Police, fire reports for Jan. 22, 2021

Published 5:58 pm Thursday, January 21, 2021

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CLARK COUNTY SHERIFF

Charged

• James Miller, 36, of North Main Street, was charged Jan. 6 with violation of an EPO/DVO.

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• Jeremy Griffith, 38, of Park Avenue, was charged Jan. 8 with public intoxication, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance.

• Daniel Pelfrey, 42, of Short Street, was charged Jan. 14 with driving under the influence (second offense), failure to wear seat belt, possession of drug paraphernalia and no proof of insurance.

• Alondra P. Bolden, 21, of Lexington, was charged Jan. 17 with speeding, no operator’s license, no insurance, no registration receipt, driving under the influence and possession of open container of alcohol in motor vehicle.

Reports

• At 10:52 a.m. Jan. 8, deputies were called to Shell Mart, Van Meter Road, concerning counterfeit money.

• At 7:10 p.m. Jan. 8, deputies took a report concerning a stolen saw. It was later returned.

• At 3:31 p.m. Jan. 10, deputies were called to McCullough Lane after the caller’s dog was attacked by another dog.

• At 8:45 a.m. Jan. 11, deputies took a report concerning an unauthorized withdrawal from a bank account.

• At 4:17 p.m. Tuesday, deputies were called to Irvine Road for a civil matter involving an exchange of trucks.

Accidents

• At 7:43 a.m. Jan. 13, deputies responded to an injury accident on Paris Road in which Rosalba N. Villa Salas of Banana Drive, Winchester, said she was traveling north when she swerved to avoid another vehicle, but struck it before going off the road and hitting a tree. The other vehicle, driven by Justus T. Ellis of Paris said his vehicle went off the road as well. Salas was transported to Clark Regional Medical Center with unspecified injuries.

CLARK COUNTY FIRE

• At 10:02 a.m. Monday, firefighters responded to a vehicle fire near the 89 mile marker on Interstate 64.

• At 7:42 p.m., Monday firefighters responded to a chimney fire on Damon Court.

• At 10:54 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters were called to Fieldstone Way for a smell of smoke.

• At 8:14 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters assisted EMS personnel with a call on Trapp Goffs Corner Road.

• At 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters assisted EMS personnel with a call on Kerry Drive.

• At 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters assisted EMS personnel with a call on McClure Road.

WINCHESTER POLICE

Charged

• Rhonda J. Edwards, 50, was charged Sunday with fourth-degree assault.

• Benjamin James Reed, 30, was charged Tuesday with driving under the influence and second-degree fleeing or evading police.

• Justin Reed Willoughby, 27, was charged Tuesday with driving under the influence and careless driving.

• Jane Doe, no age given, was charged Wednesday with no or expired registration plate, failure to maintain insurance, possession of marijuana, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, no operator’s license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

• Jerry D. Ross, 46, was charged Wednesday with theft by unlawful taking and third-degree criminal mischief.

Reports

• At 10:14 a.m. Jan. 15, officers were called to Sycamore Street for an EPO violation.

• At 11 a.m. Jan. 15, officers were called to Sycamore Street concerning an EPO violation.

• At 12:34 p.m. Jan. 15, officers were called to April Way after an awning was damaged by a vehicle.

• At 5:57 p.m. Jan. 16, officers were called to Pear Court concerning an unattended child without shoes.

• At 5:07 p.m. Jan. 17, officers were called to Cleveland Avenue for a terroristic threatening complaint.

• At 5:52 p.m. Jan. 17, officers took a report at the police department for a stalking complaint.

• At 6:33 p.m. Jan. 17, officers took a report at the police department concerning an EPO violation.

• At 7:53 p.m. Jan. 17, officers were called to Oxford Drive concerning an assault. Rhonda Edwards was arrested and charged with fourth-degree assault.

• At  2:07 a.m. Tuesday, officers were called to Andover Drive concerning an assault. Benjamin James Reed was arrested on multiple charges.

• At 3 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to West Lexington Avenue for a theft of mail.

• At 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, officers took a report at the police department for an emergency protection order.

• At 8:19 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to April Way for a stalking complaint.

• At 11:23 a.m. Wednesday, officers were called to College Street concerning the theft of a lawn mower and weed trimmer from a shed.

• At 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to Redwing Drive after two fraudulent checks were cashed.

• At 2:24 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to Victory Avenue concerning a damaged utility pole.

• At 6:37 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called to Walmart, Bypass Road, concerning a theft. Jerry D. Ross was charged with theft by unlawful taking and third-degree criminal mischief.

WINCHESTER FIRE-EMS

• From Monday through Thursday morning, EMS personnel responded to 39 general medical calls, five cardiac cases, six respiratory cases, four diabetic cases, one seizure and two overdoses.

• At 12:10 p.m. Monday, firefighters responded to a smell of gas on West Lexington Avenue.

• At 6:10 p.m. Monday, firefighters responded to a smell of gas on West Broadway Street.

• At 12:08 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters responded to an alarm sounding on Sunset Heights. It was a false alarm.

• At 2:57 a.m. Thursday, firefighters responded to an alarm sounding on C.G. Stephenson Drive. It was a false alarm.

About Randy Patrick

Randy Patrick is a reporter for Bluegrass Newsmedia, which includes The Jessamine Journal. He may be reached at 859-759-0015 or by email at randy.patrick@bluegrassnewsmedia.com.

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