Theft
On August 17, 2023 at 6:29 A police was dispatched to 401 Anderson Ave in reference to a theft from a vehicle. PO spoke with the victim, now known to the PO as Cody Davis. Cody informed the PO his work van, a 5 Star Heating and Cooling 2021 Nissan (PMR9478) was parked in his yard near the south side of his house. Cody said sometime between 10:00 PM on August 16, 2023 and 6:00 AM on August 17, 2023 an unknown suspect broke into the listed work van. Cody stated his van was locked before it was broken into. There were no signs of forced entry into the van. Cody told the PO he had just gotten the van the previous day and had never used it prior to that. Cody said although the van belongs to his employer, all the tools inside belong to him. Cody stated he had approximately $6,000 worth of power tools and HVAC equipment in the van that was stolen. Most of the power tools were Milwaukee brand and some of the HVAC equipment was oxygen tanks. There were also many other tool brands and items taken. The PO gave Cody his card and asked him to email him a list of the stolen items. As of August 18, 2023, Cody has not emailed the PO. The PO spoke to the neighbor at 403 Anderson Ave and he advised he noticed the side door to the van being open at 8:00 PM on August 16, 2023 but did not see anyone near it. The neighbors at 324, 327. 328, and 329 Anderson Ave advised they did not see anything. The neighbor at 328 Anderson Ave has cameras that face the roadway but not the van. The PO asked the subject at 328 Anderson Ave to review the video and get back with him if anything was located. As of August 18, 2023 the PO was not contacted regarding any video footage from this incident. Police has no suspects at this time.
Domestic Violence
On August 18, 2023 around 6:38 AM police was dispatched to 632 Gray Ave in reference to a domestic dispute between mother, Claudette Goodman, and her adult son, Justin Dispennette. The PO spoke with Justin and Claudette. Justin stated the argument was verbal only and started after he was awoken by Claudette yelling at him. Claudette advised she just wanted Justin to leave the residence. Justin left for a short time and stayed in his vehicle, located outside the residence. BCI only. No school aged children present.
Death
On August 18, 2023 at approximately 11:49 AM police was dispatched to 620 Central Avenue in reference to an individual thought to be deceased. The PO spoke with Greenville Rescue, who were already on scene. They advised the PO that they determined an elderly male inside of the residence to be deceased. Upon entering the residence the PO observed the elderly male along with two family members inside the residence. Coroner’s Investigator Joe Vanvickle arrived on the scene a short time later. The deceased was released to Zechar Bailey Funeral Home per the request of Coroner’s Investigator Vanvickle.
Pursuit
On August 18, 2023 at approximately 1:43 PM while on patrol police observed the listed 2005 Chevrolet Equinox traveling westbound in the 100 block of East Water Street. When police got behind the vehicle, it turned into the Maid-Rite parking lot on North Broadway. The PO checked the vehicle’s registration through LEADS/NCIC and learned the vehicle’s registration expired on 08/14/2023. The PO observed the vehicle exit the Maid Rite parking lot through the northern exit before making a right turn onto North Main Street. The PO observed the vehicle fail to use a turn signal while making a right turn onto Wayne Street. Police initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver. The PO observed a white female in the front passenger seat, and a white male in the backseat. The driver stated he didn’t have his driver’s license with him, and that his name is “David Atkinson” and that police can “check him”. The PO observed a purple Crown Royal bag in David’s sweater pocket. The PO then asked David to exit the vehicle, and David immediately put the vehicle into drive and began fleeing from the police. The PO activated the emergency siren and initiated a pursuit of the vehicle. David left the city’s limits and began traveling westbound on State Route 571 West at approximately 50MPH. David crossed the center line of the road and began traveling on the wrong side of the road by the Greenville Cemetery, causing three pedestrian vehicles to have to go into the grass and on the roadside to avoid being struck head-on by David’s vehicle. David accelerated to approximately 66MPH and crossed the center line again, causing another vehicle to have to travel onto the roadside to avoid being struck near the intersection of State Route 571 West and Daly Road. Upon reaching the intersection of State Route 571 West and Seiler Road, David swerved while crossing the centerline again, causing two more vehicles to have to swerve onto the roadside to avoid being struck. David traveled on the wrong side of the road from the intersection of State Route 571 West and Woodlane Road, to the intersection of State Route 571 West and Arnold Road, causing several more vehicles to travel off of the roadway to avoid being struck. Due to having identified David, having the license plate of the vehicle and David’s reckless driving, the PO terminated the pursuit at the intersection of State Route 571 West and Arnold Road, and David continued westbound on State Route 571 West. The PO then checked LEADS/NCIC and learned David has an active Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office felony warrant on a dangerous drugs offense with no bond. The PO also learned David’s driving privileges are suspended through Indiana. The PO checked David’s BMV image and confirmed him to be the driver of the vehicle. The registered owner of the vehicle, Chad Moore has a listed address of 105 Mckew Street in Ridgeville, Indiana. Dispatch contacted the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, and deputies responded to 105 Mckew Street, and learned the address is vacant. David has a listed address of 238 East Franklin Street in Winchester, Indiana. Dispatch contacted the Winchester Police Department, who responded to 238 East Franklin Street and learned that address is also vacant. No persons or property was harmed as a result from this incident. The distance traveled in the pursuit was approximately 2.2 miles. The maximum speeds obtained was approximately 66MPH. A DVD containing video of the incident was placed into property. This incident will be forwarded to the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office and charges are pending.
