law enforcement - Wayne County Sheriff`s Office

2005
Annual Report
Thomas G. Maurer, Sheriff
201 W. North Street
Wooster OH 44691
330-287-5750
www.waynecountysheriff.com
[email protected]
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF
THOMAS G. MAURER
JUSTICE CENTER
201 W. NORTH STREET WOOSTER, OH 44691-4866
CIVIL
(330) 287-5766
CORRECTIONS
(330) 287-5770
FAX (330) 287-5780
PHONE: (330) 287-5700
FAX: (330) 287-5769
DETECTIVES
(330) 287-5760
FAX (330) 287-5762
[email protected]
www.waynecountysheriff.com
LAW ENFORCEMENT
(330) 287-5701
Dear Citizens of Wayne County,
It is with great pride that the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office presents our 2005 Annual Report.
After experiencing a record breaking year in 2004, we found 2005 to again be a record setting
year for the Sheriff’s Office. The financial concerns experienced in 2004 continued throughout
2005. With a strong emphasis on fiscal management, we were able to maintain the quality of
services in reaching our mandated responsibilities. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for
Wayne County, the Sheriff is mandated by law to the operation of the County Jail, service to the
Common Pleas Courts, and patrolling the unincorporated areas of our county.
During 2005, with the assistance of the Wayne County Commissioners, we successfully
negotiated contracts with the deputies, sergeants, and lieutenants. Recognizing that economic
conditions were beginning to improve, the commissioners, sheriff, and deputies were able to
negotiate a contract in the best interests of Wayne County.
The Patrol Division experienced a slight increase in reported crimes during 2005. During the
latter part of 2005, we were forced to reduce our self initiated patrol in an effort to save fuel
costs. With the continual fluctuation of gas prices, deputies drove less miles in order to keep
costs down. Near the end of 2005, we were able to once again return to our normal patrol
techniques. A higher number of reported rape investigations in 2005 can be attributed to our
continued working relationship in conjunction with Wayne County Children Services.
The Civil Division continues to serve additional papers issued out of Common Pleas Court.
Sheriff’s Sales ordered by the court reached an all time high of 255 property sales scheduled,
with 172 properties being sold. These sales resulted in over $16 million being collected and
dispersed through our Civil Office.
The Corrections Division booked in 3,549 prisoners during 2005, a slight increase from the
previous year. 25% of those inmates were incarcerated on felony charges while 75% were
incarcerated on misdemeanor charges. The jail has a 104 bed capacity and remains full on a
daily basis. We continue to constantly monitor the rising cost of medical care and food, which
must be provided in order to safely house prisoners in conjunction with state rules and
regulations.
The Discipline and Rehabilitation Center (DRC) continues to be a successful program run by the
Sheriff’s Office. In our sixth year of operation, this alternative facility had 378 residents
admitted, serving a total of 15,775 days. Due to financial constraints during 2005, we were
forced to cap the number of residents at 46 in a facility that has been approved to hold up to 74
GOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT: A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMMON SENSE.
residents. It is our goal to resolve the funding issues as this program has been recognized
statewide for having saved Wayne County taxpayers over $5.8 million since its inception. In
December, I was honored to be recruited to present an instructional review of the DRC for the
National Sheriff’s Association Conference to be held in June of 2006.
Our website, www.waynecountysheriff.com, has been updated and provides an important source
for Wayne County citizens to obtain information. One of the site’s more popular pages has been
a listing of upcoming Sheriff’s Sales, which includes a link to the Wayne County Auditor’s
property information on the parcel being sold. The result of each sale is now posted at the
conclusion of the sale. Another frequently visited page on the website has been our registered
sex offender information. Citizens can obtain information concerning registered sex offenders in
Wayne County and can also sign up to receive email alerts, or conduct a geographical search by
address of any registered offender within one mile of the address entered. Town Meetings were
held throughout Wayne County during the months of November and December in order to
educate residents about the laws regarding registered sex offenders and how to access
information on our website.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Reserves continued their 32 year history in support of the Sheriff’s
Office. Reserve deputies donated over 4,457 hours in 2005 to assist the operations of the
Sheriff’s Office. Reserve deputies play a vital role in providing manpower for jail visitation,
security at the Wayne County Fair and the Kidron Mennonite Relief Sale, as well as many other
community functions throughout Wayne County. Their presence continues to be invaluable to
the Sheriff’s Office as they provide additional manpower whenever needed.
As we look to a new year, we welcome the opportunity to continue to serve you and provide
effective law enforcement throughout Wayne County. As your Sheriff, I pledge to continue to
work together to make Wayne County a safe place for all of us to raise our families and enjoy the
community spirit we all cherish.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas G. Maurer
Wayne County Sheriff
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission statement for all members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is to be responsive
to and protect the constitutional rights of each member of the community we serve by
affirmatively promoting a climate of safety and security among all persons within our
jurisdiction.
The success of our mission will be realized by constantly working to achieve excellence in
providing efficient and effective services to our community in a professional manner and by
encouraging the active participation of our community in those efforts.
We accept this responsibility for the achievement of this mission and publicly register our
commitment to it and to the concept of providing quality service.
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFFS
NAME
TERM
NAME
TERM
Josiah Crawford
1812-1814
Jacob Mougey
1884-1888
Robert Orr
1814-1818
E.A. Brown
1888-1892
John Updegraff
1818-1820
John Brown
1892
(Vice E.A. Brown
deceased)
Joseph Barkdull
1820-1824
Cyrus D. Smith
1892-1894
John Smith
1824-1828
W.W. Garver
1894-1898
Thomas Robison
1828-1832
J.S. McCoy
1898-1902
Mathias Johnston
1832-1836
Armstrong Brown
1902-1906
Daniel Yarnell
1836-1838
W.M. Caskey
1906-1910
M.C. Shant
1838-1842
Marcus Van Nest
1911-1915
Samuel Kermickel
1842-1846
Milton C. Miller
1915-1918
Samuel Cutter
1846-1848
G. Lautzenheiser
1918-1923
George W. Lorah
1848-1852
Andrew B. Bucker
1923-1927
John Bechtel
1852-1856
Albert F. Jacot
1927-1929
Neal McCoy
1856-1858
Clark Shearer
1929-1933
W.A. Eaken
1858-1860
Charles Nauman
1933-1937
Joshua Wilson
1860-1864
E.E. Mills
1937-1949
John B. France
1864-1868
Glen Rike
1949-1973
George Steele
1868-1872
James M. Frost
1973-1981
Jacob R. Bowman
1872-1876
Loran Alexander
1981-1996
William Coulter
1876-1880
Thomas Maurer
1997-
ADMINISTRATION
SHERIFF
THOMAS G. MAURER
Captains
Charles D. Hardman
Douglas Johnson
Douglas Hunter
Director of Discipline & Rehabilitation Center
Ron Dessecker
CCW/WebCheck Officer
Randy Purdy
Accountant
Larry Strasbaugh
Human Resource Officer
Shirley Reynolds
Fiscal Officer
Eileen Balliett
Support Staff
Secretary Norma Clason
Secretary Karen Graham
Secretary Beth Farver
Secretary Roberta James
Secretary Machelle Maxwell
Sheriff Thomas G. Maurer
Captain Charles Hardman
Captain Douglas Johnson
Captain Douglas Hunter
Ron Dessecker
Randy Purdy
Larry Strasbaugh
Eileen Balliett
Shirley Reynolds
Norma Clason
Karen Graham
Beth Farver
Roberta James
Machelle Maxwell
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
DRC SECRETARY KAREN GRAHAM
The 2005 Employee of the Year from the Administrative Division was Karen Graham.
Karen Graham began her career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1991. Nominated by her peers, they
indicated that Karen is “dedicated to her work and does an outstanding job no matter the task. She
is one that you can count on to get the job done.” In 1997, Karen was selected by the Sheriff to help
start the current Discipline and Rehabilitation Center, offering the courts an alternative sentencing
facility. In the development of the Discipline and Rehabilitation Center, she started the record
keeping and interface programs with the county jail. Her past 14 years of service have been
invaluable, for not only the Sheriff’s Office, but for the citizens of Wayne County.
