Reports/Washington County
¯ A deputy responded Thursday to 3747 Blue Knob Road, Marietta, to a report of Elton D. Hart overdosing. Hart was stabilized and transported for medical attention. Deputies located used syringes along with multiple sealable baggies and small cotton swabs. Additionally, some of the syringes contained water and blood. Hart was reported to have been in the bathroom in the area of where the syringes were discovered when he collapsed. A white powdery residue was discovered on a sink counter along with a small sealable bag, multiple small cotton swabs and a container of water. A summons is being requested for Elton D. Hart, 45, on a charge of possessing drug abuse instruments.
Reports/Washington County
¯ A lieutenant began an investigation Jan. 12 into a vehicle being entered and a laptop and handgun being stolen. This case remains under investigation.
¯ A deputy completed a crash report Thursday where Paul Reginald of Lauderhill, Fla., was travelling on Warren Chapel Road and became stuck in a corn field.
¯ A lieutenant was dispatched Friday to 248 Mill Branch Road, Belpre, to a report of two male subjects shoving Steve Baughman out of his house and threatening him. Baughman had locked himself in his vehicle and the two males were beating on his vehicle. The lieutenant met with all three subjects.