NEWS RELEASE

April 13, 2016

SUBJECT: LUCASVILLE MAN ARRESTED AFTER CRIME SPREE

Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini stated that his office received several calls from
residence in the Lucasville area on April 9th 2016 stating that somebody had broken into
their vehicles and stole items.
Sheriff Donini stated that Deputy Springs and Deputy Jackson responded to eight
locations around the Lucasville area which resulted in reports being filed for theft from
vehicles.
Sheriff Marty V. Donini stated that Deputy Springs and Jackson started an investigation
that consisted of talking to witnesses and reviewing video surveillance. Deputies were
able to locate the suspect and interview him that resulted in recovering stolen property.
Arrested was Justin Holcomb age 28 of Lucasville, Holcomb has been charged with six
counts of theft a misdemeanor of the 1st degree and one count of theft a felony of the 5th
degree. Holcomb appeared in Portsmouth Municipal Court and is being held on a
$25,000 bond.
Sheriff Donini stated that this is an ongoing investigation that will result in more chares
being presented to the Scioto County grand jury. Sheriff Donini stated this arrest was the
result of the fast action and investigative approach of Deputy Springs and Deputy
Jackson.
Anyone with information concerning these case should contact the Scioto County
Sheriffs Office at 740-354-7566.
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Marty V. Donini, Sheriff
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