Karen resides in the Dalton area with her husband, John, and has two grown children.
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
The e-SORN (electronic Sex Offender Registration and Notification System) was developed in
response to Megan’s Law, passed in 1994, which prompted the passage of ‘The Jacob Wetterling
Act,’ an addition to the Federal Crime Act. This legal addition to existing law required all states
to pass a sex offender registration and notification law. To date, all fifty states have a sex
offender registration law. The Ohio version of Megan’s Law is called the Sex Offender
Registration and Notification (SORN) law and was originally passed in 1997.
As of December 31, 2005, Wayne County currently has 99 registered sex
offenders required to register with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
Information on all adult registered sex offenders may be obtained on our website at
www.waynecountysheriff.com. This web site is updated frequently as offenders register any
changes.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office conducted several Town Meetings throughout Wayne
County in November and December of this year to educate the public on Sex Offender laws and
our website. Citizens can now sign up for automatic email alerts when any offender moves
within one mile of an address they have registered. Multiple addresses such as home, work,
school and babysitters can be registered under one email address. A geographical search can be
done listing all offenders within a one mile radius of the address submitted.
Offender Requirements:
1.
All registered sex offenders must report at the scheduled intervals based on their
classifications. In addition they must report any change in address within five
days to the Sheriff of the county in which they reside.
2.
All registered sex offenders must report to the county sheriff immediately upon
entering the county to attend school.
3.
All registered sex offenders must register with the county sheriff where the
offenders have been employed in the county for more than 14 days or for a total
of 30 days or more in a calendar year, regardless of where the offender lives.
4.
All registered sex offenders must report to the county sheriff all vehicles
registered to them.
The current classifications are:
Sexual Predator
Is defined as a person who has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, committing a
sexually oriented offense and who is likely in the future to commit additional sexually
oriented offenses.
Offenders designated as sexual predators are subject to registration/verification
requirements for life. Sexual predators are subject to the neighbor/community
notification provision which includes all residents within a 1,000 feet radius of
where the offender is residing. Offenders must report to the Sheriff’s Office every 90
days to register. A $25 fee per registration may be collected by the Sheriff for a
maximum of $100 per year.
Child-Victim Predator
Is defined as an adult or juvenile age 14 or older who has been convicted of, or pleaded
guilty to, committing a sexually oriented offense of a child and is likely to engage in
future child-victim oriented offenses.
Offenders designated as sexual predators are subject to registration/verification
requirements for life. Sexual predators are subject to the neighbor/community
notification provision which includes all residents within a 1,000 feet radius of
where the offender is residing. Offenders must report to the Sheriff’s Office every 90
days to register. A $25 fee per registration may be collected by the Sheriff for a
maximum of $100 per year.
Habitual Sex Offender
Is defined as a person who has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, committing a
sexually oriented offense, and who previously has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to,
one or more sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offenses.
Offenders designated as habitual sex offenders are subject to registration/verification
requirements annually for a period of 20 years after release. A sentencing judge may
determine that a habitual sex offender is subject to neighbor/community notification.
Only if such determination is made, the Sheriff shall notify all residents within a 1,000
feet radius of where the offender resides.
Habitual Child-Victim Offender
Is defined as an adult or juvenile age 14 or older who has been convicted of, or pleaded
guilty to, committing a child-victim oriented offense, and who previously has been
convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, one or more sexually oriented or child-victim oriented
offense.
Offenders designated as habitual child-victim sex offenders are subject to
registration/verification requirements annually for a period of 20 years after release. A
sentencing judge may determine that a habitual sex offender is subject to
neighbor/community notification. Only if such determination is made the Sheriff shall
notify all residents within a 1,000 feet radius of where the offender resides.
Sexually Oriented Offender
Is defined as a person who has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, committing a
sexually oriented offense, but who has not been designated as a sexual predator or
habitual sex offender.
Sexually oriented offenders are subject to the registration/verification requirements
annually for a period of 10 years after release. These offenders are not subject to
neighbor/community notification.
Child-Victim Oriented Offender
Is defined as a person who is 18 or older and has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to,
committing a qualifying sexually oriented offense of: Kidnapping (but not kidnapping to
engage in sexual activity), Abduction, Unlawful Restraint, Criminal Child Enticement
and the former offense of Child Stealing.
If the offender is under age 18, the qualifying offenses are Kidnapping (but not
kidnapping to engage in sexual activity) or a violation of the former offense of Child
Stealing.
In addition, the victim is under age 18 and is not the child of the offender.
Child-Victim Oriented offenders are subject to the registration/verification requirements
annually for a period of ten years after release. These offenders are not subject to
neighbor/community notification.
The revised law also requires the Ohio Attorney General to create a public Internet database of
basic data on all Ohio offenders. This web site may be accessed at: www.esorn.ag.state.oh.us.
CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE
The State of Ohio, in 2004, began issuing carry concealed handgun licenses to those individuals
who met mandated requirements. The main requirements were that the applicant must show
proof of having completed an approved training program and pass the criminal background
check. Background checks are completed using the National WebCheck, the Law Enforcement
Automated Data System, and a check of court records of the applicant’s appropriate county when
applicable. Applications are processed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during normal
business hours. Only some minor changes have been implemented with the law now under
current review by legislators and law enforcement to see if any major changes should be done.
If the applicant meets the requirements, they are issued a carry conceal handgun license which is
valid for four years. Applicants must abide by all laws and other restrictions placed upon them.
Failure to do so will result in a suspension of the license and revocation if they are convicted of
certain violations. Applicants applying in Wayne County can also be from an adjoining county.
Ohio Law sets the fee at $45 that is non-refundable; an applicant who has not been a resident of
the state for the past five years must pay a $69 non-refundable fee. Ohio currently has reciprocity
agreements with 16 other states concerning carry concealed handgun licenses.
In 2004, Wayne County issued 732 CCH licenses ranking 19th in the state and was above average
in the number of applications processed each quarter and the overall year for all Ohio counties.
In 2005, only 240 applications were processed by this office. This is a significant decrease that
was consistent statewide. Applications remain steady, but far below the annual predictions of
Ohio legislators and law enforcement
2005 CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE STATISTICS
STATISTICS
YEAR
1ST Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Totals
WAYNE COUNTY
2004
2005
OHIO
2004
2005
0
461
175
96
90
79
45
26
0
26,307
12,127
7,063
6,501
7,103
4,496
N/A
732
240
45,497
N/A
DENIED
REVOKED
SUSPENDED
0
0
1
2
1
3
436
42
78
309*
COUNTY
WAYNE
ASHLAND
HOLMES
MEDINA
STARK
SUMMIT
APPLICANTS
137
1
0
9
72
21
MALES
209
31
52*
151*
*Incomplete – does not include 4th quarter totals
Applicant County Designation
FEMALES
AVG. AGE
AVG. AGE
47.2
43.8
NATIONAL WEBCHECK &
FINGERPRINTING
Biometric Web Based Criminal Background Investigations
In 2005, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office began using National WebCheck that electronically
captures and submits fingerprints for background investigations. Ohio laws now require
fingerprinting and background checks for various occupations with emphasis on those who work
with the elderly or children. Additionally, numerous government agencies and private-sector
businesses in compliance with Homeland Security regulations use this service. New bills going
into effect and others pending in both Federal and Ohio legislation will increase the use of this
service in the future. The Ohio BCI & I processed approximately 700,000 fingerprint-based
background investigations in 2005 with 60 percent of them by means of National WebCheck.
National WebCheck was developed solely for Ohio BCI & I and is a secure web-based
application that allows only authorized agencies to electronically submit fingerprint-based
searches against State and FBI criminal records databases on a fee-for-service basis. It is a
practical, efficient and cost effective solution developed to address the deficiencies of the
traditional background check. The main advantage is results are obtained in as little as two hours
as opposed to several weeks with the use of ink-rolled fingerprint cards.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office also processes ink-rolled fingerprint cards for agencies
requiring it. This service is generally required by those seeking U.S. military security clearances,
security dealer’s licenses, and those seeking various licenses out of state.
