DUI
On December 2, 2023 at approximately 2:37 AM police responded to 1350 Sweitzer Street; Speedway, reference a male passed out in the drivers seat of a vehicle. PO observed a black Audi SUV sitting in front of pump 1. I approached the drivers side door of the vehicle and observed a male, passed out in the drivers seat of the vehicle with the vehicle running. PO knocked on the window to get his attention. After approximately 10 seconds, the male, later identified as Moises Medina, became alert, but was disoriented. Moises began knocking on the window also. Moises then began checking his phone. PO then knocked on the window again and asked Moises to roll the window down. Moises then opened the door. As Moises was speaking to me PO could smell and odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and observed that his eyes were blood shot. Moises stated that he had just left a Mexican restaurant in town, and had consumed 4 beers while he was there. PO then asked Moises to perform field sobriety testing, which he consented to. The first test that PO administered was the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test. PO placed Moises in the starting position and gave him instructions which he stated that he understood. During this test PO observed lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes, and nystagmus at maximum deviation in both eyes. The second test that PO administered was the walk and turn test. PO placed Moises in the starting position and gave him instructions which he stated that he understood. While PO was giving instructions, Moises started that test multiple times after being told not to. Moises also did not maintain the starting position during instructions. During the test, Moises did not count any of his steps out loud, and took approximately 20-30 steps down the line. PO then had to stop him and tell him to turn around and come back the other way. Moises did not perform the turn, and instead began walking backwards. At this point PO stopped the test. The last test that PO administered was the one leg stand. PO placed Moises in the starting position and gave him instructions that he stated he understood. Moises did not count out loud during this test. Due to the admission of drinking alcohol and Moises performing poorly on the test, he was placed under arrest into handcuffs. Moises was then read his Miranda warning which he stated that he understood. Moises was transported to the Greenville Police Department where he was read the BMV2255. Moises stated he understood what was read to him and agreed to take the chemical breath test. Moises was given two chances to give an adequate sample but was unable to. Moises was marked as a refusal. Moises was issued a copy of his citation for Physical Control. Moises was also given a copy of the BMV2255 and a copy of his breathalyzer results. Moises was also advised his drivers license was being suspended. Moises was then released to Ceige Riffell.
Vandalism
On December 3rd, 2023 at approximately 11:26 AM police was dispatched to 527 Sweitzer Street Apartment #1 in reference to a Criminal Damaging incident. PO made contact with Samantha and Darrell Lee. Samantha advised the front and back passenger side tires had been slashed on her vehicle. Samantha also advised her vehicle was “egged”. PO observed the tires were slashed and completely flat. PO also observed egg yokes on the driver side of the vehicle along with egg shells on the street next to the vehicle. Samantha advised she believed Micah Riddle, Mason Riddle and Austin Parkman were responsible. Samantha advised Austin had thrown a drink in her face at Sloopy’s Bar on Friday night because he believed she was texting his current girlfriend advising her that he was cheating on her. Samantha advised Austin was removed from the bar and she left. Samantha advised Micah is her ex boyfriend and he had been harassing her and Darrell. Darrell showed me text messages from Micah. Micah texted Darrell talking about fighting. Darrell had responded to Micah and the arguing went back and fourth. Samantha advised Micah had damaged her vehicles in the past. Samantha advised the arguing has gone back and fourth between herself and Micah for several years. Samantha advised her neighbor has cameras directed to where her vehicle is parked. Samantha took PO to the neighbor’s residence and the resident showed me her camera footage. The camera is motion activated. The camera picked up a vehicle driving slowly past Samantha’s vehicle at approximately 4:30 AM. The camera footage was unclear due to the lighting. PO could not tell the make and model of the vehicle. PO could tell that the vehicle was a dark colored sedan but could not observe a license plate. Samantha advised her boss at Teaford’s Pizza also may have camera footage from around the time of the incident. Samantha advised she would speak to her boss and email the footage on Monday. Samantha filled out a statement form. Samantha filled out a victim’s right’s sheet. After speaking to Samantha, PO contacted Micah’s girlfriend, Hannah Grilliot. Hannah advised she would bring Micah to the Greenville Police Department to speak with PO. Hannah and Micah arrived at approximately 12:40 PM. Micah was read his Miranda rights Micah advised he knew nothing about the damage to Samantha’s car. Micah advised Samantha is his ex girlfriend. Micah advised he has argued with her and Darrell back and fourth for sometime. Micah advised he knew about the incident at Sloopy’s on Friday night. Micah advised Austin is his cousin and did not think he would damage Samantha’s vehicle. PO asked Micah if Mason would be involved and what kind of vehicle he would drive. Micah advised Mason was not involved and Mason does not own a vehicle. Micah advised he does not own a vehicle but Hannah owns a white chevy malibu. Micah advised Austin drives a red pick up truck. Micah and Hannah left the Police Department in a white Chevy Malibu. After speaking to Micah, PO went to Austin’s residence. PO made contact with Austin. PO asked Austin if he could tell him anything about the damage to Samantha’s vehicle. Austin advised he had an altercation with Samantha at Sloopy’s on Friday night. Austin advised Samantha was texting his girlfriend telling her that he was cheating on her. Austin advised he threw a drink at Samantha and left. Austin advised that was the last time he had spoken to Samantha. Austin advised Charles Newberry, Samantha’s brother had come to his residence after the incident at Sloopy’s and attempted to fight him. Austin advised he reported the incident while it was occurring and officers came to his residence and trespassed Charles. Austin advised he did not damage Samantha’s car and did not know anything about it. PO asked Austin what kind of vehicle he drives. Austin advised he drives a pick up truck. PO asked Austin if there was anyone else he could think of that would damage Samantha’s car. Austin advised no. After speaking to Austin, Samantha emailed PO the photos of the damage to her vehicle. PO attempted to make contact with Mason Riddle by phone. PO was unable to make contact but he did leave a voicemail. PO contacted Sloopy’s bar in attempt to get video footage of Austin leaving the bar on Friday night to see if that vehicle matches the description of the vehicle caught on Samantha’s neighbor’s camera. The Manager at Sloopy’s advised she would contact her boss because she is the only one with access to the camera’s. The manager advised she would be in contact with PO as soon as she speaks with her boss. After speaking to to Sloopy’s, PO spoke to Mason Riddle by phone. Mason advised he works at KCF in Greenville and got off around 9:30 PM. Mason advised he was picked up by his girlfriends mother and taken home. Mason advised she drives an SUV. Mason advised he slept for the rest of the night. Mason advised he did not damage Samantha’s vehicle and does not know who did.
