Theft (not in progress)
On June 18, 2024 at approximately 5:35 PM police responded to the Greenville Police Department in reference to a theft. PO made contact with the complainant, Victor Lapeer, in the department lobby. Victor advised PO that the day prior, Monday June 17, he put his monthly rent of $1,300 cash into a white envelope with the words “Rami Rent Money $1,300 Victor Lapeer”. Victor stated that his landlord, Suhash “Rami” Patel, owns the Baymont Inn motel in town and he usually delivers monthly rent to that location. Victor stated, however, that on June 17 he handed the envelope to his wife, Adrianna Lapeer, who accidently delivered it to the Quality Inn Hotel rather than the Holiday Inn. Victor and Adrianna stated that she arrived at the Quality Inn between 3:00-3:30 PM. They advised that when she walked into the hotel, there was a female at the front desk who was on the phone. They stated that Adrianna set the envelope on the counter and the clerk acknowledged this. They both stated Adrianna then walked out of the business and left. Victor advised he realized this mistake later that night and called the front desk on the morning of the 18th. Victor stated that he spoke directly with a male manager, the name of which he could not remember, of the Quality Inn who advised him that security camera footage had been reviewed. Victor stated this manager watched Adrianna drop off the envelope, the clerk pick it up and take it “to the back office where there are no cameras.” Victor then stated the envelope went missing from that point on. Victor then stated his rent payment was now late and his landlord wanted a police report filed. PO made contact with Suhash by telephone and advised him this incident would be under investigation. Suhash then stated that Victor had told him the same story on June 1st. Suhash stated that Victor was late on his last payment and advised of the same sequence of events, however, that the manager had turned in the missing envelope and money to the Greenville Police Department. According to Suhash, Victor then told him that the PD was refusing to give Victor his “missing money” until it could be confirmed as his property. PO advised Sam that no other report had been filed with GPD. Suhash stated that he had text messages from Victor proving his statements and would be willing to fill out a written statement if needed. PO then made contact with the only current manager of the Quality Inn, Amy Cassity. Amy stated that she was unaware this incident and had never heard of the Lapeers. Amy also advised PO that PO would be welcome to review any camera footage that may be needed, stating all their cameras are in working order. Before PO could review Quality Inn’s camera footage, Victor called to speak with PO. In the almost 20 minute long phone call, Victor stated that Suhash had lied to PO about his side of events. Victor also stated that Suhash was trying to evict them from the property. During this phone call, Victor made comments and asked questions that alluded to the idea that he and his wife’s statements may have been falsified. These comments include Victor bringing up filing false reports and questions in reference to subsequent charges. Victor also called later that evening to speak with the PO, who was in charge. He made comments to the PO such as, “what if I find it in my van or something in the next few days? Will I still be charged?” On Friday June 21, at approximately 12:05 PM hours, Victor called to speak with PO. He stated that there was “miscommunication” on he and his wife’s behalf reference the original report. Victor stated that he was able to locate all of the missing money, still in the original envelope, outside of the Quality Inn. Victor stated he no longer wanted to pursue the original report since the money was located. Victor and Adrianna’s written statements will be attached to this report. There will be no charges filed in reference to the original felony theft, or filing false reports at this time.
Domestic
On June 20, 2024 PO was dispatched to 312 Short street in reference to a domestic violence complaint. PO spoke with the complainant/victim, Brianna Prater. Brianna stated her boyfriend, Jason Smith, had grabbed her by her hair and slammed her to the ground and shook her head back and forth while holding her hair. PO spoke with Jason and he stated he never put his hands on Brianna but they got into a verbal altercation over a phone call and they shoulder-checked each other in passing. Brianna stated she wanted him charged and arrested at this time. Brianna was given a statement form and a victim rights form to fill out which she did and was returned back to PO. Jason was also given a statement form to complete at this time. Jason and Brianna are boyfriend and girlfriend and have been in a relationship for approximately 7 year. together and have lived together for 2 years. They have two children. Once Jason was completed with his statement form, PO ordered him to face the wall and place his hands behind his back which he did without incident. Jason was placed in handcuffs. Jason was placed in the back of the cruiser. Jason was transported to the Darke County Jail and incarcerated for misdemeanor domestic violence and held with no bond.
