Theft/Shoplifting
June 21
On June 21, 2023 around 11:33 AM, police was dispatched to Family Dollar, 300 Martin St. in reference to a theft. The officer spoke with store manager, Elizabeth Baumgardner and employee, Danielle Bogle. Elizabeth advised she witnessed the suspect, known to police as Gage Bradburn, enter the store around 11:34 AM. Elizabeth advised she has known Gage since he was young and can easily recognize him. Danielle says she also knows Gage from seeing him previously. Gage walked right by both subjects and they noticed he was wearing a hooded long sleave shirt in the summer. According to them the shirt was flat against his chest and it appeared there were no items inside of it. Gage walked around the store for approximately 5 minutes before walking back up towards the front register. Gage was not pushing a cart or holding any items in his hands. Danielle looked up at Gage and could see his pants and hoodie pocket bulging with Laffy Taffy Gummies. Danielle told Gage to empty his pockets but he refused and continued towards the exit. This alerted Elizabeth who was standing right beside Danielle. Danielle also witnessed Gage with Laffy Taffy in his pockets. Gage refused to stop for Danielle or Elizabeth and past all points of purchase. Gage did not pay for the concealed items in his pockets and exited the store. Elizabeth showed police a video of the incident but it was inconclusive. You cannot see if Gage is leaving with items in his pockets or how bulky his hoody is. There was also no video evidence showing Gage pickup the Laffy Taffy. Police asked Elizabeth for the video but she was not able to get it to the police at that time and will have to figure out how to get it to the police later. Elizabeth also had an inaccurate count on her Laffy Taffy stock so she was unable to determine how much was taken until she does an inventory on June 22, 2023. Elizabeth and Danielle wrote out statements regarding this incident with Elizabeth filling out a victim’s rights form on behalf of Family Dollar. Elizabeth did want to have Gage charged and trespassed from the store. Gage was contacted over the phone. Gage denied taking items but did advise he was at the Family Dollar. Gage stated he left because there was no reason to get in an argument with the employees. Police is waiting on video evidence and inventory of the Laffy Taffy before any action is taken.
June 24
On June 24th, 2023 at approximately 1:00 PM police responded to 1501 Wagner Avenue; Walmart reference a theft complaint. Police made contact with the complainant, Jodi Eager who is a Walmart employee. Jodi stated she observed a male subject shopping inside Walmart prior to the officer’s arrival. Jodi Stated she observed the male subject select several items and place them into his shopping cart on three separate days. On June 14th 2023, Jodi stated the male subject passed all points of sale before proceeding to exit Walmart without paying for the items in his shopping cart. On this date the male subject exited Walmart with Downy laundry detergent, Starter fluid, ultra Oxi laundry item, Degreaser, 5W20 engine oil, and Tide laundry detergent. These items totaled $81.10. On June 15th,2023 Jodi stated the male subject passed all points of sale before proceeding to exit Walmart without paying for the items in his shopping cart. The male subject exited Walmart with a home logic lamper, PED Hipro 12 count, Plush grey blanket, 4ft LED shop light, and a cordless drill which totaled $187. 48. Jodi stated that both of the previously listed dates she witness the theft take place on the Walmart security cameras and was unable to make contact with the male subject before he left the store. On June 24th, 2023 Jodi stated she observed the same male subject select multiple out door items while shopping, placing the items in his shopping cart. Jodi stated the male subject then went to the self check out register and scanned every other item in his shopping cart before proceeding through all points of sale and exiting Walmart. The male subject failed to scan the following item; 90g CO2 tank, Lucas oil stab, Gardening hose, Electric weed trimmer, and tree pruners. Jodi stated she stopped the male subject at the entrance to Walmart. Police then made contact with Clinton Brie Gamester who was inside the loss prevention office. Clinton was clearly seen on the Walmart security photoaged leaving the store with unpaid items. When Jodi verified his receipt with the items currently in his possession. It was discovered that Clinton attempted to leave with $304.20 worth of items that were not scanned at a point of sale prior to him attempting to leave the store. All of the stolen items from the incident of June 24th, 2023 were returned to Walmart, But the items from the two previously listed dates were not recovered which caused a loss of $268.58 to Walmart. Jodi provided a written statement, A receipt for all items and a DVD containing video from Walmart reference the incident. Jodi completed a victim rights form.
