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Police Beat
Suspect
assaults former girlfriend; youth drug offenses
On March 6 police were dispatched to a residence by the victim who said she had been
assaulted by former boyfriend Justin Dispennette. The victim said
Dispennette had knocked on her bedroom window and insisted she let him
in or he would damage her vehicle and break windows of her residence.
She went to the front door to check on her vehicle; Dispennette
reportedly pushed her back into her residence. She told him not to come
in but he entered without permission. He called her names then grabbed
her wrist, bent her fingers, causing pain and spit on her. He also
knocked over a table and damaged some items. Dispennette left after the
victim said she was calling 9-1-1, and caused damage to her vehicle.
When asked why Dispennette would do that she said she thought he might
incorrectly believe she is pregnant by another former boyfriend, and is
mad because he still wants to be “with her.” Dispennette has an active
arrest warrant for Failure to Appear for sentencing on an assault
charge; this incident will be forwarded to the Prosecutor’s office for
Aggravated Burglary and Criminal Mischief charges.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On March 10 police responded to Family Dollar, 300 Martin St.,
regarding a fight between Cody Smith and Jeremiah Younker. Reportedly
Smith and some friends were walking in the 100 block of 12th Street
when Smith commented he’d like to fight Younker. Chris Garland went to
Younker’s address, in the same area, knocked on the door and told
Younker Smith wanted to fight him. Younker went to Smith who said he
wanted to fight but not at that time. They exchanged words then began
to fight. Smith was struck several times then fled the area to Family
Dollar to call police. Both were cited for disorderly conduct.
YOUTH/DRUGS
On March 3 police were dispatched to Greenville High School regarding
two students found in possession of marijuana. One student, a female,
was cited for possession of marijuana and the other, a male, was cited
for possession of drug paraphernalia.
On March 4 police were dispatched to Greenville High School regarding a
student with marijuana in his possession. The substance tested positive
for marijuana; the student was cited for possession.
THEFT
On March 8 police were dispatched to 520 Front St. regarding a theft.
The victim advised the suspect had asked him to take a look at her car;
when he did he removed his wallet in order to crawl underneath the car.
During this time he thought he observed the suspect picking up the
wallet and going into her apartment. When he confirmed it was missing
he went to the apartment and demanded the wallet back, including the
$496 that was in it. She claimed she didn’t know anything about it and
left in her vehicle. Instead of calling the police at that time he
called her and told her to return the wallet and money. She eventually
did, minus $279. According to the suspect, the victim had come to her
place for intercourse and when he took his pants off the wallet fell
out. The suspect offered to pay him back despite saying she never took
the money. The officer will speak to the Law Director about pursuing
charges.
On March 10 police responded to 333 E. Third St. regarding theft of a
Social Security debit card. Ashley Hughes said she had not seen her
card for several days; it was supposed to have $309 in it. She
contacted S.S. who said it had a zero balance and advised they would
close the account and send her a new card. They also told Hughes if she
filed a police report they could reimburse her for the $309. They were
unable to tell her where or when the card had been used. No suspects.
On Feb. 14 police were dispatched to Magic Touch Nail Salon, 128 E. 4th
St., regarding theft of services. The owner, Xue Mei Raun, advised a
woman, later identified as Lena Colamarino, had her nails done at a
cost of $49.25. The suspect provided a debit card which was declined.
She told Raun she’d get another card from her vehicle but instead left
without paying. Colamarino was identified on a video and her vehicle
license number had been noted. Police attempted contact with the
suspect multiple times and, at one point reached her and advised her
she would be cited for theft. On March 8 Colamarino paid the account in
full. She will still be issued a citation for theft.
WARRANT
On March 8 police were dispatched to 623 Washington Ave. about Michael
West, who had a warrant from the police department for failure to
appear on theft charges. West’s wife said he was in the restroom and
gave officers permission to check. He wasn’t there. West’s wife gave
permission for them to search the residence. West was found in a
bedroom closet behind clothing. He was arrested and transported to
Darke County jail.
SHOPLIFTING
On March 1 police were dispatched to Walmart, 1501 Wagner Ave.
regarding a theft complaint. An unknown male allegedly selected four
Graco pack and play cribs, placed them in a shopping cart and left the
store without paying. The suspect left in a white Chevrolet pickup with
sun roof, partial license plate FRF. Nothing further at this time.
On March 6 police were dispatched to Walmart, 1501 Wagner Ave.
regarding a theft and possible trespassing complaint. An employee
observed the suspect, Kyle Cross, as someone with a possible trespass
against him. When Cross was approached he handed a battery charger to a
Black and Decker drill to the employee and admitted to stealing the
item. Cross reportedly admitted to being a drug user and was going to
sell the item for cash or drugs. Cross was cited for theft and
trespassing.
On March 4 police were dispatched to Walmart, 1501 Wagner Ave.
regarding a theft by the suspect, Bruce Baldridge. Baldridge was
observed on video leaving the store with two Shark Vacuum cleaners
without paying for them. Baldridge then entered a gold 4-door vehicle,
matching a known vehicle driven by Stan Richards. A few hours later,
Baldridge was back in the store but left in a hurry when he noticed a
Walmart employee following him. He got into the same gold vehicle which
then head toward Tractor Supply. Police made contact with Baldridge and
Richards there. Baldridge had a warrant on him so he was arrested and
released to a Sheriff’s Office unit. Richards was questioned about the
incident and admitted he “assumed” the items were not purchased.
Richards was cited for Complicity and Baldridge was cited for Theft and
Trespassing.
On March 6 police were dispatched to Circle Mart, 100 E. Main St.,
regarding a theft of gasoline. A white male came in and prepaid for $10
worth of gas. The computers were down and the pump didn’t automatically
shut off. The suspect pumped $89 worth of fuel then left. Nothing
further at this time.
On Feb. 24 police were dispatched to Walmart, 1501 Wagner Ave.
regarding a theft complaint. The victim, Katara Dils, said she dropped
her wallet when exiting her vehicle and when she went back to retrieve
it, $187 and a debit card were missing. Nothing further at this time.
Published courtesy
of The Early Bird
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