Depending on the type of background check required, the fees are $20, $29, and $44, and are
processed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during normal business hours.
NATIONAL WEBCHECK AND FINGERPRINT CARDS 2005
National WebCheck Electronic Fingerprint Submissions
Ink-Rolled Fingerprint Cards
TOTAL
Randy Purdy
846
120
966
CIVIL DIVISION
Lieutenant
Wally Szentpetery
Sergeant
Bill Hutchinson
Fiscal Officer
Eileen Balliett
Wayne County Child Support Enforcement Agency
Deputy Joe Copenhaver
Wayne County Job & Family Services Department
Deputy Jim Troyer
Lieutenant Wally Szentpetery
Sergeant Bill Hutchinson
Fiscal Officer Eileen Balliett
Deputy Joe Copenhaver
Wayne County Child Support
Enforcement Agency
Deputy Jim Troyer
Wayne County Job & Family
Services Department
CIVIL DIVISION
The Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for serving court related documents from
the Wayne County Common Pleas Court and also assisting the Wayne County Municipal Court
in the service of court orders. Lieutenant Wally Szentpetery and Sergeant Bill Hutchinson serve
all papers that are logged and processed by Fiscal Officer Eileen Balliett.
One area that has continued to expand is conducting sheriff’s sales of property. The majority of
these sales are a result of foreclosures that have been ordered by the court. Properties are sold
every Wednesday in the lobby of the Justice Center. Notice of a sheriff’s sale is published in
The Daily Record and recently was added to our web site for citizens to view. In 2005, 255
sheriff’s sales were ordered by the courts. Eighty three of these sales were later cancelled by the
court and a total of 172 properties were sold. The total cost collected and dispersed for these
sales was $16,050,669.
Eighteen executions were ordered and completed to seize items and conduct a sale of those items
to settle a financial obligation of a court order. As a result of the 34 executions conducted,
$899,158.12 was collected and dispersed.
Overall activity continues to rise as a total of 5,926 papers were served by the Civil Division.
The chart below shows a comparison of 2004 to 2005 for the Civil Division.
2004
Documents Served
2005
Indictments
Number
Served
204
Number
of Miles
806
Number
Served
91
Number
of Miles
1,660
Executions
18
---
34
883
Sheriff's Sales
240
---
255
---
Garnishments
5
268
---
---
Guardianships
14
372
3
88
Civil/Temporary Protection Orders
85
3,114
84
2,701
9
168
---
---
Subpoenas
3,508
40,088
4,236
34,614
Summons
884
24,160
788
18,033
Notices
324
4,350
131
3,359
Citations
198
3,142
121
2,869
Motions
154
2,868
72
2,064
Writ of Possessions
105
1,482
21
777
Unclaimed and Abandoned Vehicles
171
--
85
---
7
--
7
---
5,926
80,818
5,928
67,048
Attachments
Unclaimed and Abandoned Mobile Homes
TOTALS
JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
In 1996, a full-time deputy was assigned to work with the Wayne County Job and Family
Services Benefit Recovery Unit. The purpose of this unit is to recover benefits that have been
overpaid or catch those who intentionally abuse the eligibility process.
In 2005, Deputy James Troyer continued his service with this unit. His duties include, but are
not limited to, Early Detection & Prevention Program, field investigations, surveillance,
residence verifications, security for case workers, and assist other units, if possible, in Job and
Family Services.
Deputy James Troyer
In 2005, Deputy Troyer assisted in investigating 675 cases related to welfare fraud throughout
Wayne County. He also assisted other counties with cases they were investigating that involved
Wayne County. For 2005, the unit and Deputy Troyer recorded over $420,225 in monies paid
out or prevented from being paid out as a result of their investigations. Of this amount, over
$173,975 has been collected through court action, repayment agreements or other process in the
system. There are still actions pending for the remaining amount. This amount does not include
monies saved for taxpayers from fraudulent medical assistance that would have been paid out.
The $173,975 sets a new record for the amount of money that has been recovered by this unit.
Deputy Troyer supplies criminal reports, jail logs and other documentation that allows the
B.R.U. (Benefit Recovery Unit) to remove from active cases those that are classified as fleeing
felons or incarcerated here in Wayne County or other institutions around the United States.
These inmates and fleeing felons would have continued to collect assistance from Wayne County
taxpayers had this service not been provided.
In 2003, the federal and state government implemented guidelines with sanctions if completion
of certain types of cases were not completed within a given amount of time. This could take
away money given by the state to the county, with the county having to make up that loss. To
date, Wayne County has met those guidelines and not been sanctioned.
During 2005, Deputy Troyer investigated 675 cases. He also completed 113 N.C.I.C. (National
Crime Information Center) hits, investigated 11 criminal and 28 civil complaints generated by
Job and Family Services, served 3 warrants from various counties and states, and conducted 18
“stakeouts” at over 142 hours over normal work hours.. Some of these stakeouts have involved
people living in another county but collecting benefits from Wayne County using a fraudulent
address.
INTERESTING INFORMATION
A record breaking $173,975 was collected and returned to the county for this year. The rest is in
the process of being collected or obtained through court proceedings.
Overtime cost saved by the unit by a deputy doing stakeouts is equal to the time of two
investigators at time and a half for same hours of stakeout. Job and Family Services policies and
safety concerns would normally require two investigators to be involved at all times.
Deputy Troyer is involved with elder care programs and provides security and/or assistance
when needed.
Assistance is provided with CSB referrals through the agency and, if needed, conducts
interviews and surveillance to see if a home is safe for Wayne County children for day care
provider applicants.
Deputy Troyer also stands by if a caseworker is having trouble with an irate client or threats are
made towards a worker. He has escorted workers home and followed up when a client is calling
to threaten caseworkers and staff.
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has continued their long relationship with the Wayne
County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) by assigning a full time deputy to work
exclusive with CSEA to combat those who fail to pay their child support obligations. Deputy
Timothy Brown was assigned to this position during 2005 until his retirement in September. The
position was then assigned to Deputy Joe Copenhaver.
Deputy Joe Copenhaver
During this past year, the office implemented a successful program with the cooperation of the
county’s local cable companies. The local project, “Fugitive Spotlight” was kicked off at the
2004 Wayne County Fair in the Sheriff’s Office booth. This program allows us to display
pictures and last known addresses for the public to view and ultimately provide information on
the location of the absent parent. The tips received from the fairgoers resulted in apprehending
subjects and stepped off the program which expanded to Wooster’s Clear Picture, Orrville’s
Armstrong and Doylestown Cable Companies serving their communities.
In addition to the “Fugitive Spotlight” program, a list of names was also added to the Sheriff’s
Office website, along with pictures of subjects wanted for non payment of child support. This
past year there were over 2,756 hits from the public who viewed the dead beat link at the
Sheriff’s Office website and gave us a number of leads from those who viewed the information.
The Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of MAGLOCLEN (Mid Atlantic Great Lakes Organized
Crime Law Enforcement Network), was instrumental in becoming involved in a pair of
nationwide information sharing system networks that allow us to access an immense number of
information files to assist in locating our suspects. Because of these programs, our future results
grow stronger in accomplishing our goals of locating the absent parents and making arrests for
those who choose to ignore their child support obligations.
During 2005, we again utilized a private prisoner transportation company to transport out of state
felony warrant arrests. This has saved money in transportation costs for the agency by billing the
agency direct and allowing the transportation company to transport, instead of two deputies
being required to travel along with expenses.
We are confident that our future involvement with the Child Support Enforcement Agency is
stronger with these contributions during this past year and continue to set our goals for better
service in 2006.
Services provided during 2005 compared to 2004:
CIVIL PAPERS
2004
2005
Warrants Served
187
145
Wage Attachments
21
13
Subpoenas, Summons, Notices
78
72
Warrant Investigations
379
184
Field Investigations
260
240
Driver License & Criminal Background Checks
763
692
25,398
18,746
TOTAL MILES TRAVELED
COLOR GUARD
Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Reserves
participate in the Color Guard.
