10/19/2026
SHERIFF’S REPORTS
Oct. 12th, 2026 @ 0800 hrs to Oct. 19th, 2026 @ 0800 hrs
Calls For Service: 156
Incident Reports: 52
10/12/2026 @ 0820 hrs. Sheriff's Office was contacted for a possible old military explosive device located on a landowners’ property. Photographs of the device were forwarded to a deputy from the landowner and Columbus Bomb Squad was then contacted for assistance. Columbus Bomb Squad arrived on scene and disposed of the device.
10/12/2026 @ 0848 hrs. a deputy and EMS responded to a Craigo Rd address in regards to a welfare check. On scene, the person was found to be ok.
10/12/2026 @ 1115 hrs. a deputy assisted the Humane Society in Piedmont in regards to the welfare of animals. On scene, the animals were found to be in good health with all humane needs met.
10/12/2026 @ 1413 hrs. a deputy responded to Miric's Ridge Rd in regards to a deactivated cell phone calling 9-1-1. The area was patrolled and no emergency was located.
10/13/2026 @ 0251 hrs. deputies responded to a Rabbit Rd. address for an individual threatening self-harm. The subject was transported to the hospital for an evaluation.
10/13/2026 @ 0854 hrs. deputies were dispatched to a Miller Station Rd address in regards to a welfare check. The person was located and found to be ok.
10/13/2026 @ 1119 hrs. a deputy was dispatched to the Government Center in Cadiz for a general complaint.
10/13/2026 @ 1327 hrs. a deputy was dispatched to Moravian Trail Rd in regards to an abandoned vehicle on private property.
10/13/2026 @ 1401 hrs. a subject contacted the Sheriff's Office to report a family member missing. The subject in question was later located.
10/13/2026 @ 1544 hrs. a subject called 911 and stated they committed a homicide, and was located at the Freeport baseball fields. Upon arrival, Anthony Unkefer was located and identified as the caller. Anthony Unkefer was arrested and charged with Making False Alarms, Inducing Panic, and a parole violation.
10/13/2026 @ 1601 hrs. deputies were dispatched to a Bakers Rd (Hopedale) address for a child custody issue. Information obtained for a report.
10/13/2026 @1806 hrs. Julia Robinson was cited for speeding by a deputy out of a traffic stop on Cadiz Steubenville Road.
10/13/2026 @1819 hrs. Sheena Albaugh was cited for a speeding by a deputy out of a traffic stop on Cadiz Steubenville Rd.
10/13/2026 @ 1930 hrs. an individual called the Sheriff's Office in regards to a friend possibly being scammed. Information gathered for a report, with an investigation pending.
10/13/2026 @ 1950 hrs. a deputy was dispatched with EMS to an East Main Street (Freeport) establishment, for an elderly individual at the location very confused. Upon arrival and further investigation, the individual was found to be missing out of Columbus, and in an altered mental status. The individual was then transported to the hospital for an evaluation. Columbus Police, along with the individual’s family was notified.
10/13/2026 @ 2026 hrs. Haley Mays was cited for a failure to reinstate license violation by a deputy out of a traffic stop on Lincoln Ave.
10/14/2026 @ 0042 hrs. a vehicle was towed from the intersection of St. Rt. 51 and County Rd. 51 that was a road hazard.
10/14/2026 @ 0212 hrs. Justin Sears was cited for illegal transportation of ma*****na by a deputy out of a traffic stop in Scio.
10/14/2026 @ 0213 hrs. Justin Hayhurst and Cristen Snowden were arrested for drug paraphernalia, possession, violation of a protection order and illegal camping by a deputy out of a suspicious vehicle investigation on Willis Run Road.
10/14/2026 @ 0544 hrs. Ruth Riehl was cited for speeding by a deputy out of a traffic stop on Cadiz-Steubenville Road.
10/14/2026 @ 0549 hrs. a deputy investigated a complaint of a tanker truck stuck on private property. Information was gathered for a report.
10/14/2026 @ 1049 hrs. a subject came to the Sheriff's Office to report a protection order violation. Information was gathered for a report.
