Bob Taft, GovernorKenneth L. Morckel, Director

A Monthly NewsletterReporting Ohio’s Habitual DUI Offenders

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www.ohiopublicsafety.comReporting Ohio’s Habitual

DUI Offenders

Goshen Twp. Police Dept. CorporalRon Robinson arrested David Puckett,46, for his ELEVENTH DUI offense on04/09/04.

Grove City Police Dept. Officer JasonDuncan arrested Charles Monroe, 42,for his THIRTEENTH DUI offense on03/05/04. He was stopped for erraticdriving.

Oak Hill Police Dept. Patrolman ChrisGruber arrested Danny White, 45, for hisELEVENTH DUI offense on 03/28/04.He was stopped for a license plate lightviolation. He tested .138 BAC.

Solon Police Dept. Patrolman DaleBunjevac arrested ChristopherMcGonnell, 43, for his FOURTEENTHDUI offense on 02/13/04. He also hada small amount of marijuana along withdrug paraphernalia and had an opencontainer. He refused the BAC test.

Williams Co. Sheriff's Office Sgt.Ken Jacob arrested Pedro Garcia, 45,for his offense on 03/06/04. He wasstopped for a left-of-center violation. Hetested .157 BAC.

August 1, 1991 toFebruary 29, 2004

• 14,816 arrests of habitual

offenders (five or more

convictions)

• 15,645 calls were placed to

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Alliance Police Dept. Patrolman James Jonesarrested Joseph Perkins, 32, for his FIFTHDUI offense on 04/10/04. Perkins was stoppedfor driving with a cracked windshield. He tested.206 BAC.

Barberton Police Dept. Patrolman MikeGreen arrested Gary Cervany, 47, for hisSEVENTH DUI offense on 02/03/04.

Barberton Police Dept. Patrolman MikeCornelius arrested Kenneth Leatherman, 47,for his SIXTH DUI offense on 02/02/04. Hewas observed weaving in his lane.

Bath Twp. Police Dept. Patrolman MichaelGabel arrested Richard Deryck Jr., 42, for hisFIFTH DUI offense on 02/19/04. He wasobserved weaving. He tested .152 BAC.

Blanchester Police Dept. PatrolmanBrowning arrested Timothy Barney, 36, for hisEIGHTH DUI offense on 02/10/04. He wasstopped for a one headlight violation. He refusedthe BAC test. Browning also arrested DavidBays, 56, for his SEVENTH DUI offense on03/02/04. He was observed passed out behindthe steering wheel.

Brooklyn Heights Police Dept. PatrolmanVince Ewelt arrested Joseph Sindone, 36, forhis SIXTH DUI offense on 03/01/04. He wasobserved driving recklessly. He refused theBAC.

Bucyrus Police Dept. Patrolman JamesGregory arrested Kenneth Osborne, 42, forhis SIXTH DUI offense on 02/16/04. Herefused the test.

Bucyrus Police Dept. Patrolman N.L.Assenheimer arrested Steve Massey, 48, forhis SEVENTH DUI offense on 02/27/04. Hetested .187 BAC.

Bucyrus Police Dept. Patrolman B.M.Hackedorn arrested Rodney Harvey, 44, forhis SEVENTH DUI offense on 03/20/04. Hewas observed sleeping behind the wheel withthe motor running.

Canton Police Dept. Patrolman Mark Dielsarrested Brian Weas, 36, for his SIXTH DUIoffense on 03/18/04. Patrolmen Diels and CraigRiley observed Weas going through a stopsign. Then he fled, and a pursuit began.

Celina Police Dept. Patrolman Brian Taylorarrested Harry Vantilburg, 45, for his FIFTHDUI offense on 03/08/04. He was stopped forhaving ficticious plates. He tested .121 BAC.

Clearcreek Twp. Police Dept. Officer JasonBates arrested Brian Volz, 37, for his SEVENTHDUI offense on 03/05/04. He was caught whilea theft of a motor vehicle was in progress.

Columbus Police Dept. Officer T. Davisarrested Philip Parker, 35, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 04/20/04. Parker was charged withhit-skip and DUI. He refused the test.

Columbus Police Dept. Officer Steven Gnagiarrested Al Evans, 31, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 04/08/04. Officers Gnagi and JohnWish arrested Evans, who was stopped in amoving lane at a green light.

