Stabbing
On November 22, 2023 around 2:57 AM police was dispatched to 1000 Central Ave in reference to a report of a stabbing that took place there. Prior to PO’s arrival he was advised by dispatch there was a language barrier and no one spoke English. PO was met by a resident of the house, now known to him as Jamie Vargas. Jamie did not speak any English and was soon met by another resident of the house, now known to PO as Jesus Ayala. Jesus did not speak any English as well but they were able to get an interpreter on the phone. The interpreter on the phone, now known to PO as Brenda Vazquez Ayala, told him there was someone in the house seriously injured. Jesus and Jamie let PO into the residence where PO searched the house for the victim. While searching the house PO located a resident, now known to him as Calixto (Alex) Gomez, in his bed with another resident, Pedro Gutierrez, standing near him. They could not speak any English either so PO continued my search of the house. In the kitchen, near the back door, PO located the victim, known to him as Jose Ayala. Jose had blood on his arms and chest and appeared to have trouble breathing. When Jose did breath PO noticed an internal organ pushing through a gash on his chest, just below his sternum. in PO’s observation it appeared Jose had been stabbed with a knife like object. PO kept Jose in place and provided aid until Greenville Township Rescue arrived on scene. From prior dealings with Jose PO know his English is limited and he could not answer who had caused his injuries. Jose was transported from the scene and later was transported to Miami Valley Hospital. While Jose was being treated police started to locate all the residents in the house. During this time a neighbor, known to PO as Daniel Delgado, arrived on scene. Daniel works with Jose, Pedro, Jesus, Calixto, and Jamie. Daniel is also able to translate Spanish to English. Daniel spoke with Jamie about this incident. was able to interpret that Pedro had stabbed Jose with a knife like object. When Daniel asked Pedro about the stabbing he denied knowing anything about it. Soon after Brenda arrived on scene with her boyfriend, Eduardo Delgado. Eduardo stated he was the primary renter to the property, and sublets it out to Jamie, Calixto, Pedro, Jose, and Jesus. Pedro would not tell Daniel any information. A PO got consent to search from the subjects living at the residence, including Pedro. Pedro was detained and placed in the back of a Greenville Police Cruiser. Jose Anglero interpreted the consent to search form to Pedro, Jesus, Calixto, Eduardo and Jamie. A Detective arrived and processed the scene. While the scene was being processed police was informed by Jamie (through Daniel) that prior to the fight Pedro had gotten into a verbal altercation with Jose. During the argument it looked like Pedro followed Jose into the kitchen and stabbed him with what Jamie believed was a knife. PO transported Jamie back to the Greenville PD where he was given an interpreter, Jose Anglero. The interpreter offered to have a consular contacted on Pedro’s behalf around 6:35 AM. Pedro declined to have his consulate notified. Pedro stated he drank a lot of alcohol and did not remember this incident. Pedro was arrested for felonious assault with a deadly weapon. Pedro was transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated with no bond.
Pursuit
On November 22nd, 2023, at approximately 7:44 PM, police observed a blue Ford Fusion traveling westbound at the intersection of West Maple Street and Spring Street. As PO turned eastbound onto West Maple Street, he observed that the male driver raised his left arm and looked the other direction as if to hide his identify from me. From his training and experience, he knows that people involved in criminal activity will try to hide their identity from law enforcement by doing actions like this. PO turned around to get behind the vehicle who was now at the intersection of West Maple Street and Wayne Street. As PO got turned around, he observed that the vehicle accelerated quickly and turned southbound on Wayne Street without signaling 100 feet prior to the intersection. As PO tried to catch up to the vehicle, PO observed that it was now near the intersection of Wayne Street and Union Street. PO observed the vehicle failed to stop for the stop sign at the intersection and signal before turning westbound onto Union Street at a high rate of speed. As PO turned westbound on Union Street, PO activated the emergency lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop for the violations. PO then observed that the vehicle began to flee at a high rate of speed as it continued westbound on State Route 571 West. PO advised Greenville Police Dispatch that PO would be in pursuit and began to pursue the vehicle. As PO pursued the vehicle, PO observed that the vehicle started to pass multiple vehicles at speeds of upwards to approximately 110 MPH. The pursuit continued on State Route 571 until PO lost sight of the vehicle in the area of State Route 571 and Wagner road. PO turned off the emergency lights and sirens and searched the area but he was unable to locate the vehicle and he returned back to the city limits. The total distance of this pursuit was approximately four miles and lasted approximately three minutes. At this time, the identity of the suspect is unknown.
