Wanted Person
On May 30th, 2024, at approximately 5:29 PM a PO observed a male subject operating a bicycle west bound on Tiffin Street near Warren Street. The subject was wearing blue jeans, a long black hoodie and a hat. The hood was pulled over the subject’s head and he had sunglasses on and something covering his mouth. Through investigation the subject was found to have an active warrant and arrested.
Theft
On March 11, 2024, police received an email from DeRhonda McNally advising that she had been involved in a car accident on Wagner Ave. in September of 2022 and had went to Barberine’s Custom Works LLC, to get an estimate on the repairs. According to McNally, her husband, Joseph McNally, signed a paper allowing Mark Barberine to do the repairs. According to DeRhonda, Barberine was suppose to provide an estimate to them before proceeding forward. Approximately a week later DeRhonda and Joseph met with Barberine to go over the estimate that she had never received. During this time they noticed discovered that Barberine had already started an insurance claim, in which several items were left off the estimate. DeRhonda advised she questioned Barberine about the missing items on the estimate and was told it was to ensure a second claim against the insurance company, stating that he could bill them several thousand more dollars. At this time the McNally’s decided they weren’t going to have their vehicle repaired at Barberine’s shop since it was not there for repairs yet. A few days later the McNally’s received a check in the mail from Dairyland Insurance for the amount of $3,711.26, which they took to their bank and deposited. The check had a’ stop payment’ ordered on it at which point DeRhonda contacted the insurance adjuster, David Knetter. Knetter advised Barberine had sent in a contract and pay order so they stopped payment on the check and re-issued payment to Barberine. On October 12, 2022, DeRhonda informed Knetter of Barberine’s intent to over charge the insurance company and file additional claims. The re-issued check to Barberine the had a “stop payment’ on it from Dairyland. On November 2, 2022, after finding out that the check had been stopped Barberine contacted McNally’s demanding the check be re-issued along with the following: “Mr. McNally, sorry for the early text. But this communication is very important. I have been waiting for you to either call to schedule your car for the repairs and ask that I have the rental set up, or to just drop it off. I noticed this morning, that yesterday, my bank showed that the insurance company put stop pay on the check I received. I presume that would be by your direction. May I remind you, that you signed a contract for me to repair your vehicle. Most importantly it stated that should you receive any check/cash/draft/ or payment otherwise, you have 24 hours to turn it over to me. It is legally binding and may actually constitute fraudulent activity and/ or theft. At the very least, if you do not turn over the payment and follow through with our shop performing repairs, I will have no other choice but to pursue other actions. I have invested a great amount of time (documented in detail) in the initializing and approval of this claim, on your behalf, to make your car whole again, already. Also note, I have documentation to back all this up, including your signatures, my office managers witness (as she was present), and audio/ video of the office visit and our “walk around” and damage assessment outside the office. I highly suggest you communicate with me at once to resolve amicably, and I will harbor no ill feelings whatsoever. ” McNally stated she called Knetter and advised him to not re-issue a check to Barberine, but later found out that Barberine had the check re-issued and cashed in late November 2022. Barberine never touched McNally’s vehicle other then to do an estimate on the repairs. This case was submitted to the Darke County Prosecutors Office for one count of Theft without consent under Ohio Revised Code Section 2913.02 ( A)(l), a felony of the fifth degree, and Insurance Fraud under Ohio Revised Code Section 2913.47 (B)(l), a felony of the fifth degree.
Traffic Stop
On June 4, 2024 at approximately 3:24 PM police conducted a traffic stop in the driveway of 5366 State Route 571 East, Greenville Township Building. At approximately 2:16 PM earlier in the day, police was requested by DCSO deputies to assist with a female at 216 Tillman Avenue here in Greenville. A Sgt. of DCSO, advised that upon their initial contact with Trenda Campbell, they found her at an address that wanted her trespassed. Due to Trenda having an expired license and expired vehicle registration, the Sgt. transported her back to her address. During this conversation, Trenda was screaming at law enforcement. PO attempted to calm Trenda and speak with her about her complaint. Trenda became even more agitated and hostile towards all parties. Trenda refused to explain what was going on and continued to scream she wanted transported to the police department. Trenda began standing in the street and screaming while her neighbors were outside. At this time, PO warned Trenda for disorderly conduct. Trenda continued to demand to be transported to the Greenville Police Department so she could file a report. Trenda was given a written statement form which she refused to complete. Trenda continued to get in the personal space of the Sgt while screaming, as he continued create space between them. Trenda advised she was going to walk back to her vehicle parked on State Route 571 E and stated she did not care that her license was expired. Trenda was advised if found driving again she would be cited and her vehicle would be towed. Officers left the scene on Tillman Avenue after advising Trenda of her warnings. At approximately 3:24 PM, while sitting in the driveway of the Greenville Township Building 5366 State Route 571 East, PO observed Trenda driving the same vehicle as she pulled into the driveway next to him. A traffic stop was initiated. At this time Trenda exited the vehicle and began screaming again. PO attempted to speak to Trenda to calm her down, but she continued screaming and entering PO’s personal space. As a Sgt. arrived on scene, Trenda began to yell at him. At this time, PO reached inside the vehicle to turn it off and remove the keys. Trenda, while continuing to disobey direct commands, attempted to grab them from the PO’s hands and grabbed one of his handgun magazine pouches. PO backed away from her again and handed the keys to the Sgt. and Trenda grabbed onto his arms while screaming in his face to gain control of the keys. PO and Sgt. then grabbed Trenda by the arms, who was actively resisting us, and escorted her to the side of a cruiser. While attempting to gain control of Trenda, she continued to push against PO’s chest, causing the body worn camera to fall off and break. The defendant was pushed up against the cruiser, to restrict her movement, until control of her arms could be gained. At this time, Trenda was placed into handcuffs. Trenda was then advised she was under arrest and read her Miranda warning, which she stated she understood. A Detective was requested to the scene, where she searched Trenda incident to arrest, with nothing located. Trenda was placed into the backseat of a cruiser where she was transported to the Darke County Jail and released to jail staff. Trenda’s vehicle was towed by Hurds Towing to their lot, 1363 Sater Street in Greenville. An inventory was completed of the vehicle and pictures were taken, that will be attached to this report. Trenda was charged with Obstructing Official Business, as well as, driving without a valid license and expired registration. Trenda was also charged for criminal trespassing by the Deputy from DCSO.
Wanted Person
On June 5th, 2024, at approximately 4:56 PM, a known wanted subject was apprehended at 609 Walnut Street Apt #23. Upon arrival to the listed address officers made contact with Matthew McKnight; who was known to have a warrant out of the GPD. Dispatch confirmed that Matthew had an active warrant out of Greenville Police Department for failure to appear on an original charge of aggravated menacing (2903. 21); with a bond of $525. 00. PO placed Matthew in handcuffs. Matthew was searched incident to arrest and no contraband was found. Matthew was transported to Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated.