Wanted Person
On April 16, 2026 at approximately 2321 hours, I responded to 224 Anderson Avenue in the City of Greenville to serve a misdemeanor arrest warrant.
Upon officer arrival, we knocked on the front door and a male voice began yelling down to us from an upstairs window. While speaking with this subject through the open window, I was able to positively identify James Swindler. I advised James to come downstairs and talk to us on the porch. James complied and was placed under arrest and into handcuffs that were gap checked and double-locked. James was searched incident to arrest with nothing located.
Dispatch confirmed the’failure to appear on the original charge of drug paraphernalia’ misdemeanor warrant through our department, with bond of $1,225. I then transported James to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office where he was released to jail staff. The backseat of cruiser 1944 was checked prior to and after transport.
Wanted Person
On April 18, 2026 at approximately 2136 hours, I responded to 403 1/2 North Gray Avenue in the City of Greenville to serve a felony arrest warrant.
Upon officer arrival, we made contact with Marty Griggs as he left the residence using the back stairwell. Marty advised officers he had been upstairs to hang out with Keith Mitchell and Cassie Garber. When asked if Cassie was still upstairs, Marty advised yes. Officers then yelled up the stairwell for Cassie to come downstairs. Keith Mitchell and Kimberly Dotson came into the stairwell and began arguing with officers. After a short argument, Cassie walked down the stairwell to officers.
Cassie was placed under arrest and into handcuffs that were gap checked and double-locked. Cassie was searched incident to arrest with nothing located. Dispatch confirmed the felony ‘possession of dangerous drugs’ warrant, with no bond, through the Darke County Sheriff’s Office. I then transported Cassie to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office where she was released to jail staff. The backseat of cruiser 1944 was checked prior to and after transport with nothing located.
Animal Problem
On April 19th, 2026, at approximately 1516 hours I was dispatched to 213 Hart Avenue in reference to an animal problem.
Upon my arrival I made contact with Megan Treon who advised that there was a German Shephard that had been running around the neighborhood and scaring children. Megan further advised that she knew that the dog belonged to Troy Vanden at 229 Hart Avenue.
I went to 229 Hart Avenue and Spoke with Troy who advised that it was his dog. Troy said he had let the dog out to use the bathroom and had forgot to let the dog back inside. While speaking with Troy the dog did return to the residence. Troy has been warned and charged with animals at large multiple times.
Troy was given his copy of this citation and advised of his mandatory court date and time.
Trespassing
On April 19th, 2026, at approximately 2242 hours I was dispatched to 849 E Main St, The Laundry Room, in reference to a trespassing complaint.
Upon my arrival I made contact with Thomas Hunt, the owner of The Laundry Room. He advised that he had Carolyn Brewer on security footage entering the building. He attempted to make contact with her, but she left prior to his arrival. Carolyn was warned for trespass from The Laundry Room on November 2nd, 2025. I watched the security footage and confirmed that Carolyn had entered the building on April 19th, 2026, at approximately 2225 hours.
I located Carolyn in the parking lot in front of Hibbett Sports shortly after leaving The Laundry Room. She admitted to me that she was inside cleaning up the floor. She advised that she believed she owns the land but had no proof of ownership on her.
She was cited for trespass and advised of her mandatory court date and time.
Wanted Person
On April 20th, 2026, at approximately 1736 hours, a known wanted subject was apprehended at 314 1/2 Ash Street.
I had prior knowledge that Michael Ramey had a misdemeanor warrant out of our agency. I also had prior knowledge that Michael Ramey resides at 314 1/2 Ash Street. Upon officer’s arrival, we made contact with Michael advising that he had a warrant for failure to appear, with an original charge of theft. Michael yelled down the stairs several times before coming into view from outside of the front door. Michael stated that he needed to go to the bathroom, I instructed Michael not to. It was at that time that me and other officers went into the residence to detain Michael. Michael was arrested and placed in handcuffs; I gap checked and double locked the handcuffs. Michael was searched incident to arrest. When searching Michael I discovered a burned glass smoking pipe in Michael’s right front pocket. This pipe was taken as evidence please see 26-G00446 for further.
Michael was transported to Darke county Jail where he was released to jail staff.
