowbend Circle in reference to an unresponsive male July 22 at 3:31 p.m. Upon arrival, the officers located the subject in the spare bedroom. Upon the arrival of medical personnel, they assessed the subject and pronounced him deceased at 3:38 p.m.
An officer spoke to a complainant about an attempted theft from his vehicle on Buggywhip Lane July 22 at 10:13 a.m. The complainant advised that overnight someone tried to force his car windows down. The complainant said that two of his windows were forced down approximately one to two inches, but he did not believe that entry was gained. The officer told the complainant that the officer would have a report on file and that PCPD would try to provide extra patrol in the area.
An officer spoke to a complainant who resides on Gay Street July 22 at 9:11 a.m. The complainant advised that when her husband left for work at about 6:30 a.m., he noticed that his vehicle had been rummaged through. While the complainant’s husband didn’t have anything missing from his truck, the complainant advised that someone had taken loose change from her vehicle. The complainant advised that both vehicles were unlocked. The officer told the complainant that the officer would have a report to document the incident and that PCPD would continue to provide extra patrol due to the vehicle break-ins in the area.
An officer went to West South Street in reference to an unknown person going through his Dodge Dakota overnight July 23 at 6:51 p.m. The complainant advised that nothing was taken; he just wanted the police department to be aware of the incident. The officer then returned to patrol.
An officer was on patrol on West Second Avenue near the intersection of Park Street when the officer observed a license plate lying in the roadway July 23 at 4:48 p.m. Upon checking the plate, the officer was able to locate the owner. The officer then transported the plate to Washington Avenue and met with the owner and returned to license plate. The officer then returned to patrol.
An officer was dispatched to the Village corporation limits on Route 161 East in reference to a driving complaint July 23 at 3:43 p.m. The caller wanted to meet with an officer on the parking lot of a business. Upon arrival, the officer learned that the call was a road rage incident that occurred near Costco on Route 161 East in Union County. Once assistance was no longer needed, the officer returned to patrol.
An officer received a call from a complainant while at the police department July 24 at 7:04 p.m. The caller advised he found a black backpack leaning against the outside of his fence. Upon arrival, the officer took possession of the backpack and took photos of the scene.
An officer was advised by dispatch of a suspicious circumstance that happened several hours prior July 25 at 11:56 p.m. The officer then spoke with the caller who advised she was on a walk in the Darby Fields subdivision earlier in the night. The caller stated an older model SUV pulled up next to her at a fast rate and abruptly stopped. An older male yelled something at her, then opened the door and approached her aggressively. The caller advised her boyfriend and several other neighbors recognized how uncomfortable this male made her, and approached. The male then got into his vehicle quickly and drove away. The caller advised the male did not touch or threaten her in any way but advised his aggressive demeanor and body language made her and several other people feel very uncomfortable. The caller advised she wished to remain anonymous but stated the whole situation was so bizarre and out of the ordinary that she wanted the police department to be aware.
An officer was dispatched to North Avenue in reference to a suspicious person July 25 at 11:36 p.m. The caller advised there was a person standing behind the apartment building. The caller advised she was concerned due to the recent vehicle break-ins. The officer then arrived on scene and checked the area but was not able to locate anyone. The officer then returned to patrol.
An officer was dispatched to North Chillicothe Street in reference to a possible stolen vehicle July 25 at 11:24 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant who advised he and his girlfriend broke up and would like his car back. The officer further learned both parties put in money and bought the car together. The male subject was advised this is most likely civil, but to contact the correct authorities in Michigan. The officer then returned to patrol.
An officer received a call from complainant on North Avenue July 25 at 6:08 p.m. who advised the officer that his friend had called him about her ex-boyfriend threatening to kill himself. The officers attempted to contact the suspect at his residence, but he was not home. His vehicle was also not present and several residents advised that they last saw him approximately two hours prior. A BOLO and cell phone ping were requested to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Residents were also requested to contact PCPD in the event he arrives home so officers could check on him. Later, an officer spoke with UCSO and learned that Delaware City Police Department made contact with the suspect. The suspect denied making any threats to harm himself and stated that he was “bummed out.” They advised that the suspect did not appear to be harmful to himself and no further action will be taken.
While sitting stationary, a complainant ran up to an officer’s vehicle an advised the officer that he accidentally dropped his keys inside of the vehicle at Dollar General July 25 at7:40 p.m. In doing so, the vehicle locked, trapping his one-year-old daughter. Upon arrival, the officer was able to unlock the door without issue. The complainant advised that his daughter was okay and declined to have her checked out by the medics.
An officer was dispatched to North Chillicothe Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance July 25 at 9:40 p.m. The anonymous complainant advised that there was a small adult or child dressed up as the Grim Reaper. The subject appeared to be handcuffed to the building. Upon arrival, the officer met with the business owner and his grandson. The grandson was wearing the costume and was playing in the front of the business. After determining everything to be fine, the officer returned to patrol.
While on routine patrol July 25 at 5:10 p.m., an officer observed that the northbound guardrail on Plain City-Georgesville Road at Darby Fields Drive, had been damaged. It appeared that an unknown vehicle struck the guardrail and left the scene. An officer looked around for any debris that may have been left at the scene but was unable to locate any. It is also unclear as to the time frame that this incident occurred. The Street Department was advised of the incident.
An unknown subject who advised he found a set of keys on Spaulding Avenue July 26 at 12:05 p.m. met an officer on station.
An officer was dispatched to Shepper Avenue in reference to a complaint about videotaping July 27 at 10:19 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller who advised the officer that every time his kids play baseball behind his residence, the neighbors film them. The officer asked the caller which direction they are hitting the baseball. The caller replied toward the neighbors. The officer advised the caller to have his children hit it towards his own residence and the officer believes that the neighbors would stop recording.
An officer advised while on special duty he was handed a Global Cash credit card July 28 at 12 a.m. No name was attached to the card and the officer called the card company’s customer service number, but they advised they could not provide proof of ownership. Due to the inability to find an owner, the officer destroyed the card and returned to patrol.
An officer was dispatched to South Jefferson Avenue in reference to a 911 follow up July 30 at 8:01 p.m. Dispatch advised that they spoke with the caller and the caller advised it was a pocket dial. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the caller and confirmed everything was okay. The caller thanked the officer for checking and advised everything was good. Upon determining everything to be okay, the officer returned to patrol.
An officer was dispatched to West South Street in reference to a possible counterfeit currency July 30 at 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller who advised the officer that he went to deposit money from the sale of a trailer into the bank and the banker advised him that one of the one hundred dollar bills looked strange. The teller advised him that she was going to forward it to be checked out. The caller advised that he spoke with the male by phone after this and the male was going to return and provide the caller with the now shorted funds. The officer advised the caller that since the bank was handling the money, the officer would just have an incident report on file. The officer then returned to patrol.
An officer was dispatched to North Avenue in reference to a reported unknown male behind the dumpster there July 30 at 2:43 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer met with the caller who advised the officer that the male is currently behind the shed there and she doesn’t know what he’s doing. The officer then met with the male who was identified as a tenant and was just cleaning the plastic coating off old wire. The officer advised the caller that since the subject lives there he has the same rights as the other tenants to use the property.