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Police Beat
Forgery,
assault, menacing… and a case of “you can’t make this up”
On Aug. 26 police were dispatched to the home of the victim who
discovered an unknown male sleeping on her couch. He was covered with a
comforter; the victim didn’t know him. She went to a neighbor and
called 911. Police knew the suspect and woke him up. They asked him if
he knew where he was. At first he said at home, then realized he didn’t
know. The suspect was wearing a t-shirt, shorts and one sock. His left
leg had a large laceration. He stated he had gotten married Saturday
and went into town with a group to drink. He didn’t remember if he was
dropped off in a vehicle or attempted to walk to his parents’ house. He
came in through the back door. His shoes were found four houses north
of the victim’s residence and his one sock was found on another street.
Police took a statement from the victim and released the suspect to his
mother.
FORGERY
On Aug. 28 police were contacted regarding two separate forgery
attempts, one of which was successful, at Second National Bank. The
first was at 1302 Wagner Ave. A suspect presented a check drawn on Home
Idea Center Inc. out of Ft. Recovery. The suspect was a white male in
his 40’s wearing blue pants and a gray shirt. He used a fake Virginia
driver’s license under the name of Brian Alister. The teller was
familiar with Home Idea Center and a check in the amount requested
seemed strange, so she called to verify the check. At that time the
suspect became nervous and left the bank. The second incident occurred
at the Wal-Mart branch, 1501 Wagner Ave. A white male with a white
mustache and bald head, and appeared to be in his mid 50’s, wanted to
cash a check from the Home Idea Center in Ft. Recovery. The check was
made out to Scott V. Ruther. The suspect gave the teller a Michigan ID
card with that name. The teller made sure there was enough money in the
account for the check, made a copy of the suspect’s ID and gave him the
money for the check. Police have no suspects at this time.
DISORDERLY
CONDUCT/MENACING
On Aug. 29 police were dispatched to 801 E. Main St. regarding a
domestic incident. The victim was locked in a bedroom while the
suspect, Chris Schlamb, was trying to get in, reportedly using a
hammer. No one answered the door when police arrived so they called the
victim who advised the front door was unlocked. Schlamb was in the
living room when police entered. There was a hatchet in the kitchen
which Schlamb indicated was the “hammer.” The victim advised police
Schlamb had come home drunk and started yelling, left, then came back
later and went to sleep. The victim and three juveniles went to bed and
locked the door to the bedroom. Schlamb woke up about 4:30 a.m. and
knocked on the door wanting to know where the Tums were. He went to the
basement to get the hatchet to break through the door. He reportedly
threatened several times to strangle the victim. Schlamb was arrested
and taken to the Darke County Jail. He was served with a summons for
aggravated menacing.
On Sep. 3 police were dispatched to 1199 E. Russ Road, A11, regarding a
domestic incident. The victim and the defendant, Mike Landis,
reportedly were arguing over her asking him to leave their
relationship. He refused. He reportedly starting yelling and throwing
things. A juvenile came out of a room because of the noise; the victim
told the defendant not to touch the child; he punched her twice in the
face, once on each cheek. She pushed him away between punches then
huddled on the floor, screaming. Landis kicked a coffee table and threw
some items from the third floor apartment onto the back yard. Landis
told police he got hit so he pushed back but he didn’t hit her. He was
complaining of chest pain so he was transported to Wayne Emergency.
When Wayne Hospital released Landis he was placed under arrest for
domestic violence. Landis became upset and began using profanity and
making threats. He was verbally abusive to the arresting officer. He
said he was psychotic and didn’t care. He was issued a misdemeanor
citation for domestic violence and transported to Darke County Jail.
On Sept. 2 a police officer was dispatched to Walker Street and
Harrison Avenue to assist another officer who was writing out a
citation for Herman Linder. The citation was for misuse of 911. Linder
was yelling from his residence and warned to stop or he could be
arrested. His speech was slurred and he had an odor of alcohol. After
the citation was issued police started to leave when Linder called to
them to wait. He walked toward the cruiser with an open beer can. He
was noticeably staggering and could barely stand. He was told not to
enter the roadway or he would be charged criminally. Linder ignored the
officers. One officer took his beer can and emptied it. Linder became
aggressive and was arrested for disorderly conduct. He was also cited
for an open container.
ASSAULT
On Aug. 31 police were dispatched to 625 E. Third St. regarding an
assault complaint. The victim, Dustin Bailey, had an injury to his
right ear, left shoulder and upper right hand corner of his chest. He
was bleeding and asked if he wanted a rescue squad. Bailey said no.
Bailey said the suspect, who was later identified as Rob Rismiller,
asked if he knew a person by name. When Bailey said no, Rismiller
started hitting him in the face and chest. Rismiller was pulled off by
two other individuals, took a crowbar out of his vehicle then changed
his mind and left. He was identified by the license plate number on his
vehicle. Rismiller first denied involvement, then acknowledged it
saying he was attacked with a brick by an unknown suspect so he started
the fight. The incident occurred because Rismiller wanted a juvenile at
this location to stop harassing his daughter. Rismiller was charged
with assault.
THEFT/BURGLARY
On Aug. 24 police were dispatched to the 200 block of Washington Avenue
regarding theft from a vehicle. Michael James noticed the back
passenger side window of his vehicle was broken and a money bag
containing approximately $1,100 was gone. No suspects or witnesses.
On Aug. 24 police were dispatched to 1189 Holly Hill Dr. Apt. 12
regarding a burglary. The victim Corbin Curtner said he left his
residence on Aug. 23 and returned to find someone had been in his
apartment and removed a TV, a Playstation 3 and video games. Curtner
advised police of a possible suspect. Nothing further at this time.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL
On Aug. 17 police were dispatched to the 300 block of E. Fourth Street
regarding a “vicious pitbull at large.” The dog was located at 314 E.
Fourth St. The pitbull was barking and appeared highly aggressive
toward anyone in the area. It appeared to have gotten out of the house
through an open window. The dog warden was contacted for assistance.
The officer recognized the dog from a previous encounter on Aug. 4,
where it had charged and almost bitten the officer. Michele LeMaster,
the owner of the dog, was given a warning the first time. This time she
was cited for dog at large.
WARRANT ARREST
On Aug. 22 police observed Jeremiah Burkhart standing on the front
porch of his residence at 750 Martin St. He had two outstanding
warrants for his arrest, one for FTA trespass and one for failure to
serve 25 days on an attempted simulation. On seeing the officers
Burkhart ran inside. Officers were then admitted by Burkhart’s mother
and subsequently found him hiding in the attic. Upon arrest for the
warrants he complained of chest pains and shortness of breath.
Greenville Rescue was called and transported him to Wayne Hospital for
treatment for an anxiety attack. Burkhart was then transported to Darke
County Jail.
Published courtesy
of The Early Bird
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