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Marietta Police Department Press Releases For The Week

Here are this week's press releases from the Marietta Police Department.

MARIETTA, OH — The Marietta Police Department just issued their news releases for the week of 4/27-5/3.


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Marietta Police Department
Marietta, OH 45750
Rodney A. Hupp, Chief of Police
Aaron M. Nedeff, Captain of Police

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4/27/21 10:40 am Bridgeport Equipment
21 004803
On April, 27, 2021 P50 responded to Bridgeport Equipment in reference to a theft. Upon arrival, P50 spoke to management, who advised that they had three (3) items stolen from them on April 21, 2021.


4/28/21 10:15 am Bridgeport Equipment
21 004847 15 Acme St
Marietta,OH 45750
On 04/28/21 P23 was dispatched to Bridgeport in regards to the report of the theft of a jump rope.

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4/28/21 2:00 pm Bridgeport Equipment
21 004855 15 Acma St
Marietta, OH 45750
On 04/28/21 P23 spoke with Bridgeport Equipment in regards to the theft of $55.87 worth of items.


4/28/21 4:41 pm Walmart
21 004860 804 Pike ST
Marietta, OH 45750
On 04/28/21 P23 was dispatched to Walmart regarding a shoplifting. Male subject was not ringing up all items in the self-checkout register.


4/30/21 4:26 pm Uhaul
21 004938 1342 Colegate
Marietta, OH 45750
On April 30, 2021 at 16:31 P52 took a report of a Uhaul truck stolen from 1342 Colegate Drive. A suspect was identified who resides in Beverly, Ohio. Beverly PD checked the address and found the Uhaul and the suspect. Uhaul picked up the truck and this case is still under investigation.


4/30/21 4:46 pm Walmart
21 004939
On April 30, 2021 P50 responded to Walmart in reference to a theft complaint. Upon arrival, P50 found that a female was putting two items together, but only paying for the bottom item while she was going through the self-checkout. Charges pending.


4/30/21 8:30 pm Barnhouse Shayla Lanee
21 004946 309 Maple St Up
Marietta, OH 45750
P74 met with a complainant at 309 Maple Street in reference to a stolen firearm. The firearm had been taken from her bedroom between 04/28/21 and 04/30/21.


5/1/21 12:39 am State of Ohio
21 004964
ON 050121 P65 conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of the Williamstown Bridge. During the stop, the odor of marijuana was detected and a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted. The search revealed 45.3 grams total of marijuana and also suspected cocaine. The operator, Zachary Lemley was charged with a traffic offense as well as possession of marijuana. The passenger, Kyle Shutts, was also charged with possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia. Further charges may arise after testing.


5/1/21 10:45 am Nichols Craig Allen
21 004995 325 S Seventh
Marietta, OH 45750
On 05/01/21 at 1045 hrs p68 responded to 432 E. Eighth St in reference to a theft complaint. Investigation is ongoing.


5/1/21 3:01 pm Striblin Jamey
21 005006 413 Virginia St
Marietta, OH 45750
On 050121 at 3:01 P.M., P25 was dispatched on station. The victim advised that he accidentally left his car unlocked in the 400-block of Virginia St. and two packages were taken.


21 005028 804 Pike Marietta, OH
On 05/01/21 P65 was dispatched to Walmart, 804 Pike Street, in reference to a female shoplifter who was failing to scan items she then bagged up. The female was identified and charges will be filed for theft.


5/2/21 8:08 am Preston Christian A
21 005048 877 Dodd Run Rd
Marietta, OH 45750
On 050221 at 0808HRS, S13, and P64 were dispatched to 736 Greene St. In reference to a reported DOA. Upon arrival, officers made contact with reporting party and spoke with several other parties. The deceased, a 39-year-old man was identified and was sent to Montgomery County for an autopsy. At this time this case remains under further investigation.


5/2/21 12:48 pm McCourt Leeann Alisha
21 005051 276 Ridgewood Dr APT I
Marietta, OH 45750
On 05/02/21 at 1248 hrs P68 responded to 276 Ridgewood Ct. Apt. I in reference to a theft. Investigation is being conducted.
5/2/21 8:01 pm Walmart
21 005064 804 Pike Marietta, OH


On 05/02/21, P65 was dispatched to Walmart, 804 Pike Street, in reference to a shoplifting complaint. Upon arrival and after the investigation, it was learned that a male had taken stickers off of 9 different less expensive items and placed them on more expensive items. The male then paid for the less expensive sticker and was stopped by APA. The male will be summoned on a charge of theft and is banned for life.


5/2/21 9:54 pm Walmart
21 005068 804 Pike Marietta, OH
On 05/02/21 at 2154, P52 responded to a theft from Walmart when a woman was caught not scanning all her items. She will be summoned for theft.


5/3/21 12:56 pm Snider Tasha Dawn
21 005096 736 Greene St 007
Marietta, OH 45750
On May 3RS, 2021, around 1256HRS, P66 was dispatched to 736 Greene St in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival and after investigation it was learned that Dustin Wade forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment. An argument took place during which Dustin kicked the victim’s dog and shoved her to the ground. When the victim tried calling for help, Dustin Wade grabbed the phone out of her hand trying to prevent her from calling 911, and fled. Later the same evening Wade returned and was captured and charged with domestic violence, burglary, menacing by stalking and disrupting public service, and resisting arrest.


5/3/21 2:11 pm Ogrady Timothy Wayne
21 005099 1209 Cisler Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
On 05/03/21 P23 spoke with the victim regarding his garage being entered and items taken.

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