The members of the Color Guard for 2005 were:
Lieutenant Wally Szentpetery
Sergeant Gary Lee
Deputy Jason Crawford
Deputy Mike Burkey
Deputy Jason Hammitt
Deputy Michael Smucker
Deputy Bobbi Kreakie
Reserve Sergeant Tom Rutledge
Alternate: Deputy Paul Brumme
Members of the support unit:
Captain Douglas Hunter
Sergeant Pat Schuler
Deputy Doug Griffith
Deputy Rusty Knopp
Reserve Sergeant Bob Weirich
Reserve Deputy Gary Herstine
Reserve Deputy Herschel Bates
Reserve Deputy Julie Keeler
The members of the unit march in various parades and represent the office in memorial services
throughout the county. During 2005, they participated in many community activities:
Memorial Day Parade in Wooster
4th of July Parade in Orrville
Apple Creek Parade
Marshallville Parade
Doylestown Parade
Fredericksburg Parade
Rittman Parade
CORRECTIONS
Captain
Douglas Johnson
Lieutenants:
James Richards
Sergeants:
Earl Kelly
Michael Butler
Gregory Odenkirk
Patricia Schuler
Deputies
Kimberly Abbott
William Albright
Sharon Anderson
Thomas Anderson
Bradley Bertsch
Richard Bolick
Diana Elkins
William Garver
Jeff Geib
Jason Gerber
Doug Griffith
Jason Hammitt
James Harkness
Thomas Holmes
Chad Hooser
Nurses
Mental Health
Officer
Diana Boldman
Beth Gift
Cherrill Wertz
Food Service
Linda Mowrer
Juanita Ramseyer
Tanya West
Jail Chaplain
Rev. Lee Anderson
Rusty Knopp
Bobbi Kreakie
Charles LeGuillon
Karen Long
Adam Manges
John Moore
Ben Newberger
Mark Porter
Michael Porter
Sharon Porter
Robert Reynolds
Daniel Rufener
Alan Sands
Michael Smucker
Captain Douglas Johnson
Lieutenant James Richards
Sergeant Earl Kelly
Sergeant Michael Butler
Sergeant Gregory Odenkirk
Sergeant Patricia Schuler
Kimberly Abbott
William Albright
Sharon Anderson
Thomas Anderson
Bradley Bertsch
Richard Bolick
Diana Elkins
William Garver
Jeff Geib
Jason Gerber
Doug Griffith
Jason Hammitt
James Harkness
Thomas Holmes
Chad Hooser
Rusty Knopp
Bobbi Kreakie
Charles LeGuillon
Karen Long
Adam Manges
John Moore
Ben Newberger
Mark Porter
Mike Porter
Sharon Porter
Robert Reynolds
Daniel Rufener
Alan Sands
Michael Smucker
Lee Anderson
Juanita Ramseyer
Diana Boldman
Beth Gift
Cherrill Wertz
Linda Mowrer
Tanya West
CORRECTIONS DIVISION
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
DEPUTY ROBERT REYNOLDS
Deputy Robert Reynolds was named the 2005 Officer of the Year in the Corrections Division.
Deputy Reynolds was selected by his peers for his professional demeanor and his willingness to
help others. Deputy Reynolds began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1985 in the
Corrections Division. In 1990, he was transferred to the Law Enforcement Division and was an
instructor in the DARE Program in Wayne County schools for the next four years. In 1994,
Deputy Reynolds continued his duties in the Law Enforcement Division, patrolling the county’s
roadways. In 2003, he was transferred to the Corrections Division as transport officer. He is
responsible for the transportation of prisoners to and from courts and institutions.
Deputy Reynolds and his wife, Shirley, reside in the Shreve area and have two grown children.
His hobbies and activities include fishing, hunting, and traveling.
INTERESTING INMATE DATA
% OF
TOTAL
2004
2005
INCARCERATIONS
Felons Incarcerated
Misdemeanants
Incarcerated
% OF
TOTAL
INCARCERATIONS
828
23%
884
25%
2,704
77%
2,665
75%
TOTAL INMATE
POPULATION
3,532
3,549
% OF
TOTAL
2004
% OF
TOTAL
2005
INCARCERATIONS
INCARCERATIONS
Offenses With Alcohol
Involved
751
21%
743
21%
Total Female Inmates
686
19%
713
20%
2,400
68%
2,391
67%
Wayne County Residents
Incarcerated
3000
2704 2665
2500
2000
1500
1000
751
743
828
884
686
713
500
0
Offenses w/Alcohol
Involved
Misdemeanants
Incarcerated
Felons
Incarcerated
2004
2005
Total Female
Inmates
ARRESTS BY DEPARTMENT
TOTAL ARRESTS IN
2004
TOTAL ARRESTS IN
2005
Adult Parole Authority
12
24
Adult Probation
60
55
Apple Creek Police Department
25
17
Creston Police Department
32
47
Dalton Police Department
28
38
Doylestown Police Department
59
60
Home Arrest
53
28
Marshallville Police Department
6
4
Medway Drug Enforcement Agency
19
14
Mt. Eaton Police Department
0
3
Orrville Police Department
87
76
Ohio State Highway Patrol
141
129
Ohio State University Police
1
1
Probation Department
3
10
Rittman Police Department
78
65
Shreve Police Department
45
30
Smithville Police Department
43
30
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
1,941
2,036
West Salem Police Department
22
30
Wooster Police Department
875
852
3,532
3,549
TOTAL
JAIL TIME BY AGE
AGE
RANGE
NUMBER OF
INMATES
CHARGED
CHARGED WITH
A FELONY
UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL
BOOKED
WITH A
MISDEMEANOR
18-20
524
380
144
96
21-25
895
674
222
149
26-30
538
426
112
88
31-35
434
327
107
84
36-40
417
295
122
108
41-45
343
259
84
97
46-50
218
160
58
63
51-55
85
66
19
29
56-60
64
52
12
23
61-65
17
15
2
6
66-70
6
5
1
0
70 +
8
6
2
0
Deputy Kim Abbott in Booking
JAIL FOOD REPORT
The cost to feed the inmates at the Wayne County Jail for 2005 ranged from $1.80 per meal for
three meals a day to $2.24 per meal for three meals a day. This is an average of $1.97 per meal.
The average cost per day is $5.90. The costs quoted include the cost of food and salary of the
cooks.
MONTH
MEALS SERVED
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
9,773
9,051
10,103
9,741
10,022
9,589
10,377
10,091
9,712
10,375
9,879
9,389
2005
COST PER MEAL
COST PER DAY
2.03
1.92
1.87
1.92
1.80
2.24
1.84
2.06
1.98
1.98
2.05
1.91
6.10
5.77
5.62
5.76
5.40
6.71
5.53
6.19
5.94
5.94
6.14
5.73
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEALS SERVED
2004
2005
120,081
118,102
Dietary Manager Tanya West, Cook Juanita Ramseyer, and Cook Linda Mowrer
PRISONER TRANSPORT STATISTICS
In 2005, Deputy Mark Porter and Deputy Robert Reynolds transported a total of 2,181 prisoners.
The chart below shows the number of transports made to various facilities in Ohio. In addition
to the Ohio transports, prisoners were transported from the states of California, Florida, West
Virginia, and Virginia.
LOCATION
Common Pleas Court
Wooster Municipal Court
Orrville Municipal Court
Juvenile Court
Counseling Center
Ashland County Sheriff’s Office
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office
Lorain Correctional
Marysville
Massillon State
Medina County Sheriff’s Office
Richland County Sheriff’s Office
Stark County Sheriff’s Office
Summit County Sheriff’s Office
Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office
Other (Police Dept. & Sheriff’s Offices)
Other (Dental, Hospital, etc)
TOTALS
NUMBER OF TRANSPORTS
382
188
8
141
20
16
16
50
11
13
10
19
10
7
1
101
113
1,106
Deputy Robert Reynolds and Deputy Mark Porter
TRUSTY/WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS
TOTAL WORKERS
IN TRUSTY PROGRAM
FOR 2005
REASON FOR REMOVAL FROM
TRUSTY STATUS
43
Females
3
Journal Entry
12
Males
40
Disciplinary
5
Medical/Mental Health
1
Total Hours
23,865
Transferred to DRC/Other
Agency
7
Total Days
2,992
Time Served
15
Inmate Requests Removal
3
This program supplies the work force necessary to keep the Justice Center clean. Inmate
workers are selected on good behavior, length of sentence, and/or prior services. They receive
two days off of their sentence for every five days they work. They work within and around the
Justice Center complex.
