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Busted! 33 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio – 03/22/20 Scioto County Mugshots

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Busted! 33 New Arrests in Portsmouth, Ohio - 03/22/20 Scioto County Mugshots
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The Scioto County Jail is currently at 55% capacity (105/190). An arrest is not a conviction. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Page 1 of 33

KATHRYN MCMULLEN


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/22/2020
Birthdate: 09/26/1983
Prior Arrests: 0
Crime: Rape
Bond: $100,000
Class: 1st Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 3 to 10 years

Page 2 of 33

TASHA NICOLE STRINGER


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/21/2020
Birthdate: 02/15/1983
Prior Arrests: 6
Crime: Rape
Bond: $100,000
Class: 1st Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 3 to 10 years

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Page 3 of 33

JEFFREY A MILLS


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/20/2020
Birthdate: 06/17/1983
Prior Arrests: 1
Crime: Parole Violation
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

Page 4 of 33

CHAD N DUNN


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/19/2020
Birthdate: 09/16/1989
Prior Arrests: 2
Crime: Domestic Violence
Bond: $25,000
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days

Page 5 of 33

JACOB PHIPPS


Arresting Agency: New Boston Police Dept.
Booking Date: 03/19/2020
Birthdate: 07/06/2001
Prior Arrests: 0
Crime: Felonious Assault
Bond: $20,000
Class: 2nd Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 2 to 8 years

Page 6 of 33

TREVIN COLEMAN


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/19/2020
Birthdate: 09/10/1988
Prior Arrests: 2


Crime: Violating Protection Order-prior
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days


Crime: Domestic Violence
Bond: $25,000
Class: 3rd Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 1 to 5 years


Crime: Obstructing Official Business
Bond: $0
Class: 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 90 days

Page 7 of 33

STEVEN A REARDON


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/19/2020
Birthdate: 06/06/1995
Prior Arrests: 0
Crime: Engaging in Pattern of Corrupt Activity
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 3 to 10 years

Page 8 of 33

STEVE E FRALEY


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Municipal Court
Booking Date: 03/19/2020
Birthdate: 12/20/1972
Prior Arrests: 4
Crime: Driving Under the Influence
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days

Page 9 of 33

MARK A HALL


Arresting Agency: Ohio Highway Patrol
Booking Date: 03/18/2020
Birthdate: 12/02/1970
Prior Arrests: 7
Crime: Agg Possession of Drug Sched. I II
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

Page 10 of 33

RACHEL K STAMPER


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/18/2020
Birthdate: 01/12/1995
Prior Arrests: 1
Crime: Contempt
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

Page 11 of 33

NICOLE M SCIMENS


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/18/2020
Birthdate: 11/11/1990
Prior Arrests: 2
Crime: Contempt
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

Page 12 of 33

CAROL ELIZABETH ALEXANDER


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/18/2020
Birthdate: 07/09/1988
Prior Arrests: 3
Crime: Agg Possession of Sched
Bond: $0
Class: 3rd Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 1 to 5 years

Page 13 of 33

BRANDON M FARRIS


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/17/2020
Birthdate: 03/15/1982
Prior Arrests: 1
Crime: Disorderly Conduct
Bond: $150
Class: Minor Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to $150

Page 14 of 33

RICKY ALAN GROOMS


Arresting Agency: New Boston Police Dept.
Booking Date: 03/17/2020
Birthdate: 04/06/1965
Prior Arrests: 5
Crime: Agg Possession of Drugs
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

Page 15 of 33

LAUREN M HICKMAN


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Municipal Court
Booking Date: 03/17/2020
Birthdate: 01/28/1989
Prior Arrests: 2
Crime: Petty Theft
Bond: $2,000
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days

Page 16 of 33

MICHAEL J BLAIR


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/17/2020
Birthdate: 05/12/1977
Prior Arrests: 17
Crime: Engaging in Pattern of Corrupt Activity
Bond: $500,000
Class: 1st Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 3 to 10 years

