A Bellefontaine man was transported to Mary Rutan Hospital Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29, after a three-vehicle crash on Township Road 216 (Troy Road) at County Road 11.
Daniel Branson, 67, was driving a northbound 2014 Cadillac CTS about 5:05 p.m. on T.R. 216 when he was unable to stop at a stop sign as a result of icy road conditions and struck a westbound 2016 Jeep Cherokee on C.R. 11 operated by Bellefontaine resident Stacy Penhorwood, 52, deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office report. After impact, the Cadillac continued to slide through the intersection and struck a southbound 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee on T.R. 216 that was stopped at a stop sign.
Branson, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained possible injuries and was taken by Bellefontaine Fire and EMS to the hospital. He was cited for failure to maintain control.
The Jeeps’ drivers, Penhorwood and Colt Guthrie, 37, also of Bellefontaine, did not report any injuries.
Branson and Penhorwood’s vehicles were disabled and were towed from the scene. Minor damage was reported to Guthrie’s vehicle.
Deputies were also assisted by Dad’s and Wren’s Towing.
Domestic disturbance leads to arrest
Deputies responded around 5 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, to a report of a domestic disturbance at a Grove Avenue, Lakeview, residence involving a man allegedly under the influence of drugs.
Upon arrival, deputies were met by a woman who reported that her husband was using methamphetamine and had been throwing items inside the home. She told deputies she had not been struck and did not fear harm.
Deputies located Jason Champ, 43, outside the residence, where he was observed pulling random items from his pockets, including a dream catcher and rubbing alcohol, which he poured onto an apparent infection on his hand. He also admitted to having methamphetamine stored in a can of chewing tobacco.
According to reports, Champ led deputies to a shed to retrieve the drugs but began damaging property instead, punching holes in the shed and overturning a wagon. Deputies noted that he struggled to stay focused and repeatedly became distracted.
Champ eventually agreed to be transported to a hospital, but once inside the ambulance he removed restraint straps, grabbed medical equipment and attempted to climb out. Emergency medical staff warned him he would be taken to jail if he refused treatment. He exited the ambulance and began yelling as he walked away, prompting deputies to place him under arrest.
He was arrested for persistent disorderly conduct and transported to the Logan County Jail.
