November 2014 Recap

Division Gahanna of Police
Detective Bureau
Lieutenant Tom Basso
460 Rocky Fork Boulevard
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
(614) 342-4240, (614) 342-4300 Fax
November, 2014 Recap
Arrests
Police Identify Theori Avenue Burglary Suspect; Arrest Warrants Filed
UPDATE: Shortly after this article was published in last month’s recap, Chester
was arrested by GPD, booked and transported to FJC.
Police are alleging that Adam R. Chester of 4498 Floyd Drive, Columbus is responsible
for the Theori Avenue burglary that occurred on 10/14/2014. The home was forcibly
entered through a front bay window and numerous items stolen including a credit card.
Chester was previously arrested in June of 2012 for committing a burglary on Uxbridge
Drive in Gahanna only one street away from Theori Avenue. Chester is still on probation
stemming from that event and currently remains at large. He should receive some time
in jail since he is on probation.
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Man Using Stolen Credit Card Captured On Security Video; Arrest Warrant
for Identity Fraud Issued
Police identified the male subject in this picture as Marcus Antonio Gales, who used a
stolen credit card from Gahanna at a Speedway in Pickerington. When Gales found out
about the warrant for his arrest he agreed to voluntarily come to the police department
with his attorney to speak with a detective.
Equipment Violation Leads To Arrest
On 10/31/2014 at 12:30 a.m., an officer observed a Honda Civic traveling on Beecher
Road, which did not have a front plate and only one headlight and
stopped it. The operator, Steven Ridinger, was found to have a
statewide pickup warrant for fishing without a license through the Mercer
county Muni Court and a contempt of court warrant issued by the
Franklin County Common Pleas Court. The officer arrested him and
during the inventory of his vehicle he located a straw with a small baggie
attached to the bottom that contained a small amount of white powder.
The powder was field tested and tested positive for the presence of
heroin. Ridinger admitted to being a heroin user after previously being addicted to
Percocet.
Got Him! School Creeper Arrested!
On 11/16/2014, Gahanna Police arrested Melvin E. Walker of 781
Canoby Place, Columbus for Criminal Trespass and Theft. Police are
alleging that Walker entered onto school premises to commit a theft
offense. Walker was read his Miranda rights, but did not wish to speak
to a detective without counsel present.
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Man Inhaling Harmful Intoxicants Arrested by Police
On 11/6/2014, a witness reported that he observed a man inside of his vehicle at 300 S.
Hamilton Road sniffing something from a spray can He approached the man and
knocked on the window to see if he was okay. Hopkins displayed his middle finger to
the witness and at this point appeared to have passed out. That’s when the witness
dialed 911 for help.
Gahanna Officers and Mifflin Medics responded to the scene to investigate and render
medical assistance. The male, later identified as Michael Hopkins of Pickerington was
“huffing”, otherwise known as Abusing Harmful Intoxicants. The medics began
evaluating Hopkins and when asked if he knew where he was replied, “Pickerington.”
Medics transported Hopkins to Mt. Carmel East to receive medical attention. Officers
impounded and searched Hopkins car. The found three cans of Perfect Dust Cleaner on
the floor of the front passenger compartment and numerous cans of cleaner on the floor
in the rear passenger area. Hopkins was issued a felony summons for Abusing Harmful
Intoxicants and declined to make a statement. Records indicate that he had a prior
conviction for the same offense on 7/26/2012 from Reynoldsburg Mayor’s Court.
Caller Reports 3 Men Smoking “Pot” in Their Vehicle
On 11/8/2014, a Gahanna Officer was dispatched to the area of
N. Hamilton Road to investigate a complaint of 3 men smoking
“pot” in a Maroon PT Cruiser. The officer spotted the vehicle and
stopped it. He approached the vehicle and could immediately
smell the odor of burnt marijuana. He also observed two partially
burnt marijuana cigarettes sitting in plain view. The occupants
were removed from the vehicle and it was searched. The officers
discovered a small baggie of marijuana in the front glove box and
6 unopened beers in the rear passenger area as well as a realistic looking BB gun that
resembled a semi-auto pistol located under the driver’s seat area.
