Police/Sheriff’s Reports Oct. 16-29, 2022

Pickerington Police

October 16

1:30 am While on patrol, an officer noticed an 18-year-old Reynoldsburg man outside the closed Power Shack Fitness sitting in a vehicle with a fictitious plate. The man claimed to have just left the movies and was tired, so he found a place to nap. The officer allegedly saw the man move his hand toward a loaded 9mm Glock magazine located in the pocket of the door.

The officer asked the man if there were any firearms in the vehicle to which the man initially replied “no”. The officer told him that he could see the magazine. The man said that he knew by law he must tell if a gun was in the car, but he insisted the answer was still “no”. He permitted the officer to search the vehicle.

After patting the man down and calling for backup, the officer began searching the car and found a Glock speed loader and a single 9mm bullet in the center console. On the passenger’s seat the officer found a black mask with blue X’s which the man said was for Halloween.

Behind the front seat under a black shirt the officer allegedly found a fully loaded, 10-round Glock pistol within arms reach of the driver’s seat. The suspect was handcuffed and read his rights.

In the trunk of the car, officers allegedly discovered three empty 9mm magazines, a concealed carry holster, a pair of gloves, two gold chains and one jewelry tester.

5:30 pm Two Pickerington teenagers were allegedly smoking marijuana in a parked car in Colony Park.

5:45 pm A 53-year-old Reynoldsburg man accused of beating his girlfriend and dealing drugs was arrested at Heritage Lounge and transferred to the Lancaster Police.

October 18

2:45 pm A 45-year-old Columbus woman allegedly attempted to steal $604 worth of merchandise from Kohls. Officers transferred her to Columbus where she was wanted on numerous felony warrants.

6:00 pm A 40-year-old Groveport woman allegedly attempted to steal $190 worth of merchandise from Kohls.

October 19

12:30 am A man reported that his wallet had been stolen from his car outside Planet Fitness.

October 20

10:45 pm A 27-year-old Columbus man with a gun was allegedly walking down the street and ringing doorbells in the Lake Forest neighborhood.

October 21

9:15 am An unknown person accessed the bank account of a Pickerington woman and withdrew $1,800.

October 22

11:00 am Police received a call that a Pickerington woman’s ex-husband allegedly broke into her home while she was sleeping to tell her that he had not slashed her tires. The 49-year-old man, who had no known current address, also left a note proclaiming his love.

He allegedly returned the next night and tried to break in again. This time the note he left read, “You hurt me so bad, I want to hate you! But I can’t. My love for you grows even deeper.”

On the October 24, he returned and allegedly scratched the word “Hoe” on her car door and threw a potted plant at her window. He was detained by police.

Five days later, the woman’s tires had been flattened and her vehicle covered in paint. A warrant was issued for the man’s arrest.

3:30 pm Two 22-year-old Columbus women became angry at an El Vaquero waitress when she confiscated the margarita they were sharing. Only one woman had brought her identification so the other could not be served. They allegedly began throwing tortilla chips and water at the waitress then started a fight.

4:00 pm In Windmiller, someone broke into a vehicle and stole a purse with money and car keys inside.

October 23

5:15 pm Police were called to Kohls on an alleged theft in progress. Two Groveport men (ages 41 and 37) and a 41-year-old Columbus man were allegedly trying to steal clothing. The Groveport men were transferred to Columbus on warrants. The Columbus man was treated for an open wound then transferred to the Fairfield County Jail on a felony warrant.

October 24

10:30 am A woman reported that her wallet was stolen the night before at Finnegan’s Wake.

October 26

4:15 pm A student brought a knife to Diley Middle School.

October 27

5:45 pm A 31-year-old Columbus woman attempted to steal $563 worth of children’s clothes from Kohls and her friend, a 29-year-old Gahanna woman attempted to steal $402 worth of children’s clothes. The vehicle they drove had fictitious plates.

October 29

12:45 am Police were called to a fight outside Classics Sports Bar.

Fairfield County Sheriff

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