Trash/Dumping
June 28
On June 28th, 2023, at approximately 10:29 AM police was dispatched to 401 Martin Street reference trash in the back yard of the neighbor’s residence at 405 Martin Street. Police met with the resident of 401 Martin Street, Zachary Perry. Zachary stated that his neighbor, Adam Rihm was piling trash behind his garage at 405 Martin Street. Zachary showed police the trash behind the garage. Police observed a trailer full of loaded misc. trash, an old picnic table, old heater, and scrap wood. Police made contact with Adam and advised him of the trash that needed removed. Adam advised he would clean it up tonight. Adam was issued his copy of the trash notice. An email was sent to the SSD, Ryan Delk, advising him of the trash complaint.
Domestic Violence
June 30
On June 30th, 2023 at approximately 8:51 AM Officers were dispatched to the lobby of the Greenville Police Department in reference to a possible domestic violence incident. They made contact with Natalie Raffel. Police asked Natalie what had happened. Natalie stated that her boyfriend, Nathan Farley had been threatening suicide if she would leave him and that he took her keys so she could not leave. Natalie stated that Nathan had become angry at her because she was not providing him enough sexual attention. Natalie stated that Nathan had threatened to kill himself with a small meat clever last night if she left him. Natalie stated that Nathan and herself had gotten in an argument last night over a vape and she fell off of her bed and hit a fan with her shoulder and the fall caused a bruise but that Nathan did not strike her. Police asked Natalie if Nathan had struck her at any point. Natalie stated that Nathan has squeezed her arms together in the past but that nothing happened tonight. Natalie stated that Nathan had also shown her videos of how to make a noose with a rope and laughed about it. Police asked Natalie how long her and Nathan had been living together. Natalie stated that they had been living together for about a month. Police advised Natalie of the eviction and civil protective order process and asked Natalie if she was going to be staying at the residence with Nathan. Natalie advised the police that she had friends she could stay with or she would stay with her mother. Natalie advised the police that she was not going to go back to the residence with Nathan. After speaking with Natalie, police went to Natalie and Nathan’s residence to make contact with Nathan. After several attempts to knock at the door and due to Nathan not having a working phone police was unable to make contact with Nathan. Police patrolled the area to attempt to locate Nathan and was unable to locate him. Natalie later made contact with police over the phone and advised that Nathan had talked about staying under the bridges. Natalie asked if police could be on the lookout for him due to his suicidal threats. A BOL was sent through LEADS/ NCIC by GPD dispatch to check the welfare of Nathan. Natalie and Nathan are on again and off again boyfriend/girlfriend that reside together and have no children in common. There were no school aged children present.
Juvenile Complaint
June 29
On June 29th 2023, at 8:22 hours police was dispatched to 405 Central Avenue Greenville, Ohio in reference to a juvenile’s mother leaving in the middle of the night. Police met with the resident/complaint, Daniel Alderman who advised in the middle of the night around 4:00 AM he noticed Nakysha Mcnutt had left the residence, leaving her 8 year old son Child Victim (CV) alone with him, without his knowledge. After several hours Daniel stated he called the police due to Nakysha not being at the residence. Daniel stated that Nakysha has been staying with him for about a week and the CV has only been there a couple of days. Prior to police’s arrival Nakysha arrived back at the residence packing her items, stating that she was leaving and going to her mother’s house. Nakysha stated that she was in a verbal argument with Daniel at about 4:00 AM this morning. She left after the argument going to Subway to use their WIFI. Nakysha stated she was only gone for about 3 hours and that Daniel knew she was leaving the CV with him. After speaking with Nakysha, other police arrived on scene speaking with Nakysha due to Nakysha having a history of child endangering. Nakysha advised that she left her son the CV with Daniel but did not believe he was a good care giver for him. Nakysha stated that she was homeless and that the CV was living with her brother Jakoby Mcnutt. Jakoby was contacted by Nakysha to come pick up the CV due to Nakysha’s living conditions. Children services was contacted and notified of the situation. No charges are being filed at this time.
Domestic Violence
June 30
On June 30, 2023 at approximately 2:29 PM police responded to the intersection of Warren Street and Laurel Street reference a possible domestic dispute. Police spoke to Roxann Barnes. Roxann stated that she was in her backyard at 109 Warren Street, when her son, Jason Hemelgarn came over and began arguing with her over a suspected drinking problem and a recent family death. Jason then knocked over a cup, and left. Police spoke to Jason at the Greenville Police Department, who advised the same. Neither party had any visible injuries, and both agreed to separate for the day. BCI only. No school age children present.
