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Nail gun injury, traffic stops lead to OVI arrests

On March 26 police were dispatched to 412 Armstrong St. regarding Christopher Schlamb allegedly intoxicated and having taken Klonopin to kill himself. When officers arrived they spoke with Schlamb who said he was working on home repair and did not want to harm himself. He said he’d been drinking and did take Klonopin but only what was prescribed. On March 24 the Klonopin prescription bottle was filled with 60 pills. On March 26 approximately 17 pills were left. Schlamb said some had been put in another bottle at home. As he was being interviewed he had trouble standing and had to be helped to keep from falling. Schlamb cooperated with Township Rescue, stating he did not want to harm himself and did not want to go to the hospital. He signed a refusal for treatment. All parties left the residence. As officers were entering their vehicles, Schlamb’s son approached them saying the defendant had just shot himself in the hand with a nail gun. Police re-entered as Schlamb was removing the nail with a pair of pliers. Greenville Rescue returned then transported Schlamb to Wayne ER for treatment and evaluation. The son and Schlamb’s wife said they witnessed him purposely shoot himself; he had also allegedly taken approximately 15 Klonopin with a beer prior to the arrival of police, stating he wanted to hurt himself and had nothing left. Schlamb was issued a misdemeanor citation for Disorderly Conduct. It was later increased to a 4th degree Misdemeanor for being within a school safety zone. He was released to Wayne Hospital waiting to be seen by Mental Health.

JUVENILE

On March 24 police were called to the food bank, 400 Markwith Ave., regarding a fight between a mother and daughter. Police found the victim and her juvenile daughter arguing in a vehicle. The victim stated she took her daughter’s cell phone away and told her to go to the car. The juvenile bit her upper right arm causing a large bruise. The victim hit her daughter in the face to get her off of her. The daughter hit her mother in the side of the face with her fist, causing swelling and red marks. Photos were taken. Witness statements were taken. The juvenile was arrested for Domestic Violence and transported to Darke County Juvenile Court.

On March 24 police were dispatched to Greenville High School regarding an intoxicated student. When police arrived the officer could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage. The student had bloodshot eyes. The juvenile admitted to drinking vodka mixed with lemonade. Juvenile Probation had arrived and took a portable breath test. The results measured .08. The student was cited for under-age consumption and released to his grandmother.

On March 19 police were dispatched to 604 E. Water regarding damage to a vehicle. Police spoke with the juvenile victim who drives the damaged vehicle. It appeared someone had taken a metal object and damaged the vehicle from the front passenger side door to the rear quarter panel. The juvenile told police of an incident involving two juveniles at Greenville High School and indicated who he thought were possible suspects. A message was left with the high school for information on the students.

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