WORK RELEASE PROGRAM
Wayne County Common Pleas Court
6
Wayne County Municipal Court
14
TOTAL WORK RELEASES FOR 2005
20
™ In 2003, due to budget constraints, we were forced to suspend our 20 year Community
Service Program. As we begin 2006, we are still unable to reinstate this much needed
program.
MENTAL HEALTH
Our Mental Health Office is comprised of one member of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.
¾ Cherrill Wertz, MA Ed, PCC – Mental Health Counselor
Members of our staff offer the following services to inmates at the Wayne County Jail:
¾ Counseling
¾ Case management services
¾ Individual diagnostic assessments
¾ Crisis intervention
¾ Referral and consultation
All inmates housed in the facility are eligible for mental health services. They may be referred
by jail staff or medical staff, or they may request assistance themselves. These services are
available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mental health emergencies that occur
during hours not covered by the jail’s mental health staff are handled by the crisis team of the
Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties at no cost to the jail.
Mental Health Counselor Cherrill Wertz
During 2005, our Mental Health staff completed the following:
¾ Diagnostic assessments – 702 inmates (579 males and 123 females)
¾ Individual counseling sessions – 667 (49 males and 15 females)
¾ Case management services – 825
¾ Referrals to the crisis team – 15
¾ Crisis evaluations conducted by jail counselors – 162 inmates (128 males and 34
females)
¾ Referrals for in-house medical services – 54 inmates (43 males and 11 females)
The mental health department has interns from time to time. The students from Wayne College
are finishing a two-year program. Completion of courses in mental health services, including a
mental health practicum, helps them earn a certificate in mental health. They are able to help
with mental health screens and clerical work. Many of these students continue their education in
order to earn a four-year degree. This year, the mental health department also had a master’s
level student in counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. She completed her practicum at
the jail and is currently doing an internship. In addition to helping with mental health screens
and clerical work, she is also able to do one-to-one counseling with inmates.
In addition to our Mental Health coordinator, our office contracts with outside agencies, STEPS
and YHRC, to provide services to inmates while incarcerated.
*Substance Abuse Treatment, Education, and Prevention Services (STEPS)
Contractual Staff:
Ted Chaplik, PC, LICDC
Arnie Magy, CCDC I
PROGRAMS:
Substance Abuse Education (SAE):
¾ Classroom presentation which focuses on denial management
¾ Group discussion and lecture focused on substance abuse management
¾ Inmate participation in 2005 - 100
¾ Hours of group - 104
¾ Number of sessions - 52
Chemical Addiction, Education, and Therapy (CADET):
¾ Classroom instruction (7-11 week average)
¾ Group discussion, lecture, and therapeutic interaction focused on awareness and
recovery
¾ Inmate participation in 2005 - 62 (46 males and 16 females)
¾ Hours of group – 3,810
¾ Number of sessions – 1,905
¾ Number of sessions conducted at STEPS for DRC residents – 397
¾ Inmates completing the program, including DRC residents – 29
*Your Human Resource Center (YHRC)
Contractual Staff:
Beth McCready, MSW, LSW, OCPS II
PROGRAM:
PREP (Pre-Release Education Program)
PREP is a four-session program for inmates who want to learn skills to help them remain
out of jail. The program offers aid with employment skills, resume’ writing, community
resources, and various personal issues which are aimed at remaining stable in the
community.
¾ Number of sessions held in 2005 – 16
¾ Number of inmates referred or who inquired about the program – 85
(59 males and 26 females)
¾ Number of inmates who completed the program – 49 (58%)
¾ Inmates attending at least one session – 78 (92%)
¾ Inmates not participating in any sessions – 7 (8%)
¾ Inmates released prior to completion – 18 (23%)
¾ Inmates who refused after starting the program – 5 (6%)
¾ Inmates who were moved to DRC after starting – 1 (1%)
¾ Inmates who chose to attend SAE – 2 (2%)
¾ Inmates who were removed from class by the jail – 2 (2%)
MEDICAL STAFF
Our medical staff consists of Dr. Matt Morris, jail physician, and two LPN’s, Beth Gift and
Diana Boldman. The medical department has annually received accreditation from the National
Commission on Correctional Health Care since 1981. The nurses attend annual training to
complete their required continuing education hours. Some of the training they attended was:
™
™
™
™
™
™
Drugs of Abuse
Diabetes Care
Recognizing Biological and Chemical Terrorism
Personal Safety for Health Care Professionals
Nurse Practice Act
Bipolar Disease
In 2005, a total of 883 inmates were seen by the physician during sick calls and 607 physicals
completed. Our medical staff received $1,237.40 in payments from inmates towards medical
expenses.
Nurse Beth Gift and Jail Physician Dr. Matthew Morris
COURTHOUSE SECURITY
The Wayne County Courthouse security falls under the responsibility of the Corrections Division
of the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Dan Rufener and Deputy Mike Porter were responsible for the
security at the Courthouse in 2005.
One deputy operates the security desk, manning the walk-through metal detector and monitoring
the security camera system. The second deputy assists in seven courtrooms. The deputies also
assist Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, Probate Court, Clerk of Courts and 3rd floor
Mediations.
A new walk-through metal detector was purchased by Wayne County Adult Probation in July for
use by the Courthouse security officers. In September, a new camera was installed on the front
of the Courthouse for more efficient security.
In 2005, the following items were taken from visitors for safekeeping while at the Courthouse for
business:
#
262
19
39
ITEMS TAKEN FOR SAFEKEEPING
Knives
Defensive mace units
Other items i.e. leatherman tools, scissors, spikes, chains etc.
The Courthouse deputies also made 20 warrant arrests and 21 incident reports. There were
72,611 visitors to the Courthouse in 2005.
Deputy Dan Rufener and Deputy Mike Porter
CHAPLAINCY
“When saw we thee in prison and visited thee?”
PROGRAMS:
The Wayne County Jail Chaplaincy offers many different programs to the inmates incarcerated
at the Wayne County Jail.
● Family Counseling
This is offered to the inmates and held in the Chaplain’s Office with family members. The
Chaplain counsels couples concerning their marriage, impending marriage, and all other issues
that may arise. The Chaplain also follows up after the inmate is released from jail. He is
available at all hours by phone to provide assistance to the released inmate.
● Individual Counseling
This is one-on-one counseling with the inmates to discuss family issues, work-related issues,
issues to do with raising their children, and many other areas of concern.
● Bible Study
The Chaplain provides daily group Bible study for incarcerated inmates. The Chaplain goes into
the various cellblocks and conducts group Bible studies.
● Baptisms
“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved”
After being approved, any inmate incarcerated in the Wayne County Jail is eligible to be
baptized.
● Family Worship Services
Worship services are every Wednesday and Sunday. Families may attend Sunday services with their
loved ones. A rotation of cellblocks is done each week for Friday services held for maximum-security
inmates.
SERVICES:
“Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them…”
The Chaplain performs many services which are beneficial to the Sheriff’s Office’s employees, the
inmates, and citizens.
● Inmates
The Chaplain assists in correctional facilities by helping the inmates deal with the frustrations of
incarceration, therefore, diverting the outward ventilation of the inmate away from correctional
personnel or jail equipment. Chaplains can stop problems before they happen. The Chaplain can
assist in this way by:
1.
Assisting correctional personnel in the notification of the death, hospitalization, or
serious injury of an inmate’s family member;
2.
Helping the inmate, spouse, and children deal with stress of the incarceration;
3.
