Belmont County Sheriff’s Reports
Western Belmont County excerpts from October 17 to October 21 were created from the information provided by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office call logs.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
2:41 pm – Flushing . Caller reports a female is taking photos of people’s homes from driveways. Vehicle described. Deputy checked and made negative contact. Caller told deputy that vehicle drove off towards New Athens.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
8:38 am – Flushing. 80-year-old female fell with injuries. EMS transported to Trnity Hospital, St. Clairsville.
12:43 pm – Jacobsburg. Caller reports husband was outside working on a vehicle when a male neighbor appeared making threats. Both parties were contacted by deputy who provided information on how to obtain protection orders.
2:18 pm – Belmont (Smith Twp.) Deputies and EMS summoned for a male who experienced a fatal cardiac arrest.
6:31 pm – Holloway. Caller requested a welfare check for a juvenile. Juvenile located and transported to medical facility by EMS.
Monday, October 19, 2026
7:20 am – Barnesville (Wayne Twp.). Caller requested a welfare check on a person. Deputy made contact with the person discovering all was fine.
8:16 am – Belmont-Morristown Road, Belmont. Central Dispatch reports towing company is on scene to move a semi that has been parked in a lot since Saturday. Towing company wants to make sure no one is in the vehicle. Owner arrived and all units cleared.
10:38 am – Bethesda. A female called about her teenage daughter receiving messages asking her to send inappropriate pictures for money. The caller is the daughter’s ex-boyfriend and father to her 2-year-old son. Deputy contacted caller who advised they had contacted Monroe County on the issue but that it occurred in Belmont County.
12:01 pm – Morristown. Deputy out speaking with village administrator regarding sidewalk issues. There are no ordinances about sidewalks unless pertaining to vehicles.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
4:34 am – Reco Road, Morristown. Caller advised vehicle was broken down and he sent a male around $400 through different Apps to come and fix the vehicle. The repair person has not shown up nor is he responding to any messages.
9:27 am – Jacobsburg, Central Dispatch reported a dog attacked the caller’s livestock. Caller advised this is an ongoing issue. Caller wants to talk with deputy. Deputies determined the issue will be turned over to Dog Warden for handling.
1:10 pm – Flushing (Union Twp.). Central Dispatch advised a female is being aggressive, making threats to harm herself, and not being cooperative. Deputy responded. Squad call canceled. “All is well now.”
2:03 pm – Bethesda. Male fell yesterday striking his elbow. Apt. set for today. Male is not responding and did not show up for apt. Contact made. He lost his phone and is trying to find it. He is contacting his daughter.
3:05 pm – Belmont-Morristown Road, Belmont. Caller reported a suspicious male is in the store running into displays and throwing up. Squad requested. Male transported to the hospital.
3:31 pm – Jacobsburg (Washington Twp.). Deputy assisting Ohio Patrol with a hit-skip. “Deputy verbally trespassed male from this property.” Patrol handled hit-skip.
4:44 pm – Barnesville-Bethesda Road, Barnesville. Patrol requested deputy to handle accident on SR 147 near Russell Long Run Road.
7:43 pm – Lafferty. Caller advised male is arguing with caller, throwing items around. Male has a history of fighting with law enforcement. Two deputies responded.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
12:26 am – National Road, Belmont. Back door alarm at business. Building is secure.
1:28 am – National Road, Belmont. Back door alarm at same business. Owner contacted who advised department to please disregard. Owner will investigate why the alarm is going off.
10:24 am – Jacobsburg. Welfare check in Smith Twp. Deputies found out the subject was out of the town, picked up last night by stepmother who lives in New Philadelphia.
10:40 am – Flushing. Caller from Guernsey county report there could be problems at an address. Units on scene. Male had a meltdown, breaking items in the residence. Family does not want to file charges, but they do want him to leave. In the end, a sister had custody of male.
11:26 am – Belmont. Caller reports being scammed out of over $1,000. Caller believes he knows who did it. Deputy reports it looks like a banking issue. Man advised to go to the bank.
11:28 am – Belmont. Central Dispatch indicates caller reported five red female cows are missing and have been missing for a week. Caller does not need to speak with deputy but would like the information recorded should they be spotted during patrols. Information also transmitted to Hoof and Paw.
5:12 pm – Belmont. Alarm drop in Union Twp. Back door entry. All doors secure. Unit cleared.
5:33 pm – Belmont. Occupied disabled vehicle. OSP not in the area. Exchanged info. All clear.
7:48 pm – Holloway. Granddaughter and boyfriend are causing issues for grandmother. Nothing domestic. Grandmother wanted granddaughter to leave. Granddaughter was picked up by boyfriend and left with all her belongings.
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