FC arrests from June 29 through July 4

Provided by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department June 29 Randall L. Wilson, 58, Whistle Creek Road, Metamora, was arrested at 10:23 a.m., at the Franklin County Security Center by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jason Lovins on an Arrest Warrant. Ronald S. Winans, 38, Fairfield, Ohio, was arrested at 11:43 a.m., at Franklin County Security Center …

Woman found guilty of beating 8-year-old she did not know

Franklin County Prosecutor’s press release (edited) A Fillmore, Indiana woman was sentenced to 18 months in the Franklin County Security Center after a jury found her guilty of battery on an 8-year-old male camping near her at Haspin Acres. According to Franklin County Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp, on Thursday, June 9, a local jury returned a …

Two people sought in rash of vehicle break-ins

Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deputies have identified two persons of interest in a recent series of vehicle break-ins and are asking the public for help with locating the pair. Deputies are attempting to locate Dustin A. Hurley, 33, of Columbus, Indiana, and Amanda L. Zeigler, 31, also of Columbus, Indiana. The …

Apparent road rage on St. Mary’s Road ends in felony battery charges

By John Estridge An act of apparent road rage has resulted in a felony and two misdemeanor charges. Richard Hinson, 45, St. Mary’s Road, was charged with Battery, as a Level 6 Felony; Criminal Mischief; as a class B misdemeanor; and Reckless Driving, as a class C misdemeanor. According to a Narrative written by Franklin …

Cedar Grove man charged with five felonies after shootout with police

By John Estridge A Cedar Grove man is charged with five felonies resulting from a shootout off US 52 in Cedar Grove. Zachary Chetwood, 31, was charged with Attempted Aggravated Battery, as a Level 3 Felony; Attempted Battery with a Deadly Weapon, as a Level 5 Felony; Intimidation, as a Level 5 Felony; Criminal Recklessness, …

Michigan male remaining true to his girlfriend who is in jail somewhere led to felony drug charges against him and a female traveling companion

By John Estridge A Michigan male’s desire to stay true to his girlfriend, who is in jail somewhere, directly led to he and his female companion ending up in the Franklin County Security Center on felony drug charges. According to a Narrative written by Brookville Police Department Lt. Ryan Geiser, at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May …

Leaky muffler leads to pursuit, five felony and three misdemeanor charges

By John Estridge A Franklin County man was charged with five felonies and three misdemeanors after a failing muffler led to a car chase that went from Laurel to Fayette County, Saturday night, February 26. Patrick L. Atkins, 49, Old US 52, Laurel, was charged with Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Level 2 Felony; Dealing in …

FC arrests from February 17 through February 22

Provided by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department February 17 Justin A. Hayes, 38, Whitcomb Road, Brookville, was arrested at 9:31 p.m., on Whitcomb Road, by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Tyler Ford for Domestic Battery Adult Knowing Presence of Child Less Than 16 Years Old (See or Hear) and Disorderly Conduct. February 19 Destiny L. Williams, …

FC arrests from January 25 through February 13

Provided by Franklin County Sheriff’s Department January 25 Stephanie E. Baum Dickens, 47, Cincinnati, was arrested at 11 a.m., on Interstate 74 westbound at the 159-mile marker, by Indiana State Police Trooper Daniel Elmore on an Arrest Warrant. January 26 Derek R. Gaddis, 31, West 6th Street, Connersville was arrested at 11:50 a.m., at the …

FC arrests January 18 through January 24

Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department January 18 Dustin P. Riggle, 35, Arlington Drive, Batesville, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. at a location on East 5th Street, by Brookville Police Department Officer L. Richardson, for Driving while Suspended within 10 Years, Possession of Methamphetamine, Manufacture/Dealing Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana/Hash January 19 Shawnee R. …