Providing spiritual guidance for inmates and families;
4.
Helping inmates and their families understand “the system”;
5.
Helping inmates and their families after they are released from jail (aftercare) in hopes
they will rehabilitate; and
6.
Developing training programs for inmates such as parenting skills, financial management,
marriage enrichment, general coping skills, etc.
● Citizens
The Sheriff serves the citizens of his jurisdiction and renders assistance when needed. Ways the
Chaplain can assist with this are:
1.
Family crisis intervention involving victims of homicides, suicides, traffic or other
accidental or natural deaths; comforting families involved in serious injury or serious
crime; and providing counseling or referrals for families involved in chronic domestic
disputes.
2.
Assisting persons who are stranded, confused or emotionally upset, or just needing to talk
to someone; and helping people in need of food, shelter, or medical services, or providing
agencies that can help.
3.
Crisis counseling for employees of a business victimized by a robbery or employee death,
or students of local schools dealing with the sudden death of a classmate.
4.
Disaster crisis intervention for families involved in severe weather destruction or mass
casualty incidents.
5.
Liaison with other ministers.
● Employees
The criminal justice profession is more emotionally challenging than physically dangerous, and
every employee of the agency, regardless of responsibility, is affected. Contemporary agencies
are not providing routine counseling to help employees handle the emotional stress involved in
the job. A concerned Sheriff wants to take care of his staff. A properly trained Chaplain can
assist law enforcement professionals, as well as staff, in the performance of their duties on a dayto-day basis. Examples of how a Chaplain can assist in employee relations are:
1.
Ministering to the emotional needs of employees and their families to include stress
awareness and ventilation training; visiting hospitalized, injured or sick employees;
assisting in notifying family members of employee death or serious injury and being
there for the family during this time; and participating in the funeral of active or retired
employees. A Chaplain can also provide counseling for employees and their families
regarding personal or family problems, upon their request, and providing spiritual
guidance.
2.
Assisting the line function operation by assisting the deputies in death or serious injury
notifications and assisting the investigators at a serious injury accident or violent crime
scene by counseling witnesses, family members, or friends, thus allowing the investigator
to more effectively work the scene. The Chaplain can also assist in keeping deputies
calm in long-term, emotionally tense situations, critical incident and post-critical incident
stress debriefing and intervention for employees involved in traumatic events related to
the agency or vocation; and being there for the Sheriff.
“With God all things are possible”
Matthew 19:26
Wayne County Jail Chaplaincy
201 West North Street
Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone (330) 287-5779
Fax (330) 287-5780
The Wayne County Jail Chaplaincy is a subsidiary of Wayne United Chaplain Ministries, with
funding from our local United Ways, churches, and citizens.
Chaplain Lee Anderson
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Captain
Douglas Hunter
Lieutenants
Kurt Garrison
James Henry
Sergeants
Bill Benton
Gary Lee
Ryan Koster
David Woods
Deputies
Alex Abel
Bill Bobbitt
Steve Browning
Paul Brumme
Mike Burkey
Adam Chellis
John Chuhi
Jason Crawford
Ronald Fletcher
Louis Johns
Mike Maxwell
Don McGill
John Pestka
Scott Ries
Steve Saurer
Teresa Saurer
Kirk Shelly
Tracy Slater
Captain Douglas Hunter
Lieutenant Kurt Garrison
Sergeant Bill Benton
Alex Abel
Lieutenant James Henry
Sergeant Gary Lee
Bill Bobbitt
Sergeant Ryan Koster
Steve Browning
Paul Brumme
Sergeant David Woods
Mike Burkey
Adam Chellis
John Chuhi
Jason Crawford
Ronald Fletcher
Louis Johns
Mike Maxwell
Don McGill
John Pestka
Scott Ries
Steve Saurer
Teresa Saurer
Kirk Shelly
Tracy Slater
LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
DETECTIVE MICHAEL MAXWELL
Detective Mike Maxwell was selected as Officer of the Year in the Law Enforcement Division
for 2005.
Detective Maxwell was selected by his peers for his dedication and willingness to help fellow
deputies and citizens. He has performed his duties as a detective for the past seven years at the
Sheriff’s Office. He began his career in 1990, where he was employed in the Corrections
Division. In 1994, he was transferred to the Law Enforcement Division, where he was later
assigned as a detective. Detective Maxwell has been chosen as the Officer of the Year by his
peers twice before, once in 1992 from the Corrections Division, and again in 2001 from the Law
Enforcement Division. Receiving the award for the third time indicates the dedication and
professionalism of this officer.
Clearly, the desire to help others is something that is recognized and valued not only within our
organization but by the public. Deputy Maxwell resides in the Shreve area with his wife, Donna,
and two children. He enjoys hunting and watching his children’s sporting events.
LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
The law enforcement or patrol division is yet another division of the Wayne County Sheriff’s
Office. This division is comprised of uniformed patrol deputies as well as “plain clothes”
detectives.
The patrol deputies are responsible for providing full service law enforcement to areas of the
county who are not served by a local police department.
The Office of the Sheriff is unique due to the fact that it is the only law enforcement agency that
has jurisdiction in all 555 square miles of Wayne County.
The deputies, who are assigned to the patrol division, conduct criminal investigations, make
arrests, enforce traffic laws, investigate accidents, serve arrest warrants, and testify in court.
Deputies who are on patrol also conduct “security checks” of businesses that are closed as well
as the homes of citizens who are on vacation.
Sergeant Ryan Koster at Wayne County Municipal Court
The patrol deputies are supplemented by our detectives. The detectives conduct follow up
investigations on the more serious crimes that take place within the county. A detective is
always “on call”, and they are frequently called to the scene of serious crimes to collect evidence
or continue the patrol officer’s investigation.
Our detectives also work closely with Wayne County Children Services in the investigation of
sexual abuse cases that include children as victims.
One of the primary goals of the Sheriff’s Office is keeping our children safe. We continue to
provide fingerprinting services to parents of young children as well as providing free trigger
locks to parents who own firearms. In addition, we provide the nationally recognized “safe
escape” training.
Deterring crime in Wayne County requires not only effective law enforcement, but also the
cooperation of the citizens. We encourage citizens to lock their homes and vehicles, and to
report suspicious activity in their neighborhoods. Often, something that does not look “quite
right” can actually turn out to be a crime in progress. We count on the eyes and an ear of our
citizens to help us to keep Wayne County a safe place to live.
CRIME COMPARISON
2004
2005
Increase/Decrease
Total Crimes
2,664
2,660
1% increase
Cleared Crimes
1,208
1,105
1% decrease
Cleared Crime Rate
45%
42%
44%
Detective Alex Abel
Crime
2004
2005
Increase/Decrease
Homicide
0
0
---
Rape
10
18
80% increase
Robbery
3
4
25% increase
Burglary/B&E
261
270
3% increase
Larceny
554
619
12% increase
Vandalism
377
422
12% increase
Drug Investigation
157
129
18% decrease
CRIME PERCENTAGE BY TOWNSHIP
Township
Baughman
Canaan
Chester
Chippewa
Clinton
Congress
East Union
Franklin
Green
Killbuck
Milton
Paint
Plain
Salt Creek
Sugar Creek
Wayne
Wooster
TOTALS
2004
Calls Received
123
122
127
407
56
189
277
112
132
86
88
40
116
68
135
201
388
5%
4%
5%
15%
2%
7%
10%
4%
5%
2%
3%
2%
4%
3%
5%
8%
15%
2,664
2005
Calls Received
91
135
154
383
51
145
306
105
118
61
101
65
92
51
138
195
469
2,660
Shift Briefing
4%
5%
6%
14%
2%
5%
12%
4%
4%
2%
4%
2%
4%
2%
5%
7%
18%
PROPERTY
MONTH
STOLEN
DAMAGED
RECOVERED
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
$44,417
45,765
286,227
89,097
102,350
67,533
95,718
177,582
93,005
162,324
59,061
56,189
$8,913
3,560
6,095
47,161
9,100
10,938
10,015
11,086
83,270
92,868
8,752
6,746
$14,067
38,050
250,759
26,394
23,527
31,135
95,261
103,044
36,445
43,101
41,301
17,128
TOTALS
$1,279,268
$298,504
$720,212
COMPARISON CHART
YEAR
2004
2005
INCREASE/DECREASE
TOTAL
STOLEN
$1,087,464
$1,279,268
2% increase
TOTAL
DAMAGED
$112,453
$298,504
6% increase
Sergeant Bill Hutchinson and Sergeant Bill Benton
TOTAL
RECOVERED
$517,417
$720,212
3% increase
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES
In 2005, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received 9,927 calls for service compared to 10,667
calls for service in 2004. The following is a breakdown of actual written complaint reports for
2004 and 2005. As you can see, only about 27% of calls received in 2005 and 25% in 2004
actually require a complaint report to be initiated.
