Police/Sheriff’s Reports Jan. 1-14, 2023

Pickerington Police

January 1

4:15 p.m. Police were called to Cali Tacos for a domestic dispute. The wife alleged that her husband unhooked her car battery. The husband alleged that his wife hit him.

January 2

6:49 p.m. Three males and three females, all suspected to be juveniles, allegedly left Roosters without paying. They fled in a gray Kia which Dublin Police had reported stolen.

January 3

12:01 a.m. A Lima couple and their seven children (ages two to fourteen) were asked to leave their room at Best Western. Allegedly, the couple asked for extra pillows which the front desk denied, so they broke into a nearby room for pillows and extra linens.

January 4

6:55 a.m. A man reported that his car was stolen from outside his Sycamore Creek home. His keys had been in the vehicle. Two Geiger counters were in the vehicle.

January 5

8:30 p.m. Two vehicles were broken into behind Roosters.

January 6

8:51 a.m. A Pickerington woman reported that a recruiter named “Nancy Erickson” told her that “Valitacell” had offered her a data entry position. Erickson told the woman that she would need special equipment to work remotely. “SRC Holdings Corporation” mailed the woman a check for $4,955.00 to deposit into her account. Erickson then instructed the woman to download a telegram to speak with Valitacell’s hiring manager, “Alex Prock”.

Prock had the woman sign documents tell him her social security number. He explained that the various equipment pieces that she needed must be ordered from multiple vendors. The vendors accepted different forms of payment. The woman was instructed to mail three $1,000 money orders to “Karen Figueroa” in Houston, then send the remaining $1,955 via Zelle to “Jennifer Jelnek” and “Shawn Stewart”.

After sending the payments, the Pickerington woman’s bank notified her that the check from “SRC Holdings Corporation” was fraudulent.

January 6

9:01 a.m. A catalytic converter was taken from a vehicle parked for a few weeks at the Sherman Center lot.

2:44 p.m. Teenage boys were smoking marijuana in a car parked behind Big Lots.

January 7

12:23 a.m. An officer witnessed a minivan run off the road and crash into a mound of construction dirt near Ohio Health. A 41-year-old Pickerington man with a busted lip allegedly staggered from the vehicle and told the officer, “I almost made it.”

When asked if he was intoxicated, the man replied, “there’s no doubt about that.” When asked how much he had drunk, the man answered, “an inappropriate amount”.

2:56 a.m. A 40-year-old Columbus man was arrested after he allegedly failed to stop at a flashing red light. Madison Township Police Department had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

11:14 a.m. A woman reported that a check that she had mailed via the blue drop box in front of the post office had been stolen, forged and cashed for $6,800.

1:24 p.m. A Pickerington couple allegedly left their 11-month-old baby daughter alone in a car behind Cali Tacos. A man driving past noticed the car because the engine was running and the door was left open in the 34-degree weather. When he saw the baby, the driver stopped his car. After two minutes and no sight of an adult, the driver called the police and stayed until they arrived eight minutes later.

The first officer to arrive noted that a large purse sat beside the baby girl and a large amount of empty alcohol containers were littered throughout the car, including a “tall glass bottle of Tito’s Vodka that was nearly empty”.

“Five to 10 minutes” later, the husband exited Cali Tacos with a bag of food. He allegedly told officers that his wife was picking him up from work and she had left their daughter unattended.

Another officer found the wife inside the restaurant. The wife allegedly said that she was dropping off meat for the restaurant while her husband watched their daughter. She was unaware that her husband had entered the restaurant.

The baby was unharmed and remained in the custody of her mother. Her father was arrested for child endangerment.

11:14 p.m. A group of teens said they were making Tik Toks in a Marcus Cinema bathroom when a 39-year-old Columbus woman entered and began cussing the girls because some toilets were not flushed. A 14-year-old from Columbus told the woman to “square up” then the teens fought the woman. Alcohol may have been involved.

January 9

2:59 a.m. A Columbus man and woman were arrested on outstanding warrants after the woman was caught stealing nachos from Speedway.

5:19 a.m. A 17-year-old Columbus boy allegedly side-swiped two parked cars on Courtland Lane. He explained to the officer that between his car’s foggy windshield and missing headlight he could not see very well.

