Jersey County police and traffic – August 7, 2025
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The following police reports were filed between July 25 and July 31, 2025. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The following individuals were charged with a felony:
Melody A. Blasa, dob 9-01-1955, financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person between $300-$5K.
Christopher A. Norris, dob 3-25-1976, aggravated assault/operate motor vehicle/struck, domestic battery/bodily harm, driving on a suspended license, operate vehicle registration suspended/2nd.
Benjamin T. Rice, dob 3-06-1981, possession of an amount of a controlled substance except (A)/(D), possession of hypodermic/syringe/needles/1st.
The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor:
Logan W. Czaia, dob 5-09-2005, consumption of liquor/minor.
Andrew J. Neal, dob 10-07-2005, consumption of liquor/minor.
The following individual was charged with a DUI:
Kenneth L. Young Jr., dob 8-17-1961, driving under the influence of alcohol, improper traffic lane usage, transport/carry alcohol liquor/driver.
The following individuals were charged with a major traffic violation:
Michelle L. England, dob 4-19-1974, speeding 35+ mph over limit, operate uninsured motor vehicle.
Lucillie F. Hattery, dob 6-17-2008, speeding 35+ mph over limit.
Todd E. Laroche, dob 5-09-1982, speeding 26-34 mph over limit.
The following individuals were charged with a traffic violation:
Sara Lyndsay Beck, dob 11-25-1984, disregard official traffic-control device.
Jammula D. Ganesh, dob 6-07-2001, driving 21-25 mph above limit.
Debra A. Gordon Wilson, dob 8-04-1968, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.
Deanna N. Graham, dob 7-07-1965, expiration of registration.
Jonathan W. Newton, dob 6-26-1990, failure to reduce speed.
Jonathan William Newton, dob 6-26-1990, operate uninsured motor vehicle, failure to reduce speed.
Lyle J. Prentice, dob 11-17-1980, operate uninsured motor vehicle.
Jaelyn G. Slow, dob 10-25-2008, driving 21-25 mph above limit.
Sue A. Tischler, dob 10-04-1961, no valid registration/1st and 2nd.
Has your charge been amended, reduced or dropped or have you been found not guilty? Email [email protected] to be considered for a status update on your court proceeding. Please include name and case number.