10/14/2026 @ 1257 hrs. a deputy checked two suspicious persons in Harrisville at the Jefferson County line. They were found to be ok.
10/14/2026 @ 1633 hrs. deputies were dispatched to a Cadiz Dennison Rd address for a dispute. Parties were separated with one individual leaving before deputies arrived. Information obtained for a report.
10/14/2026 @ 1912 hrs. deputies responded to a Yager Rd. address for a domestic violence complaint. Timothy Markwell II was arrested for Domestic Violence.
10/14/2026 @ 1923 hrs. an individual came to the Sheriff's Office to file a scam complaint. Information gathered for a report.
10/14/2026 @ 2010 hrs. a deputy was dispatched to a Cadiz Dennison Rd establishment for suspicious individuals on the property. Upon arrival, the premises with searched, and no one was located. Information report generated for documentation.
10/15/2026 @ 0537 hrs. Owen Allison was cited for a red-light violation by a Deputy out of a traffic stop Main Street in Scio.
10/15/2026 @ 1332 hrs. a deputy was dispatched to a Davis Street (Tippecanoe) address for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, parties were separated. Information obtained for a report.
10/15/2026 @ 1443 hrs. a deputy was dispatched to a Conotton Rd address for a general complaint. Information was gathered for a report.
10/15/2026 @1954 hrs. John Mcafee was arrested by a deputy at a residence in the Village of Jewett for a active warrant out of Harrison County.
10/15/2026 @ 1958 hrs. a deputy and Cadiz Police handled a dispute at a high school sporting event. One individual was cited for disorderly conduct by Cadiz Police.
10/15/2026 @ 2033 hrs. a deputy was dispatched to Buxton Rd for a suspicious vehicle(s) compliant. Information was gathered for a report.
10/16/2026 @ 1308 hrs. a subject contacted the Sheriff's Office to file a report about a potential no contact order violation. Information was gathered for a report.
10/16/2026 @ 2237 hrs. Douglas A. Stimpert was arrested on a bench warrant from Harrison County Common Pleas Court, and transported to the Harrison County Jail.
10/16/2026 @ 2339 hrs. deputies and EMS were dispatched to a Briar Rd residence for a deceased person. Upon arrival and further investigation, no foul play is suspected. The Harrison County Coroner’s Office was also on scene.
10/17/2026 @ 0636 hrs. a deputy investigated a suspicious vehicle complaint on McClintlock Road. Vehicle was located, and the subject was trespassed from the property.
10/17/2026 @ 1347 hrs. deputies assisted Jefferson County regarding a missing person report in Harrisville.
10/17/2026 @ 1758 hrs. Roger Tipton was arrested by deputies on a bench warrant out of Harrison County.
10/17/2026 @ 1858 hrs. Coda Boyd was cited for speeding, headlights required, and willful or wanton disregard of safety by a deputy out of a traffic stop on Cadiz-Piedmont Road.
10/17/2026 @ 2036 hrs. a deputy was dispatched to the 250 / 151 park and ride, to meet with individuals wishing to report a verbal dispute at another location. Information gathered for a report.
10/17/2026 @ 2126 hrs. a deputy assisted Cadiz Police in locating a runaway / unruly juvenile on Barricklow Rd. Cadiz Police is handling the incident.
10/18/2026 @ 0224 hrs. a deputy assisted a disabled motorist on Blairmont Road.
10/18/2026 @ 0405 hrs. deputies responded to a Main St. Deersville address for a domestic dispute. One individual left prior to arrival. Information was gathered for a report.
10/18/2026 @ 0834 hrs. a deputy patrolled High St Rd & Henderson Ridge Rd (Shortcreek Twp) in regards to speeding trucks.
10/18/2026 @ 1341 hrs. a deputy responded to an Eastport Rd. Scio address for a vandalism complaint. Information was gathered for a report.
10/19/2026 @ 0418 hrs. Trenton Sandy was cited for failure to wear a safety belt by a deputy out of a traffic stop on Cadiz-Steubenville Rd.
10/19/2026 @ 0432 hrs. Ryan Pitel was cited for speeding by a deputy out of a traffic stop on Cadiz-Steubenville Rd.