Domestic Violence
On 12/03/23 at 7:06 PM, GPD responded to Wayne Crossing at 894 E. Russ Rd. apartment 7 on a domestic dispute. PO met and spoke with Hayley Meade and Nicolas Jassan in apartment 7. Meade stated they have lived together for about 2 years and have 1 infant child in common. Meade stated they have been arguing constantly and she wanted Jassan to leave. She stated she did scratch his arm when he pushed passed her to get into the bedroom. There was minor redness on Jassan’s arm but nothing to photograph. Jassan stated he was willing to leave for the night and did so prior to police’s leaving. Meade was advised on contacting the property owner regarding the eviction process. BCI ONLY
Search Warrant
On December 1st, 2023 a Search Warrant was obtained for 319 Devor Street, in the City of Greenville, and a white 2014 GMC Terrain, VIN: 2GKALMEK2E6138185, in relation to report 23-G01621. Police arrived at the residence at approximately 2:51 PM. PO attempted contact but received no answer. PO had dispatch contact Rachel Shoffstall, who is the subject of this Search Warrant and transfer her to his phone. PO advised Rachel that he was at her residence and needed to speak to her, she advised she would be en route. Rachel arrived at the residence at approximately 3:15 PM. PO introduced myself to Rachel and advised her that he had a Search Warrant for her residence and her vehicle, and provided her with a copy of the Search Warrant. PO also provided her with a trash notice that another PO had initiated while we were there. Overall photographs were taken of the vehicle and the residence, then a search conducted. Several items related to the Search Warrant were collected. During the search of the residence, there became a health concern for the children who reside there, due to what appeared to be non-working toilets and showers, and dog feces in the residence. Children’s Services was contacted and Carrie from that office responded to the scene. Officers cleared the scene shortly after. On December 4th, 2023 PO filed the Search Warrant and Return with the Darke County Clerk of Courts. PO also went to 319 Devor Street and provided Rachel with a copy of the Property Record.
Trash
On December 4th, 2023 at approximately 11:15 AM police was dispatched to 131 Ft. Jefferson Ave., in the City of Greenville, on a trash complaint. The complainant had advised there was a large amount of trash in the yard visible from the alley. PO drove through the alley that runs along the back of the residence and observed several large piles of discarded items. PO attempted contact at the residence but received no answer. PO checked the Darke County Auditor’s site and found the residence to be owned by Jeffrey Erwin, there was a vehicle in the driveway also registered to the same. PO posted a 5 day trash notice on the front glass storm door, citing the trash at the bottom of the notice. Safety Service Director Delk was informed of the notice posted.
DUI
On December 4, 2023 at approximately 1:37 PM, officers were dispatched to the area of Sycamore Street and West Third Street in reference to a possible intoxicated driver. A Detective reported that while he was at the Darke County Court House, a Deputy from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office reported that a female had just left the court house in a white SUV and it was believed she was intoxicated. The last known location of the vehicle was south bound on Sycamore Street. Upon his arrival in the area, PO observed a white GMC Envoy with Ohio registration HSD5171 traveling south bound on Sycamore Street and turning onto Wayne Avenue. PO was able to catch up the vehicle as it turned west bound onto Pine Street from Wayne Avenue. PO observed the vehicle weaving within its lane of travel while traveling west bound on Pine Street. As the vehicle approached the intersection of Pine and Sweitzer Street, PO observed it to travel over the clearly posted stop line without stopping and out into the intersection before coming to a stop. PO activated the emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for the traffic violation as well as to investigate the report of the operator being intoxicated. PO identified the operator as Lois Fowble. PO immediately detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle and PO noticed Fowble’s speech was slurred. When asked about alcohol consumption, Fowble initially stated she had not been drinking but later stated she had 1 alcoholic drink earlier in the day. Fowble was asked to exit the vehicle and perform field sobriety tests in which she agreed and did poorly on. Fowble was placed under arrest for OVI then transported to the Greenville Police Department where she was read and shown the BMV2255 form to which she signed and acknowledged she understood. Fowble agreed to a breath test from the intoxilyzer 8000 in which her results were eleven hundredths of one gram by weight of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of breath (.114). Fowble was issued a citation for OVI and stop sign, a copy of the BMV2255, and her breath results. Fowble was placed under an administrative license suspension and her Ohio Driver’s License was seized. Fowble was then transported home and released.