Belmont County Sheriff’s Reports
Western Belmont County excerpts from Sept. 17-22 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
11:25 am—Belmont Career Center, Hamond Road, St. Clairsville. The principal at the school advised that two students were found in possession of nicotine vape devices. The devices were given to the school resource officer and marked for disposal.
2:02 pm – Belmont Career Center, Hamond Road, St. Clairsville. The school resource officer observed students in possession of nicotine vape devices. The students were turned over to the principal for an investigation and disciplinary plan. The devices were marked for disposal.
4:09 pm – Bethesda. A caller reported that an infant was found walking in the roadway.. A deputy responded, but the father of the infant arrived and took custody of the child before the officer was on the scene. The deputy spoke with the father at his residence.
4:55 pm – Pine Lake Trailer Park, National Road, Belmont. A caller complained that a neighbor had a camera pointing toward the caller’s trailer. Officers spoke to the person explaining that this is not illegal. They recommended the person contact the property’s management.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
1:07 pm – Belmont. Deputies responded for a welfare check on an individual. Contact made.
3:24 pm – Jacobsburg. Caller saw someone walking around on his trail cam. The individual was actually given permission by the caller’s son and is allowed on the property.
6:27 pm – Morristown. Male in cardiac arrested. Deputies responded.
9:36 pm – Belmont-Morristown Road, Morristown. Alarm drop at business. Upon arrival, everything appeared to be secure.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
12:34 am – Belmont. Deputies dispatched for a 911 hang up call. Upon arrival, deputies attempted to make contact several times but were unsuccessful. All doors and windows appeared secure. Deputies cleared.
2:09 am – South Broadway Street, Barnesville Police requested assistance for an agitated male.
5:49 pm – Bethesda. Report of a physical altercation between a spouse and client. Parties separated by deputies. Client taken by EMS. Incident was ruled self-defense.
Monday, September 21, 2026
5:32 pm – I-70 Rest Stop, EB. Caller states threats at job site. It is a civil issue.
6:00 pm – Bethesda. On station party requesting a call record for a potential property dispute. Person has a truck on the property that belongs to a previous employer. Person wants a call record on file in case things escalate when the truck is picked up.
10:28 pm – North Main Street, Bethesda. Injured deer near the Masonic Hall that needs put down. Deer dispatched.
11:45 pm – Belmont-Morristown Road, Morristown. Alarm drop at business. Foyer motion detector. All is secure.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
7:38 pm – Jacobsburg – Caller reports some car parts were stolen. Information taken for a report.
9:38 pm – Alledonia. A female reported she is locked out of her house and requested assistance.
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