Greenville Police
Two adults cited for child abuse 

GREENVILLE - On July 5 a child victim was brought into the Greenville Police Department by her father and step-mother. They reported that her mother, Kimberly Durst, dropped her off the previous day and stated she had paddled the child and “got a little carried away,” that the child had a bruise on her bottom. The step-mother saw the top of a bruise above her pants but did not inspect the child at the time. When it was time for the child to take a bath she saw the bruises and contacted police. Police, in turn, contact Darke County Children Services. Photos were taken of the bruises, including abdomen, right upper arm, top and lower backside, buttocks, upper legs and forehead. Photos were also taken of two wooden slates, with and without scales. The child stated that her mom, Durst, busted her butt while Dustin Kiser held her on Durst’s lap. She said the use wooden paddles. One has holes in it. She said they were mad at her for talking. She told police they use the paddle on their three-year-old and their six-year-old but not they’re one-year-old because “he is Dustin’s buddy.” The Children Services representative then went to 300 S. Ohio St. Apt. 1, and spoke with Kim, Dustin and Kim’s mother Cheryl Durst. No injuries were found on the other children. Durst and Kiser gave reasons for the punishments; Durst admitted to spanking the child but denied getting “carried away;” Kiser denied slamming the child’s head into any boards. Durst took the officer to 119 Tillman Ave. to collect two wooden slats. One slat was 33 inches long, the other 39 inches long. Durst and Kiser were cited for child abuse. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

On July 2 Greenville police was dispatched to 330 N. Harrison Ave. in reference to a domestic violence dispute. Randy Cullom was outside and had lacerations on both sides of his right arm. He appeared intoxicated. Cullom said he had the cuts because he punched out a window following a fight with his girlfriend Deserray Glass. The officer went to 300 N. Harrison Ave. to speak with Glass. She said Cullom had punched her in the chest and on both sides of her face. Her chest appeared blotchy and there were bruises on the right and left sides of her face. Glass locked Cullom out of the house after he exited for fear he would return and strike her again. This was when he broke the window. Cullom was transported to Wayne Hospital for treatment of cuts, then cited for domestic violence and transported to Darke County Jail. 

OVI 

Following an argument with his girlfriend, Stephanie Todd, Christopher L. Hallmark got into his vehicle and attempted to back out, striking a fence in the apartment parking lot at 1107 Front St, Apt. A. He then pulled forward, striking his girlfriend’s vehicle. He then parked the vehicle in front of the residence. Todd told the officer she advised Hallmark not to drive due to drinking. A field sobriety test was given; and Hallmark admitted to consuming alcohol. He was arrested and charged with OVI, pending the results of a urine test. He was then released to Todd’s custody. 

ARREST WARRANTS 

On July 7 officers responded to a complaint of juveniles being in South Park after dark. The officer spoke to Marcus Stump and Joshua Baker, both over 18. Baker was discovered to have an active bench warrant for non-support. He was placed under arrest and transported to Darke County Jail. Stump was advised of the park hours and sent on his way. 

On July 4 Matthew Bowlin, known to have an active bench warrant for Failure to Appear on charges of underage drinking, was observed by a Greenville police officer. He was placed into handcuffs and transported to the Darke County Jail. 

THEFT 

On July 7 Brad Kennedy called Greenville Police on a theft complaint. He advised his father, Dean Kennedy, lived in Treaty Manor. On June 1 his father was transported to Wayne Hospital and then to Miami Valley. On June 7 he was transported to Oakwood Village Rehab Center in Springfield. Due to his medical issues, an individual was given Power of Attorney (POA) to handle his finances. The son’s wife, Jamie, works at the rehab center and found a problem when applying for Medicaid. Dean receives money from the VA, metropolitan housing and food stamps, and a check from a trust company every month. Dean’s rent at Treaty Manor had not been paid. Dean’s vehicle insurance had been cancelled in June. The location of Dean’s vehicle is unknown. An accident settlement totaling $68,000 is missing and the bank where the money had been deposited says that Dean owes them money. Brad was advised to make copies of all transactions and retrieve and make copies of all text messages for the police. 

Published courtesy of The Early Bird