DUI
On August 19, 2023 around 12:48 AM police was dispatched to the Rural King parking lot, 695 Wagner Ave, in reference to a motorcycle wreck that took place there. The PO made contact with the complainant, Rileigh Norton. Rileigh informed police she was watching the listed vehicle, a black 2004 Honda Motorcycle, traveling westbound on E Russ Rd near the 1100 block. The listed motorcycle was being driven by a medium set 5’8″ white male with short hair. The motorcycle made a left hand turn from E Russ Rd into the parking lot of Rural King. The driver made a wide turn and struck some farm equipment that was on display on the North side of the building. The driver was picked up shortly after by a male and a female in a black SUV and left the area without reporting the accident. Rileigh left the area and the PO approached the motorcycle that was standing near the lawn equipment. The PO noticed a large dent on the right side of the gas tank and noticed the pegs were bent. The PO ran the license plate on the motorcycle (KOZ32) and it returned to Izaiah Parkman. The license plates on the vehicle did not match the motorcycle so the PO ran the vin. The vin was found to have no registered owner or title match to it. The PO noticed there was a King Kutter 6′ yard rake that had been scratched from where the motorcycle had struck it. The PO attempted to make contact with Izaiah to question him about the accident. While waiting to make contact the PO was approached by Austin Parkman. Austin informed police he was at Sloopy’s Bar and is generally the primary driver of the motorcycle. Austin told police someone must have taken from the bar without his permission. When asked, Austin told police it was the suspect, Colton Fuller. Austin lives with Colton and he stated he must have taken the keys to the motorcycle sometime recently. The PO was told the motorcycle belongs to Izaiah. After being unable to make contact with Izaiah, the PO told Austin to have him contact police if he wanted to charge Colton with stealing the motorcycle. Austin said he was going to contact Colton over the phone and asked him about the accident. Austin allowed the PO to listen in on the conversation he had with Colton. When he was able to reach Colton over the phone, Austin asked where were the keys to his bike. Colton can be heard saying they were in his pocket. Austin asked what happened? Colton said he tried to turn into Rural King parking lot to turn around and when he did he took the turn wide and hit his right knee on some farm equipment causing a bad injury to his leg and face. Colton stated he would have brought the bike back but he couldn’t move the bike. Colton was picked up by a guy named “Nate” and transported back to 746 Martin St where he resides. With the report of Colton’s injuries the PO went to 746 Martin St to speak with Colton about the accident and check for injuries. When police arrived the PO was told Colton was no longer there and had fled. Approximately 20 minutes later dispatch received a call advising that Colton had returned to the residence and needed medical aid. The PO responded back to 746 Marin St where he located Colton. Colton had a cut on his nose, eyebrow, and and a large hole taken out of his right knee cap area. Colton had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage around his person and glassy, bloodshot eyes. Colton agreed to go to the hospital with Greenville Township Rescue Squad. The PO followed Squad to the hospital where he asked if Colton would be willing to perform a field sobriety test. Colton agreed. Given Colton’s physical state the PO elected only to perform the eye nystagmus test, which he performed poorly on. The PO was able to get all 6 clues when performing the test. Colton told police he had drank 6 beers prior to the accident. Colton also admitted to crashing the motorcycle after he had turned into the Rural King parking lot. Colton told police multiple times he just took the turn too wide. Colton was read and shown the BMV2255 form and asked if he would submit to a blood analysis test. Colton agreed to the test and signed the BMV2255 form. A phlebotomist at the hospital drew the blood and it was taken as property. Colton was issued a citation for OVI and operating a motorcycle without an endorsement. Colton was left in the hospitals care. The blood was taken back to the Greenville PD where it was placed into property along with cruiser video from patrol car 1931. The blood will be sent to the Miami Valley Regional Crime lab for further analysis. The PO contacted Rural King and notified them of the damage to their yard rake.
