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Washington County, OH Man Charged With Felony After Bat Attack
Marietta, OH – A Washington County man faces a felony domestic violence charge following an alleged baseball bat assault, according to a sheriff's report released Wednesday, Oct. 14. The report also d
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-10-14T20:13:56.988Z
Marietta, OH – A Washington County man faces a felony domestic violence charge following an alleged baseball bat assault, according to a sheriff's report released Wednesday, Oct. 14. The report also details additional investigations and several recent jail bookings across the county.
According to the Washington County Sheriff 's Office, Deputy Welch was serving court paperwork Friday, Oct. 9, when an individual in Marietta reported being struck with a baseball bat during an incident the previous day.
Investigators said the confrontation allegedly occurred Thursday, Oct. 8, at a residence on Maze Road in Dunham Township.
The victim reportedly became upset while retrieving belongings from a camper. Authorities said Codey Dallas Maze, 33, allegedly began striking the camper and other property with a pink baseball bat.
The victim told deputies that Maze allegedly approached, made eye contact and threw the bat, striking the victim's hand while it was raised in front of their face.
Deputies observed apparent swelling to the victim's face and hand. The individual declined medical attention.
Maze was subsequently located in Belpre and transported to the Washington County Jail. Authorities charged him with fourth degree felony domestic violence, citing a prior conviction.
Additional Investigations Reported
The sheriff's office also reported an investigation involving Timothy McCarty after deputies responded to a residence Saturday, Oct. 10.
According to investigators, McCarty allegedly placed a tracking device in another person's vehicle. Authorities said a summons was being requested for disorderly conduct.
Separately, deputies began investigating a stolen license plate in Marietta Township on Oct. 8.
Recent Jail Bookings
The sheriff's report also identified individuals processed into the Washington County Jail between Oct. 9 and Oct. 12 on allegations involving fentanyl related compounds, motor vehicle theft, weapons offenses and other charges.
The sheriff's office did not announce additional outcomes for those cases in Wednesday's report.
All criminal allegations remain subject to court proceedings, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.