Wanted Person
On June 20th, 2024 PO was dispatched to the 300 block of Martin St in reference to a wanted subject. An anonymous caller stated that Joseph Ressler was supposed to be in the area to return an item to her. PO checked the area and located Joseph Ressler walking on Front Street and Gray Avenue. Ressler was checked through LEADS/NCIC and it confirmed he had an active arrest warrant out of Darke County for driving under suspension and must serve 100 days, no bond. Ressler was placed into handcuffs. Darke County confirmed the warrant. Ressler was transported to the Darke County Jail. Ressler was searched incident to arrest with no contraband found.
Theft (not in progress)
On June 22, 2024, at approximately 1:35 PM PO responded to 500 Wagner Avenue (Dave Knapp) in reference to theft from a vehicle. PO spoke to Maxxamillion K. Rummel where he stated he clocked out at work at approximately 5:35 PM from Dave Knapp on 06/21/2024. Maxxamillion stated he parked his green Ford Mustang in the back of the Dave Knapp parking lot on the West side. Maxxamillion stated he could not remember for certain if he locked the vehicle but stated that he usually does lock his vehicles. Maxxamillion stated on 06/22/2024 at approximately 1:12 PM he walked back to the listed vehicle to grab window cleaner, where he noticed his door was cracked open and that multiple items were missing from the listed vehicle. The missing items that were missing was a Boss head radio unit that was black in color and touch screen, a 2800 watt amp that was teal in color and two 12inch Power acoustic subs. While looking at the vehicle I noticed there were pry marks on the seal where the window and frame of the car meet. Upon further investigation Maxxamillion noticed the ignition seal was in the grass near the mustang. PO then noticed that there appeared to be damage to the ignition. At this time Officer Ward and PO had Maxxamillion try to start the vehicle and the vehicle did not start. Maxxamillion stated this was not normal as his vehicle starts on the first try. A PO spoke to a salesman about the cameras where he stated there are cameras but was not sure if they would pick up anything from the back lot. Maxxamillion filled out a written statement as well as a victim rights form. Maxxamillion stated he does not know who would have done this. Pictures were taken of the vehicle. On June 24, 2024, at approximately 10:10 AM PO arrived at 500 Wagner Avenue (Dave Knapp) where PO spoke to employees and they stated the cameras have been down and not working since the recent tornado. There are no known suspects at this time.
Juvenile Complaint
On June 23, 2024 at approximately 6:37 PM police responded to 1360 Sater Street, Greenville Boys Ball Diamonds, in reference to a missing runaway juvenile. Prior to PO’s arrival, multiple locations within the city had been checked reference possible whereabouts of the runaway juvenile. DCSO was also contacted reference the juvenile’s boyfriend living within their jurisdiction. Upon making contact with the boyfriend, at his address, he advised deputies that the two were currently texting. He then advised that she was currently on foot on Sater Street. PO made contact with the juvenile. She was entered into LEADS/NCIC as missing out of Sidney Police Department on June 22, with special attention to the Greenville Police Department reference her boyfriend living within the city. The juvenile was visibly upset and crying, stating she did not want to go back with her father and legal guardian. She stated multiple times that her father had previously been “touching me” but would not provide any further details when asked. Upon verifying her identity, dispatch contacted Sidney Police Department and confirmed this record through LEADS/NCIC. Dispatch was able to make contact with the father, who advised he would be enroute from Sidney to pick her up. While escorting the juvenile to the cruiser, a vape pen was taken from her possession reference being underage, and was later disposed of. PO then transported her back to ther department where her father could pick her up. Upon his arrival, he stated that he had spoken with Sidney officers by telephone who advised they would have local charges against her upon their arrival back into Sidney. The juvenile was removed from LEADS/NCIC as missing by Sidney Police Department. Cheyenne was released back to her father. No charges will be filed in reference to this case out of our department at this time.