Multiple charges for Clermont woman

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding criminal mischief at an address in Clermont on Friday, May 12. Upon arrival, deputies learned that 38-year-old Melissa Ellen Shaw of Clermont had entered a garage without permission and slashed the victim’s tires. Shaw was then later arrested on unrelated charges and transported to the Fayette County Jail awaiting her initial appearance. Shaw is being charged with burglary in the 3rd degree.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 106 Clay St. Clermont, at 1 a.m. May 14. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, marijuana, and paraphernalia were found and seized.  Shaw was arrested and charged with child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor, possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine and marijuana 1st offenses, serious misdemeanors, and possession of drug paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor.  Shaw was taken into custody and transported to Fayette County Jail, where she was held until initial appearance.  Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Clayton County Sherriff’s Office, West Union Police Department and Postville Police Department.

The Public Opinion Newspaper regularly publishes law enforcement reports on Thursdays. 

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