Police execute search warrant at Ford Ave. apartment
A search warrant executed at a Ford Avenue residence has led police to seize prescription medication and drug paraphernalia.
Waverly Police Chief Larry Roe is reporting that members of his offices Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 216 Ford Avenue, Apartment D at 11:30 p.m. last week in connection with a drug investigation.
During the investigation, headed by Detective Jeremy Masters and Patrolman Joe Taylor, controlled drug buys for prescription medication were made at the residence. Were starting these back up, said Roe, referring to the execution of search warrants. We have some investigations going on, and hopefully well be doing more searches soon.
The target of the investigation, 31-year-old Janai L. Justice, will have a case presented to the next term of the Pike County Grand Jury for trafficking in drugs.
Police make several drug, theft arrests during May
A Portsmouth man was arrested by Waverly Police Sunday after he allegedly stole hundreds of dollars worth of car stereo equipment from Walmart.
Chief Larry Roe reports that police were dispatched to the local store in reference to a shoplifter who had fled from Walmart security personnel. Upon arrival, Patrolman Dennis Crabtree arrested 28-year-old Donald Stiltner and charged with petty theft and criminal trespass. Stiltner is charged with taking an amplifier valued at $300 and a stereo CD player valued at $143 from the store without paying.
Stiltner had been banned from Walmart property over a previous shoplifting incident.
In other law enforcement news from the Waverly Police Department:
Sunday, May 15, 2:38 a.m. Police were dispatched to 529 E. Third Street in reference to a possible fight. Patrolman Crabtree arrested Matthew M. Kelley, of Waverly, for obstructing official business and underage consumption of alcohol. Also arrested was 22-year-old Kyle V. Pfeifer for obstructing official business and resisting arrest.
Saturday, May 14, 11:27 p.m. Robert Hill, of E. North Street, Waverly, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to comply with a court order.
Saturday, May 14, 12:18 a.m. Patrolman Aaron Mowery observed a vehicle being operated recklessly on the Kroger parking lot. Robert A. Spencer, 44, of Springfield, was arrested for OVI, squealing tires, seatbelt violation and open container in a motor vehicle.
Friday, May 13, 12:53 a.m. Police were dispatched to Dean Street in reference to a disturbance, Arrested was 29-year-old Bruce Varney, of Leeth Creek Road, for obstructing official business and an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court on a domestic violence charge.
Thursday, May 12, 2 a.m. John Lee Crabtree, 31, of Mill Run Road, was arrested by Patrolman Mowery and charged with OVI, a seatbelt violation, use of turn signals, obstructing official business and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop.
Wednesday, May 11, 10:23 p.m. Officers were investigating a suspicious persons complaint in the 200 block of North Street. Sargent Brian Anderson identified Robert L. Dale, 29, of Waverly, and found him to be in possession of a stolen car stereo. He was lodged in the Scioto County Jail.
Monday, May 9, 10 p.m. John W. Bryant, Jr., 30, of Waverly, was charged with petty theft from Walmart.
Sunday, May 8, 11:30 p.m. Police responded to the Waverly Trailer Park in reference to a disturbance. Arrested on a charge of domestic violence was 48-year-old Susan Hodge. She was lodged in the Scioto County Jail.
Sunday, May 8 Police were called to investigate a disturbance at the Vallery Building. Upon arrival, Sgt. Anderson arrested Clayton L. Stanley, 25, of Waverly, for aggravated menacing and resisting arrest. Stanley also had an outstanding warrant from Pike County and Waverly Mayors Court. He was lodged in the Scioto County Jail.