AMOUNT
2004
AMOUNT
2005
Aggravated Murder/Murder
0
0
Rape
10
18
Robbery
3
4
Kidnapping/Abduction
0
7
Aggravated Assault
5
7
Burglary
126
125
Breaking and Entering
135
145
Larceny
554
619
Theft – Vehicle
49
45
Assault
119
104
Aggravated Menacing/Menacing/Stalking
36
59
Arson
8
8
Forgery/Counterfeiting
24
22
Bad Checks/Fraud
23
26
Receiving Stolen Property
37
41
Vandalism/Criminal Damage
377
422
Weapons Violations
16
10
Sex Offenses
43
23
Drug Violations
157
129
Domestic Violence/Interference w/Custody/Violation CPO
157
126
Liquor Laws
95
82
Disorderly Conduct/Resisting/Obstructing
145
80
OFFENSES
Juveniles – Unruly/Runaway
128
131
Criminal Trespassing
62
70
Safecracking/Tampering with Coin Machine
0
8
Misuse Credit Card
7
6
Taking Identity of Another
2
7
Telephone Harassment/False Alarms
27
31
Endangering Children
16
19
Disrupting Public Service
6
18
Falsification
8
21
Escape/Failure to Comply w/Order of Officer
9
11
Sex Offender Violations
11
9
Complicity/Conspiracy
5
6
Littering
15
5
Sudden Death/Attempted Suicide
67
59
Miscellaneous Offenses/Incidents
182
157
2,664
2,660
TOTAL
Deputy Tracy Slater
DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION
Deputy Teresa Saurer was the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office DARE officer for 2005.
Currently, DARE is taught to primarily sixth grade students, along with some fifth graders, for
approximately ten weeks in the seven county school districts throughout Wayne County. There
is also a fourth grade curriculum that is taught to some fourth grade classes in the same districts.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is committed to reaching all youth, as they are our future. It
takes family, community and education to help our students lead positive lives. When students
are presented with skills and options for a better lifestyle, it can only enhance everyone’s future.
Students are also educated in the importance of having high self-esteem and being a positive
individual, how to problem solve, and how to deal with friendships and peer pressure.
Deputy Teresa Saurer
At the completion of each DARE course, students must write an essay on why it is important to
choose a lifestyle without drugs. Each graduate is presented with a certificate and, if funding is
available, schools are providing DARE shirts at graduation.
A deputy also presents our Third Grade Seatbelt Safety Program in cooperation with the Ohio
Department of Public Safety. Third grade students are shown the importance of seatbelts and the
restrictions and values of air bags. At the end of each half hour program kids make a promise to
always wear their seatbelts and politely remind others to wear theirs. Deputy Teresa Saurer also
presents our fingerprint program for the Kindergarten students. This program provides a disc to
the parents with their child’s picture and prints. Approximately 425 Wayne County
Kindergarten students were fingerprinted in 2005.
SCHOOLS AND PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
The following is a breakdown of school districts involved in the DARE program, Ohio Department of
Public Safety Seatbelt Program, and the new fingerprint program.
Chippewa Local Schools
Chippewa Middle
6th Grade DARE
Green Local Schools
Green Middle
5th Grade DARE
Marshallville Elementary
3rd Grade Seatbelt Safety
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
Northwestern Local Schools
Northwestern Middle
6th Grade DARE
3rd Grade Seatbelt Safety
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
Southeast Local Schools
Apple Creek Elementary
6th Grade DARE
Fredericksburg Elementary
6th Grade DARE
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
4th Grade DARE
Holmesville Elementary
6th Grade DARE
4th Grade DARE
Mt. Eaton Elementary
6th Grade DARE
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
120
120
45
50
130
120
60
80
25
35
20
25
20
25
30
Dalton Local Schools
Dalton Intermediate
6th Grade DARE
3rd Grade Seatbelt Safety
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
Kidron Elementary
3rd Grade Seatbelt Safety
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
North Central Local Schools
Creston Middle
6th Grade DARE
Burbank Elementary
3rd Grade Seatbelt Safety
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
Sterling Elementary
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
Triway Local Schools
Shreve Elementary
3rd Grade Seatbelt Safety
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
Franklin Township Elementary
3rd Grade Seatbelt Safety
Kindergarten Fingerprinting
75
40
40
40
35
100
60
40
40
60
45
40
50
LITTER CREW
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office received funding for litter enforcement and clean-up from
our Solid Waste District and OD&R. The litter program is overseen by Deputy Tracy Slater.
Deputy Slater directs two part-time employees, Daryl Winkler and Jeff Hatten, who in turn
oversee the litter crews. One crew works year round while our second crew works during the
spring, summer, and fall.
The litter crew consists of individuals who have been unable to pay court ordered fines or have
been ordered to perform community service as part of a court sentence.
During 2005, 1,707 crew members collected the following along Wayne County roadways:
4,905
1,866
11,576
795
83,262
bags of trash
pounds of aluminum
pounds of steel
car/truck tires
pounds of other trash
We coordinate with the Wayne County Environmental Services for the Wayne County Adopt- aRoad program. In this program, businesses, civic groups, or even families “adopt a roadway”
and are provided with trash bags. Once trash is picked up by the volunteers, Deputy Slater
makes arrangements for the trash to be removed from the area.
Deputy Tracy Slater with one of our litter crews
POLYGRAPH
Detective John Chuhi is the Sheriff’s Office’s polygraph examiner. He received his formal
training through the National Training Center of Polygraph Science in Dayton, Ohio in March of
2002. He is a member of the Ohio Association of Polygraph Examiners and the American
Association of Police Polygraphists. A breakdown of the tests he administered in 2005 is as
follows:
ACTIVITY
NUMBER OF TESTS
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
Pre-Employment
Specific Issue
Wayne County Justice Center (Dispatch)
Pre-Employment
Medway Drug Enforcement Agency
Pre-Employment
Wadsworth Police Department
Specific Issue
TOTALS
9
1
2
1
1
14
Detective John Chuhi
CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP
Traffic Accidents
Traffic Citations
Traffic Stops
Motorist Assists
Warrants Served
Offense Reports
Short Incident Reports
Security Checks
Minor Misdemeanor Citations
Community Policing
Domestic Violence Calls
2004
#
2005
#
17
294
222
53
29
169
701
604
15
178
62
21
419
234
45
21
169
606
209
9
351
32
Deputy Adam Chellis
VILLAGE OF FREDERICKSBURG
2004
#
2005
#
Traffic Citations
98
125
Offense Reports
2
4
Short Incident Reports
24
27
Security Checks
59
19
Community Policing
60
15
Traffic Stops
223
105
Motorist Assist
4
0
Traffic Warnings
27
0
Deputy Jim Garrett
THE WAYNE COUNTY
DISCIPLINE & REHABILITATION
CENTER
Director
Ron Dessecker
Program Manager
Ada Franks
Secretary
Karen Graham
Director Ron Dessecker
Deputy Ada Franks
Secretary Karen Graham
DISCIPLINE & REHABILITATION
CENTER
The year 2005 saw the 6th full year of operations at the Discipline and Rehabilitation Center
(DRC). During 2005, 378 residents were admitted into the facility serving a total of 15,775 days.
