Death
On December 11th, 2023, at approximately 11:19 AM police responded to the Stardust Motel, 5436 State Route 49, Room 115, reference an unresponsive male. A deceased male was located inside the room. Coroner’s Investigator Joe Vanvickle and DET. Hawes responded and an investigation was started. The deceased was released to Dwyer Transport Services to be transported to the Miami Valley Crime Lab.
Wanted Person/Fugitive from Justice
On December 11, 2023 at approximately 9:09 PM a known wanted person was apprehended in the parking lot of 405 Wagner Avenue. PO had prior knowledge that Loren Campbell had an active warrant through the Warren County Sheriffs Office for Menacing by stalking, and that he was currently working at Wendy’s on Wagner Avenue. PO was sitting in the parking lot at 405 Wagner Avenue when another PO observed Loren leave Wendy’s and begin walking south on Wagner Avenue. PO located Loren in the 400 block of Wagner. The warrant was confirmed by dispatch and Loren was placed under arrest into handcuffs. Loren was then transported to the Darke County Jail where he was released to jail staff.
Harassment
On December 13, 2023 at approximately 8:11 PM police was dispatched to 804 Gray Avenue in reference to a possible instance of telecommunications harassment. PO spoke with complainant/witness; Angela Green who stated that she had pictures of threatening messages posted by involved person; Jesse York. Angela showed PO a picture of a Facebook post by Jesse that stated “I’ve recently developed a pure and burning hatred for people and I hope the results of my actions hold me accountable publicly”. In a comment on the post Jesse stated “I’m going to snap one day and I’ll be in the newspaper”. The picture of the post will be attached to this report; please see it for further details. Angela completed a witness statement that will be attached to this report. At approximately 9:00 PM POI went to 205 Cypress Street to attempt to speak with Jesse about the post. Jesse was seen through a window upstairs in the residence upon officer arrival but contact was unable to be made with him at the address. A telephone number for Jesse was contacted by dispatch several times with contact unsuccessful. A message will be sent to officers alerting them of the potential officer safety issue. This is not a criminal case and there will be no charges filed. This report is for documentation only.
Drugs
On December 13th, 2023, at approximately 9:16 PM police observed a Blue 2003 Jeep Liberty being operated north bound in the 400 block of South Broadway. The vehicle was displaying Indiana License plate CDW842. Through LEADS/NCIC PO confirmed the owner of the vehicle was Eric Garringer. Through LEADS/NCIC PO also confirmed Eric’s drivers license were under an active Indiana Suspension from 6/13/2015 to indefinite. A traffic stop was made on the listed vehicle at the listed location. PO approached the vehicle and advised the operator of the vehicle PO stopped the vehicle due to the owner being under a suspension. The operator of the vehicle advised he was not the owner, but when PO asked for his name he admitted that he was Eric Garringer. PO also confirmed the passenger to be John Rector. PO returned to his cruiser to write out a citation to Eric for driving under suspension, at this time PO also requested a K9 from Union City, Indiana Police Department. While writing the citation Eric asked if he could call someone for a ride, and he was advised that he should call for a valid driver to come pick him up. Once the citation was complete PO gave Eric his copy advising him of his mandatory court date and violation. Eric advised he was going to sit and wait for his ride and PO advised him he would wait with him so he did not drive away. While waiting for Eric’s ride, PO used Flock License Plate Reader system to check his vehicle through their system. PO was able to determine Eric’s vehicle was just in Trotwood on Salem Avenue at 8:11 PM. Due to the new Information PO asked Eric if he would exit the vehicle to speak with the PO and he consented. While speaking to Eric he advised that he was just released from Wayne Hospital before he was stopped. When PO asked him more Eric advised that he spent the last day and half at Wayne Hospital and his vehicle would have also been at the hospital the entire time until he was released just recently. This information did not match with the Flock Image that showed his vehicle in Trotwood. Eric was then placed into the rear of the PO’s vehicle until the K9 could arrive. PO then asked the passenger, John to exit the vehicle. When PO questioned John about where they were coming from and what they were doing, he said “You already know”. So PO asked him if they just went to Dayton to buy drugs and he advised yes. John admitted that they went to a corner in Trotwood and Eric did a hand to hand transaction for the drugs. John was placed into the rear of another PO’s car, who was on scene assisting. Then the Union City, Indiana K9 arrived on scene to perform an open air sniff on the vehicle. The result of the sniff was a positive alert. While performing a probable cause search on the vehicle PO located a clear baggie hidden between the driver seat and the center console. The baggie contained an unknown substance with the appearance of methamphetamine. The bag was later weighed on a tared unofficial scale and the weight was approximately 14.7 grams. While searching the vehicle PO also located a glass meth pipe in the same location as the drugs. The items were taken as evidence and Eric was placed under arrest. Eric was also mirandized before questioning. Eric admitted to purchasing the drugs and that he bought what he thought was a half ounce for $75. Eric also admitted that the substance was methamphetamine. The vehicle was towed by Hot Rod’s towing. Eric was transported to the Darke County Jail and released to staff. The evidence was transported to the Greenville Police department and placed into property along with a DVD containing audio and video of the traffic stop.
Wanted Person/Fugitive from Justice
On December 14, 2023 at approximately 7:00 PM police responded to 303 1/2 Chestnut Street to serve a Felony Warrant for Gage Bradburn. PO had prior knowledge that Gage has a Felony warrant through the Darke County Sheriffs Office for Contempt of Court. Police made contact with Jeff Royster at the front door. Jeff originally stated that Gage was not home but after further questioning admitted that Gage was inside. Officers then entered the residence and located Gage in the living room. The warrant was confirmed and Gage was placed under arrest and into handcuffs. While inside, a PO observed a small bag containing an unknown crystal like substance believed to be Methamphetamine on a table in plain view. The unknown substance was taken and placed into property for destruction. Gage was transported to the Darke County Jail where he was released to jail staff.