Knox County Sheriff’s Report – Feb 22, 2023
(Information courtesy of The Knox County Sheriff’s Office)
February 21
•Deputies were dispatched to handle a harassment complaint over the phone. A report was taken and the suspect was contacted reference stopping all contact.
•Deputies were dispatched to Kenyon Campus Safety to collect drug paraphernalia. Deputies arrived on the scene and collected the evidence. Deputies entered the non-perishable evidence into evidence receiving at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. After speaking with a detective, the perishable evidence was destroyed by deputies.
•A complainant reported that person(s) unknown removed items from their property.
February 22
•Deputies responded to a suspicious person at Walmart. Deputies observed the vehicle turning onto Coshocton Avenue before their arrival. Deputies followed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The individual advised they were parked at Walmart, attempting to sleep. The individual was released with a warning on operation, and a report was filed for documentation.
•A victim/complainant called to report that a male, that she met on a social media application, was harassing her and even sent a letter to her from the state in which he lives. She advised that she was afraid that it would escalate further and requested a report for documentation. A deputy spoke with her via telephone and a report was completed.
•A victim/complainant called to report an identity theft. A deputy spoke to her and advice was given. A report was completed for documentation.