Counterfeit Money
June 30
On June 30th, 2023 at approximately 12:15 PM Officers were dispatched to 690 Wager Avenue in reference to counterfeit bills being passed by deposits from different businesses. Upon arrival police made contact with Corey Eagle and asked him what had happened. Corey stated that he had six different counterfeit bills deposited from different businesses. Corey stated that he did not know exactly where they came from. Corey stated that the bank did not loose any money due to this but just wanted to advise police of the incident. Police collected the counterfeit bills and submitted them to the Greenville Police Department property room for destruction. On the envelopes stated which business had deposited the bills. One ten dollar bill from Arby’ s, one one hundred dollar bill from Palestine Community Store, one ten dollar bill from buckeye beverage, one one hundred dollar bill from Rupi Singh, one one dollar bill from Excel and one one dollar bill from American Legion.
Theft
June 30
On June 30th, 2023 at approximately 2:32 PM police received a phone call from Chris Hasen from Uber investigations. Chris advised Detective Wolfe that an Uber driver had scammed a subject at 599 Bur Oak Drive in Greenville. Chris stated that the subject at 599 Burr Oak Drive had already given the driver $14,000 cash. After speaking with Chris, police went to 599 Bur Oak Drive and made contact with the resident/victim, Richard Nord. The officers advised Richard that they were there because Uber investigations had called them and advised them that he had been scammed. Richard stated that he had received a call from what he believed to be his grandson from jail. Richard stated that the unknown person was explaining to him that he had been in a severe car accident and was in jail. Richard stated that the person stated that he needed $14,000 cash to bail him out of jail. Richard stated the person stated an Uber driver would come to his house and pick up the money. Richard stated the person advised Richard not to tell anyone about the money transfer. Richard stated that around 2:30 PM a black chevy four door car pulled into his driveway. Richard stated an African American woman in her 30’s came to his door and identified herself as Nicole. Richard stated he gave Nicole $14,000 in cash and she left. Richard stated Nicole left his house about twenty minutes prior to the police’s arrival. During this conversation, Jeff Crowley from Uber investigations called Richard. Richard handed the phone to the officer and he spoke to Jeff. Jeff advised police that he believed that it was possibly a LYFT driver that was taking the money to a Pop Eye’s in Columbus, Ohio. Jeff stated the address he believed that they were going to was 1510 North High Street in Columbus. Police advised Jeff that he would try and make contact with Columbus Police Department in reference to this incident. After speaking to Jeff, the officer gave Richard a statement to fill out and gave him his victim rights sheet. The officers advised Richard that they were going to investigate this and to call them back when he filled out his statement. After leaving Richard’s residence, police returned to the Office. An officer was speaking to Columbus Police Department when police received a call from Richard. Richard stated that he had received another call from the number that had called him before stating that he was a Defense Attorney named, Mark Bailey. Richard stated that the person advised him he was going to speak to a Judge and would probably need more money from Richard. Richard stated he immediately called police and asked if they wanted to set up a meeting with the scammers if they came for more money. The officer advised Richard that he would tell the other officer what he had just told him and that this officer would call him back. The other stated that he would call Richard back and possibly set up a meeting.
Domestic Violence
July 2
On July 2, 2023 at approximately 10:13 AM police was dispatched to 304 Tiffin in reference to a domestic disturbance. Police met with Darla Harris who advised police that her and her “roommate” and father to her youngest daughter, Christopher Werling, had been engaged in a verbal argument that stemmed from Chris pounding on her bedroom door and not letting her sleep. Darla advised she was sick and not feeling well and trying to rest due to her sickness. After speaking with Chris he advised that they were in a verbal argument but did not advise over what the argument was about, only that he did not yell at Darla or pound on her bedroom door. Neither subject agreed to leave the residence and Darla was advised of the eviction process. There were no school age children present at the time of the incident.
Wanted Person/Fugitive from Justice
July 2
On July 2, 2023 at approximately 7:00 PM police observed who the officer identified as Thomas Lee riding a bicycle in front of 200 Lease Avenue, Kroger. Police had prior knowledge that Thomas had a warrant for his arrest through the Miami County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear on a theft offense. The officer exited his cruiser and made contact with Thomas advising him of the warrant. Dispatch confirmed the warrant and Thomas was placed under arrest into handcuffs. Thomas was then searched with nothing located at the time. The officer placed Thomas into the backseat of the cruiser and then re-opened the door to ask Thomas a question when the officer observed a crushed white crystal substance laying along the floor board where Thomas was sitting. The unknown substance was not there when Thomas was placed into the cruiser. Thomas was then read his Miranda Warning which he stated that he understood. Thomas stated the substance was not his and he did not put it there. After reviewing cruiser video, Thomas can be seen taking an unknown item out from behind his back and crumbling it before placing it on the side of the seat. The substance was placed into property at the Greenville Police Department and will be sent to the lab for testing. Thomas was transported to the intersection of of US 36 and State Route 721, where he was released to P.0. Alexander with Piqua PD.