Columbus Police Dept. Sgt. L. Hollis arrestedMichael Haynes, 43, for his SIXTH DUI offenseon 04/07/04. He was going the wrong waydown a one-way street.

Columbus Police Dept. Officer SteveWolfangel arrested Wayne Auten, 45, for hisSIXTH DUI offense on 03/17/04. He wasobserved drifting in and out of his lane.

Columbus Police Dept. Officer Adam Bartonarrested Todd Friley, 35, for his SIXTH DUIoffense on 03/19/04. He was passed outbehind the wheel.

Columbus Police Dept. Officer Dave Jenkinsarrested Michael Wilson, 58, for his SEVENTHDUI offense on 02/09/04. He changed coursewithout using safety and was in an accident.He refused the BAC test.

Columbus Police Dept. Lt. Jeff Blackwellarrested Jonathan Miller, 48, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 02/04/04. He was traveling at ahigh rate of speed and weaving in and out ofhis lane. He refused the BAC test.

Columbus Police Dept. Officer Wendell Tolberarrested Charles Swayne, 52, for his FIFTHDUI offense on 04/03/04. Officers Tolber andDick Elias stopped Swayne for drivingerractically.

Conneaut Police Dept. Patrolman John Wiltarrested Terrance Clark, 28, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 04/12/04. He tested .178 BAC.

Defiance Co. Sheriff's Office Deputy JamesScheirer arrested Steven Layne, 44, for hisSIXTH DUI offense on 03/26/04. He tested .236BAC.

Delhi Twp. Police Dept. Corporal Jeff Braunarrested Damon Quinn, 40, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 03/16/04. He was stopped forspeeding and for failing to drive in marked lanes.

Elida Police Dept. Sgt. Jay Hollis arrestedBrian Quillen, 38, for his SIXTH DUI offenseon 03/06/04. He was stopped for having asuspended operator's license.

Galion Police Dept. Officer Eric Stephensarrested Charles Gantz, 40, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 04/09/04. Gantz was stopped for noworking taillights. He tested .224 BAC.

Galion Police Dept. Officer Eric Bohacharrested Joseph Bachelder, 45, for his SIXTHDUI offense on 02/20/04. He drove left-of-center nearly off the left side of the road. Herefused the BAC.

Galion Police Dept. Patrolman Ryan Sheaffarrested Rodney Morton, 47, for his SIXTHDUI offense on 02/29/04.

Galion Police Dept. Patrolman David Nirolarrested Randall Phillians, 41, for his SEVENTHDUI offense on 02/08/04. He was stopped onan equipment violation. He tested .166 BAC.

Geauga Co. Sheriff's Office Deputy BobTropf arrested Thomas Thomas, 54, for hisSEVENTH DUI offense on 02/21/04. Thomaswas observed weaving. He was charged witha felony DUI. He refused the BAC test.

Glouster Police Dept. Lt. Lucas Macearrested Roger Jordan, 49, for his SIXTH DUIoffense on 02/25/04. Jordan's truck struck atree and became stuck in the mud. He wasunable to walk or stand without assistance. Hetested .249 BAC.

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3Goshen Twp. Police Dept. Officer RonRobinson arrested Kurt Osbon, 41, for hisSEVENTH DUI offense on 02/12/04.

Hillsboro Police Dept. Sgt. Gregory Barrarrested Stephen Walker, 31, for his SIXTHDUI offense on 03/18/04. He was involved ina crash and left the scene. He was later caughtand charged with Grand Auto Theft as the carwas stolen. He tested .178 BAC.

Louisville Police Dept. Patrolman GeorgeStarr arrested Donald Ward, 30, for hisSEVENTH DUI offense on 03/27/04. He wasstopped for an outstanding warrant. Also, hewas charged with child endangering. He tested.132 BAC.

McComb Police Dept. Patrolman DonovanHackler arrested Namone Hurley, 38, for hisFIFTH DUI offense on 03/03/04. Hurleytested .190 BAC. He was stopped forspeeding. The owner of the vehicle was apassenger who later stopped breathing andwas rushed to the hospital. He was reportedto have a BAC of .470.

