Wanted Person
On March 20th, 2026 while one patrol I observed Adam Kolb standing in front of Greenville Pawn Shop at 126 W Fourth St. I was aware of Kolb having a warrant for his arrest. I turned around and made contact with Kolb and advised him he had a warrant. Kolb was placed into handcuffs that were gap checked for tightness and double locked. Kolb was ran through LEADS/NCIC and it showed he had an active warrant out of Darke County for possession of drugs with no bond. The warrant was confirmed through dispatch.
Kolb was searched incident to arrest with no contraband found. Kolb was transported to the Darke County Jail and left with the on duty staff. The rear of my cruiser was checked before and after transport with no contraband found.
Wanted Person
On March 22, 2026, at approximately 1443 hours I responded to 695 Wagner Avenue, Rural King in the City of Greenville in reference to a known wanted person in the store. Prior to my arrival I was advised Paul was wearing a black shirt and black hat.
I had prior knowledge Paul had an arrest warrant for probation violation on an original charge of possession of dangerous drugs through the Darke County Sheriff’s Office. Upon my arrival I located a white van with license plate KPY6527 that Paul is known to drive. As soon as I observed the vehicle, I observed Paul wearing the clothing description above.
I observed Paul trying to hide behind vehicles and once I got out of my marked patrol car, Paul took off running North through the parking lot. I yelled at Paul to stop running which he continued to run. During the foot pursuit Paul fell twice into the roadway on Russ Road, scraping his hands and causing a small amount of bleeding. After I caught up to Paul, he then complied with me then I placed him into handcuffs that were double locked and gapped check.
Paul denied wanting any medical attention for his fall. I asked Paul why he ran and he stated he knew he had a warrant. Greenville Dispatch confirmed the warrant.
Paul was transported to the Darke County Jail for his warrant by Officer Slade without further incident. Paul was also cited for Obstructing Official Business ( 2921.31( A)) a misdemeanor of the second degree and advised of his mandatory court date.
Nothing further.
Wanted Person
On March 23rd, 2026, at approximately 1537 hours I was on patrol near 600 Walnut Street and a observed a male subject resembling Walter Ward, who was known to have an active arrest warrant.
I stepped out of my cruiser to make contact. I asked the subject his name and he advised he was Walter Ward. At this point P.0. Slade had arrived and asked Walter for his social security number to confirm the warrant through dispatch. Walter was detained, placed in handcuffs that were gap checked and double locked. Dispatched confirmed the warrant and Walter was placed under arrest. Walter was searched incident to arrest and no contraband was found. Walter was placed in the back of my cruiser for transport.
Prior to transport Walter advised that the handcuffs were too tight. I had Walter step out of the cruiser and I adjusted the handcuffs. I gap checked and double locked the handcuffs again and placed Walter in the back of the cruiser. I transported Walter to the Darke County Jail to be incarcerated. I checked the backseat of my cruiser 1944 before and after transport and no contraband was located.
