According to reports, the Washington C.H. Police Department responded to the following calls:
March 30
Bench Warrant/Drug Paraphernalia: At 5:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to 425 Wilson St. in reference to a welfare check. Upon arrival, officers were advised by the defendant that the subject they were checking on was not at the residence. Officers were then advised that the female they spoke with ran from the residence as officers were departing. Officers checked the defendant for warrants, and she had an outstanding warrant. During a search, drug paraphernalia was located.
Domestic Violence: At 6:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to 280 S. Elm St. in reference to a domestic. Upon arrival, both parties were separated and made claims of being assaulted. Both parties were taken into custody and transported to the jail.
Domestic Violence: At 8:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to 1020 Broadway St. in reference to a domestic. Upon arrival, the victim advised her ex-girlfriend had choked her. The victim had visible signs of injury. The defendant was taken into custody and transported to the jail.
March 27
Theft: At 9:48 a.m., officers responded to CVS in reference to a theft. A warrant has been clerked for the offender.
Theft: At 5 p.m., Robin Hughes, of Colonial Court, reported that money had been removed from his checking account without permission. A suspect has been identified.
Disorderly Conduct by Intoxication: At 7:31 p.m., Ashley Shepherd, at large, was arrested in the 300 block of North North Street after she was found to be intoxicated and unable to care for herself.
Violation of Protection Order: At 10:15 p.m., officers responded to Eastern Avenue in reference to a protection order violation/burglary/theft complaint. A warrant was typed for the offender, and Michael Merritt, of Columbus Avenue, was arrested a short time later. More charges are pending as the investigation continues.