Mercer Co. Sheriff's Office Deputy JayWehrkamp arrested James Remaklus, 53, forhis NINTH DUI offense on 02/23/04. He tested.149 BAC. Remaklus was passed out behindthe wheel of his truck in a cemetery.

Miami Twp. Police Dept. Officer Brian Mehnearrested Troy Brewer, 41, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 02/13/04. He refused the BAC test.Mehne also arrested Paul Huesman Jr., 48,for his FIFTH DUI offense on 02/23/04. Hewas stopped for marked lanes and possessionof open container and marijuana. He refusedthe BAC test.

Miami Twp. Police Dept. Officer PatrickMcCoy arrested Chad Lindsey, 26, for hisFIFTH DUI offense on 02/13/04. He wasstopped for speeding. This is a felony arrest.He refused the BAC.

Miamisburg Police Dept. Officer JoshuaHiman arrested William Caudill, 27, for hisFIFTH DUI offense on 02/25/04. Caudill rearended another vehicle at a stop light. He refusedthe BAC test.

Mt. Gilead Police Dept. Patrolman DustinGifford arrested Gary Vance, 50, for his FIFTHDUI offense on 02/25/04. He was stopped forno license plate light. He tested .212 BAC.

Muskingum Co. Sheriff's Office Deputy RoyCunningham Jr. arrested Garry Bohl, 39, forhis NINTH DUI offense on 03/21/04. He wasstopped for marked lanes. He tested .282 BAC.

North Olmsted Police Dept. PatrolmanMichael Bujnovsky arrested Lawrence BrieckIII, 46, for his NINTH DUI offense on 03/27/04.The vehicle was observed exiting a bar parkinglot. The car was equipped with an ignitioninterlock device. Driver learned to by-pass thesystem.

Oak Harbor Police Dept. Patrolman EricParker arrested Mark Kinnison, 43, for hisSIXTH DUI offense on 04/03/04. He wasstopped for driving with fictitious plates.

Perkins Police Dept. Officer Aaron Bramelarrested John Krause, 41, for his SEVENTHDUI offense on 02/19/04.

Perkins Twp. Police Dept. Patrolman MarcMelendez arrested John Clemens, 37, for hisSEVENTH DUI offense on 03/09/04. He madean unsafe lane change. He tested .187 BAC.

Perkins Twp. Police Dept. Officer AaronBramel arrested John Krause, 41, for hisSEVENTH DUI offense on 02/19/04. He tested.125 BAC.

Pleasant Hill Police Dept. Patrolman LarrySnead arrested Everett Adams Jr., 38, for hisEIGHTH DUI offense on 03/12/04. He tested.131 BAC.

Pleasant Hill Police Dept. Officer TravisLowry arrested Chad Ingle, 32, for his FIFTHDUI offense on 02/14/04. He refused the BACtest. He was stopped for no rear license platelight. He was also charged with open container.

Sandusky Police Dept. Officer John Powellarrested William Smith, 44, for his SEVENTHDUI offense on 04/02/04. He was stopped forDUS and found to be intoxicated.

Shelby Police Dept. Patrolman Keith Swisherarrested Harold Cox, 41, for his SEVENTHDUI offense on 03/14/04.

Sunbury Police Dept. Officer Brian Drugganarrested James Slye, 46, for his SEVENTH DUIoffense on 03/04/04. He refused the BAC test.

Union Police Dept. Officer Mark Carnevalearrested Kevin Arehart, 42, for his NINTH DUIoffense on 02/20/04. He was stopped for a stopsign violation. This is a felony DUI. He refusedthe BAC test.Van Wert Police Dept. Officer Robert Blackarrested Jeffrey Kennedy, 48, for hisSEVENTH DUI offense on 04/02/04.

Vermillion Police Dept. Sgt. Jeff Chandlerarrested Mary Bartlett,32, for her SIXTH DUIoffense on 02/24/04. She refused the BAC test.She was stopped for weaving without herheadlights on.

Walton Hills Police Dept. Lt. Kenn Thellmanarrested Thomas Botz, 55, for his SEVENTHDUI offense on 02/02/04. He had beer cansand a bottle of wine in the car. He stated he wascoming from an AA meeting. He refused theBAC test.

Wapakoneta Police Dept. Patrolman R.W.Shock arrested John Gross, 40, for his NINTHDUI offense on 03/27/04. He was observedweaving.