Theft
On August 19th, 2023 police was dispatched to 609 Walnut St #14 in reference to a theft complaint. Dispatched advised a female took a pair of shoes out of the laundry room to the 609 Walnut apartments. While enroute dispatch advised that the suspect was walking away from the scene and the victim’s boyfriend was following her. The PO observed a female, Carla Wintrow, matching the description dispatch gave. Carla was walking off of Walnut St and turned eastbound onto Martin. The PO went to turn around and observed a male, whom he now know to be Dustin Kendrick, the victims boyfriend following Carla. The PO stopped and spoke to a very agitated Carla. When the PO asked Carla what was going on she stated that Kendrick was following her and that she doesn’t steal. When asked if she took shoes she stated again that she doesn’t steal. Carla stated several times to check the cameras and that she did not take the shoes. Carla eventually threw a duffle bag down she was carrying and stated police could search it. While searching the bag Carla asked if they had a receipt for the shoes. Carla eventually stated that the shoes were in the laundry room on the floor and no one was in there. Carla stated that they were unsupervised and it was not theft because they don’t have a receipt. The PO located the shoes in question that were described in Carla’s bag. The PO went and spoke with Danniel Elliot the owner of the shoes and victim. Elliot advised she put her shoes in the dryer 6:00PM to 6:30PM. Elliot said at approximately 7:00 PM she went back to the dryer and only one of her pair of shoes were in the dryer and that Puma’s were missing. Elliot completed a witness statement and victims right form as well as given her proper paperwork. The PO spoke with Kendrick who advised that he went down to the laundry room to check on the shoes and noticed a pair was missing. Kendrick stated that he contacted the landlord and advised him of the situation and asked if he could check the cameras. Kendrick stated that he went back into the laundry room and saw Carla. Kendrick advised he asked Carla if she saw anyone take the shoes and she said no. Kendrick said he left then went back to the laundry room and stated that Carla was stuffing things into her bag. Kendrick stated that he asked if he could check her bag and Carla freaked out and then left. Kendrick refused to fill out a witness statement. Carla was issued a citation for 2913.02 A 1 Theft an M-1. Carla was advised of her mandatory court date and time and was released. On August 20th, 2023 the PO made contact with the owner, Cheri Leonard, of 609 Walnut St. Leonard has footage of the laundry room but doesn’t have an angle of the dryer that had the shoes in question. You can see Carla carry what appears to be the shoes from out of frame and stuff them in her bag. Leonard was unable to get police a copy of the footage at the time of writing this report. The shoes were returned to the owner.
Wanted Person/Fugitive from Justice
On August 20, 2023 at approximately 5:11 PM police observed a silver Saturn traveling East on Russ Road bearing Ohio registration JXU4875. The PO checked the registration and learned that the registered owners driving privileges were suspended. The PO also observed the driver to match the physical description of the registered owner. The PO initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, who identified himself as Shawn Cooper. The PO advised Shawn the reason for the stop. Shawn advised that he was not the registered owner but admitted he did not have a valid drivers license either. Shawn also stated the there was marijuana in the vehicle. The PO checked Shawn and learned that his driving privileges were under 3 suspensions. The PO also learned that Shawn has an active arrest warrant through the Boone County Kentucky Sheriffs Office for Failure to Appear on Child Support with a $27,000 bond. The warrant was confirmed and Shawn was placed under arrest and into handcuffs. During a probable cause search of the vehicle, a small amount of marijuana was located and disposed of. Another PO transported Shawn to the Darke County jail where he was released to jail staff. Shawn was also issued a traffic citation for Driving Under Suspension.