2:11 p.m. The manager of Best Western asked the police to remove two women from the property – a 27-year-old from Columbus and a 31-year-old from Corpus Christi, TX. The manager said that the women were visited by many men who only stayed for a few hours at a time. He wanted the police to issue them “No Trespass” forms. Two men who were in the room with the women when police arrived (a 28-year-old from Lexington, NC, and a 34-year-old from Philadelphia) were also issued “No Trespass” forms.

January 10

9:03 p.m. A 61-year-old Pickerington man parked along Lake’s Edge Way was cited for driving under an OVI suspension and having an open container.

11:51 p.m. Seven teenagers allegedly became angry when the Uber driver they called to pick them up from Marcus Theater told them his SUV only could hold six passengers. As he drove away, one of the teens threw a glass bottle which damaged the vehicle’s corner panel.

January 11

10:28 p.m. A 26-year-old Columbus man was allegedly pulled over on Refugee Road near Stonecreek Drive for having a headlight and a rear platelight out. The man had a loaded gun in a bag on the passenger’s seat and marijuana.

January 13

4:19 p.m. A Canal Winchester woman told police that she left an envelope with $1,375.00 on a desk at Kemba Financial Credit Union and the envelope is now missing.

January 14

3:21 a.m. A 32-year-old Groveport man, wanted on a warrant out of Lancaster, was pulled over for having an unreadable license plate near Speedway.

2:36 a.m. A 21-year-old Baltimore man was pulled over near the water plant on Tussing Road for having a busted taillight and unreadable license plate. Marijuana was confiscated.

5:10 p.m. A 20-year-old Reynoldsburg man, wanted on a felony warrant, allegedly tried to run after he was pulled over for reckless driving near Ohio Health.

Fairfield County Sheriff

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office created the following blotter and posted it on their Facebook page. You can also get news and updates by downloading the Sheriff’s Office app for your smartphone.

January 2

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, 4300 block of Sitterly Rd. NW, Bloom Twp., litter complaint, trash blowing across the roadway, report taken.
400 block of Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW, Liberty Twp., theft, fraudulent transactions on credit card, report taken.
Two motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 3

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, petty theft, citizen reported fraudulent charges on his bank account.
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, Violet Sub-Station, theft, check was cashed for a fraudulent amount, report taken.
6100 block of Hopewell Church Rd., Madison Twp., identity fraud, personal information used to open a fraudulent credit card account, report taken.
5400 block of Hansley Rd. SE, Berne Twp., disorderly conduct, 55 yr. old female arrested and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
Two motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 4

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, telephone harassment/fraudulent Instagram account created, report taken.
Three motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 5

Area of 33 E/B and Miller Rd., traffic stop, report taken.
Kumler St./Oak Ave., Baltimore, suspicious person, report taken.
8100 block of Howe Industrial Pkwy., Canal Winchester, petty theft, subject seen removing scrap items from trash area, report taken.
7700 block of Robinett Way, Canal Winchester, theft, multiple tools taken from job site, report taken.
2700 block of Boving Rd., Hocking Twp., domestic dispute, report taken.
5100 block of Cypress Dr. NE, Walnut Twp., domestic dispute, parties had separated prior to law enforcement arrival, report taken.
8800 block of Refugee Rd. NW, Violet Twp., petty theft, altered check amount, report taken.
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, Canal Winchester Sub-Station, petty theft, iPhone missing from package, which was delivered to the home, report taken.
200 block of Washington St., Canal Winchester, assistance given, 19 yr. old female transported to medical facility for a medical evaluation.
Three motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 6

11000 block of Main St., Stoutsville, domestic dispute, 47 yr. old male arrested and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
Area of Gender Rd./Old Creek Ln., Canal Winchester, OVI, 41 yr. old male arrested and transported to the Franklin County Jail.
6500 Crooks Rd. SW, Madison Twp., criminal damaging, vehicle attempted to drive through field causing ruts and becoming stuck, vehicle was towed from the area.
6300 block of Winchester Blvd., Canal Winchester, catalytic converter taken from vehicle, report taken.
Area of Marathon/Fair Ave., traffic stop, citation given for no operator’s license, driving under suspension and fictitious tags, report taken.
2400 block of Columbus-Lancaster Rd. NW, Greenfield Twp., menacing by stalking, report taken.
Four motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 7