Waverly Police Dept. Patrolman DamonCampbell arrested Brian Rinehart, 39, for hisNINTH DUI offense on 03/18/04.

Williams Co. Sheriff's Office Sgt. Ken Jacobarrested Dennis Hill, 50, for his EIGHTH DUIoffense on 04/18/04. He tested .164 BAC.

Wilmington Police Dept. Sgt. Ron Fithenarrested Shawn Moore, 38, for his SIXTH DUIoffense on 03/29/04. He struck a parked carand then left the scene.

Wilmington Police Dept. Patrolman RonCravens arrested John Wagner, 29, for hisFIFTH DUI offense on 03/12/04. He wasstopped for tags and no exhaust. He was justreleased from prison for a felony DUI conviction.He tested .138 BAC.

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Ashland Post Tpr. John Maxey arrestedNathan Hunter, 27, for his FIFTH DUI offenseon 02/24/04.

Athens Post Tpr. Glendon Ward arrestedSean Leonard, 36, for his FIFTH DUI offenseon 02/14/04.

Athens Post Tpr. Brian Jones arrestedDanny Burton, 54, for his SIXTH DUI offenseon 02/06/04.

Batavia Post Tpr. James Hutchison arrestedGregory Ravencraft, 43, for his EIGHTH DUIoffense on 02/20/04.

Canton Post Tpr. Christopher Castellanosarrested David Huff, 43, for his SIXTH DUIoffense on 02/19/04. Castellanos also arrestedThomas Welsh, 51, for his SIXTH DUI offenseon 2/21/04.

Chillicothe Post Tpr. Aaron Cooper arrestedRobert Woods, 47, for his SIXTH DUI offenseon 02/02/04.

Circleville Post Tpr. Brian Alloy arrestedSonny McCool Jr., 42, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 02/10/04.

Circleville Post Sgt. Aaron Quinn arrestedDonald Greene, 33, for his FIFTH DUI offenseon 02/08/04. This was a felony DUI.

Defiance Post Tpr. Rodney Binghamarrested Brent Baver, 38, for his SIXTH DUIoffense on 02/24/04.

Defiance Post Tpr. Bradley Bucey arrestedRobert Torres, 41, for his EIGHTH DUI offenseon 02/29/04.

Gallipolis Post Tpr. Mark McFann arrestedJames Hall Jr., 42, for his FIFTH DUI offenseon 02/03/04.

Gallipolis Post Tpr. Marvin Pullins arrestedClarence Frye, 46, for his SIXTH DUI offenseon 02/26/04.

OSHP ArrestsGranville Post Tpr. Anthony Kovach arrestedNicholas Manson, 41, for his FIFTH DUIoffense on 02/23/04.

Ironton Post Tpr. Justin Smith arrested HenryThompson, 72, for his SIXTH DUI offense on02/02/04.

Jackson Post Tpr. Paul Mercer arrestedRobin Henthorn, 46, for his EIGHTH DUIoffense on 02/14/04.

Lancaster Post Tpr. Mark Ball arrestedBruce Dolch, 34, for his SIXTH DUI offenseon 02/01/04.

Marion Post Tpr. Shawn Allar arrested T.J.Monroe, 23, for his SIXTH DUI offense on02/06/04. This was a felony DUI. Allar alsoarrested Cole Boston, 41, for his EIGHTH DUIoffense on 02/29/04. This was a felony DUI.

Portsmouth Post Tpr. Nathan Lawsonarrested Anthony Wells, 47, for his SIXTH DUIoffense on 02/11/04. He refused the BAC test.

Ravenna Post Tpr. Richard Sprague arrestedTammy Coats, 34, for her SIXTH DUI offenseon 02/13/04.

Ravenna Post Tpr. Thomas Shevlin arrestedThomas Clements, 37, for his SEVENTH DUIoffense on 02/27/04.

Springfield Post Tpr. Richard Dixon arrestedJohnny McCoy, 52, for his EIGHTH DUI offenseon 02/07/04.

Wapakoneta Post Tpr. Daniel Edelbrockarrested Gregory White, 37, for his NINTH DUIoffense on 02/21/04.

West Jefferson Post Tpr. Kevin Rileyarrested Kimberly Burkhart, 36, for her SIXTHDUI offense on 02/01/04.