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Morgan County Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff K.C. Bohrer reports the following calls, investigations and reports for October 16-22:

October 16

Deputy Hedrick performed directed patrol on V alley Road.

Deputy Hedrick performed directed patrol at Berkeley Springs State Park (Town of Bath).

October 17

Deputy Diehl investigated a crash on Cacapon Road.

Deputy Roper conducted Safe Schools Check at Paw Paw Schools.

Deputies Roper, Knotts and Athey conducted Home Confinement Checks on Hobday Lane.

Deputy Roper responded to the destruction of property on Highland Ridge Road.

Deputy Roper responded to an overdose on Edenwood Lane. Cancelled en route.

Deputy Knotts handled a harassment on Jazmyn’ s Trail. Advised of options.

Deputy Knotts performed a Safe Schools Check at Paw Paw Schools.

Deputy Knotts responded to an alarm on Pine Acres Lane. All secure.

Deputy Knotts served Protective Order on Tara Drive.

Deputy Knotts responded to a suspicious vehicle on Winchester Grade Road. Gone on arrival.

Deputy Knotts served a search warrant on Buzzard Acres Lane.

Deputy Hedrick assisted state police with a call on Harrison Avenue.

October 18

Deputy Hedrick investigated a death on Paw Paw Road.

Deputy Hedrick arrested Jeffrey D. Coffey, 24, for being a fugitive from justice.

Deputy Knotts arrested Jessica M. Sowers, 38, on outstanding capias.

Chief W alter handled a report of harassment on the station.

Cpl. Barney performed Handle with Care (three) at Berkeley Springs High School.

Deputy Roper worked enhanced patrols in school zone. Deputy Knotts responded to EMS assist on Edenwood Lane.

Deputy Knotts performed a Safe Schools Check at Berkeley Springs High School.

Deputy Knotts responded to an alarm on Fairview Drive. All secure.

Deputy Knotts investigated an unattended death on Open Meadow Lane.

Deputies Knotts and Hedrick responded to Morgan Square for a threat complaint.

Deputy Knotts responded to Carrie Lane with an alarm. All secure.

Deputy Knotts responded to Garden Drive for a harassment complaint. Did not happen in county.

Deputy Hedrick responded to McDonald’ s for harassment. Advised of options.

October 19

Deputy Roper worked GHSP Patrol. Fourteen citations issued.

Chief Walter investigated death on Constant Run Road. Chief W alter handled a report of destruction of property on Highland Ridge Road.

Deputy Burkholder responded to Cacapon Road for a domestic. Advised of options.

Deputy Knotts assisted parole officers with checks at five locations.

Deputies Knotts and Link responded to the road rage incident on Fish Hatchery Road.

Deputy Hedrick handled the complaint at the station. Civil not law enforcement.

Deputy Hedrick assisted the fire department with a propane leak on Merrywoods Drive.

Deputy Link worked school zones patrol at Pleasant View Elementary.

Deputy Link responded to a road hazard on Pious Ridge Road. V ehicle removed from highway.

October 20

Deputy Knotts worked GHSP patrol. Nine citations issued.

Deputy Link investigated a crash on Martinsburg Road.

Lt. Place responded to an alarm at Food Lion. False activation.

Lt. Place investigated possession of controlled substances at Berkeley Springs High School.

Cpl. Barney performed Handle with Care at Berkeley Springs High School.

Cpl. Barney performed Handle with Care at Paw Paw. Cpl. Shambaugh investigated a burglary on Constant Run Road.

Deputy Knotts assisted Paw

Paw Police with a hold-up alarm. False activation.

Deputy Link worked school zone enforcement on Warm Springs Way.

Deputy Link conducted Safe Schools Check at Warm Springs Middle School.

Deputy Link attended MDIT and Substance Use Task Force Meetings.

October 21

Cpl. Shambaugh, Deputies Link and Athey and Sheriff Bohrer arrested Elizabeth A. Norris, 53, for obstructing and possession of controlled substance.

Deputy Athey arrested George W. Sager, 57, for violations of home confinement.

Sgt. Lemon responded to a domestic on Martinsburg Road and arrested John T. Kesselring, 30, for domestic assault.

Lt. Place investigated a crash on U.S. 522.

Sgt. Lemon and Deputy Burkholder performed Safe Schools Check at Berkeley Springs High School football game.

Cpl. Shambaugh responded to an alarm at Hunter’s Hardware. All secure.

Cpl. Shambaugh worked enhanced patrol in school zone.

Cpl. Shambaugh responded to welfare check on Valley Dale Lane.

Deputy Burkholder responded to Fairfax Street for welfare check (Town of Bath call). All secure.

Deputy Link worked school zone enforcement on Valley Road.

Deputy Link responded to EMS assist on Tower Circle. Overdose refused EMS.

October 22

Lt. Place arrested by summons two juveniles for possession of controlled substance.

Deputy Link investigated a two-car crash on Martinsburg Road.

Deputy Link investigated a crash on Detour Road.

Sgt. Lemon investigated a crash with deer on Valley Road

Lt. Place responded to report of subjects in highway on Waugh Road. Unfounded.

Sgt. Lemon assisted state police with the crash on Magnificent Lane.

Sgt. Lemon responded to a fight on Winchester Grade Road. Cancelled en route.

Cpl. Shambaugh responded to a trespassing. Advised of options.

Cpl. Shambaugh assisted state police with a call on Cobblestone Lane.

Cpl. Shambaugh responded to domestic at Briarwood Lane. Advised of options.

Cpl. Shambaugh served an EPO on Martinsburg Road.

Deputy Burkholder responded to welfare check on Cacapon Road. Gone on arrival.

Deputy Burkholder responded to be on the lookout for DUI on Cherry Run Road. Gone on arrival.

Deputy Burkholder performed Safe Schools Check at Homecoming Dance.

Deputy Link responded to 911 hang-up on Cobblestone Lane. All secure.

Misdemeanor arrests six, citations issued 40, warnings issued 21, criminal investigations 14, PRO Reports (schools) two, crashes investigated five, welfare check and 911 hang-ups two, assists 30, special details five, alarm calls two, legal process 15, legal process attempted 16, transports four, safe schools checks 10, calls handled in Town of Bath two and calls not needing a report 38.

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