During the process of answering a routine disorder call Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered an indoor marijuana grow at 8703 Snow Hill Road. Deputy Eliott Mahaffey and James Gienapp were investigating a disorder call early this morning around 2: 00 a.m. and ended up at the residence located at 8703 Snow Hill Road. While talking with the parties involved in the disorder Deputy Mahaffey requested a consent to search the residence. During the search 144 marijuana plants were found in the basement that has a street value of approximately $175,000. Sgt. Duane Hill from the Narcotics Division was called to assist with the investigation.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Golden Gallon located at 13424 Dayton Pike on a stabbing. The incident took place at another location and the male victim was transported to Erlanger Hospital for medical treatment. There is no suspect information at this time and the criminal investigation is on-going.

The reason crime happens is well known. Crime happens because there is a criminal to commit the crime and a victim who can be victimized as well as the opportunity for a crime to occur. We can reduce the likelihood of being a victim if we take away the opportunity for the criminal to make us his victim.

Yesterday at approximately 10:15 a.m. Sgt. Mark Kimsey was at 7200 Hixson Pike setting up to do a Forensics mapping of the traffic crash that occurred on April 30th. He activated his emergency equipment and moved to the rear of his marked patrol car to retrieve needed equipment for the mapping. Deputy Todd Cook was trying to place his vehicle at a distance from Sgt. Kimsey to further assist in safety.

Updated information on Jeffery Elder who was arrested yesterday by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Fugitive Division. The Fugitive warrant was issued from Hemphill, Texas (Sabine County). The original charge is Debit or Credit Card Abuse.