Page 17 of 33

WILLIAM A TAYLOR


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 09/29/1958
Prior Arrests: 9
Crime: Domestic Violence
Bond: $0
Class: 4th Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 30 days

Page 18 of 33

JACOB TOBIN


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 08/18/1989
Prior Arrests: 0


Crime: Robbery
Bond: $25,000
Class: 2nd Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 2 to 8 years


Crime: Assault
Bond: $0
Class: 4th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 18 months


Crime: Resisting Arrest
Bond: $0
Class: 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 90 days

Page 19 of 33

HOLLIE LONG


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 07/04/1999
Prior Arrests: 0
Crime: Parole Violation
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

Page 20 of 33

ROBERT A BENTON


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 12/06/1966
Prior Arrests: 0
Crime: Corrupt Activity
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 3 to 10 years

Page 21 of 33

KYRIE M MENZ


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 05/21/1989
Prior Arrests: 0
Crime: Corrupt Activity
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 3 to 10 years

Page 22 of 33

SAMUEL D HOLMES


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 11/22/1978
Prior Arrests: 14
Crime: Corrupt Activity
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 3 to 10 years

Page 23 of 33

DONALD E HAMILTON


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Municipal Court
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 05/28/1965
Prior Arrests: 3
Crime: Drug Abuse
Bond: $5,000
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days

Page 24 of 33

CARL J MCMAHON


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 05/26/1990
Prior Arrests: 3


Crime: Assault
Bond: $1,000
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days


Crime: Obstructing Official Business
Bond: $750
Class: 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 90 days

Page 25 of 33

WILLIAM DONTA WHITFIELD


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 10/08/1984
Prior Arrests: 3
Crime: Contempt
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

Page 26 of 33

CHRISTOPHER L SHEPHERD


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 05/08/1975
Prior Arrests: 26
Crime: Fugitive From Justice
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

Page 27 of 33

FLORENCIO DIEGO


Arresting Agency: New Boston Police Dept.
Booking Date: 03/16/2020
Birthdate: 08/01/1998
Prior Arrests: 1


Crime: Improperly Discharge Firearm Habitation
Bond: $25,000
Class: 3rd Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 1 to 5 years


Crime: Discharging Weapon Into Home or School
Bond: $20,000
Class: 2nd Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 2 to 8 years

Page 28 of 33

CLARISSA E HERSMAN


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/15/2020
Birthdate: 06/03/1988
Prior Arrests: 13
Crime: Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments
Bond: $1,500
Class: 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 90 days

Page 29 of 33

DAMION MAYER


Arresting Agency: Ohio Department Natural Resources
Booking Date: 03/15/2020
Birthdate: 12/12/1985
Prior Arrests: 0


Crime: Domestic Violence
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days


Crime: Criminal Damaging
Bond: $0
Class: 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 90 days

Page 30 of 33

BENGY L HUGHES


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/15/2020
Birthdate: 01/23/1963
Prior Arrests: 10


Crime: Probation Violation
Bond: $0
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months


Crime: Criminal Trespass
Bond: $250
Class: 4th Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 30 days


Crime: Petty Theft
Bond: $1,000
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days

Page 31 of 33

BENNY R KILGORE


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/15/2020
Birthdate: 05/21/1982
Prior Arrests: 11


Crime: Petty Theft
Bond: $500
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days


Crime: Resisting Arrest
Bond: $0
Class: 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 90 days


Crime: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days

Page 32 of 33

JENIFER A THOMPSON


Arresting Agency: Scioto County Sheriff’s Dept.
Booking Date: 03/15/2020
Birthdate: 07/09/1986
Prior Arrests: 3
Crime: Probation Violation
Bond: $0
Class: 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Possible Sentence: Up to 180 days

Page 33 of 33

DANIEL W. SHAFFER


Arresting Agency: Portsmouth Police Department
Booking Date: 03/15/2020
Birthdate: 08/28/1987
Prior Arrests: 10
Crime: Probation Violation
Bond: $12,500
Class: 5th Degree Felony
Possible Sentence: 6 to 12 months

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