Andrew C. Mutchler admitted that the marijuana belonged to him. He was cited for
marijuana possession and given a court date of 11/13/14. After determining that he
was capable to drive all three individuals were released.
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Intoxicated Man Give Police a “hard-time”; Ends Up losing in the End
On 11/11/2014, police responded to US62 and Stygler Road to investigate a one car
crash. Officers made contact with the operator, Zackery T. Dalton of 8374 Hickory
Overlook, Blacklick who displayed signs of intoxication. Dalton fell to the ground as he
exited the vehicle and was unable to stand without assistance. Dalton could not
complete the field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest.
As Dalton was being escorted to a cruiser, he began yelling and leaning towards the
officer’s face. Dalton then slammed his head on the trunk of the cruiser several times
and then tried to throw himself on the ground. Officers secured him in the back of a
cruiser as he attempted to spit on them and kick the back widow of the cruiser out.
Dalton licked the window of the cruiser multiple times, attempted to spit on the officers
through the cruiser window called them “Pigs”.
When the officer began to transport Dalton to police headquarters he kept repeating the
word “Owe” as if he was feeling some type of pain. When the officer opened the window
to attempt to determine the problem, Dalton leaned forward to yell and attempt to spit
on him. Officers then escorted Dalton into the jail and as they passed the call box he
banged his head on it. Again, he attempted to spit on officers and his head had to be
held to prevent him from doing it again. He continued to try and injure himself while in
the jail by banging his head on the counter and throwing himself to the ground. At one
point he lost his balance and fell off the jail bench.
Dalton answered most questions with his date of birth and clearly was not coherent to
answer. Dalton was read his Miranda warning to which he was unable to respond. He
was charged with Assured Clear Distance Ahead (ACDA), OVI Alcohol / Drugs, and
Harassment by Inmate a felony of the 5th degree.
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Crime Reports
Pizza Hut Robbed!
On 10/28/2014 at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Pizza Hut Carryout located at 134 N. Hamilton Rd.
was robbed at gunpoint. The suspect entered the business and walked around the counter towards
the lone employee who he forcefully grabbed. The suspect then walked the employee to the cash
register where he ordered the employee to give him the money. The suspect then fled south out of
the store on foot. Suspect is a male white 5-08 to 5-10 with a heavier build carrying a black semiauto.
Man Under Investigation For Using Stolen Credit Card
The suspect captured in the surveillance video photos is using a stolen credit card taken from an
unsecured vehicle parked in the drive on Wedgefield Lane in Gahanna. The suspect used the
stolen card at the Speedway on the corner of Broad St. and Waggoner Rd.
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INDICTMENTS
CHESTER, ADAM
RSP, TAKING THE IDENTITY OF
ANOTHER X2
HARASSMENT BY AN INMATE X2
ROBBERY X2
FORGERY X2
CCW, IMPROPER HANDLING OF
A FIREARM IN A MV
CCW, IMPROPER HANDLING OF
A FIREARM IN A MV
FORGERY, POSS. OF CRIMINAL
TOOLS
POSS. OF DRUGS
THEFT, RSP
DALTON, ZAKREY
ELLIS, ERIC
KLEFFMAN, JASON
LOCKHART, ANTHONY
PITTS, SIDNEY
STANLEY, RANDY
TINDLE, CHAD
YERO, JOSE
SEX OFFENDER
CARDONA, JORDAN YAMIL:
WORK: 4965 N. HAMILTON RD, COLUMBUS 43230
JAMES, ROGER LEVDON:
INCARCERATED
MORGAN, WILLIAM:
NO LONGER WORKS IN THE CITY
JIRLES-CLARK, COLIN T:
NO LONGER WORKS IN THE CITY
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VESNER, DOUGLAS:
NO LONGER WORKS IN THE CITY
For more information on sex offenders in Franklin County go to
www.sheriff.franklin.oh.us
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