Welfare Check
On November 23, 2023 at approximately 7:28 PM officers responded to 530 East Fifth Street reference a welfare check. They spoke to Cameron May. Cameron stated that he was in an argument with his girlfriend, Caitlon Nunley. Cameron stated that Caitlon left and began sending him messages that she was going to go under a bridge and kill herself. Cameron filled out a written statement. Officers located Caitlon at 316 Tiffin Street. Caitlon stated that she sent Cameron the messages because she wanted to get back at him. Caitlon showed PO the messages. In the text Caitlon says that she is “going to kill herself”, that she is “going to end it all”, and that nobody knows where she is at and they will not find her in time. Caitlon was then transported to Wayne Hospital where she was placed on an involuntary medical hold “pink slip”. A copy of the pink slip will be attached to this report. Nothing Further.
Wanted Person
On November 24th, 2023 at approximately 2:47 PM police observed Damon Dickey walking east bound on East Main Street. PO ran Damon through dispatch and dispatch advised he has a Felony Warrant for a Parole Violation. PO got out of his cruiser and placed Damon in handcuffs. Damon was placed in the backseat of the cruiser. Damon was transported to the Darke County Jail and released to jail staff.
Shoplifting
On November 24th, 2023, at approximately 3:15 PM police was dispatched to Walmart, 1501 Wagner Avenue, reference a shoplifting complainant. PO made contact with Lost Prevention employee, Jodi Edger, and the suspect, Melody Phillips, in the lost prevention office. While speaking with Edger and Melody, PO found that Melody had concealed several items from Walmart in her purse and had walked out of the store with them without paying. Melody admitted to me that she tried to steal the items from the store and described the items that she had stolen. Edger advised that Melody had been caught stealing from the store on other occasions in the past. Edger advised that she had followed Melody around the inside of the store and that once Melody had passed all points of sale with the listed items, she stopped her at the sidewalk outside and recovered the stolen items. The items recovered that Melody had stolen were 4 bags of Werther’s Original candy, 1 bag of Lindt Lindor chocolates, 2 packs of lLB of ground beef chuck and 1 3LB pack of ground beef chuck, 2 back scratchers, one bottle of Selsun Blue shampoo, 1 bottle of Citracal Maximum 180S vitamins, 1 pair of Lightning Earbuds, 1 pair of True Wireless Earbuds, and 1 bottle of Anti-Itch & Tension Relief. The subtotal for the items recovered is $101. 43. PO completed a Misdemeanor Citation for Theft and issued Melody her copy and advised her of her court date and time. Melody was advised that she was trespassed from the property and the trespass warning was documented in Spillman. On November 27th, 2023, PO received Edger’s report with statement, victim’s rights form and a DVD containing video form security cameras of the incident.
Wanted Person
On November 25th, 2023 at approximately 11:23 AM police was dispatched to 609 Walnut Street in reference to a Welfare Check. PO made contact with Shawn Martin in apartment #25. PO ran Shawn’s name through dispatch. Dispatch advised Shawn had a felony warrant through Darke County for a probation violation. Shawn was placed in handcuffs. Shawn was placed in the back seat of the cruiser and transported to the Darke County Jail. Shawn was released to jail staff.
Wanted Person/Fugitive from Justice
On November 25th, 2023 at approximately 5:10 PM police went to 614 East Fifth Street in reference to a wanted person check. PO made contact with a resident of the home. PO advised that subject Nicholas Reeder has a warrant and PO asked him if Nicholas was in the residence. The resident advised Nicholas was in the back bedroom and he allowed police inside the residence. Once police was inside the residence, they made contact with Nicholas. PO ran Nicholas’s name through dispatch. Dispatch advised Nicholas has a warrant through Greenville. Nicholas was placed in handcuffs. Nicholas was placed in the backseat of the cruiser and was transported to the Darke County Jail. Nicholas was released to jail staff.