Since the opening in June of 1999, 2,102 residents have served their sentence at the facility. The
facility has saved the county a large amount of money in outside jail fees. This year the facility
has generated $173,041 in revenue that was returned to the county’s general fund.
The residents at the DRC worked 27,678 hours on the litter crew and on community service
while at the DRC. More and more non-profit agencies are asking for our assistance. Among
those agencies helped were: United Way, Wooster Arts Center, Wayne County Care Center,
Wayne County Fairgrounds, Interfaith Housing, OARDC, Apple Creek Development Center,
Hurricane Katrina, and Wooster Historical Society, to name a few.
Other counties have visited our facility throughout the year that either are opening a pay to stay
facility or are considering alternative forms of incarceration. A few counties have modeled their
programs after Wayne County’s. In fact, Richland County started their Pay to Stay program in
October 2005.
Teamwork has always been an essential part of this program. That teamwork comes from the
Sheriff, Wayne County Judges, the Wayne County Commissioners and many companies in the
Wayne County area. Without the cooperation of all, this program would not be possible. The
DRC’s mission is to help the residents become productive citizens whether it may be in Wayne
County or wherever that person might reside.
RESERVES
Major
Terry Chellis
Lieutenants
Dave Blough
Rob Clason
John VanLanen
Sergeants
Tom Rutledge
Bob Weirich
Deputies
Herschel Bates
Ryan Blackwell
Albert Caligiuri
John Conlon, Chaplain
Jason Fulks
Gary Herstine
David Keeler
Julie Keeler
Ed Marshall, Chaplain
Jimmy Miller
Roger McGinnis
Steve Phillips
Angie Richards
Cheryl Sandor
Bob Snyder
Jack Stroud
Andrew Thornton
Brock Yoder
Major Terry Chellis
Lieutenant Dave Blough
Lieutenant Rob Clason
Sergeant Tom Rutledge
Lieutenant John VanLanen
Sergeant Bob Weirich
Herschel Bates
Ryan Blackwell
Albert Caligiuri
John Conlon
Jason Fulks
Gary Herstine
David Keeler
Julie Keeler
Ed Marshall
Jimmy Miller
Roger McGinnis
Steve Phillips
Angie Richards
Cheryl Sandor
Bob Snyder
Jack Stroud
Andrew Thornton
Brock Yoder
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S RESERVES
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
DEPUTY GARY HERSTINE
Reserve Deputy Gary Herstine was selected as the 2005 Reserve Officer of the Year.
Deputy Herstine began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 2004. He is currently enrolled as a
cadet in a basic law enforcement academy to become a certified officer. His peers within the
reserve organization found that Deputy Herstine is a committed individual who has set out to
help his fellow man. In the past two years, he dedicated numerous hours to duties at the Wayne
County Fair. Professionally, Gary is a realtor with Howard Hanna/Smyth Cramer organization
in Wooster. Prior to moving to Wooster in 2003, Gary was employed with a firm in San Jose,
California, as a senior technician. He is a veteran of both the Army and Air Force.
Deputy Herstine resides in Wooster with his wife, Peggy, and has one grown son.
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S RESERVES
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Reserve is an organization of volunteer law enforcement officers
that has existed for the past 32 years in support of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. The unit
supplies supplemental manpower to the Sheriff’s Office for various activities and operations
throughout the year. The unit consists of 26 officers. The majority of these volunteers have
completed the required training and are Certified Ohio Peace Officers. In 2005, Reserve officers
donated over 4,457 hours to the citizens of Wayne County.
The Reserve Unit is divided into two divisions; Corrections and Law Enforcement. The largest
is the Corrections Division. Corrections Division officers oversee the weekly inmate jail
visitation program, make prisoner transports to and from out of county agencies and work in
various capacities inside the jail. In 2005, the Reserve Corrections Division provided 1,269 hours
to the inmate visitation program and spent 122 hours transporting prisoners.
The Law Enforcement Division officers spend many hours patrolling the county’s roads, both
alone and with full time patrol officers. They participate in major operations, such as drug raids
and searches. During the year 2005, Reserve Law Enforcement Division officers spent 352
hours on patrol and contributed many hours riding, thus making patrol cars two man units.
All Reserve officers participate in security functions at special events such as the Wayne County
Fair. In 2005, Reserve officers contributed 795 hours to security for the Wayne County Fair
alone. In addition to working the Fair, Reserve officers work many other functions, including
Kidron Machinery Sales, the Mennonite Relief Sale, Orrville Fireworks, Transport for Christ,
Fredericksburg Parade, Johnny Appleseed Festival, Country-Western Show, Wayne County
Farm Tours, Halloween patrol, Election Day, and many others.
The efforts of this caring group of Reserves not only saves the County funds; they make Wayne
County a safer place to live. Wayne County can be very proud of the Reserves. The Reserve
unit has been a model for other counties in forming their own Reserve organizations. The
Wayne County Sheriff’s Reserves look forward to another year of serving the citizens of Wayne
County.
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S RESERVES
Hours Worked
Corrections
Total Law
Enforcement
Visitation
Corrections
Prisoner
Transport
Total
Corrections
Special Details
Fair
Training
Meetings
Admin
Total Hours
YTD
Riding
Miscellaneous
Patrol
Law Enforcement
Bates
3
0
3
48
0
0
48
58
42.5
19
9
4.5
184
Blackwell
0
0
0
9
0
0
9
0
23.5
2
0
0
34.5
Blough, Lt.
0
0
0
5
0
0
5
54.5
46
7.5
5
19
137
Caliguiri
10
0
10
18
0
0
18
13
19.5
9
6
0
75.5
Chellis, Maj.
5
9
14
0
0
11
11
71.5
90.5
15.5
10
73.5
286
9.5
19.5
29
166.5
1.5
9.5
177.5
81.5
34
21
10
122.5
475.5
Conlon
0
0
0
81
8
8.5
97.5
42
42.5
19
10
3
214
Fulks
14
28
42
30.5
0
2.5
33
22.5
22.5
13
6
0
139
Herstine
12
0
12
79.5
0
18.5
98
108
67.5
14.5
7
34
341
Keeler
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18.5
3.5
0
0
22
Knopp
48.5
0
48.5
77
4
41
122
49.5
38.5
13.5
9
2
283
Marshall
0
0
0
75
0
0
75
2
9
3
2
2
93
McGinnis
0
18.5
18.5
18
6
2.5
26.5
14
13.5
7.5
5
41
126
Miller
0
0
0
14.5
0
0
14.5
0
28
3.5
1
0
47
Phillips
0
19.5
0
19.5
5
4
9
29
8
12
8
0
85.5
Richards
0
0
0
4.5
0
0
4.5
24
0
13.5
7
34
83
Rutledge, Sgt.
3
11.5
14.5
48
4
0
52
67.5
34
15
10
12
205
Sandor
0
0
0
31.5
0
0
31.5
2.5
0
3
3
0
40
Snyder
0
0
0
100.5
0
0
100.5
49
48
20.5
7
7
232
Strickler
0
0
0
99
3
0
102
55.5
44
4.5
4
2
212
Stroud
0
0
0
188
4
24
216
61
13.5
3
2
15
310.5
30.5
57.5
0
88
0
0
0
0
4
3
2
1
98
VanLanen, Lt.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
62.5
45
12
8
107
234.5
Weirich, Sgt.
0
0
0
13
0
0
13
47
70
7.5
8
8.5
154
8.5
45
53.5
35.5
0
0
35.5
47.5
30
15
10
0
191.5
0
0
0
122
0
0
122
9.5
0
13.5
7
1.5
153.5
144
208.5
352.5
1147
30.5
121.5
1421
971.5
792.5
274
156
489.5
4457
Name
Clason, Lt.
Thornton
Yoder
Former Officers
TOTALS
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL
In 2005, we began construction of a Law Enforcement Memorial for fallen Wayne County officers. A special
thanks goes to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #94, The Greater Wayne County Foundation, the Wayne
County Sheriff’s Reserves, and numerous other safety organizations and private businesses for their assistance
with this project. Completion and dedication of the monument is slated for May of 2006.