1000 block of Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd. SW, Hocking Twp., assistance given, 26 yr. old female transported to medical facility for a medical evaluation, report taken.
8100 block of Jefferson Dr. NW, Violet Twp., assistance given, 48 yr. old male transported to medical facility for a medical evaluation, report taken.
200 block of West Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, verbal dispute, parties were separated for the evening, report taken.
Six motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 8

6500 block of Finch Ln., Canal Winchester, aggravated menacing, report taken.
1200 block of N. Memorial Dr., Lancaster, 37 yr. old female arrested for outstanding warrant and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Lobby, violation of protection order, report taken.
11000 block of Marburger Rd. SW, Amanda Twp., theft, multiple items missing from garage, report taken.
Two motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 9

9700 block of Basil-Western Rd. NW, Violet Twp., petty theft, catalytic converter cut from vehicle, report taken.
9800 block of Basil-Western Rd. NW, Violet Twp., petty theft, catalytic converters cut from company vehicles, report taken.
7500 Short Rd. SW, Amanda Twp., litter complaint, report taken.
200 block of South Main Street, Baltimore, domestic dispute, report taken.
Three motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 10

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, phone report, fraudulent charges on credit card, report taken.
11000 block of Eddington Ave. NW, Violet Twp., assistance given, 27 yr. old female transported to medical facility for a medical evaluation.
1900 block of Refugee St. NE, Walnut Twp., domestic dispute, subject left the area prior to law enforcement arrival, report taken.
One motor vehicle accident report taken.

January 11

Area of Narcissus Rd. NE/Alder Rd. NE, Walnut Twp., domestic dispute, 34 yr. old male arrested and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
2300 block of Columbus-Lancaster Rd. NW, Greenfield Twp., stolen vehicle, 2006 Black Ford F350, report taken.
13000 block of Laurel Rd. NE, Walnut Twp., warrant and obstruction of justice and falsification, 50 yr. old male arrested and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
300 block of North Wooster Way NW, Bloom Twp., trespasser/petty theft, 45 yr. old male arrested and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
8000 block of Rapala Ln., Violet Twp., identity fraud, credit card opened fraudulently, report taken.
2300 block of Pleasantville Rd. NE, Walnut Twp., 24 yr. old male transported to medical facility for a medical evaluation.
Four motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 12

US33/Coonpath, traffic stop, 32 yr. old male arrested for having weapons under disability, 22 yr. old female arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal conveyance of drugs into detention facility and possession of a controlled substance, both were transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
100 block of First St., Pleasantville, traffic stop, verbal warning was given, report taken.
9500 block of Basil Rd. NW, Liberty Twp., violation of protection order, report taken.
8800 block of Terrace Ridge Ct. NW, Violet Twp., theft, check was cashed for a fraudulent amount, report taken.
Two motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 13

33 E/B Miller Farm Run, Carroll, traffic stop, 56 yr. old male arrested for possession of drugs, 33 yr. old male arrested for possession of drug instruments, both transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
7800 block of Refugee Rd., Violet Twp., theft, check was cashed for a fraudulent amount, report taken.
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, identity fraud, credit cards opened fraudulently, report taken.
4400 block of Coonpath Rd. NW, Greenfield Twp., traffic stop, 26 yr. old male arrested for possession of drugs and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
9600 block of Basil-Western Rd. NW, Violet Twp., assault, three males arrested and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
Four motor vehicle accident reports taken.

January 14

9600 block of Basil-Western Rd. NW, Violet Twp., 23 yr. old female arrested for possession of drugs and tampering with evidence, transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
500 block of Memorial Dr. Lancaster, recovered stolen vehicle out of Lancaster, 37 yr. old male arrested and transported to the Fairfield County Jail.
1700 block of Lancaster-Kirkersville Rd. NW, Greenfield Twp., 35 yr. old female transported to medical facility for a medical evaluation.
4300 block of Pine Grove Rd. SW, Madison Twp., unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, vehicle was driven and crashed while owner was out of town without authorization to use vehicle, report taken.
9800 block of Haverford Pl. NW, Violet Twp., domestic dispute, report taken.

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