Man lodged for criminal trespassing after laundromat incident

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Tanner J. Reece, 29, of West Liberty, was charged with criminal trespassing and criminal mischief relating to an incident Sunday, Nov. 26, at the West Liberty laundromat on north Detroit Street.

Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the laundromat about 9:30 p.m. on a report of a man who had used sheets to tie off the door and had been in the facility for an extended period of time. The caller also stated that Reece took dryer sheets that belonged to the caller.

Deputies said when they arrived, Reece was sitting inside the laundromat in some bed sheets and a blanket that he had found in the trash. They said he also had tied bed sheets together and hung them from the door hinges of the business, restricting other customers from using the laundromat.

Deputies learned that the defendant previously had been trespassed from the property. He was placed under arrest, deputies said.

2 transported from C.R. 1 crash

Driver Norman R. Gross, 51, and his passenger, Kathryn E. Herzog, 47, of both of Bellbrook, each were transported by Macochee EMS to Mary Rutan Hospital for treatment of possible injuries sustained in a crash Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23.

Deputies report Gross was operating a westbound 2013 Honda Crosstour about 6 p.m. on County Road 5 when he stopped at the intersection of County Road 1 and then entered the intersection.

His vehicle was struck by a northbound 2007 Chevrolet Suburban operated by Tommy J. Reynolds, 29, of Bellefontaine.

Damage was heavy to both vehicles, which were towed from the scene. Reynolds did not report any injuries.

Gross was cited for failure to yield. Herzog and Reynolds were wearing their seat belts and seat belt use is unknown for Gross, deputies said.

Neighbor charged with violating CPO

Garrett A. Cummings, 7114 North St., Belle Center, was charged with violating a civil protection order relating to an incident Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Deputies responded about 4 p.m. to 7140 North Street, Belle Center, to speak with the residents there about a CPO violation.

The residents reported that after they left home, Cummings could be observed on their camera alert system knocking on their door and also making verbal threats against them.

Cummings denied making threats against his neighbors. He was placed under arrest and lodged in the Logan County Jail.