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Police Beat
Busy week for Greenville police with assaults and child endangering

On June 21 Marcie Manning, 430 E. Fifth St., called to report a small boy walked into her apartment. She had no idea who the child was and she could not understand him. The child had only a pull-up diaper that was soiled with loose stools and urine. He had a backpack with miscellaneous clothing inside. One officer transported the child to the police department while another canvassed the neighborhood. Darke County Childrens Services was contacted and a representative arrived with clothing and a clean diaper. No calls were received reporting a missing child. Juvenile Courts Judge Jason Aslinger gave permission for DCCS to take the child into custody; he was taken to the representative’s office. Digital images had been taken of the child and mailed to the media, and the Family Health Center for the staff. Approximately four hours later, Tyler Kissinger, 427-1/2 E. Fourth St., contacted the police and said his son had gotten out of the house while he was sleeping. Kissinger identified the boy as his son and said he had thought his roommate Zach Gore was watching the boy and Kissinger’s daughter. The daughter had been placed in a crib; and was soaked with urine. It was noted she had been unattended for approximately six hours. Children’s Services was called for removal of the girl. The apartment was scattered with clothing and miscellaneous trash. The door to the apartment had a broken plastic child proof handle and only contained a door knob lock. Kissinger was cited for Child Endangering.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

On June 24, police were dispatched to 315 13th St. for a domestic dispute. The victim, Christina Shepherd, was in the rear of an ambulance. She advised that she and the suspect, Todd Pitman, who was father of her unborn child, were having an argument. Shepherd said she last heard Pitman state “I said so” and then was on the couch in pain on the right side of her stomach. She said he kept yelling and her, then the next thing she remember was speaking with a paramedic. Pitman denied striking Shepherd, stating he’d been charged with domestic violence before but had never been convicted. Shepherd’s 5-year-old daughter said Pitman had punched Shepherd in the stomach. At Wayne Emergency it was determined Shepherd had a red mark 4 to 5 inches long on the right side of her stomach where she was complaining of the most pain. Pitman was arrested for Domestic Violence and transported to the Darke County Jail.

ASSAULT

On June 28, police were dispatched to Hummers, 644 Wagner Ave., for a fight in progress. Two females and one male had entered the bar and one of the females got into an argument with a patron. When Hummers owner, Tanya Niswonger, broke the argument up and asked the woman to leave, she was struck in the head with a beer bottle. The other female struck Niswonger again during the struggle. As the bartender, Matt Fullenkamp, attempted to separate the females, the male who came in with the women kicked the left side of Fullenkamp’s face and knocked him unconscious. Another patron, Steven Smith, also attempted to break the altercations up and was punched in the face. The male also struck another patron, Mark Heiser, in the face. The three suspects then left the scene, reportedly in a white Cadillac. Niswonger, Fullenkamp and Heiser had visible injuries. Greenville Twp. Rescue was called to the scene and Heiser transported to Wayne ER for treatment. Both Niswonger and Fullenkamp refused transport at the time, but were advised to seek medical attention at Wayne Hospital.

On June 29, police responded to 308 S. Broadway for a physical altercation occurring between several individuals in the parking lot off Third Street. On arrival police observed Victoria Hobbs lying on the ground with a possible suspect also on the ground. The victim’s father, Wes Hobbs, was standing over the suspect. Witnesses, all related to Hobbs, said the suspect and the father had gotten into a verbal altercation after which the suspect went to his truck, pulled out a golf club and hit Victoria in the head with it. The father was also struck, but then struck the suspect multiple times, eventually grabbing the golf club. A bartender at Sportzters, also on S. Broadway, said that the suspect had been ordered out of the bar earlier. Both Victoria and Wes received medical attention at Wayne Hospital. The suspect refused medical attention. The officer indicated he was going to get additional statements and check for a possible video but that charges will be pending.

On June 30, police responded to Danny’s Bar, 308 S. Broadway, for a fight in progress. There was an altercation between Harmon and Chris Vanata. Christine Dufer attempted to break up the fight; both Dufer and Chris had injuries requiring medical attention. Charges may be pending later. Officers were also advised of another assault that had taken place with a knife. Officers found a knife with blood on it in the north end of the parking lot behind Danny’s. The knife was taken as evidence but at this time there is no suspect or victim.

ARREST WARRANTS

On June 28, police were dispatched to Hotrods & Harleys, 1240 Russ Road, for a fight in progress. The suspect, Thomas Boner, was found to have an active GPD arrest warrant for Failure to Appear for a probation revocation hearing for DUI and DUS (Suspension). He was arrested and during the pat-down a substance resembling marijuana and a smoking pipe were found. He was transported to Darke County Jail, and also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and drugs.

On June 28, police were dispatched to 726 Central Ave. on a “Keep the Peace” request. At that time it was determined that Melissa A. Miller had an active felony warrant out of Miami Co. for burglary. She was arrested and transported to the Miami Co. line where custody was transferred to Miami Co.

On June 28, police were dispatched to 503 E. Third St. that Darke County Adult Probation had Dolly Bailey in custody regarding an active warrant. It was for Failure to Appear regarding domestic violence. Bailey was arrested and transported to Darke County Jail.

BAD CHECKS

The manager at Readmore Hallmark, 524 S. Broadway, filed a Bad Check report on Jeanna L. Boner, 248 Fairview Ave., for a $101.63 check that had been returned from the bank. A certified letter had been sent to Boner requesting remittance in cash or Cashier’s Check by May 29. Defendant was served on June 27 at her home address of 323 Vine St.

VANDALISM

On June 28, police were dispatched to Hummers, 644 Wagner Ave., regarding a fight. The suspects had left in the direction of Rhoades Ave. in a white Cadillac. The defendant, Heather Werner, was seen exiting the passenger side of the Cadillac. Shawn Bowles exited the driver’s side and ran. Werner started to walk back to Hummers, was told to stop but didn’t. At that time she was placed in handcuffs. Defendant had strong odor of alcohol and her speech was slurred. The officer then placed Werner in the back of the cruiser while he checked to see if the vehicle they were in was stolen or if there was damage at Hummers. The defendant slipped out of her handcuffs and started hitting the window of the cruiser. She was told to stop and handcuffed again. She slipped out of them again and continued hitting the window, knocking it off its track. Werner was placed under arrest for Felony Vandalism and transported to Darke County Jail.

BURGLARY/THEFT

On June 29, Carl M. Henninger, 424 Front St., contacted police regarding a burglary. He said his window air conditioner had been pushed into his living room where his PS3, games and controller were found missing. Front and back doors were locked. He thought entry had been made through after the removal of the air conditioner. Henninger indicated a possible suspect, but the individual was not available for questioning. There were no witnesses.

On June 30, Karen R. Nealeigh reported that her car had been broken into while she was at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 131 E. Fourth St. The front passenger window had been broken out and her purse, which had been sitting on the floorboard, had been stolen. The purse contained credit cards, cell phone, driver’s license and other information. There are no suspects or witnesses.


 
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