On February 21, 2023 at approximately 0447 hours, Darke County Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Worth Road and Pickett Raod, Union City, Ohio in reference to a shots fired complaint.
Preliminary investigation revealed Curtis Paynter (40) of Union City, OH was waiting at the above intersection for what he believed to be his ex-girlfriend to return property to him. Derrick Saintignon (46), showed up at the intersection with Mr. Paynter’s property, thus leading to an argument.
Investigation shows Mr. Paynter threw a rock at Mr. Saintingnon’s vehicle to which Mr. Saintingnon believed Mr. Paynter was shooting at him. Mr. Saintingnon retrieved a 12-gauge shotgun and fired one round into the air before leaving the area.
This case remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and will be sent to the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office to be reviewed for potential charges.